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February 5th, 2018
Two Purdue University faculty members have been named recipients of the 2017-18 Library Scholars Grant, which supports each grant recipient’s access to unique collections of information around the country and the world.
Indiana (University) Purdue (University) Fort Wayne (IPFW) Assistant Professor of Philosophy Charlene Elsby was awarded $5,000 to travel to the Husserl Archives at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Catholic University, Leuven, Belgium) to continue her research about the roots of phenomenology. Purdue University Libraries Assistant Professor Kendall Roark was awarded $5,000 to conduct archival research within organizational and community collections housed in the Arizona Queer Archives (University of Arizona).
Established in 1985 by the 50th anniversary gift of members of the Class of 1935, the Library Scholars Grant Program is available for non-tenured and recently tenured Purdue faculty in all disciplines from the West Lafayette, Fort Wayne, IUPUI, and Northwest campuses, as well as those in the Statewide Technology Program.
The archival research that both Elsby and Roark will undertake will be used for an individual book, a monograph, and/or a project based on their research.
According to Elsby, whose research project is titled, “Time-Consciousness and Transcendental Idealism,” the 2017-18 grant award will enable her to access the Husserl Archives, where she has previously conducted research supported by the Library Scholars Grant Program.
“When I left the archives in 2016, I was halfway through translating Husserl’s essay on Berkeleyan idealism, ‘Esse und Percipi,’ a work which I hope to continue, with the ultimate goal of producing an examination of the relevant differences between Husserlian and Berkeleyan idealism,” noted Elsby, who is also the interim director of the philosophy program in the IPFW Department of English and Linguistics.
Roark noted that materials from the Arizona Queer Archives, “which engages the local community in the development of its collections and prioritizes the everyday lives of LGBTQ Arizonans,” will be used to complete a final chapter of a book manuscript, tentatively titled “Oasis: Imaginative Geographies and the Marginal Locations of Queer,” as well as an online exhibit related to the history of LGBTQ activism and civic engagements along the U.S. and Mexico border.
“‘Oasis’ draws on my past ethnographic multi-modal fieldwork and archival research on hate crime memorials and anti-gay ballot initiative campaigns in Southern Arizona,” Roark explained. “The book will complement recent ethnographic work and intersectional and transnational borderlands research such as, ‘Queer Migration Politics’ by Karma Chavez (2013) and contributions to the history of sexuality such as ‘Safe Space: Gay Neighborhood History and the Politics of Violence’ by Christina Hanhardt (2013). Through this work, I seek to contribute to discussions around participatory/collaborative research, as well as material and political implications of movement, ethnographic, and archival memory practices.”
The grant program, which the Class of 1935 has supported continuously over the last 33 years, covers the recipients’ expenses associated with the cost of transportation, lodging, meals, and fees charged by the library or other collection owner.
For more information about the program, and to see the past recipients of the Library Scholars Grant Program, visit www.lib.purdue.edu/scholars/past_recipients.
Filed under: faculty_staff, general, Library Scholars Grant, press_release, RSRCH, UncategorizedJanuary 31st, 2018
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” — Stephen King
The Contemporary Literature collection has moved to the Hicks Undergraduate Library from the Humanities, Social Science, and Education (HSSE) Library. The collection includes titles from many popular and contemporary authors, including Dan Brown, Neil Gaiman, Jodi Picoult, and J. D. Robb.
The Hicks Library has recently undergone other improvements, according to Operations Manager RaeLynn Boes.
“The service desk has been relocated closer to the main entrance to improve service, visibility, and access,” Boes explained. “The west side of the desk is the service point staffed by Hicks Library staff members and student workers. The east side of this service point is staffed by ITaP Teaching and Learning (TLT) lab assistants. We hope to have signage soon directing patrons appropriately,” she added.
Other improvements within Hicks Library include:
January 28th, 2018
It’s always a good time to celebrate Purdue! In this image, we see a large group of people parading along a West Lafayette street. Can you identify the location and the time period? Where might they have been going?
