UMAINE LIBRARIES NEWSLETTER

October 28, 2025

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 listing of events.

Halloweekend at Fogler

Everyone is invited to participate in Fogler Library’s Literary Halloween Costume Contest on October 30, 5–6 p.m. in the Salon. Come dressed as your favorite literary character — or author — and join in the fun. There will be a prize for the best costume.

Also on October 30, following the costume contest, Fogler Library will be hosting Jennifer Pictou, co-author of “Haunted Bar Harbor.” Join us from 6–7 p.m. in the Fogler Library Salon to hear about one of the most haunted seaport towns in Maine. There will be a reading as well as discussion about ghost stories, writing, and supernatural Maine legends. Refreshments will be provided. Note that space is limited and registration is encouraged. You may register here. If you would like to have the author sign a copy of “Haunted Bar Harbor,” some copies will be available at the campus bookstore prior to the event.

Salon event: “Mary and Molly” — Film Screening and Discussion

Fogler Library’s 2025–26 Salon Series kicks off on Wednesday, November 5 with “Mary and Molly,” a 20-minute animated film directed by Donna Loring and David Camlin, based on Loring’s 2016 play. The film follows Mary, a young woman who discovers her Penobscot ancestry and connects with her ancestor Molly Molasses to explore identity, heritage, and belonging. 

Following the screening, Darren Ranco, chair of Native American Programs at the University of Maine and a citizen of the Penobscot Nation, will moderate a discussion between Loring and Camlin, joined by writer/anthropologist Bunny McBride, and the audience.

Everyone is welcome to attend what promises to be an exciting and thought-provoking event, either in person in the Salon, Fogler Library, or via Zoom.  

Highlighting AI Literacy in November

The Research & Instruction Department of Fogler Library has several offerings focusing on the importance of AI Literacy in November.

A new Choosing AI Tools guide has been created to provide background on and links to GenAI tools, both for general use and for literature review work.

Nov. 3–7 — The AI Challenge

Want to know more about artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI? Sign up for the AI Challenge! Every day for five days (November 3–7), you’ll receive an email focused on a different aspect of AI, with links to articles, videos, books, and more. Click here to sign up.

Nov. 5 — Introduction to Generative AI Literacy

Join Fogler librarians for an engaging hands-on Generative AI workshop. We’ll explore what AI is, as well as how it can be helpful for certain tasks and in specific contexts. We will also discuss how to evaluate AI using a critical lens informed by current research, including how it might impact your privacy and the environment. Register to attend this session on Nov. 5 from 4–5 p.m. in Library Classroom 1.

Nov. 12 — Advanced Generative AI Literacy

This workshop expands on the Intro session as we’ll dive into the practicalities and best practices of prompt engineering. We will also explore some academic AI tools that can assist you with literature reviews, and assess the creative possibilities and limitations of generative AI image tools. Register to attend this session on Nov. 12 from 4–5 p.m. in Library Classroom 1.

Fogler Library to be highlighted in Food4Thought event

In the November Employee Advisory Council Food4Thought, the focus is on Fogler Library. Paul Smitherman will discuss the digitization and the utility of the Sewall Co. aerial photographs, and Amber Gray will discuss the research resources Fogler can provide for staff members. Smitherman has been working and studying at UMaine since 2002. He is currently the GIS Analyst at Fogler, managing a number of geospatial collections including the Sewall Co. aerial photographs. Gray is a Research and Instruction Librarian specializing in the social sciences and humanities.

The event takes place Monday, November 3, 2025 in the Bangor Room, Memorial Union, starting at 11:30 a.m. with networking over lunch, followed by the Fogler Library presentation from noon–1 p.m. Audience participation is encouraged — participants are encouraged to bring their comments and questions.

Registration is required. Join in person (RSVP Here) or by Zoom (register here).

Those registering in-person will receive an email confirming whether or not they are among the first 50 registrants and therefore eligible for a complimentary $15 lunch voucher. Confirmation will be shared prior to the day of the event. It is possible to register at the event from 11:30 a.m. to noon, as space allows. Lunch voucher availability is not guaranteed.

NEWS

Stay updated on events, resources and projects at Fogler Library and across UMaine Libraries. Discover what’s new and exciting in our library community!

News from Special Collections and Projects: Homecoming and Pioneers in Women’s Sports

Special Collections & Projects archivists welcomed alums back on campus on Friday and Saturday with tours of Special Collections. University Archivist Matthew Revitt also exhibited artifacts from the University Archive at the Annual Alumni Reception held at Buchanan Alumni House (see photos), with a special focus on classes celebrating reunions.

Revitt also exhibited items from the University Archive related to women’s sports at the Pioneers in Women’s Sports ceremony held at the Dexter Lounge this past Friday. The ceremony was held to recognize female student-athletes who competed in six different varsity sports during the 1971–74 era and officially recognize those athletes with their varsity letters.

Digital Object Identifiers minting service now available

Fogler Library now offers a service for minting Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for UMaine System publications, research, and shared objects. This service is available to any current student, staff, or faculty member from any University of Maine System campus.

A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is a permanent, unique identifier and web address assigned to a publication or digital object. It provides a stable, lasting link to the item’s online location, even if its hosting platform changes.

Benefits of using a DOI:

• Stable access: Ensures your work remains accessible over time, regardless of changes in web hosting or URLs.

• Improved discoverability: Makes your publication easier to find in databases, search engines, and citation indexes.

• Accurate citation: Provides a standardized, reliable way for others to reference your work.

• Enhanced metrics: Allows automated systems to track citations and usage, giving you better insight into your work’s impact.

• Interoperability: Integrates smoothly with academic repositories, reference managers, and publishing systems worldwide.

For more information about DOIs, see the guide, or contact Open Scholarship Librarian Casey Koons.

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