In Memoriam: USU President Stanford O. Cazier

RW13: Research Week at the Library celebrating Faculty authors

The 2012 Leonard J. Arrington Writing Awards: Benjamin Harman, Peter Wosnik, Chad L. Nielsen

May Swenson's 100th Birthday Celebration, Exhibition

Founders Day 2013: the 125th Anniversary of Utah State University

Nota Bene: Merrill-Cazier Librarians' Presentations and Publications

Save the Date: Gregory A. Prince will speak at the Arrington Fall Lecture, September 19

Cover Story: Puck in Pasture, download free with LYRASIS

With Help From Our Friends: Ensuring the Library's Continuing Role

USU in Space Exhibition ... Text: Patrick Williams

The Human Library: Don't Judge a Book by its Cover ...Anne Hedrich, Reference

Special Collections: New Acquisitions by Friends ... Brad Cole, Special Collections

Welcome! New Merrill-Cazier Librarians: Becky Thoms and Katie Wesolek

Jack London Exhibition ... Clint Pumphrey, Special Collections

Library Faculty and Staff: Presentations and Publications

Wind Uprising: Merrill-Cazier Library Friends Fall Lecture: Edwin Stafford and Cathy Hartman.

2011 Arrington Writing Award Winners

Book of Hours

Founder’s Day: 150 Years. “Democracy Enrolls at the College”

Common Literature Experience 2012: The Beast in the Garden

‘Forgotten Photographs of the Union Pacific Railroad’

Jack London Society coming to Logan

Spring: Library Academia

Feel the Magic: A Place for Physical Objects in the Modern Library … Brad Cole, Special Collections & Archives

Congratulations: USU Press receives national awards in 2011 for three new publications.

“How to Open a Book” Reprint of a long-ago primer on the proper way of opening a book.

We Welcome 3 New Librarians: Andrew Wesolek, Scholarly Communications and Institutional Repository Librarian; Clint Pumphrey, Manuscript Curator for Special Collections & Archives; Hannah Kim, Digital Services Librarian.

Graphic Novels: A Library Exhibit… Curated by Vicki Read; Andrea Hathaway, and Jennifer Duncan

Innovations & Scholarship: Contributions to Librarianship … The latest library faculty presentations, publications, & poster sessions.

Frances Winton Champ: A cornerstone of Cache Valley Musical Culture: An Exhibition Jeff Lyon, Curator with Brad Cole & Kathy Schockmel, Advisors. Adapted, with an update on opening reception, from an article by Patrick Williams.

Mormons and the Civil War: Announcement of Friends of the Library Lecture by Fred E. Woods, October 27^th.

2011 Research Week: Faculty Publications

May Swenson Poetry Award: Travis Mossotti

Merrill-Cazier Library Faculty and Staff publications and presentations

Annual Arrington Awards, 2010: Sara Jordan, Genevieve Draper, John Brumbaugh

Southern Paiute "the people" & their culture: Friends Annual Spring Lecture

In High Regard: Remembering Dr. William F. Lye

USU Exhibit Highlights 'Design Workshop' Collection

2009 Winners: Leonard J. Arrington Mormon History Lecture awards

"Outcasts United" 2010 common literature experience … Randy Williams

A Genesis … Exhibition of John Ciardi’s poems & Gabor Peterdi etchings. Notes by Rose Milovich.

Research week 2010 … an Exhibit of recent USU faculty publications ... Jennifer Duncan

With Help from our Friends … Brad Cole on recent acquisitions – A Diet & Health book collection & John Suiter’s photographic archives.

Welcome New Merrill-Cazier Librarians: Kacy Lundstrom and Angela Dresselhaus.

The Library by the Numbers: An Annual Statistical Snapshot of the Library for 2009.

Books and Buckaroos: USU’s Cowboy Poetry Collection Exhibit” spotlighted

2008 Leonard J. Arrington Writing Contest Awards presented

Digital Commons @ USU: sharing knowledge with the world … Cheryl Walters & Heather Leary on new web portal

New Books … Three new books purchased by the Cazier Library Endowment & the Milton R. Merrill Endowment

Impressive Design Collection donated to Utah State … a gift from Kathryn Caine Wanlass

“Migrant Memoir” … Elva Trevino’s memoir is this year’s selection for USU’s Common Literature Experience

The Future isn’t what it Used to Be A message from Dean Richard Clement

Perfect Patrick Williams on Spec. Coll. photo in national ad campaign

A Poet, Librarian, & Scholar-in-Residence: Max Peterson remembers John Mark Sorensen

Special Collections Welcomes New Intern: Emily Gurr, first graduate intern in program

Last Chance to Change Course: Craig Denton’s photo-essay exhibit on the Bear River

Beyond Books: the Information Commons

Gary Egbert describes the library’s “headquarters for information”

Community Voices Inspire New Projects

Randy Williams updates the Latino/Latina Voices Project

Invitation to Dean Clements lecture: “The Transformation of the Book, the Library, the University (and Everything Else, too).”

