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An in-depth look at libraries in Topeka, including the Mabee Library on the Washburn campus and the Topeka/Shawnee County Public Library.
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RESEARCH… WEEK 1
ReplyDeleteMy research began with studying the Mabee Library Web site to find out whom to interview and get information. I e-mailed Ginger Webber, administrative secretary to the dean. She suggested both Dr. Bearman and Judy Druse. I set up an appointment with Dr. Bearman and called Ms. Druse to set up an appointment.
On 2/12/09, I interviewed Judy Druse, interim assistant dean of libraries, about her role at the library, what the library has to offer and other important services that the library offers WU students. She will put me on the e-mail list to receive event postings and other activities the library will offer this semester. She was very helpful and will be a good contact for the Mabee Library.
I will be interviewing Dr. Alan Bearman, interim dean of libraries on 2/13/09.
The Topeka/Shawnee County Public Library also began with their Web site and a general e-mail to find out who would be the best to get information from. My reply came from Diana Friend, communications and marketing manager, who was familiar with the mass media department and was going to put me on her e-mail list to get updates on the library. I will be contacting her next week to set up an appointment.
FACTS… WEEK 1
ReplyDelete-Mabee Library has interim deans since Dec. 2007, after two national searches for a dean. It was decided to have an interim for three years as the library undergoes changes to get it into the 21st century.
-Many changes have been taking place—most noticeably on the main level with the removal of the large resource shelves and the addition of more comfortable seating and computers. The library is also making it more accessible for functions on campus for both students and faculty. (example: 2/12 is the Big Read event of “To Kill a Mockingbird” with Dr. Barb DeSanto).
- Just added CREDO reference that is an electronic reference library that will be available on the web, but requires a lot of staff to get it implemented. This will be a real asset to the campus.
-RAP (Research Assistance Program) sessions have begun. In its fourth year, these drop-in sessions are for anyone with no registration. Gives tours of library and helps people learn how to use the library when they need it for research and class activities. This semester, the library is offering it at later times to accommodate students. Numbers are still fairly low, but those attending have given it high praises. Later in the semester the RAP sessions will teach APA, MLA and Turabian citation styles.
-Future hopes – still working on getting a coffee cart in the library. Lots of red tape but getting closer to it being a reality! Also, the library is hoping to get a component in the Gen Ed requirements to including library research strategies, so no student gets to their senior year not knowing how to research.
RESEARCH…WEEK 2
ReplyDeleteOn 2/13/09 I interviewed Dr. Alan Bearman, interim dean of libraries, about his role, the changes at the library, semester events and future goals. He helped fill in the gaps that I needed after interviewing Judy Druse.
After looking through some old “Washburn Review” newspapers, I came across one from Dec. 12, 1906 (Vol. 24, No. 14) that had a short article about how noisy the library is for students who want to study. I photocopied it to possibly use in a then and now story of how the library has changed in the last 100 years.
Sent initial e-mails and followed up with phone calls to Dannah Hartley and Sharon Sullivan to set up interviews about “Mondays at Mabee.” Interviewed Sharon Sullivan, chair of Faculty Library Committee and assistant professor of theater, about Mondays at Mabee and the involvement of her department in the VDay activities in February and March. Will meet with Dannah Hartely next week.
Sent e-mail and followed up with phone call to Jennifer Mills, president of student chapter of Friends of Mabee Library. Interviewed her on 2/18/09 about Friends and Mondays at Mabee (she is involved in both areas).
Planning on getting interviews with Lori Rognlie (Caddy Stacks contact) in a few weeks, as the event draws closer; possible contacts of students attending Mondays at Mabee: Kyle Volle, Whitney Philippi, John Steele, ReAnne Utemark.
FACTS…WEEK 2
ReplyDeleteInterview with Dr. Bearman:
-Dr. Bearman’s role is a little of everything—budget, overseeing programs, planning, visioning. He was on the search committee when they were looking for a dean of libraries. The committee couldn’t find anyone who had the visioning, was focused on public service and meeting the needs that were demanded by the university. They offered the interim position to Dr. Bearman. He has been in the role for 14 months of a three-year position.
-He would like to move the vision of the library beyond being a storage facility; integrate it more with the students. Also, “teach the library staff that it’s okay to try and fail than not to do it at all.”
