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VOLUME 27 * NUMBER 3

HighlightsLibrary Celebrates the Acquisitionof Three Noteworthy Collections

Kaler Endowment to ProvideUnrestricted Support

3 Library Campaign Targets CampusCommunity

4 Save an "Endangered Species"-

L Rare Book Library Renamed,Book Club Created

4 Upcoming Events

5 Faculty Highlight: Nancy O'Brien

6 The Library Is Looking For...

New Home for the ChemistryLibrary

Chemistry Library NamingOpportunities

American Music Month to FeatureStradivarius Exhibit

© 2006 The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

Make your next gift online:www.library.uiuc.edu/friends

Through the generous support ofLibrary Friends, the Library has

successfully completed its MellonMatching Grant for Preservation.

This challenge grant, awarded bythe Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

in 2001, was established to protect

endangered materials in one of theworld's premier research libraries. It

also was awarded in response to the

Library's need for a comprehensive,

focused preservation program.

"The Library is extremely grateful to

the Mellon Foundation for its vision

and commitment to supporting pres-

ervation programs in large research

libraries," says Paula Kaufman,university librarian. "The University

Library is privileged to hold magnifi-

cently rich collections, and the Mellon

grant will allow us to match these col-

lections with a high-quality, vigorous

preservation program."

Under the terms of the grant, the

Library was challenged to raise

$1.4 million in five years to receive

$700,000 in matching funds-a grand

total of $2.1 million earmarked for

preservation. By meeting its goal, the

Library has established a permanent

endowment that will ensure the lon-

gevity of its outstanding collections.

Conservation librarian Jennifer Hain Teperrepairs at-risk materials from the Library's

collections

"This endowment will provide much-needed funding for the preservationand conservation of our special col-lections as well as our general col-lections," explains Tom Teper, headof preservation. "It is tremendouslyimportant to our developing programby allowing us to better address the

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Library Celebrates the Acquisition ofThree Noteworthy CollectionsThe Library recently celebrated each of the following acquisitions, honoringthe accomplishments of the donor and acknowledging the value of his gift toteaching, research, and learning. In-kind contributions from faculty, alumni, andfriends serve as a unique educational resource, fostering creativity and scholar-ship in a variety of subjects and disciplines. The Library is grateful for theseexceptional gifts, which will be used extensively in the years to come.

Leon Dash Paperswww.library.uiuc.edu/ahx/dash.html

Leon Dash is a Center for Advanced Study professorof journalism and holds a Swanlund Chair, the highestendowed title at the University of Illinois. A formerWashington Post reporter, he won the Pulitzer Prize in1995 for his series, "Rosa Lee: Poverty and Survival inWashington." The collection includes correspondence,photographs. nublications. interview transcripts. andr _ . --- u-- , r ....... , .i e .. d

sound recordings related to his outstanding career.

Robert P. Crawford Audio Archiveswww.library.uiuc.edu/ahx

Bob Crawford (B.S., 1959) covered Chicago politicsat CBS radio affiliate WBBM-AM for more than fourdecades. The Crawford Audio Archives documentsChicago politics from 1968 to 2004 through commen-tary by state and national politicians. It provides anindisputable record of what politicians said and howthey said it, serving as a valuable resource for historians,

political scientists, researchers, and students.

Andrei Codrescu Collectionwww.library.uiuc.edu/spx/codrescu/home.html

Andrei Codrescu is a noted Romanian poet, novelist, andessayist who has been described in the New York TimesBook Review as "one of our most prodigiously talented andmagical writers." He currently serves as the MacCurdy Dis-tinguished Professor of English at Louisiana State Universityin Baton Rouge and conducts popular weekly commentar-ise on National Pubhlic Radio The Codrescuii Collection

includes works of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction; periodicals, drama leaflets,and brochures; tapes, photo albums, and other materials. Many of the itemscontain dedications and additional notes and letters from various Romanian

authors. '-"

Mellon Challenge Grant,continued from page 1

physical needs of the Library's richcultural resources."

In addition to the challenge grant,the Mellon Foundation also providedthe Library with an outright giftof $300,000 to design and equip aconservation laboratory. This labo-ratory is contained in the Library'shigh-density shelving facility, locatedon South Oak Street in Champaign.It allows for the centralization of pres-ervation efforts and provides amplespace for the treatment and restora-tion of at-risk materials.

The Library is poised to make signifi-cant strides in the enrichment of itspreservation program, implementingbest practices and developing newstandards for excellence. These effortswould not be possible without theMellon Matching Grant and numer-ous Friends who appreciate theLibrary's importance in advancingscholarship and knowledge.

