Elizabeth Goudge Revisited: The Lost Art of Happily Ever After

The article focuses on the works of novelist Elizabeth Goudge. Her style of writing has been described as adult fairy tales. Her works were greatly influenced by the Victorian Period. Goudge\u27s book The White Witch presents the historical backdrop of the English Civil War. Writer Josephine Lawrence stated in her review of the novelist\u27s book Gentian Hill that the Victorian side of Goudge makes it appealing

Using a GHRAB Grant to Reclaim a University Archives

College and university archives are rich and dynamic resources of campus history. Without a clear sense of mission and programming, they can be overlooked as research destinations. A well-defined program linked with funding sources is one means of connecting these collections to the campus community. Through the assistance of a GHRAB (Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board) grant, one college archives evolved into a viable research destination. The process is outlined in this paper

Low Tech and High Tech: The Spectrum of Special Collections Use in a Technological Institute

The gradual expansion of the Georgia Institute of Technology ‘s Library and Special Collection has resulted in a unique and outstanding science and technological research facility. The process was expanded by a number of individuals who dedicated their professional years to improving the holdings. Unique among these treasures is the first edition of Newton’s Principia. Collecting, preserving, and utilizing the new technologies to expand access to this outstanding collection has proved challenging. The primary materials, carefully collected over the years, are being protected and made available through traditional means; while at the same time technological advances are being utilized to enhance access to the intellectual and visual content of these materials

E-books and the Use of E-book Readers in Academic Libraries: Results of an Online Survey

To ascertain the use of e-books and e-book readers in academic libraries, a study was conducted by Judith Brook of Mercer University and Anne A. Salter of Oglethorpe University. The study was conducted during the period March through May of 2010. The target audience for the web based Survey Monkey study consisted of library professionals, rare book and history of the book academics, library staff and students. Participants were contacted through eight listservs. This survey was unique because of its focus on a wider variety of library related professionals and on policies that govern the use of e-books and e-book readers. The results indicated a lack of policies, underutilization of statistics, and absence of uniformity in reporting statistical data. The use of e-books is increasing and the related attitudes toward their uses are positive. E-readers were underutilized and plans to incorporate them at the time of this survey indicated a lack of interest. In light of the development and consequent sales of many quality electronic tablets such as the Apple iPad, Kindle Fire, or Sony, the authors realize that a new survey and further study would be useful

The Role of a University Archives in Producing a History of a Core Curriculum

During an annual alumni weekend celebration, librarians at a liberal arts college rely heavily on the university’s archival collection to produce a robust exhibit on the university’s history. The 2014 exhibit focused on the unique academic program, known as the Core Curriculum. The history produced for this exhibit depended on documents from the 1940s to the 1990s, including university publications, papers, and project reports created by faculty members. Starting with one publication, The Oglethorpe Book, the variations on and reactions to this sole document provide a paper trail of historical significance in defining and redefining a college core program. The importance of a university archives and the preservation of its historical materials are clearly articulated in this brief but significant history

Uncompromising Spirits: The Entwined Careers of William Lloyd Garrison and Josephine Butler

William Lloyd Garrison and Josephine Butler challenged the political structures of their times. Both employed similar strategies to turn the mind set of American and British citizens. Garrison’s work as an American abolitionist inspired Butler and her work to repeal the Contagious Diseases Acts in Great Britain. Their life long commitment to liberty and justice was successful proving that one person can make a difference. Brief character sketches of each serve to revive interest in these important but somewhat neglected individuals

Assessing Faculty Awareness of Library Services in Two Georgia Undergraduate Institutions

In order to ascertain faculty awareness of library resources and services, librarians at two Georgia intuitions, Georgia Perimeter College and Oglethorpe University, joined forces to conduct a survey in 2012. The results were surprising and challenging, yet productive in forming a benchmark for further collaboration between librarians and faculty in student use of library services and resources