Share your guesses in the comments and check back on Friday when we reveal the full story behind the photo!
UPDATE:
The October 20, 1923, football game was a special event not just for Purdue but also for the whole Lafayette community thanks to a “Lafayette Day” theme. At 12:30 p.m., a crowd of about 1,000 people gathered at Sixth and Columbia Streets in downtown Lafayette to form one of the largest parades in the city’s history. Led by the Purdue Military Band, they marched over the bridge, up the hill, and across campus to Stuart Field and a specially reserved seating area for parade participants. This photograph captured the parade moving up the hill on State Street in West Lafayette near the intersection of River Road.
In addition to a ticket for the game, everyone in the parade received a gold-colored balloon emblazoned with the words “Let’s Go, Purdue!” The words are just visible some of the balloons in this close look at the original photo.
On the field, Purdue and Wabash were evenly matched and ended the game with a 7-7 tie.
Organizers hoped that Lafayette Day would become an annual tradition that would encourage Boilermaker spirit on both sides of the river.
University photographer J.C. Allen captured the images of the parade and they are now part of the J.C. Allen negatives and photographs collection. Information about Lafayette Day comes from the contemporary news coverage in The Purdue Exponent.
We’ll be back on February 12 with our next From the Archives challenge!
Filed under: general, SPECJanuary 25th, 2018
In early February, Purdue University alumna Kassandra Agee Chandler will be back on the West Lafayette campus to present “My Pieces of History: A Queen’s Journey to Archival Peace (and Release).” Agee Chandler — who was crowned Purdue University’s first (and currently only) African-American Homecoming Queen in 1978 — will deliver her lecture as part of a lecture and presentation program to begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Krannert Auditorium (Krannert Building, Room 140).
Sponsored by the Zeta Theta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Agee Chandler’s visit to her alma mater will also include the presentation of her papers to the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections (a division of Purdue University Libraries). A reception in the Krannert Drawing Room will follow the formal lecture and presentation program. The event is free and open to the public.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to return to my alma mater and share my experience as Purdue’s first African-American homecoming queen,” said Agee Chandler. “During this critical time of divisiveness in our nation, I hope that revisiting this significant milestone in Purdue history inspires students to engage in an enlightened dialogue on race, class, gender equality, and other relevant issues facing us today.”
Agee Chandler, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Management in 1980, is the founder and principal consultant at Systematic Design Consultants, a boutique information-technology consulting firm based in the Houston, Texas area.
While at Purdue, Agee Chandler distinguished herself academically and as a student leader, serving as a counselor for the Business Opportunity Program (BOP), member of Mortar Board, and a founding member of the Society of Minority Managers.
After earning her degree from Purdue, Agee Chandler worked in the private sector for such companies as Proctor & Gamble, Dow Chemical, and Exxon. Additionally, she served as Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s Chief Information Officer, as well as Director of Computing Services at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station.
In July 2015, she and two other Purdue alumni formed the Dr. Cornell A. Bell Business Opportunity Program (BOP) Alumni Network, a Purdue alumni group “committed to continuing the legacy and vision of Dr. Cornell A. Bell” (see http://bopalumni.org/about/ and www.krannert.purdue.edu/centers/bop/about-us/dr-cornell-a-bell.php).
Agee Chandler’s visit is co-sponsored by the Black Cultural Center (BCC) and the Purdue Archives and Special Collections.
For more information about Agee Chandler’s lecture, contact BCC Director Renee Thomas at rathomas@purdue.edu or Emma Noelke (Delta Sigma Theta) at enoelke@purdue.edu.
For inquiries regarding Agee Chandler’s gift of her papers, contact University Archivist/Head, Archives and Special Collections Sammie Morris at morris18@purdue.edu.
Filed under: generalJanuary 20th, 2018
Update: As of the evening of January 22, 2018, the U.S. Federal Government has reopened.