BLUE PRINTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY LIBRARY-Ground-breaking for new library

VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT-Randy Williams: Preserving stories of service for future generations

GUARDING THE STONES OF VENICE-Ona Siporin will be featured at the upcoming Friends Lecture Program

THE INTELLECTUAL CENTER OF CAMPUS-Plans for the new library as a focal point on campus

SPACE WARS: NEW ROBOTIC HELPER- The Automated Storage & Retrieval System

TRIBUTE TO THE SERVICE OF WILLIAM F. LYE-Max Peterson profiles outgoing Friends’ President

EXTRA, EXTRA: FRIENDS BEAT SERIAL CRUNCH-FRIENDS HELP TO GET LOCAL & NATIONAL NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES

WELCOME: NEW PRESIDENT-Blythe Ahlstrom profiled.

AN INVITATION, FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER-50th Anniversary of the Hatch Memorial Room is marked.

REMEMBERING THE PAST, BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE-John Elsweiler update on new library construction.

A POSTSCRIPT FROM VENICE-Notes on Ona Siporin’s lecture on rescuing Venice, Italy.

HAY DERRICKS, GRAVEMARKERS AND THE INTERNET: THE FIFE SLIDE COLLECTION ON line- Randy Williams.

LOOKING BACK …Bygone Years at USU now just a click away-Dan Davis reports on digital access to old photos.

KENT CLARK, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT DOING A SUPER JOB FOR USU LIBRARIES-new Director of Development

AN UNEARTHLY BEAUTY …Racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats- Dr. Keith Grant-Davie on Prof. Ron Shook’s talk

FRIENDS FUND ACCESS TO THE NEW YORK TIMES HISTORICAL EDITION- $25,000 funding commitment from Friends

THE MOUNTAIN WEST DIGITAL LIBRARY-Associate Director Betty Rozum reports on cooperative digital development

FRIENDS OF USU LIBRARIES BOARD 200-a list of current members

FRIENDS WELCOME MARY GILBERT PALMER-shares her lifelong passion for books and libraries.

LIBRARY WEEK CALENDAR-Displays, poetry readings, career programs and more.

RAPID PROGRESS ENHANCES NEW LIBRARY-Work is finishing ahead of schedule and under budget.

NAMING OPPORTUNITIES: ANOTHER WAY THE LIBRARY IS RECEIVING SUPPORT-Kim Winger, Public Relations

THE NEW LIBRARY…AN UPDATE-John Elsweiler reports on the new building progress

THE NEVER ENDING BOOKSALE-continues in

the Library, new books every week.

DIGITAL LIBRARY MERGES COLLECTIONS, PRESERVATION & ACCESS-Cheryl Waters, Head of Digital Library reports.

TENTH ANNUAL ARRINGTON HISTORY LECTURE FEATURES FORMER USU TEACHING LEGEND- Dr. Ross Peterson is speaker.

BRAD COLE NEW HEAD OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS & ARCHIVES; STEVEN HARRIS NEW COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN

WHAT’S NEW? THE LATEST ELECTRONIC DATABASES-by Jennifer Duncan, Electronic Resource Librarian

FRIENDS OF USU LIBRARIES BOARD, 2004- a list of current members.

WAYS TO GIVE TO USU LIBRARIES- Gifts of all sizes mean progress at Utah State.

SAVE THE DATE! 3 DECEMBER 2004-upcoming Hatch Room Holiday Gala.

OPENING A NEW CHAPTER-Vice Provost for Libraries, Linda Wolcott on the new library building

NEW LIBRARY MAPS- Get oriented: five new floors of books, class rooms and services.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES ENDOWMENT FROM THE TANNER CHARITABLE TRUST-by Brooke Nelson, The Utah Statesman.

SORENSEN BROTHERS TO HONOR FATHER’S LOVE FOR USU-KIM WINGER ON NEW SPACE DEDICATED TO A.N. SORENSEN

JOYCE KINKEAD’S DONATION TO FUND THE MAY SWENSON COMMEMORATIVE ROOM- Dedicated to noted poet.

THE NEW INFORMATION COMMONS-Flora Shode and Britt Fagerheim welcome students to engaging new space.

YOUR LIBRARY: MOVE AND IMPROVED-What has been going on ‘behind the scenes’ with the big move.

AN INVITATION: Join us for the Merrill-Cazier Library Ribbon Cutting Thursday 13 October at 12:30 p.m.

FRIENDS OF USU LIBRARIES, 2005-List of current members of the board.

