Special Collections, Staff Picks, MiddPoints
New library exhibit: "Staff Picks"
| by Liefe Temple
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Special Collections, MiddPoints
Queering the Archival Process: a Case Study from the Eugene Exman papers
| by Anna Hurd
In describing archival materials with a queer lens, archivist Anna Hurd works to disrupt the heteronormative assumptions allowed by a more traditional, “neutral” description of these materials by bringing the user’s attention to the tonal, emotional, and cultural information “between the lines” of these letters.
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"Collecting and Cataloging Saints:" A first look at the Eugene Exman papers
| by Anna Hurd
When Eugene Exman Papers Archival Fellow Anna Hurd sat down with the first box of archival materials in the collection, she was expecting dry sermon notes and manuscript corrections. What she got was a whole lot of personality.
Introduction to the new Library Search (Webinar)
| by Brenda Ellis
The new LibrarySearch provides an updated interface, replacing the current MIDCAT and previous LibrarySearch systems. Join librarians for an introductory webinar. Topics will include:
- Basic searching
- Advanced Searching
- Accessing your account
- Accessing Full Text
- Requesting items
- Course Reserves
- Troubleshooting
Tuesday Feb 6th 1 - 2pm -
Thursday Feb 8th 1 - 2pm -
Special Collections, MiddPoints
New library exhibit: "The Lesbian House (1972-1973): Photographs by Bee Ottinger, class of 1970"
| by Mikaela Taylor
Come see Special Collections’s new exhibition of photographs by Middlebury alumna Bee Ottinger, and save the date for a talk with Bee and fellow alumna Karla Baehr on Friday, January 26th at 1pm.
LibrarySearch 2.0
| by Laksamee Cave
The new system is being built as you read this. Thank you to all the library staff making this transition possible. Want to get a sneak peek?
Student Projects: Unraveling the Mysteries of a 200-Year-Old Quran Manuscript from Nigeria
| by Yahya Rahhawi
Special Collections Student Associate Yahya Rahhawi ‘26 discovered more than he expected when organizing the pages of a 200-year-old Nigerian Qur’an. Read about his experience!
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Student projects: Nancy Willard's egg-cellent Bread Loaf eggs
| by Liefe Temple
If the word “archives” makes you think of dusty books and boxes of papers, we are egg-cited to share with you that that is not the case! Check out this post by Special Collections Student Associate, Liefe Temple, Class of 2025.5! 🥚🐣
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Student projects: Student cultural organizations oral histories
| by Ambar Vasquez-Mitra
Last spring, Special Collections hosted two oral history internships. Our interns chose their own projects and conducted interviews with Middlebury students, staff, and alums. Check out this project by Ambar Vasquez-Mitra, Class of 2025!
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Student projects: Women's Athletics and Title IX oral histories
| by Beatrice Donovan
Last spring, Special Collections hosted two oral history internships. Our interns chose their own projects and conducted interviews with Middlebury students, staff, and alums. Check out this project by Beatrice Donovan ‘23.5!