Library 2012 Voluntary Early Retirement
Incentive Program (VERIP) Information Posted
FEB 15, 2012—Program details and FAQ have been posted to HARVie.
New Collection Development Listserv
FEB 15, 2012—A new discussion list has been created for Harvard library staff with an interest in collection development.
Robert Darnton Receives National Humanities Medal
FEB 13, 2012—President Barack Obama today presented one of nine 2011 National Humanities Medals to Harvard's Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and University Librarian Robert Darnton.
Provost Garber's Letter on the Library
Transition
FEB 10, 2012—Provost Alan Garber shares the new Library
organizational design and strategic direction.
President Faust's Reflections on the Future of the
Harvard Library
FEB 8, 2012—President Drew Gilpin Faust shares why changes
to Harvard libraries are imperative.
New E-Resources Available in
January
FEB 7, 2012—The Harvard Library added 17 new resources.
Geospatial Library Offers Seamless Access to GIS Repositories
FEB 6, 2012—HGL's cloud-based platform enables simultaneous search and access to new and increased data.
Conservation of Jane Austen Letters Featured in
Harvard Gazette
FEB 2, 2012—The Weissman Preservation Center's work on two
Houghton treasures is highlighted in this article.
Update from the Senior Associate Provost and the
Executive Director
JAN 31, 2012—Mary Lee Kennedy and Helen Shenton share a
summary of the History in Objects tours, additional information on
Employee Profiles and an update on Library news and upcoming
events.
Harvard Judaica Division Publications Now
Online
JAN 30, 2012—Approximately 100 Judaica publications
were posted in preparation for the Division's 50th
anniversary.
Transition Update from the Senior Associate Provost
and the Executive Director
JAN 24, 2012—Mary Lee Kennedy and Helen Shenton share
information on Employee Profiles and related FAQ, additional
Employee Profile Workshops, an update on the Library's e-reader
program and upcoming Library events.
Harvard Library eReader Pilot Program
Launched
JAN 23, 2012—Readers will be available at four libraries
and are loaded with 50 popular and new-release titles.
Library Town Hall Presentation, January 19,
2012
JAN 20, 2012—Mary Lee Kennedy and Helen Shenton shared
immediate next steps in the Library Transition.
Spring Semester Community Conversations
Scheduled
JAN 17, 2012—Community Conversations are intended to
provide an ongoing opportunity for staff to ask questions about the
transition to a new Harvard Library.
Houghton's Bronte Juvenilia Featured in Harvard
Magazine
JAN 17, 2012—Harvard's alumni magazine covered miniature
manuscripts created by the Bronte children, part of the Harvard
Library collection.
Foundation for the History of Women in Medicine
Offers Fellowship
JAN 10, 2012—The Fellowship will support research
conducted at the Center for the History of Medicine.
Update from the Senior Associate Provost and the
Executive Director
JAN 10, 2012—Mary Lee Kennedy and Helen Shenton provide a
reminder of the Library Town Hall meetings, and share
information on the e-reader pilot program and other Library
news.
Harvard Library Town Hall Meetings
Scheduled
JAN 6, 2012—As the Library shifts from the Transition
Design Phase to the Implementation Phase, Mary Lee Kennedy and
Helen Shenton will provide updates.
Harvard Law Library Blog Highlights New Reformacion
JAN 6, 2012—Et Seq., the Harvard Law Library blog,
featured a legal text from Nuremberg printed in 1484.
Schlesinger Library Culinary Collection Featured by
90.0 WBUR
JAN 6, 2012—The Schlesinger Library's wide collection of
historical culinary works includes the first
cookbook published by a woman, Julia Child's papers and other
treasures.
Weinberger's New Book Excerpted by The
Atlantic
JAN 5, 2012—An excerpt from Too Big to Know by
David Weinberger of the Library Lab and the Berkman Center ran in
the The Atlantic.
Weinberger of the Harvard Library Lab
Interviewed by CBC
DEC 22—Weinberger discussed ShelfLife and
LibraryCloud.
New Managing Director of Academic Technology
Services Announced
DEC 20—The managing director will lead academic computing
services for faculty and students, develop an information
technology foundation for innovation in pedagogy and foster
collaboration between research, educational and library
technologies.
Preservation in the Harvard Library: An Unconference
Scheduled
DEC 20—All Library staff and interested faculty and
students are invited to this creative, informal and interactive
discussion workshop.
Harvard Film Archive Receives Awards from Boston
Society of Film Critics
DEC 20—The Harvard Film Archive was recognized with seven
awards in the Best Film Series and Best Rediscoveries
categories.
Holiday Greeting from the Harvard Library
DEC 15—The Harvard Library wishes you and yours a
delightful holiday and a wonderful new year.
Widener Library One of 25 Most Beautiful College
Libraries in the World
DEC 14—Flavorwire featured Widener Library on its list of
the 25 most beautiful college libraries.
Update from the Senior Associate Provost
DEC 13—Mary Lee Kennedy shares the Library Information
Technology Roadmap, library-wide news and information on upcoming
events.
Harvard Library Launches Universal
Circulation
DEC 12—A change to circulation policy will allow items to be
renewed at any participating library rather than only at the owning
library.
Preservation and Digital Imaging Services
Open House Scheduled
DEC 12—Franziska Frey, the Malloy-Rabinowitz Preservation
Librarian, invites all to celebrate the end of the year at an open
house at three facilities.
New Harvard Library Leadership Featured in
Gazette
DEC 9—The new Harvard Library leadership team was featured
in an article in the Harvard Gazette.
