Miriam Centeno, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Have you ever had the experience of having a retired professor walk in to your library with an 8 mm film reel and not having the equipment to play it? Or has a donation come in for your archives with VHS tapes that are all covered in mold? How often do you worry about the state of your media collection? Have you ever tried to plan for its preservation?
The Lynx Forever Lincoln College (1981-82)
Welcome back, students!
Fall classes are underway at many schools, and the 1981-82 faculty at Lincoln College are thrilled to have you back.
Elms (1931)
“A library is but the soul’s burial-ground. It is the land of the shadows.”
The Eagle (1971)
Ah, summer. On the surface, campus activity seems to slow to a crawl. A few faculty and students remain on campus for summer courses, but you can park closer to campus now, and you no longer worry about someone taking “your” favorite seat for eating lunch.
Anaga (1985)
Congratulations, graduates! The month of May marks the time when many colleges and universities will be holding their commencement activities.
Illowoco (1943)
April marks the beginning of baseball season, and these young women are ready for the next pitch. This photo from the 1943 yearbook for MacMurray College features players on the school’s softball team.
One page in this book in particular caught my eye: a sprawling, massive building towering above the trees on what appears to be the outskirts of town...
The Spectrum (1961)
Are you ready for March Madness? While college basketball fans eagerly await Selection Sunday, the young men on the 1961 Bloom Community College basketball team look ready to take on any challengers.
Quincy College-Gyrfalcon (1949)
This tranquil image comes from the 1949 yearbook for Quincy College, now Quincy University. The photo captures the bell tower of Francis Hall framed by trees laced with snow. Francis Hall was originally built between 1893-1898, and the building continues to form the backbone of the Quincy, Illinois campus today.
This month's installment features a summary of the Assessment Panel Presentation held in March 2014 as part of the IACRL Preconference. Thanks to all who attended, and the Instruction Committee looks forward to seeing you on June 18, 2014, for the Instruction Showcase at Illinois Valley Community College!
Instruction Assessment Panel and Breakout Session