-“We live in an era with more information than ever, but we don’t know how to make sense of it. This role needs to expand—students need to know how to use it for research.”
-We are currently evaluating the information literacy as part of skills gained in WU general education requirements. As far as changes go at the university, “things move at a reflective pace. It’s a big deal and is not to be done lightly.” After working on it for a year, it may be another two years before final changes are made.
- The Web site has had many changes this year to make it more user friendly. We worked with WSGA to get input in making it better for the students with less library lingo and more common terminology. “We were the first of 100 universities in America to go live. It makes it one stop efficiency to the research process for students. We’ve invested a lot of time and money in the electronic library. Eighty percent of students first interact with the library via the Web site.”
-Some of the new resources are Credo—which is now up and running. It is “Wikipedia that is legitimate.” LIB Guides or subject guides are specifically created for each class by our professional librarians. They have all the research links and resources that apply to a WU class, if the instructor has requested it. Currently we are working on what it would take to have “Text-a-Librarian.”
- The coffee cart is hopefully coming soon. We are the only university in Kansas without coffee offered in the library.
-“We are in a competition with Barnes and Noble, except the user doesn’t have to pay for books. We are a hybrid and have to be flexible.”
- The budget cuts are a huge problem because costs of resources (especially electronic) have gone up dramatically. The vice president of academic affairs and the deans have worked hard to protect the library to date. We are linked in collaboration with other college libraries across Kansas. When KU & KSU cut money to conserve their costs, it affects WU. “It has the potential for catastrophe.” Our hope is to add four more staff next year.
- Caddy Stacks (April 1) started a few years ago as a fundraiser to get students and the community to physically into the library. An 18-hole miniature golf course is set up in the library. The design was brought to us by one of our staff, Lori Rognlie, and is also assisted by Jennifer Mills, president of the student chapter of Friends of Mabee Library.
- Mondays at Mabee (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) is a collaboration of the library and the honors program. Its premise is intellectual conversation can happen outside the classroom. Topics vary each week and are led by ReAnne Utemark, Jennifer Mills, Sharon Sullivan or Dannah Hartley. Attendance varies, depending on the topic.
-I also found an article from the Washburn Review (1906) about the library. Very interesting.
Interview with Jennifer Mills:
-The student chapter of Friends of Mabee Library began in October 2007 because there needed to get the students excited about the library. Its main job is for student input and a vehicle for student opinion about the library. They meet at least every two months with the Friends of Mabee (made up of alumni) to build relationships.
-The chapter’s main task is the coordination of Caddy Stacks. Members help with soliciting door prizes for the event and spreading the work about the library and what it offers.
-The chapter last year had 56 members (not sure yet of this year) with around 20 active members. Their best publicity is at Mondays at Mabee and from many professors in the history department on campus. They also had a booth at the Activities and Majors Fair.
-Caddy Stacks is April 1 (for students only) and April 4 (community). This year, a Wii will be the grand prize each day. The idea was from Dr. Bearman who learned about it from Dartmouth University. Judy Druse’s husband built the course. Sometimes it can be seen at WU football games.
- ReAnne Utemark is more involved in the Mondays at Mabee—a place for students/faculty/staff to have intellectual dialog. Topics range from science, politics, economics, academics and is in conjunction with the Honors Program. Attendance ranges from 5-25 and offers free lunch (pizza or sandwiches).
-“I’m excited about the change to the library and I want more people to get excited about it too. We hope to leave a good legacy after we graduate.”
Interview with Sharon Sullivan:
-She got involved in Mondays at Mabee when she suggested that topics be covered on VDay (ending violence against women and girls) activities on campus. It ended up that five Mondays were devoted to issues related to it. Each week the attendance is growing (started with 7 and grew to 25).
-“My role at Vday is to bring in people from the community. The library is the place where the community meets and becomes a thriving environment.”
-Mondays at Mabee could be more popular if faculty could generate the conversations. To get it going more, they need to share what is on their minds and it fuels discussion. That is why these sessions have grown—because it is what is on everyone’s mind right now. Faculty, staff and students need to identify their own topics.
-Dr. Bearman has made such a difference in the library. It has become an outreach to the community.
-“I am shocked when I discover how many students have never been to the library. There are so many benefits for going into the building. Mondays at Mabee have gotten more people into the library and they realize that it isn’t as scary as it may appear. The staff is amazing and can help a student with any research issue.”