Kaler Endowment to ProvideUnrestricted Support for the Library

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Gratitude and commitment haveinspired Robin and Christopher Kalerof Rantoul, Illinois, to make a specialgift to the Library. They have estab-lished a generous endowment thatwill provide unrestricted support forLibrary collections, programs, andservices-and benefit future genera-tions of Illinois faculty, students, andscholars.

"No matter what your field of study,the campus library plays a critical rolein your education. At Illinois, we havethe very best library, and it is a majorreason this institution is among thepremier public research universitiesin the world," explain the Kalers, whoare active members of the Universitycommunity. Robin serves as associ-ate chancellor for public affairs at theUrbana campus and is a member ofthe Library Friends Board of Direc-tors. Chris is a real estate investor andrealtor with Colwell Banker Devon-shire Realty, which helps buy andsell homes for many faculty and staffmembers.

Robin Neal Kaler (B.S., '83; M.S.,'92;M.B.A., '05) met her husband Chris-topher, who grew up in Rantoul, justbefore she enrolled in undergradu-ate studies at Illinois. Together, theyexplored the Urbana campus, cheeredon the football and basketball teams,and attended countless social events.Through the years, they have con-tinued to enjoy athletic events, theLibrary, concerts, performances, andvarious other campus activities. Nowtheir two children, Zoe, 12, and Emily,10, share their Illinois experiences andhope one day to attend the Universitythemselves.

The Kaler Family

"Unrestricted support provides theflexibility to address areas of great-est need in the Library," says PaulaKaufman, university librarian. "As theLibrary relies more heavily on privatefunding, it is reassuring to know thatdedicated Friends like the Kalers alsoare concerned about meeting theseneeds, both now and in the future."

The J. Christopher and Robin N.Kaler Endowment also will provideunrestricted funds for the Depart-ment of Journalism in the College ofCommunications, from which Robingraduated in 1983 and 1992. ManyLibrary Friends choose to supportthe Library in addition to the collegefrom which they graduated, thus ben-efiting the entire campus with theirgenerosity. -- '

Library CmpaignTargets CampusCommunityAs of March 31,2006, more than$20 million had been raisedin support of the $30-million

Campaign for the Library. TheLibrary extends its gratitude toall Friends who have contributedto this important fundraisingeffort.

The Library currently is reach-ing out to the campus commu-nity as it secures support for thefinal third of its campaign goal.Through a number of givingoptions, faculty and staff willhave an opportunity to demon-strate their understanding of theLibrary's importance to teach-ing, research, and public serviceat the University of Illinois.

The success of this targetedeffort is critical to the Library'sability to meet continuallychanging campus needs. Inparticular, it will help ensure theongoing availability of qualitycollections and services withineach of the 38 departmentallibraries.

For more information about theCampaign for the Library, pleasecall (217) 333-5682. -:

Friendscript is a publication of theLibrary Office of Development andPublic Affairs, 1408 West GregoryDrive, Room 227, Urbana, IL 61801.Ideas and suggestions should besubmitted to writer/editor CindyAshwill at cashwill@uiuc.edu or(217) 333-5682.

Save an "EndangeredSpecies" with a Gifttothe Library friendsThe following materials are inneed of preservation or resto-ration to ensure their longev-ity and availability. To savean endangered item, pleasecall (217) 333-5683 or e-maildldiel@uiuc.edu.

* Poets in the Tuscan Sunor Rime di diversi antichiautori toscani in dieci libriraccolte (Venice: GiovanniAntonio da Sabio and broth-ers, 1532). A correctededition of the 1527 Florentineedition, this volume containspoetry by Dante Alighieri,Cino da Pistoia, Guido Cay-alcanti, Dante da Maiano,and Guittone d'Arezzo. Thecollection was published tobolster the Tuscan dialect,which later became the basisfor standard Italian. $300 isneeded to reattach the frontcover and strengthen therear cover.

* Order of the Long Parlia-ment for the Regulating ofPrinting, 14 June, 1643.The famous order fromParliament to censor print-ing, against which JohnMilton penned his famousAreopagitica, recently was"discovered" among theuncataloged collections ofThe Rare Book & ManuscriptLibrary. This monument inboth the history of Englishprinting and freedom of thepress is disbound and badlyin need of a binding. $1,000is needed to commissiona leather binding for thework. ---

Rare Book Library Renamed,Book Club CreatedThe library that houses the rarest treasures of the University Library has a new

name. In January, the Rare Book and Special Collections Library was renamed

the Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

According to Valerie Hotchkiss, head librarian, the change better reflects the

collections. "Our mission and vision remain the same'" she says, "but the name

change describes us better." The Rare Book and Manuscript Library is the princi-

pal repository for early manuscripts, rare books, and literary archives.

