Episodes

  • Exhibits: The Display Window
    Oct 25 2022

    One of the ways that librarians and archivists share their collections with the public is through exhibits. In our final episode, Macy and John Henry explore the considerations and work that go into exhibit design and display. Macy interviews Gary Cox from the University Archives.

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    32 mins
  • Preservation: Climate Control
    Oct 18 2022

    Part of keeping rare books and archival materials safe involves keeping temperature and humidity under control. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore the challenges of maintaining a good environment in the stacks. Macy interviews Michaelle Dorsey from Special Collections and Anselm Huelsbergen from the University Archives.

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    37 mins
  • Stacks Projects: Everything Has To Go Somewhere
    Oct 11 2022

    Rare books and archival materials are kept on shelves in a special area called the stacks. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore the work that goes on behind the scenes to organize and maintain the stacks. Macy interviews Kelli Hansen from Special Collections and Kris Anstine from the University Archives.

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    37 mins
  • Acquisitions: How It Gets Here
    Oct 4 2022

    There are a lot of things in Special Collections and the University Archives. Where do they all come from? In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore how items are acquired and become part of the collection. Macy interviews Kelli Hansen from Special Collections and Anselm Huelsbergen from the University Archives.

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    39 mins
  • Scanning and Uploading: Digital Repositories
    Sep 27 2022

    Thanks to the Internet, many people can use rare and archival materials without coming in to see them in person. But how are those digital copies made? In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore the question of digitization. Macy interviews Steven Pryor and Britany Saunders from Digital Services.

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    37 mins
  • Fixing What’s Broken: Book Repairs and Enclosures
    Sep 20 2022

    Repairs and maintenance are an important part of preserving rare and archival materials. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore some of the ways in which librarians and archivists repair and protect books on the shelves. Macy interviews Michaelle Dorsey from Special Collections and Anselm Huelsbergen from the University Archives.

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    34 mins
  • Pay Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain: Teaching Prep
    Sep 13 2022

    Many patrons first encounter special collections or archival materials in a classroom. In this episode, Macy and John Henry discuss the work that goes into setting up a class session.

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    29 mins
  • Books and Records Don’t Circulate: Running A Reading Room
    Sep 6 2022

    Patrons at rare books libraries and archives have to use the materials in special reading rooms. In this episode, Macy and John Henry explore why reading rooms exist and how they are run. Macy interviews Kris Anstine from the University Archives and John Konzal from Special Collections.

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    36 mins