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In this issue:
- Bear pair create fund to honor former head librarian Dr. Mac (and save taxes at the same time!)
- Save the date for (Hybrid) Tea with the Dean
- Coming in February and March: Spring semester salon events
- New from Special Collections and Projects: Maine Peace Action Committee
- Trial announcement: Bangor Daily News
- Featured Resource: E&E News
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Bear pair create fund to honor former head librarian Dr. Mac (and save taxes at the same time!)
UMaine alumni Karen and Tom Guter met over fifty years ago and later worked together in Fogler Library for Dr. James C. MacCampbell, head librarian at UMaine from 1962–82. During his tenure, “Dr. Mac” oversaw dramatic changes to Fogler including the expansion of the building, the establishment of the special collections department, the initiation of Fogler as a regional government documents depository, and the development of a master’s program in library science.
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To Tom and Karen, as well as to many other UMaine students, Dr. Mac was, more importantly, a mentor and a friend whose guidance changed their career paths and lives. In 2022, they honored Dr. Mac and helped UMaine at the same time by creating the endowed Dr. James C. MacCampbell Memorial Fund, which will provide support to Fogler Library for the procurement of resources. If you would like to make a gift in honor of Dr. Mac to grow this fund further, you can do so online.
The Guters made their gift using a distribution from an IRA. For those who are 70½ or older, qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from IRAs can be a very tax-savvy way to make gifts.
To learn more, visit the University of Maine Foundation website for information as to how you can do this either during your lifetime or in your estate plans.
Photo: Dr. James C. MacCampbell. Photo by James Curtis.
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Save the date for (Hybrid) Tea with the Dean
UMaine Libraries’ Hybrid Tea with the Dean and Open Access Publishing Resources Showcase with Head of Collection Services Deb Rollins and Open Scholarship Librarian Casey Koons will take place on Thursday, March 27, at 3 p.m.
Deborah Rollins will talk about open access collections and costs, as well as library support of University of Maine authors through open access publishing fee waivers.
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Casey Koons will discuss key aspects of his role in advancing open access publication. He will outline the introduction of a new DOI-minting service, designed to provide persistent identifiers that enhance the accessibility and discoverability of scholarly and creative work. Koons will also highlight the role of institutional repositories in supporting Open Access initiatives, ensuring broader dissemination and long-term preservation of research outputs. Additionally, he will share updates on efforts to improve the functionality and usability of repository platforms, focusing on transitioning to more automated, modern systems that are intuitive and easy to navigate for both researchers and administrators. | | |
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Coming in February and March: Spring semester salon events
Fogler Library’s 2024/25 Salon Series continues in February and March with more exciting and enlightening conversations on topical themes.
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Spring semester events kick off on February 11, 6–7:30 p.m., with “Hope in a Time of Climate Change.” On February 12, 5:30–7 p.m., we will welcome Professor Diya Abdo, author of “American Refuge; True Stories of the Refugee Experience (Truth to Power),” for a salon titled “From Radical Hospitality to Radical Accountability: Higher Education’s Role in Newcomer Integration.” On March 12, 5:30–7 p.m., we will be hosting Professor Sara Brunell who will participate in a discussion on the intersection of pedagogical partnerships, racial equity, humanizing STEM education, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Please visit our website, which will be updated as additional details become available, for more information on these programs which may be attended in person or via Zoom.
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New from Special Collections and Projects: Maine Peace Action Committee
University Archivist Matthew Revitt recently met with Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Doug Allen to discuss archiving his invaluable papers in the University Archive. Among these materials are significant documents related to the Maine Peace Action Committee (MPAC) and Professor Allen’s pivotal role in the University of Maine’s divestment from corporations and banks involved in apartheid South Africa. This groundbreaking effort made UMaine one of the first U.S. universities to fully divest — marking a proud chapter in our history of social justice.
Pictured here: An MPAC anti-apartheid poster kindly donated by Professor Allen, now on display in the Center Hallway on Level 1 of Fogler Library. This poster was originally displayed 30 years ago during MPAC’s 20th anniversary reunion and programs in the 1994–95 academic year.
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Trial Announcement: Bangor Daily News
Fogler Library is conducting a trial of Bangor Daily News, available now through Feb. 10, 2025. The trial gives you access to searchable page images of the Bangor Daily News and its predecessor, Bangor Daily Whig & Courier. You can read articles published as far back as 1836. Note that there are a few gaps in coverage where content will be added later. Explore access to this resource while we have it and share your thoughts with us!
Please send feedback about the trial to Deborah Rollins, Head, Collection Services Dept. at drollins@maine.edu.
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Featured Resource: E&E News
E&E News provides professionals with essential energy and environment news, with approximately 30 new daily articles from around the world. There are five publication sections: Climatewire, Greenwire, Energywire, E&E Daily, E&E News PM. Note: the institutional subscription does not include email alert services, but allows browse, search, read, and print function.
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