A second change for the library, also spearheaded by Hotchkiss, is the establish-

ment of a book collectors' club. The No. 44 Society, named after Mark Twain's

last novel, offers a number of activities, including advice to beginning collectors,

shared information among dealers and collectors, and formal presentations.

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month.

Hotchkiss reports that other changes are planned for the library. She is working

to improve access to materials, create more public programming, and enhance

the physical environment with the hope of securing a new building in the future.

She describes the collections as "perhaps the most valuable physical asset on

campus and certainly the most valuable cultural collection in the state outside of

Chicago."

For more information, visit www.library.uiuc.edu/rbx. "

Adapted with permission, 1/17/06 release by Andrea Lynn, U of I News Bureau

Upcoming [vents* No 44 Society Book Collectors' Club

First Wednesday of each month, 4:00 p.m.Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Room 346

* 22nd Annual Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book FairJune 3-4, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Volunteer opportunities are available

* Book Market @ the SquareAugust 26,9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana

* 16th Annual Mortenson Distinguished LectureCan International Organizations Deliver the Information Society?Speaker: Alex Byrne, president, International Federation of Library

Associations and InstitutionsOctober 16,4:00 p.m.Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Room 126

* 2006 American Music Month Celebration

November 1-30, Urbana Campus

For more information, call (217) 333-5682.

Nancy O'Brien, Education and Social Science ibrarianNancy O'Brienwas appointedhead of the Edu-cation and SocialScience Libraryin 1994, afterserving as interimhead for six years.She has workedfor the Univer-sity Library since1977, includ-ing positions asserials librarian,social sciencesbibliographer,and educationsubject specialist. She holds a bache-lor's degree in English and a master'sdegree in library science, both fromthe University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Tell me about the primaryresponsibilities of your position.

As education subject specialist, I amresponsible for developing collectionsof children's literature and curriculum,testing, and education materials; I alsoprovide instruction and expert refer-ence assistance in these areas. As headof the Education and Social ScienceLibrary, I work to ensure that consis-tent, high-quality services are providedto students and faculty.

What are some of the uniquechallenges of your position?

Funding to acquire library material inall formats is not a unique challenge,but it remains a serious concern.Another challenge is lack of space: dueto its size, our collection of children'sbooks is scattered in four differentlocations, and staff spend a great dealof time retrieving items. It would

be wonderful tobring togetherthese materialsin a facilty thatprovides spacefor studentteachers, students,and others tocomfortably usethe collection.

Could youcomment onyour currentresearchand latestpublications?

My research focuses on the history,organization, and management ofeducation and testing resourcesin libraries. In recent years, I havefocused on the preservation of educa-tion collections as part of our culturalheritage. Related to these interests,I collaborated with colleagues fromother institutions to publish theDirectory of Historical Textbook andCurriculum Collections in 2005 andthe Greenwood Dictionary of Educa-tion in 2003. I have developed a strongpassion for preserving schoolbooksthat mirror social history, and I spentmy last sabbatical comparing theschoolbook history of New Zealand tothat of the United States. My currentproject is co-editing the educationsection of Resources for College Librar-ies, which will be published in printand Web form in 2007.

What do you enjoy most aboutlibrarianship?

People, variety, and the ability tomake a positive impact are defi-nitely the things I enjoy most. I amfortunate to work in a library with

wonderful staff and opportunities forvariety. I may spend part of my dayhelping students find lesson plans fora teaching unit, cataloging items forour classroom textbook collection, orworking at the reference desk. I alsoregularly provide instruction aboutlibrary resources, and I enjoy the sub-sequent interactions with faculty andstudents.

I lI.B,,A FAULTY HIGHLIGHT I

The Library Is Looking For...$300 for the Education and SocialScience Library to purchase Interna-tional Handbook on the Economics ofEducation. This 872-page handbookaddresses the intersection of educa-tion and economics, including chap-ters on human capital, educationalsuccess and standards, school-to-worktransitions, and the education labormarket. It will be useful to econo-mists, researchers, administrators, andpolicymakers.

$300 for the Government Docu-ments Library to purchase HistoricalStatistics of the United States, Mil-lennial Edition. Published by the U.S.Census Bureau, this five-volume refer-ence work provides current informa-tion in areas such as population, workand welfare, economic performance,and governance and internationalrelations. It is a landmark compilationof more than 200 years of authori-tative statistical information andscholarship.

10 contributions of $400 for theMusic Library to purchase Interna-tional Digital Electro-Acoustic MusicArchive (IDEAMA) electronic musicperformances. This multi-CD setpreserves the most important earlyworks of electro-acoustic music, andits availability will provide access to avast store of pioneering work.