-“The library should be the center of the university. It is a community place.”
-5th annual WU World Slavery Awareness Week will be held at the Mabee, Feb. 23-26. More details will follow next week.
RESEARCH…WEEK 3:
ReplyDelete-After a series of e-mails and phone messages, I was able to connect with Dannah Hartley in CUSP. I interviewed her on 2/26/09 about her involvement with Mondays at Mabee.
-I set up an interview with ReAnne Utemark, student coordinator of Mondays at Mabee, about her role in the events, especially the WSGA candidate debate coming up on March 2.
-I used the Washburn search on their Web site to get more ideas for stories. I found the Fall 2008 edition of the Friends of the Mabee Library newsletter that gave me more insight.
FACTS…WEEK 3:
ReplyDeleteInterview with Dannah Hartley:
-Her role in Mondays at Mabee is as a supporter and volunteer to help coordinate and work with the Honors Program.
-Topics are chosen in brainstorming sessions with Dr. Bearman, Donna LaLonde, Dannah and other interested faculty, staff and students to find out what the hot topics and current events are that involve WU, Topeka, Kansas and the US. Their goal is to bring together the campus community to “solve the problems of the world or at least address and identify them.” There is a lot of collaboration of faculty, students and staff.
-“The people involved in the planning are individuals so the results can be serendipitous. We want the students to think of the faculty as unique—more than one-dimensional. The faculty are more than the classes they teach and this gives the students the opportunity to connect with them outside the classroom. It’s great that students can have conversations outside of class.”
-Attendance has really grown because now some instructors are bringing their classes to the discussions. There is a lot of flow during the two hours because students may have other classes or activities.
-“If you feed them, they will come.” The library and the Honors program shares the costs of the food (pizza or sandwiches.)
-The guest facilitator/leader can prepare statements, but then opens the floor to questions from the students. The guest is the expert.
-The debate on Monday has been moved to the library this year and will have live streaming on the Internet.
-“The library is becoming a new intellectual hub on campus and is redefining itself. It is an excellent venue for students to develop.”
Interview with ReAnne Utemark, senior history major:
-She started with Mondays at Mabee as a place for honor students to discuss topics by bringing in faculty to emphasize cross-discipline discussion.
-“It’s a place outside of class where you aren’t constrained by grades and pressure.”
-The WSGA candidate debate is an annual event but used to be in the lobby of the LLC. This year they wanted to make an effort to have the event at a place that students would make a conscious decision to attend. “We are changing over to make the debate more academic.”
-It will be streamed live on the Review Web site. The technology is in place and has been tested, so hopefully it will work.
-She is the moderator of the debate (her third year) and prepares 10-12 questions for the candidates but also takes questions from the audience. The Review also prepares an election guide. The event is sponsored and staffed by the Review office as an objective third party.
- Other Mondays at Mabee events that she is involved in will be an interview with President Jerry Farley about the budget, economy, new Web site, etc. Another topic will be on technology in the classroom including the use of “clickers.”
“Mondays at Mabee is a unique opportunity for people on campus to talk about anything. It’s really exciting.”
Great, great, and great.
ReplyDeleteBe sure to check things off the list of stuff required in the final beat journal : )
RESEARCH…WEEK 4:
ReplyDelete-Studied and searched the Mabee Library Web site (www. washburn.edu/mabee/) for the background, history and structure of the library.
-Still trying to find the FY2008-09 budget. Tried the internet, but no luck. Will have to go to the library and research.
-Found the library strategic plan for 2008-2010.
-Contacted Tammy Schlingmann, sociology department, to find out who would be the best person to talk to about the “Reflections on Modern Slavery” art exhibit in the library. She suggested Vicky Luttrell.
-Phoned Vicky Luttrell, co-president of Social Justice League at WU and a Masters candidate in criminal justice, regarding information on the slavery awareness art exhibit. She is currently in Kentucky for her studies.