OFF THE WALL-Curator Rose Milovich describes the conservation of a beloved wall mural rescued from demolition

“THE WORLD IS IN THESE WALLS” -Merrill-Cazier Library dedication reported by Patrick Williams

MERRILL-CAZIER LIBRARY DEDICATED-FROM REMARKS GIVEN BY LINDA L. WOLCOTT, VICE-PROVOST FOR LIBRARIES

JOSEY BARNES WAYMAN NAMES THE NEWS LOUNGE-Distinguished alumni’s generous gift.

MAY SWENSON STUDY LOUNGE DEDICATION-The Swenson family and USU students participate.

TANNER SYMPOSIUM’S ‘THE 1950’S, THE BEAT GENERATION, AND THE POWER OF Expression-by Brad Cole.

MERRILL-CAZIER STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION THANKS SPONSORS- A list of dedication sponsors

FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD- Reserve your brick from the old Merrill Library, help future students …

“SOMETHING WONDERFUL IS BEING BUILT IN THE WORLD”- Speaker Richard Rodriquez’s inspiring keynote address.

MERRILL-CAZIER DEDICATION-with former USU President Stanford O. Cazier; Milton R. Merrill’s sons Richard & Steven.

“AS THE LIBRARY SHAPES STUDENTS, STUDENTS SHAPE THE LIBRARY”-A message from Director, Linda Wolcott

LET US EAT CAKE! MERRILL-CAZIER LIBRARY IS 1-YEAR OLD!-The Library holds a birthday party.

IDEAS IN FLIGHT-Patrick Williams on a popular birdhouse exhibit by Darrin Brooks Interior Design students.

BOOKS STUDIO EXHIBIT: BASIC BINDING & BEYOND-Dennise Gackstetter describes unique book as art exhibit

MORE GALLERY SPACE: FOR STUDENT EXHIBITS- A LOT MORE INVITING EXHIBITION SPACES IN THE NEW LIBRARY

PEER MENTOR PROGRAM: VALUABLE ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE TO USU STUDENTS-by Flora Shrode, Head Reference.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE- Support the Library- a new gift form insert.

STUDENT EMPLOYEES @ THE LIBRARY- FOCUSING ON STUDENTS HOLLY SWENSON; ZACHARY R. JONES, MARIA WALTERS

IT’S YOUR LIBRARY! STUDENTS COMMENT- One year in the new library, students share their thoughts.

A LETTER “HOME”- A former student employee, Joanna Hooste, now at Cornell, remembers her experience at USU

HONORS STUDY ROOM & LIBRARY RESEARCH AWARD HONOR JOYCE KINKEAD AND BENEFIT STUDENTS.

STUDENT EMPLOYEES PUT A BRIGHT FACE ON THE MERRILL-CAZIER LIBRARY. Randy Williams reports on our students workers

A MESSAGE FROM THE Director- Linda Wolcott on our mission and strategic planning.

SECURING OUR FUTURE- Information on USU’s new campaign, “Honoring Tradition, Securing the Future”

INSPIRED BY THE MASTERS: PRESERVATION LIBRARIAN ALSO A FINE ARTIST-The talented Mr. Noel A. Carmack

LATINO VOICES PROJECT-Patrick Williams describes the latest oral history project by Special Collections & Archives

MERRILL-CAZIER LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN-The mission; the vision; the values.

THE VAN DER PAS COLLECTION & DIGITAL LIBRARY PROJECT-A gift of precious science books and a grant to preserve it.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR LINDA L. WOLCOTT ANNOUNCES HER RETIREMENT-Effective June 30, 2007. Staff bids bon voyage!

OLD LIBRARIANS DON’T RETIRE, THEY JUST GET DE-CLASSIFIED: Government Documents Librarian Steve Weiss.

100: A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION-How USU became a Federal Depository for Government information.

FRIENDS SPRING LECTURE: Q & A WITH RICHARD TURLEY- On the Mountain Meadows Massacre.

SO, WHAT DO U THINK? The LibQUAL survey results are coming soon.

FRIENDS GENEROSITY RECOGNIZED IN NEW BOOKS READING LOUNGE-A special space, much appreciated.

AUTUMN: A SEASON OF CHANGE-Interim Vice Provost John Elsweiler reports on old and new projects

IN THE SPIRIT OF HISTORY: THE CAZIER ENDOWMENT-former USU President provides funds for books on history

FIVE YEAR PLAN PROVIDES FOR ELECTRONIC RESOURCES-Kim Winger describes science professors’ involvement

INSTRUCTION PROGRAM: A RECORD BREAKING YEAR-Wendy Holliday discusses the critical role this program plays

RELIGIOUS STUDIES: LIBRARY COLLECTIONS GROW WITH Program -Off to an impressive start according to Steven Harris

2007 CLASS GIFT BENEFITS LIBRARY-Kim Winger reports on new study room dedication

THAT OLD BLACK(WELL) MAGIC … AND OTHER METHODS IN CONJURING A LIBRARY COLLECTION-By Steven Harris

THE LATINO VOICES PROJECT THRIVES WITH CRITICAL FUNDING SUPPORT-Randy Williams describes support for program

IT’S OFFICIAL: USU STUDENTS LOVE THEIR LIBRARY-Erin Dini-Davis and Pamela Martin report on LibQUAL.