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$450 for the History, Philosophy,and Newspaper Library to purchaseEncyclopedia of Science, Technologyand Ethics. This four-volume refer-ence work is the first to address themoral and ethical aspects of scienceand technology. In addition to theenduring philosophical questions, it

also focuses on newly emerging fieldsof scientific inquiry.

$850 for the City Planning andLandscape Architecture Library topurchase Le Nouveau Jardin. Thisunique and exceptional work covers astudy of the modern garden by AndreVera in Antwerp, Belgium. It includesdescriptions of three gardens designedby Vera, and plans for each are printedin the text as well as illustrated inwood cuts. Its acquisition will benefitscholars in the humanities, history,and landscape architecture.

$995 for the CommunicationsLibrary to purchase The GreenwoodLibrary of American War Reporting.This resource chronicles Americanhistory from colonial days to thepresent through annotated primarydocuments of journalists and report-ers. Over 2,500 news reports coverevery major and most minor conflictsduring the past 250 years.

$1,250 for the Ricker Library ofArchitecture and Art to purchaseBMndzit Dictionary of Artists. Thefirst English-language edition of alandmark publication, this 14-volumeresource is the most complete andcurrent biographical dictionary ofartists from around the world. Datingback to 1911, it updates informationthrough 2005 and includes revisionsof original entries.

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$1,300 for the Latin American andCaribbean Library to purchaseCodex: La relacion de Michoacan.This codex is a compilation of cer-emonies and rites practiced by thepeople of the province of Michoa-

can. Prepared for Don Antonio deMendoza, the first viceroy of NewSpain, the original is located in theReal Biblioteca del Escorial in Madrid.The acquisition is essential forresearch on Maya and Aztec culture inthe Colonial Period.

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$1,500 for the Africana Library topurchase eight videos on women inNorth Africa. These videos addresslife in Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt,Morocco, and Western Sahara. Theywill benefit a wide variety of campusdisciplines.

To provide support for one of theseitems, call (217) 333-5683 or e-maildldiel@uiuc.edu. Additional requestsare posted on the Library Friendswebsite at www.library.uiuc.edu/friends. '--

New Home for the Chemistry LibraryThe Chemistry Library will move to anew home this summer as part of anextensive renovation of Noyes Labo-ratory. After more than 90 years onthe building's second floor, the librarywill relocate to a more user-friendly,accessible space on the first floor.

"The current library works well forbooks, but the new library will bemuch better for people," says TinaChrzastowski, chemistry librarian. "Itwill provide a clean, well-lighted placeto read, conduct research, study, askquestions, find library resources, andaccess electronic materials."

In its new location, the ChemistryLibrary will offer more public com-puter workstations, ample studycarrels and tables, two small group-study rooms, wireless access, and an

electronic conference room for classinstruction, meetings, and seminars.It also will provide casual, comfort-able spaces to browse new journalsand books. According to Chrzas-towski, the new setting will be both"inviting and inspiring."

American Music Month to feature Stradivarius ExhibitAmerican Music Month2006 will commemorate theone-hundredth anniversaryof the 1906 Eastern IllinoisChautauqua. Early twentieth-century Chautauqua celebra-tions throughout the countrybrought together leadingartists, writers, performers,and scholars for the advance-ment of the arts and humani-ties in rural communities.

The Greffuhle violin by Scheduled for November, theAntonio Stradivari, dated third annual music festival1709

is sponsored by the Library'sSousa Archives and Center for American Music. The Centeris a repository of manuscripts and artifacts that documentthe history of American music and music performance. Itincludes the world's largest collection of original music byJohn Philip Sousa. Other festival sponsors include KrannertArt Museum and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

The 2006 celebration will highlight violin music, becauseSousa began his musical training as a violinist, and Chau-

tauqua gatherings frequently included violin music. It willfeature the world's only matched set of Stradivarius instru-ments-two violins, one viola, and one cello-secured onloan from the Smithsonian Institution. Built by AntonioStradivari more than 250 years ago, these world-famousinstruments are highly prized for their unsurpassed soundquality and artistic craftsmanship.

During the celebration, the instruments will be paired withvarious campus treasures and played in two concerts, oneat Krannert Art Museum and the other at Krannert Centerfor the Performing Arts. Additionally, special tours of theexhibit will be offered to local after-school programs toencourage exploration of American music, art, and litera-ture among children.

Funds are needed to help underwrite the cost of bring-ing the exhibit to the University of Illinois, the first publicuniversity allowed to display the Stradivarius instruments.To support this unique project, either as a sponsor of aninstrument or after-school project, please call (217) 333-5682.

Contributors: Scott Schwartz, archivist for music and fine arts, andRoxanne Frey, associate director of development

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