FACTS…WEEK 4:
ReplyDelete-Background and history of Mabee Library: The current library was completed in 1978 and named in honor of J.E. and L.E. Mabee of Oklahoma. The University Library began as the Lincoln College Library in 1866 and was located in a room in the first college building at 10th and Jackson in downtown Topeka. The library of about 2,000 volumes was moved along with the rest of the college into Rice Hall on the current campus site around 1875. A new library, completed in 1886 was named Boswell Memorial Library. Andrew Carnegie of Pittsburgh, PA, agreed to give $40,000 for Carnegie Library completed in 1905. In 1955 Morgan Hall was completed and the Library moved into its new home in the west end of the new building where it stayed for 20 years until the current library was built.
-One of Washburn's Libraries, the Curriculum Resources Center, has been an important partner with the Department of Education, area schools and educators, and the community. The CRC is a model k-12 school library and important academic center for teachers and parents which is unparalleled by any other college or university in the state.
-The library is headed by a dean, but since they have not found one yet that fits the strategic plan for the library, an interim dean was named for a 3-year period, Dr. Alan Bearman. The assistant dean of libraries is Judy Druse. There are nine librarians, seven assistant librarians, a circulation manager, tech/web developer, and supporting staff.
-Annual events held at the library are Mondays at Mabee, RAP sessions, Caddy Stacks, Slavery Awareness Week, Apeiron, Transformational Experience, WSGA debate.
Interview with Vicky Luttrell:
-She started the Modern Slavery Awareness week five years ago as a project during her undergrad studies in sociology. Her son encouraged her to make that issue, especially human trafficking in the world (including prostitution, sex tourism, mail-order brides, sweatshops, farm labor, maids/housekeepers, child labor and child soldiers), more visible. This is the fourth year of the art exhibit in the library.
- She decided to use art and music as part of the experience “because they are powerful influences in our society.”
-She has been able to meet more people to address, globally and locally, the issue of modern slavery.
-The artists are from the community including WU students, faculty and staff along with some local part-time artists. The art was created from feelings and ideas on what human trafficking/slavery produce. Pieces range in various media including jewelry, computer graphics, oil paintings and photography.
-“I hope that when people look at the artwork, it captivates their imagination, but also questions what the art is about. Then I hope they do some research at the library on what human trafficking is. It’s important for the community to be aware. In the past five years, the event has caused more awareness and students are choosing this topic for research papers and projects.”
-The event is open to the public free of charge in the Library, from Feb. 24-March 31.
-Co-sponsors include Social Justice League, Sociology/Anthropology Club, sociology/anthropology department, psychology department, Washburn Student Government Association, multicultural affairs, Leadership Institute and International Law Society.
RESEARCH…WEEK 5:
ReplyDelete-Made initial e-mail contact with both Duke Divine, director of business services, and Amy Billinger, WSGA, about the issue of the coffee cart (or lack of) in the library.
-Talked with Duke Divine on 3/11/09 about the process it takes to acquire the coffee cart and the status of the request.
-Researched all the Kansas Regents universities to see if they have coffee available in their libraries.
FACTS…WEEK 5:
ReplyDelete-Regents universities that offer coffee in their libraries: KU (Watson Library), KSU (Hale Library), FHSU (Forsyth Library), ESU (William Allen White Library), PSU (Axe Library), WSU (Ablah Library), KU Med (various libraries).
-The process to acquire a coffee cart in the library starts with a “capital equipment funds” request submitted to the university. This was done in December 2008. These are requests that ask for funds to take care of the buildings on campus. Divine turned in 9 requests and ranked them according to priority. The coffee cart was #3.
-Chartwells was asked, but they didn’t want to run it because they are a business and they saw that the cart would not be profitable in the library. They did, however, give suggestions as to the type of cart that would be appropriate for the library. It is estimated around $5000. Additional costs would be for an additional water line and electricity.
-The president’s executive staff overseas the approval of the request.
-The only glitch that would stop the request from being fulfilled would be the budget crunch. “It wouldn’t look too good if a leaky roof didn’t get fixed, but the coffee cart was put in the library.”
awesome stuff. The library has the copy of the budget. You might have to ask for it.
ReplyDeleteRESEARCH…WEEKS 6-9:
ReplyDeleteWith Spring break and two weeks off of posting briefs, I got back into working on my brief by attending the Caddystacks at Mabee Library on April 4. At the event I talked to Jennifer Mills, Student Friends of Mabee, and Lori Rognlie, library assistant II and coordinator of Caddystacks.
I plan to, next week, contact Robin Bowen, vice president of Academic Affairs, and Kim Morse, assistant professor of history, about the upcoming Day of Transformation on April 23.
