Shoptaugh to deliver 2009-10 Roland and Beth Dille Distinguished Faculty Lecture

Dr. Terry Shoptaugh will deliver the 2009-2010 Roland and Beth Dille Distinguished Faculty Lecture during Homecoming Week next fall semester. hoptaugh arrived on campus in 1986, hired as the Director of University Archives/Northwest Minnesota Historical Center and part-time reference librarian. He earned tenure in 1991 and for many years, students have enrolled in Dr. Shoptaugh’s history and American multicultural studies classes. Moreover, as Korella Selzer writes in her nomination letter for the Dille Lecturer, students respect and appreciate his knowledge of local history, Minnesota History, and U.S. History. “He,” Selzer notes, “instills in them the overall context of history. I have witnessed students becoming excited about their research after discussing their projects with Dr. Shoptaugh.” Click headline to read more.

Student work showing in the Library

An MSUM documentary photography book exhibit, showcasing the work of students in the Documentary Photography class, will be on display in Livingston Lord Library during February. Fifteen students completed the Documentary Photography class and 14 will have their books displayed. Click headline to read who is showing their work.

Library Instruction

Library instruction for spring semester courses can be scheduled by contacting Belle Nelson, Instruction Librarian. 218-477-5919, nelsonb@mnstate.edu) Requests for instruction related to the Curriculum Materials Center can be sent to Carol Sibley, Curriculum Librarian. (218-477-5919, sibley@mnstate.edu).

Library Updates

The Library will be closed for the semester break from Saturday, December 19, through Sunday, January 3, 2010. The Library will re-open on Monday, January 4, 2010.. Interlibrary loan service will not be available during the semester break beginning at noon on Friday, December 18 through Sunday, January 4. Click headline for details.