“The White House has said normal government operations will resume by Tuesday morning,” notes an National Public Radio article.
The Federal Government is shut down due to a funding lapse. The Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) and its related resources FDLP.gov, FDLP LibGuides, Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government, and other resources available through FDLP.gov are not being updated with new information, but access to these sites will be available. PURLs in the CGP will continue to link to digital content available on govinfo.gov and other servers under the control of GPO and at official partner sites. Links resolving to agency websites may not work depending on the furlough plans at each agency.1
The length of the shutdown is unknown. If you need assistance accessing U.S. Government information resources, contact Government Information Librarian Professor Bert Chapman at (765) 494-2837 or via email at chapmanb@purdue.edu.
Filed under: generalJanuary 19th, 2018
ProQuest Ebook Central will be unavailable this Saturday, Jan 20. from 1–7 p.m. (eastern) due to scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Filed under: Alerts: ExpiredJanuary 19th, 2018
ProQuest Ebook Central will be unavailable this Saturday, Jan 20. from 1–7 p.m. (eastern) due to scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Filed under: Alerts: ExpiredJanuary 16th, 2018
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The faculty and staff of Purdue University Libraries are proud to celebrate Diversity Awareness Week 2018 at Purdue University in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Exhibits in the Humanities, Social Science, and Education (HSSE) Library and the Hicks Undergraduate Library help commemorate Dr. King’s enduring influence.
Filed under: general
January 16th, 2018
Welcome to Database of the Month, a feature from the Parrish Library. Each of these monthly snapshots will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This month’s database is D&B Business Browser, formerly OneSource, brought to you by Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.
Link: http://guides.lib.purdue.edu/businessdatabases is the alphabetical list of the databases specially selected for those in a business program of study. Access the databases off-campus with your Purdue login and password.
Focus: D&B Business Browser is an aggregate database of company, business news, and industry information.
Tutorial: Click here to see the basics of searching D&B Business Browser.
Start with this hint: From the D&B Business Browser homepage you can do quick searches for Companies, Executives, News and Industries. Once you have your results you can use the OneStop Report to select specific financial statements and reports you are interested in. D&B Business Browser also allows you to build a list of executives based on job title, industry, company size, or geographic location.
Why you should know this database: D&B Business Browser provides information on public and private businesses, with access to SWOT reports for some companies.
Interested in Company Info?
Some other databases you might want to check out, are:
Database of the Month comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu. Also let us know if you know of a colleague who would benefit from this monthly feature.
Since usage statistics are an important barometer when databases are up for renewal, tell us your favorite database, and we will gladly promote it. Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu.
Filed under: database, general, MGMT
January 15th, 2018
Winter break is over and classes are back in session, but Purdue’s campus still looks like a winter wonderland. Students have been trekking through snow to travel between their classes, dorms, and activities, just as they always have. The features in this photograph are no longer part of the campus landscape, but can you identify what campus landmarks appear here and approximately when the image was taken? Take a close look and share your theories in the comments. The full story of this scene will be revealed on Friday.
UPDATE:
This picture of campus, circa 1909, shows students walking across The Oval along the hedge walk toward Ladies Hall. The Oval still exists today as Memorial Mall, but the hedge walks that used to circle The Oval have long since been removed. Here’s another view of that scene during warmer weather:
Ladies Hall, also known as Art Hall, was the women’s dorm and for many years the site of home economics and art classes. Its unusual architectural style and ivy-covered walls stood out among the traditional brick buildings on the rest of campus, making it a popular subject of campus imagery like the postcard below. Ladies Hall stood along State Street on the site of what is now Founders Park between Matthews Hall and Stone Hall. It was demolished in 1927.
This snowy photograph and many other views of Purdue student life in the 1900s can be found in the photo album of Loretta Mae Wallace, available online in e-Archives.
We’ll be back on January 29 with our next From the Archives mystery photo.
Filed under: general, SPEC