Archive for October, 2009

Interested in free pizza? Talk to us about your ideas for a new library building

October 16th, 2009

Elise Valoe of the Steelcase Corporation will be at Zumberge Library in Allendale, in order to meet with students to get their ideas for a new library building. We’re looking for volunteers to meet with Elise!

If you’d like free pizza and a chance to share your thoughts, there are 3 different sessions you can sign up for:

  • Monday, Oct. 19th, 10am – noon
  • Monday, Oct. 19th, 4pm – 6pm
  • Friday, Oct. 23rd, 10am – noon

Please comment on this entry to sign up for one of these sessions!

American History in Video – free access until Nov. 15

October 8th, 2009

American History in Video is a video collection put together by Alexander Street Press. Alexander Street Press is also responsible for Dance in Video, Opera in Video, and Theatre in Video, which the library subscribes to and you may be familiar with. They are making American History in Video freely available until November 15. From their e-mail to librarians:

Since launching in April, American History in Video has grown to include more than 1,500 titles and 500 hours. It will continue to grow to include more than 5,000 complete titles and 2,000 hours of rare newsreels and important documentaries from leading producers such as PBS, The History ChannelĀ®, Bullfrog Films, and California Newsreel.