UMAINE LIBRARIES NEWSLETTER

April 1, 2025

UMAINE LIBRARIES EVENTS

You are invited to Fogler Library’s public events! Stay up-to-date by following our social media accounts listed at the bottom of this email, and check out our website for a complete list of upcoming events.



Two Fogler workshops for Maine Impact Week

Fogler Library will host two workshops, both led by Patent and Trademark Resource Center librarian John Hutchinson:

Trademarks 101: Protecting Your Brand

In this workshop, you’ll learn about the essentials of trademarks — what they are, why they matter, and how to register one. We’ll cover the trademark application process, how to conduct a basic trademark search, and common pitfalls to avoid. If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or just curious about intellectual property, this session will provide a valuable introduction to the world of trademarks. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, April 8 at 11 a.m. in Library Classroom 1. You can attend the workshop in person or via Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Patents 101: Protecting Your Invention

This workshop covers the basics of patents — what they are, why they matter, and how to navigate the patent process. You’ll discover how to determine if your invention is patentable, conduct a basic patent search, and understand the steps to filing a patent application. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, inventor, or just interested in intellectual property, this session will give you the knowledge to safeguard your innovations. The workshop will take place on Thursday, April 10 at 11a.m. in Library Classroom 1. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Salon Series: Artificial Intelligence in Business: Disruption, Opportunity, or Both?

UMaine Libraries is pleased to announce that we have added another event to our Salon Series: “Artificial Intelligence in Business: Disruption, Opportunity, or Both?” which will take place on May 12 at 5 p.m. Please visit the Salon website for additional information.

NEWS

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Library Student Ambassadors interview: Nico Deville in Special Collections and Projects

Fogler’s Student Ambassadors will be interviewing our student workers through the fall semester. This week’s interview was conducted by Lincoln Tiner.

Nico Deville (she/they) is a double-major in English and Art currently working on “re-cataloguing old UMaine sports team photos by taking them out of the cabinets and into storage boxes for Matthew Revitt’s work on the UMaine university archival collection.” Nico loves reading horror, sci-fi, and creative writing and commented that “even reading is an act of writing. I don’t think I can really underestimate the ways in which reading helps and informs and benefits my writing.”

Regarding Fogler Library Nico says, “there are so many stories here. There’s so much knowledge here. I always think of the university library as the heart of a university. You come here to be more knowledgeable about something and that’s the epitome of the library.” Their favorite spot is on the third floor by a window, especially when it starts to get dark. They wish more people knew about Special Collections and Projects and that Fogler hosts an event series in the Salon. In the future, they’d like to see events in the library on fiction and also on archives work, and to know more about book binding at Fogler because “More people should know about book preservation. I think that’s really important, especially physical preservation in the age of AI!”

Photos: Views of Nico’s workplace in Special Collections and Projects.

New from Special Collections and Projects 

The Special Collections and Projects Department in Fogler Library has added records from the University of Maine’s School of Performing Arts online archival content management tool ArchivesSpace. The records include programs and publicity material for performances from various UMaine musical, theatre, and dance ensembles, including: the University of Maine Singers, dances, Maine Masque Theatre, events featuring outside artists, and from student recitals. There are also photographs from various productions; audio and video recordings; schedules; and publicity material for coming seasons and events. Most of the events were held on the University of Maine Orono campus.

New Exhibits in Fogler

There are two new exhibits in Fogler Library. 

Currently on display in Fogler Library on the Center Hallway on Level 1 is a poster from the Maine Peace Action Committee (MPAC). The poster describes the founding of MPAC in 1974 and its philosophy and includes photographs from rallies attended by MPAC members. The poster was kindly donated to Special Collections and Projects by Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Doug Allen

On display at the north entrance to the library is a display by the University of Maine Graduate School, highlighting the school’s accelerated graduate programs. Additional information is available at the Graduate School’s website.

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