Library Conference Call 135 Years Ago
June 8th, 2011 by Larry T. Nix No comments »
On this date (or around this date) 135 years ago, the first call for the conference of librarians that resulted in the creation of the American Library Association went out to librarians across the nation. This occasion is documented in Edward G. Holley's Raking The Historic Coals: The A.L.A. Scrapbook of 1876 (BETA PHI MU, 1967). The circular containing the call included the names of 28 prominent librarians including the young upstart Melvil Dewey. The call read in part: "The undersigned, connected with the library interest of this country, believing that efficiency and economy in library work would be promoted by a conference of librarians, which should afford opportunity for mutual consultation and practical co-operation, issue this preliminary call, inviting librarians and all interested in library and bibliographical work, to meet at Philadelphia, on the 15th of August next, or otherwise as may be found more generally acceptable." The second call to conference went out on July 28 in which the dates for the conference were changed to October 4-6, 1876, also in Philadelphia. A copy of the first conference call was contained in the A.L.A. scrapbook of 1876 which is now missing. There was an earlier conference of librarians in 1853 which did not lead to any formal organization. The men (no women were listed in the call to conference) who made the first call to conference would have undoubtedly been amazed at the ALA conference taking place in New Orleans later this month.
Online Services Interruption on June 6
June 3rd, 2011 by Randy Souther No comments »Information Technology Services (ITS) will be reconfiguring the Library’s 1st floor network beginning early morning on Monday, June 6, and lasting for several hours.
During this time a number of online library services will be unavailable including the following:
- Igancio, the Library Catalog
- Databases for finding journal articles, etc.
- ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan)
- Viewing your library record
- The wireless network on the 1st floor
- The computer labs on the 1st floor
Our catalog can be searched indirectly via Link Plus, which includes our Library holdings.
History Theses Online
June 1st, 2011 by Stephen Hall No comments »The History Thesis phase of the Masters Thesis Project is now completed. There are 194 USF history theses online, all of which are searchable by text. For instance, searching “California mission” in “Thesis Keyword,” under Advanced Keyword Search in Ignacio, produces a selection of diverse theses, which can also be searched individually by keyword. There are also a number of USF theses focusing on local history, such as Tunnels and residential growth in San Francisco, 1910-1930, by Vincent Ring, Employer organization in San Francisco, 1921-1942, by Patricia Deasy, and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, 1870-1970 : a centennial evaluation, by Roy Cox.
A diagram from Mr. Cox’s thesis, below, shows the proposed eastern section of Golden Gate Park and also the Panhandle, which around 1870 was referred to as “The Avenue.” This designation was perhaps due to the fact that most of its area was to contain a broad and winding thoroughfare. Other differences to the present day include the Masonic Cemetery, later to become the site for St. Ignatius Church, Lott Street, which is now Central Avenue, and 13th Avenue, now Funston Avenue. Click image to enlarge.
Natsu Matsuri (Tampa Japanese Summer Festival) 2011
May 27th, 2011 by Carlos No comments »The Florida Jet Alumni Association (JETAA) and Consulate General of Japan are hosting their annual Japanese summer festival called Natsu (Summer) Matsuri (Festival) on Saturday July 23, 2011 from 9am to 12pm. They will have all kinds of booths with games, prizes, and fun. The Japanese Club at USF is promoting the event, will have a booth there, and would love to see you there! Here’s some of the things you will find there:
Performances:
Koto classical music player
Japanese Swordsmanship
Okinawan performers
Activities:
Shodo
Nageru Sumo (投げるすも)
Shooting Range (銃射撃場)
Kingyo Sukui (金魚掬い / goldfish fishing)
Daruma Beanbag Toss
Yoyo sukui (ヨーヨー掬い/waterballon fishing)
Omocha sukui (おもちゃ掬い/toy)
Tanabata wishes
Origami
Food for sale:
Yummy bake-sale table!
Yakitori
Okonomiyaki
Hibachi
&more!
