Vol. XXIV, nos. 1-4 THE THOMAS J. GARLAND LIBRARY
Summer Extra 2014
As past readers of the library newsletter are aware, we were not able to publish in school year 2013-2014. However, that situation has now been resolved. We are delighted to provide this update, featuring our current summer hours, a summary of the library’s 2013-2014 activities, and our usage statistics since last July.
During the fall of 2013, both Mrs. Anne Reever Osborne (Assistant Library Director for Distance Learning/Library Webmaster) and Marsha Griffin (Public Services Librarian), accepted positions at other institutions. Consequently, two new people have joined the TC library staff, while one deserving individual was promoted. Here, for those who have not seen it, is the news release:
An East Tennessee native, Crystal Johnson has been appointed to the position of distance education librarian, NE/Garland Library webmaster and assistant professor of library science. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, where she dual majored in English and theatre. Her love of literature and the dramatic arts then led to her 2013 completion of a Master’s of Science in information science from UT’s School of Information Science with an emphasis in web librarianship and a program of library web internship at ETSU. While working on a revision of the library’s website, she will also have responsibility for library outreach to the Graduate and Professional Studies program, its faculty and students in the northeast region of Tennessee. Almost as much as reading, Crystal loves to write and has recently published her first article in “Tennessee Libraries.”
Lelia Heinbach has been appointed coordinator of circulation services. Born in Alabama and moving to Tennessee with her family in 2002, Lelia graduated from Chuckey-Doak High School and, in 2012, from Tusculum College with a bachelor’s degree in English: literature concentration. During her undergraduate career, Lelia worked for the Garland Library as a student assistant in the circulation department. From her graduation until her Garland appointment, she served as a circulation department assistant at the Greeneville/Greene County Public Library. Lelia is currently seeking to begin the master’s in information science program at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She also enjoys the occasional book and drawing, knitting and crocheting.
“Tusculum College is extremely fortunate to have these talented professionals,” said Library Director Jack Smith, “We look forward to their many years of library leadership and service.”
From left to right: Kathy Hipps, Crystal Johnson, and Lelia Heinbach.
Garland Library welcomes the Tutoring Center
With support from the office of the VPAA, Student Support Services, and the library staff, the Tutoring Center (under Mrs. Christy Norris-Bowling) moved to the second floor of the Thomas J. Garland Library in August 2013. Tutors and students were thereafter able to employ its facilities and resources (staff, books, and computer lab) to further this vital support mission.
Special Programming
The fourth Garland Library Special Programming season was launched in the fall. A number of events were hosted at the main campus facility, including:
Haints and Boogers, October 29:
2010 Haints and Boogers. Photo Courtesy College Communications
Members of the library staff presented the program “Haints and Boogers: Ghosts and Spirits at Tusculum College and in Upper East Tennessee” in the Library’s Information Commons (reference room) on October 29 at 6 p.m. Stories were told concerning paranormal activities on campus and in the surrounding community. Refreshments followed, provided by the librarians who cooked up ghoulish grub for snacking. Annually the library’s largest public program, the event was attended by some 150 people from TC and the surrounding Greene County community.
Exam Cram, November 7:
In a joint offering by the staffs of the Tutoring Center and the library, Exam Cram–complete with refreshments–was held throughout Garland Library from 6-8pm on the eventing of November 7th.
Lessons and Carols, December 4:
The lobby of Thomas J. Garland Library was the scene for the annual Christmas tradition, the festival of Lessons and Carols, on Wednesday morning, December 4, beginning at 11:30 a.m.. Readings and carols were offered under the direction of Mark Stokes, Director of Religious Life, Church and Community Relations. Refreshments were arranged by the library staff.
Children’s Story Hour, December 5:
Lelia Heinbach reads The Night Before Christmas.
Munchkins were in the house on December 5, 6-7 p.m. as eight children and nine of their parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles enjoyed the book, “The Night Before Christmas,” as read by Lelia Heinbach, Coordinator of Circulation Services. . Afterwards, the children made Christmas cards (with finger paint) and all enjoyed yummy snacks.
Following a calendar interlude occasioned by snow days, the public programming schedule resumed in March 2014.
Guitar Recital, March 25:
Reference and Instructional Librarian Charles Tunstall, a noted guitar artist and instructor, presented “Charles Tunstall’s World of Guitar” in the Garland library lobby. The program featured mostly new selections including two Brazilian pieces by Antonio Carols Jobim and Cuban composer Leo Brouwer, as well as three original sacred arrangements. Highlights included joint performances with guitar students Matthew Foshie (Doak elementary School), and Kevin Pope (son of Dr. Brian Pope and Aurora Pope, TC faculty members). Refreshments followed the performance, which began at 6 p.m, and brought out a capacity crowd of over 100 people, including several from as far away as Dandridge, TN and Western North Carolina. Tusculum’s Digital Media program recorded the session and posted it on their YouTube channel.
Click here to watch it!Holy Week Service, April 16:
The Tusculum College Chapel Holy Week Communion Service was held in the lobby of Garland Library on Wednesday, April 16th at 11:45 a.m. Readings and hymns were offered under the direction of Mark Stokes, Director of Religious Life, Church and Community Relations. Refreshments were arranged by the library staff.
Edible Book Festival, April 30-May 1:
Following on the success of the Garland Library’s first festival in 2012-2013, the second was held on April 30-May 1 in Room 206. The original Edible Books Festival began “as an international celebration of the ingestion of culture and a way to concretely share a book,” according to the festival website. Tusculum students, faculty, staff and their immediate family members were invited to enter the festival by creating an edible representation of a book or literary character. All entries had to be made entirely of edible materials. Entries were delivered on April 30 and were judged (and consumed) on May 1. With 16 entries (double last year’s number), by category, the winners were:
Most Book-like: Heather Patchett, The Goldfinch
Funniest/Punniest: Erica Warrell, Dinner in District 12
Most Creative: Lelia Heinbach, McGregor’s Garden
Overall Favorite: Shannon, Sydney, Kyndall, and Ellah Brewer, Rainbow Fish
If you would like to see additional pictures, you can find them here.