FACTS…WEEKS 6-9:
ReplyDeleteFrom Jenny Mills:
-Caddystacks is going good so far. The weather may be a hindrance for the public turnout [Saturday], but since it is conjunction with Family Day, we’re hoping for people to stop in and play.
-Last year we offered the even for four days, but this year it is only two days (April 1 & 4).
-There were more hole sponsorships last year, but with the economy, businesses weren’t as eager to sponsor a hole.
From Lori Rognlie:
-Caddystacks is an 18-hole miniature golf course on all three levels of Mabee Library. The design was taken from a 1950s “Popular Mechanics” magazine and built by Ron Druse (husband of Judy, asst interim library dean)
-This is the second year we have done this event and this year it is running itself. Last year was a lot more stressful since it was the first time. We have learned from our past experience.
-The turnout is lower than last year, but this time we offered the student day in the middle of the week hoping to draw more into the library when more students are on campus. We aren’t sure if this was a good choice or not.
-The community day is still on Saturday and so far the weather may be keeping people from coming in.
-Our goal is the same as last year: $2,500. We don’t have as many expenses because the course is already paid for. Our costs were only the prizes (Wii, flip camera, family pack to Westridge Lanes), advertising and invitations to key community leaders. No estimate of profit was available at the time of the interview.
-Rognilie’s job is the behind the scenes coordinator and to make sure all the paper work is completed for the funding.
RESEARCH…WEEK 10:
ReplyDeleteTwo big events are happening in April at the Mabee library: Apeiron and Day of Transformation. My plan was to get as much information about these events to write good briefs and possibly a story about one.
After trying a few leads to Robin Bowen and Kim Morse, my path finally took me to Rick Ellis and Donna LaLonde. I interviewed them both on 4/16 about the Day of Transformation.
I gained information about Apeiron from a brief phone conversation with Kim Morse and from the Apeiron Web site.
FACTS…WEEK 10:
ReplyDelete-Apeiron is April 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the poster session and reception portion held at Mabee Library at 4 p.m., followed by a reception for all participants. Other presentations and the lecture are held at locations around campus throughout the day.
- This is the 7th year for Apeiron and more students are participating than in the past.
-Students can do a fine arts presentation such as a performing a composed piece of music, an oral presentation or a poster presentation with discussion. Each topic is done outside of coursework and is meant to increase a student’s research skills. Each project is completed under the mentorship of a WU faculty member.
-"Washburn needed a way for students who are doing advance research, some even at the level or graduate school, to let them share it with others. Apeiron is that venue.”
- Even though the College of Arts and Sciences draws the most participants, more students from the other colleges are participating.
-Dr. Ron Ash, retired WU biology professor, will be guest lecturer.
-The Day of Transformation interview will be posted next week.
RESEARCH…WEEK 11:
ReplyDelete-Interviewed faculty involved in Day of Transformation: Rick Ellis and Donna LaLonde on 4/16/09. Interviewed student presenters: Maggie Robinson and Brandy Mann on 4/16 about their involvement in the Day of Transformation.
FACTS…WEEK 11:
ReplyDeleteINTERVIEW with Rick Ellis, director of Center for Community Service and Civic Engagement:
-He oversees the community service part of the Transformational Experience, April 23 from 9-4 at Mabee.
-His office was in charge of the program and scheduling for the Day of Transformation.
-For the Day of Transformation he helped get things prepared to make sure 13 oral and 31 poster presentations happen on the day. Out of these, only a handful is not community service related.
-The purpose of the D of T is for the students to gain a rich appreciation of what their experience meant to them in a formal way. How their experience affected them which is put in a final public display or presentation.
- The student response to D of T: Some are excited to share their experience because they have truly experienced something they have learned and grown from. It varies according to the degree they put into it—variation due to the amount of effort put into it.
- Public response: Mostly faculty attends the D of T. It is hard to get more students even though it is advertised. Special effort was made this time to get the community sponsors of the students to attend, but it is hard because many of them are heads of non-profits and help agencies that need manpower.
-Each session of attendees grows. Last year the audience was in tears after listening to a student present her experience helping people in Nicaragua.
-There are four directors involved with the TE along with many other WU faculty and staff who help coordinate the day event. There’s a lot of work to coordinate all the presentations.
