Life Among The Shelves

John Henry Adams and Macy Love
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Books
  • Weekly

What do you think of when you hear special collections and archives? Old books? Decades old letters? You’d be correct, but there’s so much more that happens on the 4th floor of Ellis Library! Join Macy Love and John Henry Adams in an exploration of what we do in Special Collections, Libraries, and Archives. They showcase treasures from our collections, guide you through our services, and show you all the work it takes behind the scenes to answer all your questions. Life Among The Shelves is licensed as an Attribution, Non-Commercial, Share-Alike Creative Commons License.

Episodes

  1. 10/25/2022

    Exhibits: The Display Window

    One of the ways that librarians and archivists share their collections with the public is through exhibits. In our final episode, Macy and John Henry explore the considerations and work that go into exhibit design and display. Macy interviews Gary Cox from the University Archives.

    Exhibits: The Display Window

  2. 10/18/2022

    Preservation: Climate Control

    Part of keeping rare books and archival materials safe involves keeping temperature and humidity under control. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore the challenges of maintaining a good environment in the stacks. Macy interviews Michaelle Dorsey from Special Collections and Anselm Huelsbergen from the University Archives.

    Preservation: Climate Control

  3. 10/11/2022

    Stacks Projects: Everything Has To Go Somewhere

    Rare books and archival materials are kept on shelves in a special area called the stacks. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore the work that goes on behind the scenes to organize and maintain the stacks. Macy interviews Kelli Hansen from Special Collections and Kris Anstine from the University Archives.

    Stacks Projects: Everything Has To Go Somewhere

  4. 10/04/2022

    Acquisitions: How It Gets Here

    There are a lot of things in Special Collections and the University Archives. Where do they all come from? In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore how items are acquired and become part of the collection. Macy interviews Kelli Hansen from Special Collections and Anselm Huelsbergen from the University Archives.

    Acquisitions: How It Gets Here

  5. 09/27/2022

    Scanning and Uploading: Digital Repositories

    Thanks to the Internet, many people can use rare and archival materials without coming in to see them in person. But how are those digital copies made? In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore the question of digitization. Macy interviews Steven Pryor and Britany Saunders from Digital Services.

    Scanning and Uploading: Digital Repositories

  6. 09/20/2022

    Fixing What’s Broken: Book Repairs and Enclosures

    Repairs and maintenance are an important part of preserving rare and archival materials. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore some of the ways in which librarians and archivists repair and protect books on the shelves. Macy interviews Michaelle Dorsey from Special Collections and Anselm Huelsbergen from the University Archives.

    Fixing What’s Broken: Book Repairs and Enclosures

  7. 09/13/2022

    Pay Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain: Teaching Prep

    Many patrons first encounter special collections or archival materials in a classroom. In this episode, Macy and John Henry discuss the work that goes into setting up a class session.

    Pay Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain: Teaching Prep

  8. 09/06/2022

    Books and Records Don’t Circulate: Running A Reading Room

    Patrons at rare books libraries and archives have to use the materials in special reading rooms. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore why reading rooms exist and how they are run. Macy interviews Kris Anstine from the University Archives and John Konzal from Special Collections.

    Books and Records Don’t Circulate: Running A Reading Room

  9. 08/26/2022

    I’d Like Some Information Please: Reference Questions

    A lot of people come to libraries because they have a question they need answered. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore how librarians and archivists answer reference questions. Macy interviews Kelli Hansen from Special Collections and Gary Cox from the University Archives.

    I’d Like Some Information Please: Reference Questions
  • 9 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

What do you think of when you hear special collections and archives? Old books? Decades old letters? You’d be correct, but there’s so much more that happens on the 4th floor of Ellis Library! Join Macy Love and John Henry Adams in an exploration of what we do in Special Collections, Libraries, and Archives. They showcase treasures from our collections, guide you through our services, and show you all the work it takes behind the scenes to answer all your questions. Life Among The Shelves is licensed as an Attribution, Non-Commercial, Share-Alike Creative Commons License.

Information

  • Creator
    John Henry Adams and Macy Love
  • Years Active
    2022
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © John Henry Adams and Macy Love
  • Show Website
    Life Among The Shelves