umaine libraries Magazine

UMaine Libraries Magazine, formerly the Raymond H. Fogler Library Magazine, covers stories, news, and events from Fogler Library at the University of Maine, Merrill Library at the University of Maine at Machias, the University of Maine Press, and Maine InfoNet. For more information about the magazine or to suggest a story, please contact Christopher Clark.

Stories in the 2024 Issue

Cover of 2024 issue of UMaine Libraries Magazine.

Best Practices, Best Care
Nursing students use DigitalCommons to share research globally. Page 5.

Home on the Hill
Chester Greenwood’s legacy lives on through family memories. Page 6.

Once a Black Bear
A former athlete revives basketball history through UMaine archives. Page 7.

Saving a Marsh
Fogler aids in restoring Surry’s vanishing salt marsh. Page 8.

Funding Neverland
Fogler and ORD simplify grant funding processes. Page 10.

Book Talk
Fogler’s book events foster community and lively discussions. Page 12.

UMaine Press
The Press reflects on its legacy and future publishing plans. Page 13.

Patently Irresistible
Fogler’s PTRC supports Maine’s inventors and innovation. Page 14.

Salon Series
Fogler’s Salon fosters thought-provoking campus discussions. Page 16.

Remembering Raymond
A tribute to Raymond Fogler’s remarkable life and legacy. Page 18.

A New System
UMaine Libraries launch a modern catalog with Alma and Primo. Page 21.

Washingtonia Project
Merrill Library digitizes yearbooks and newsletters. Page 22.

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7.8.25

Stories in the 2023 Issue

Cover of 2023 Fogler Magazine showing a painting depicting the library

Shelf Development
A look at the Library Student Ambassadors. Page 4

New Zoom Space
Responding to new patron needs. Page 9.

A Certain Richness
Donor Ken Olson on conservation and preservation. Page 14.

What’s your Fogler story?
The community shares its favorite memories at Fogler. Page 16.

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7.8.25

Stories in the 2018 Issue

fogler library magazine 2018 cover photo

Genetic Discoveries
A nearly discarded collection in New York becomes a critical resource for genetic researchers. Page 4.

A Recipe for Business
Entrepreneur uses library resources to help start business. Page 7.

News of the Day
Special Collections digitizes the Maine Campus newspaper. Page 8.

Mystery in the Archives
A historical mystery brings together two scientists, a historian and the University Archivist. Page 14

Partnering for Knowledge
Communication and Journalism Department partners with Fogler Library to embed information literacy in curriculum. Page 16.

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1.7.19

Stories in the 2017 Issue

Fogler Library Magazine 17 Cover

The Spirit of the League
The League of Women Voters of Maine collection details a century of civic commitment. Page 2.

Industry Insight
Entrepreneurs, small businesses receive free support from library. Page 8.

Beyond the Library
Library collaborations and services extend beyond UMaine. Page 11.

The Labor of History
Labor archives help researchers tell the story of Maine’s workers. Page 12.

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4.4.18

Stories in the 2016 Issue

Fogler Library Magazine 16 Cover

Listening to Local History
A UMaine student brings 1940s radio to the digital age. Page 2.

Funding the Pursuit
Money might not grow on trees, but grant funding may be within reach for graduate students. Page 6.

Bringing in the Dogs
Therapy dog visits offer enjoyment for students, handlers. Page 9.

A Student First
Student employee finds balance between work and class. Page 12

The Wild West of Open Access Publishing
A UMaine librarian guides graduate students in the world of open access publishing. Page 14.

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4.4.18