-WTEs are not for the upper classmen, they are for the freshmen and sophomores who are trying to figure out what they want to do with their lives. Often, after going through the community service component (if they choose), they realize that they want to pursue a career in a service-type field.
-“We are creating teachers, social workers, community-minded people. And that’s a good thing.”
-“It’s changing kids’ lives and people in the community.”
INTERVIEW with Donna LaLonde, Center for Undergraduate Studies and Programs and Honors director:
-Her role as the director of the scholarly aspect of TE is on the planning committee.
-“I’m an advocate for D of T as an opportunity to celebrate the great work done in all the areas.”
-“D of T is a benefit to the college campus because of the great conversations of people doing great things.”
-“It is the center of excellence for quality of life experience.”
-The D of T is a great opportunity as a campus event for students trying to figure out what TE is about.
-This is a campus venue option for presenting the TE. Many of the students may present their TE outside the campus setting such as in their community area or a related venue.
-Viewers of the D of T learn that TE is one of the greatest things this campus offers.
-“If they come as skeptics, they leave as believers.”
-They take away ideas in terms of how a past TE might benefit them in a way they didn’t appreciate before. They see what projects were done and find out they may not be as hard as they thought they would be and that the TE can fit into their academic plan.
-We hope they take away the thought that this campus really has a lot of talented people that do amazing things.
-“There’s lots of opportunities for people to come and participate throughout the day. You don’t have to stay through the entire day.”
-At the poster session, students can browse quickly or take the time to engage with the students presenting.
-“If a student has just five discretionary minutes, they should alter their path and go to the library. Use that discretionary five minutes at the Day of Transformation. Don’t pass it up.”
INTEVIEW of Maggie Robinson, senior mass media major in public relations:
-She worked as a student-to-student tutor at Robinson Middle School working with 6th and 7th graders in literacy and class work.
-“Preparing for the day of transformation really helped me understand what the WTE is for and helped me understand how it has changed me as a person.”
-“I think the presentation is good for students because it helps them realize that there are differences in the community we grow so used to. It gives students the opportunity to reach out and meet new people.”
INTEVIEW of Brandy Mann, a senior majoring in math, accounting and finance:
- She has been working on her Bonner hours for a year and a half. Bonner leaders need 900 hours in 2 years.
-She decided last fall to plan an alternative spring break trip for Habitat for Humanity. She organized 30 Washburn students to spend their spring break in the Lafayette, Louisiana area volunteering at a Habitat for Humanity community.
-Her responsibilities included organizing the travel, lodging and food, plus served as the sponsor.
- “It was a lot of fun and a great experience, plus I was blessed with amazing students who went on the trip.”
- “I think the Day of Transformation is a huge benefit to students because it is a day where everyone can see the huge amount of effort the students at Washburn put into the community and their education.”
- “This is actually my third TE and I think that it is such an amazing opportunity for students here at Washburn to set us apart from all the other universities out there and to use our time to benefit the community.”
RESEARCH: Week 12
ReplyDelete-Talked to Judy Druse about the extended hours at the library that begins the last two weeks of the semester.
- Druse sent me a document with the head count for extended hours from 2006-2008.
-Trying to connect with Donna LaLonde about the last Mondays at Mabee. No response yet.
FACTS: Week 12
ReplyDelete- During our 24/7 and extended hours, the librarian on duty takes an hourly head count of students in the library.
- Usage is increasing as more students become aware of our extended hours.
- “We ask for library volunteers to staff the reference desk during our extended hours. The volunteers include both professional librarians and library assistants who have been trained to answer research questions and help with technology. We never have trouble recruiting volunteers from the staff; they are always willing and eager to help out.”
- They also hire off-duty campus police officers to check IDs at the front door during the late hours.
- “We moved our 24 hours to the week before finals at the suggestion of WSGA. We always share the head counts with the WSGA officers. They felt the library needed to be open later for students completing assignments and papers and that happens the week before finals. It makes no difference to the library staff; we set the hours by what WSGA tells us they want.”
- Access to photocopy machines, computers and printers, as well as technology support and research assistance, will be available during the extended hours. Interlibrary loan and circulation services will only be available during regular library hours.
- Mabee Library will return to regularly scheduled intersession hours beginning Friday, May 15, at 6 pm.