Observations and Reflections:
It
is very heartening to have young people engaged with unique primary
materials. Moreover, UK Libraries is
fortunate to have an excellent collection of unique materials. I remember well my first visit to Special
Collections years ago to do research on coalmining in eastern Kentucky during
the 1930s. I could not believe that UK
Libraries had such a wealth of information and that, more surprising, a student
could use the original items!
Moving
forward we want to continue finding new and creative ways for UK students, as
well as students throughout the commonwealth, to have access to these important
materials that document our history and culture.
We also continue exploring ways to improve learning spaces and
access at our branch library locations.
This past week we met with Dean Mary John O’Hair in the College of
Education to begin partnering on a renovation of the Education Library. We are hoping to dramatically improve the
learning environment in the library and to develop a closer partnership with Information
Technology within the college. Brad
Carrington, Head of the Education Library, will be working closely with Dean
O’Hair and her faculty and staff as this initiative develops.
Like most initiatives at UK, this effort will need the support of
donors for both UK Libraries and the College of Education. Greg Casey, UK Libraries Director of
Development, will be working with the College of Education to identify
individuals and organizations that can help fund this important project.
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