ARRINGTON LECTURER BERT WILSON CHALLENGES COMMON FOLKLORE MISCONCEPTION-by Kim Winger.

SAVE THE DATE: ROY WEBB “I HAD ARRIVED AT PERFECTION: THE LOST CANYONS OF THE GREEN RIVER” 15 November.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY NAMES NEW DEAN OF LIBRARIES-Richard Clement has accepted job.

2008 COMMON LITERATURE EXPERIENCE SELECTION: “A LONG WAY GONE”-By Randy Williams & Noelle Call

EXHIBITION AT MERRILL-CAZIER LIBRARY: TWELVE VISUAL ARTISTS ENGAGE WITH THE WORK OF TWELVE POETS. [Rose Milovich]

GOT FINES? GIVE FOOD! A LIBRARY AMNESTY FUND-RAISER IS A SUCCESS. Reported by Vicki Read, head of Circulation.

GUEST SPEAKER: LEVI PETERSON, SPRING FRIENDS LECTURE MARCH 27TH- by Brad Cole.

THE LIBRARY WISHES TO THANK- Gail and Ned Weinshenker; Robert Malko; Allan and Kaye Steed; Jane Kennedy; Maren Jeppson.

NORTHERN UTAH SPEAKS AGAIN-Randy Williams describes the Oral History Project.

GET THE INSIDE TRACK WITH “FIND IT FAST” WORKSHOPS-FLORA SHRODE REPORTS ON HELPFUL INSTRUCTION.

GRAND CANYON LECTURE: MARCH 31- Brad Cole on public lecture about Grand Canyon and the Colorado River.

DAINTY EPISTLES: A ST. VALENTINES EXHIBIT-Noel Carmack on a short, but sweet exhibit of vintage valentines.

TREASURES OF THE USU LIBRARIES-Cynthia Lleyson on the November gathering

FOOD FOR THOUGHT-Randy Williams discusses the Anderson Cook Book Collection

BOOK-KEEPING: PRESERVATION AT USU LIBRARIES-Noel Carmack’s book-keeping etiquette

SOMETHING OLD: HATCH ROOM TREASURE-A history of an astonishing room by Rose Milovich

SOMETHING NEW: QUAD-SIDE CAFÉ OPENS-By Patrick Williams, P. R. & Marketing

FRIENDS’ BOARD WELCOMES PHYLLIS HALL-USU’s First Lady joins the Friends’ board.

FRIENDS OF USU LIBRARIES 2002 -a list of current members

FRIENDS CALENDAR-Upcoming events including Pres. Kermit Hall, Gina Wickwar, Michael Spooner & more.

RIBBON CUTTING & DISCUSSION OF AMERICAN LAW-Pres. Kermit Hall opens Quad-Side Café

SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION SYMPOSIUM AT USU- Rob Morrison on Journal publishing & profits

FRIENDS HOST BOOK TALK: WATER POLITICS AND THE WEST-Stephen Sturgeon on his new book

WHODUNIT LIBRARY TOUR-Marcia Cheney reports on the Halloween Tour for library staff

WESTERN ARCHIVISTS TO MEET AT USU-Randy Williams reports on CIMA Archivists May meeting

FAREWELL TO A GREAT FRIEND RICHARD BRIAN SCHOCKMEL-Death of Collection Development Librarian

“HAPPY TRAILS”-a farewell to retiring long time Libraries Director, Max Peterson [by Robert Murdoch]

CUSTOMIZED CENSUS MAPS-Documents librarian John Walters describes this service

LADELL HOTH BIDS FAREWELL TO AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES-Another retirement noted.

TENORS & WHIPPED CREAM -Sarah Jane Clayton reviews Prof. Arthur Frietzsche’s gift of music CDs.

THE FATHER LIEBLER COLLECTION-April C. Hawes mined this special collection and makes a fascinating film

DIGGING [INTO] THE BEAT COLLECTION-Prof. Roberta Stearman uses unique collection for her class on Beat literature

USU LIBRARY WEEK 2000-a Calendar of events including a Freedom of Speech Forum

BASKETS FOR BOOKS-A report on how Fresno State University ties basketball and Library support.

GOOD BOOKS: CHEAP!-Richard Schockmel announces the 25th Annual Book Sale for Library Week.