Tudesco and Miller Receive HCL
2011 Ishimoto Award
DEC 8, 2011—Sarah Tusdesco and Jindra Miller were honored with the
2011 Carol Ishimoto Award for Distinguished Service, which
recognizes a member or group of the professional staff who has
advanced the mission of the library through exceptional
contributions and leadership.
Judaica Division Receives $1M Gift from
David B. Keidan, Class of 1966
DEC 8, 2011—David B. Keidan, Class of 1966, gave the donation on
the occasion of his 45th Harvard College Reunion.
Update from the Executive
Director
DEC 6, 2011—Helen Shenton shares the selection process and timeline
for Affinity Group Heads, an update on Critical Activities, the
"History in Objects" tours, library-wide news and upcoming
events.
Chronicle of Higher Education
Features Library Lab Project
DEC 6, 2011—Teaching with Highbrow, a project created by Reinhard
Engels in the Library Lab, was covered in a CHE
blog.
Library Lab Supports 13 New
Projects
DEC 5, 2011—The Harvard Library Lab selected 13 new proposals to
fund and extended funding for five continuing projects.
Strategy Development Program "History in
Objects" Tours Announced
DEC 2, 2011—The Library Strategy Development Program
announced the December schedule for its "History in Objects"
project tours.
Herbaria Featured in the
Crimson
DEC 2, 2011—A profile of Asa Gray, his work and the Gray
Herbarium.
Countway Library Center and Museum Featured on WCVB-TV's Chronicle HD
NOV 29, 2011—Artifacts and preparations from the Center for the
History of Medicine and the Warren Museum at Countway Medical
Library were showcased in a segment on unique findings along
Boston's Huntington Avenue.
Update from the Senior Associate
Provost
NOV 29, 2011—Mary Lee Kennedy shares information on the
Library's role in supporting digital scholarship, the Library Web
portal and upcoming events.
Meet Cooper, Countway Library Therapy
Dog
NOV 29, 2011—In June 2011, Countway Medical Library welcomed a new
staff member, Cooper the therapy dog.
Chair Yoga for Librarians
Scheduled
NOV 29, 2011—These informal sessions meet Tuesdays from
12:30-1pm.
Cataloging Listserve
Created
NOV 29, 2011—The goal of HLcat-List is to foster communication and
information exchange between catalogers in the Harvard
Library.
Update from the Executive
Director
NOV 22, 2011—Helen Shenton shares final Affinity Group
memberships, an update on library personnel and news about upcoming
events.
Final Affinity Group Memberships
Announced
NOV 22, 2011—Memberships in Affinity Groups were finalized
following the 45 day consultation period.
Update on Widener Library Fire
NOV 21, 2011—On Friday, November 18 in Widener Library, a
short-circuit in an electrical panel triggered a fire alarm and
building evacuation. The fire was extinguished quickly and there
was no smoke damage.
From Fireproof Storage to Information
Commons
NOV 21, 2011—In a Bibliotheca class, David Lamberth, Matthew Sheehy
and Michael Barker will discuss library design considerations from
the past and into the future.
Presentation and Discussion on the Design
of Libraries Announced
NOV 21, 2011—In a Bibliotheca class session, principals from
William Rawn Associates will discuss library design.
Law Library Announces Discussion on
Intellectual Property Strategy
NOV 18, 2011—The Harvard Law School Library announced a discussion
with John Palfrey, who will discuss his new book and demonstrate
the iPad version.
Excellence in Service Award Winners Named
by HCL
NOV 16, 2011—This year’s award winners are Ann-Marie
Costa, Tim Gray, Michael Grossman, Ann
Heintz, Shirleyann Holcombe and Jay MacIntyre.
Preservation and Digital Imaging Services
Open Session Scheduled
NOV 16, 2011—All Library staff are invited to an open session
to consider opportunities and possibilities related to services in
preservation, conservation and digital imaging. It will be held on
November 21 from 9:30-11:30am.
Update from the Senior Associate Provost
NOV 15, 2011—Mary Lee Kennedy shares plans on a collective
effort to develop a strategy for the Harvard Library.
Update from the Executive Director
NOV 8, 2011—Helen Shenton discusses Affinity Groups, recent work in Shared Services, the Library's collaboration with the HathiTrust, and some upcoming events.
Technical Services Open Session
Scheduled
NOV 4, 2011—This meeting will allow participants to suggest and
discuss as many ideas for technical services operational
enhancements as possible from a collection development
perspective.
HathiTrust Brown Bag Lunch Announced
NOV 4, 2011—All Library staff are invited to learn more
about the HathiTrust and Harvard's collaboration with it at
a brown bag lunch on December 2, noon to 1pm, room 021,
90 Mt. Auburn St.
Update from the Executive Director
NOV 1, 2011—Helen Shenton discusses the Library's Shared Services
and includes information on upcoming Library events.
Hauser Fund Grants Announced
NOV 1, 2011—Hauser Fund Grants will provide support to cultivate
and advance learning and teaching innovations across Harvard's
schools. Library staff members are encouraged to apply.
Access Services Focus Groups Announced
OCT. 27, 2011—Matthew Sheehy, Head of Access Services,
invites Library staff to participate in a Focus Group on Access
Services.
Update from the Executive Director
OCT. 25, 2011—Helen Shenton today provided staff
with an update about the Harvard Library Transition,
which included information about the senior leadership team,
key points in the transition, the new Affinity Group
structure, Access Services, and the ongoing 'Community
Conversations' forums.
Series of Open Forums for Staff
Announced
OCT. 7, 2011—A new series of "Community Conversations" hosted by
Mary Lee Kennedy and Helen Shenton will be open to all Library
staff.
Letter from Provost Alan Garber
SEPT. 28, 2011—In a message to the University, Alan Garber shares news about an important milestone in the transition to the new Harvard Library.