This semester, the Fairleigh Dickinson University Libraries were awarded the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Connecting to Collections Bookshelf and received books from alumnus and author William Marks, BS’73 (Flor). In addition, the libraries are hosting the Politics on the PublicMind Series, a variety of art and photography exhibits and a conference on trade and foreign direct investment.

IMLS Connecting Collections Bookshelf

The FDU Libraries were selected to receive the IMLS Connecting Collections Bookshelf, which includes an essential set of books, online resources and a user’s guide that can help the library care for its important collections. Among the publications selected were The National Trust Manual of Housekeeping, the Field Guide to Emergency Response and Essentials of Conservation Biology. Topics range from philosophy and ethics of collecting and collections management and planning to emergency preparedness and culturally specific conservation issues.

Patricia Murray, coordinator, collection development, Weiner Library (Metro), and Brigid Burke, technical services/digital projects librarian (Flor), worked on the application submitted to the IMLS.

Books for Library Collection

Alumnus William Marks, BS’73 (Flor), well-known water expert and water advocate, donated copies of his books — Water Voices from Around the World and The Holy Order of Water: Healing Earth’s Waters and Ourselves — to the College at Florham Library. James Marcum, University librarian (Metro/Flor), and Eleanor Friedl, reference librarian, College at Florham Library (Flor), received the books from Marks and his daughter, Sarah Adams, a graphic designer who helped present his books.

Alumnus William Marks, BS’73 (Flor), second from right, and his daughter, Sarah Adams, second from left, a graphic designer, present copies of Marks’ books to the College at Florham Library. Accepting the books are James Marcum, left, University librarian (Metro/Flor), and Eleanor Friedl, right, reference librarian, College at Florham Library (Flor).

College at Florham faculty, staff and students also joined Marks in an informal discussion about worldwide water problems, the politics of business interests, which drive water policy-making; and what individuals and groups can do to make a difference. The informal conversation was continued over lunch in the cafeteria where among water issues discussed were the question of who gets to own natural resources and the residency life of water in plastic bottles. Green Club representatives invited Marks to return to campus to speak to a larger audience or possibly hold a workshop as part of this year’s Green Day.

While only a sophomore at FDU, Marks decided to devote himself to researching water pollution and to making clean water his life’s mission. See http://www.fdu.edu/newspubs/magazine/03su/marks.html . For more about Marks, see his Web site at http://williamemarks.com/watervoices . For information about the film (a 2008 Sundance Festival official selection) in which Marks is featured, see http://www.flowthefilm.com .

Politics on the PublicMind

PublicMind, the University’s research polling institute, and the College at Florham Library are co-sponsoring a Politics on the PublicMind discussion series on Friday, March 28, 7:45 a.m. in the Orangerie, College at Florham Library. Christopher Christie, U.S. attorney general for the state of New Jersey, will discuss “Political Corruption in New Jersey.” Seating is limited and RSVP is necessary by Wednesday, March 26. To RSVP and for information, call 973-443-8954 or e-mail publicmindga@student.fdu.edu. On February 7, Karen Kominsky, senior New Jersey strategist and former New Jersey political director for the Hillary Clinton campaign, spoke on “The Agony and Ecstasy of the New Early Primary Schedule” as part of the Politics on the PublicMind series.

Karen Kominsky, right, senior New Jersey strategist and former New Jersey political director for the Hillary Clinton campaign, speaks with Peter Woolley, left, political science and director, PublicMind (Flor), and John Elias, center, councilman, Madison, N.J., after her presentation.

Art, Photography Exhibits

The College at Florham Library is holding a free exhibit titled “Collecting Photobooks: Twenty-one Examples Drawn from the Douglas Lloyd Kahn Collection,” which will run until Friday, April 11. The library’s exhibit hours are Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Sunday, 2–10 p.m.

New Jersey artist Andrea Placer will showcase her highly detailed realistic drawings in an exhibit titled “My View” on the second floor of the Weiner Library at the Metropolitan Campus through Friday, April 11. Placer’s work has been exhibited at galleries and national juried shows in New York City, Rockland and Westchester Counties, New Jersey and Connecticut. She has received awards from the Salmagundi Club, American Artists’ Professional League, Audubon Artists, Hudson Valley Art Association and Manhattan Arts International. The library’s exhibit hours are Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–11 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon–10 p.m.

Photographer Connie Fox will showcase her works on the second floor of the Weiner Library from Monday, April 14, to Friday, May 30. A delegate to the New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs, her work has been accepted and shown at the Grounds for Sculpture in Princeton, N.J., and has received numerous awards.

Photographer Bun Chan’s works are on exhibit in the Metro Writing Studio, Second Floor, Weiner Library until Wednesday, July 30. Exhibit hours are Monday–Thursday, 8–10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon–10 p.m.

Left photo: “Bar Harbor” by Bun Chan. Right photo: “Heron Take-off” by Connie Fox.

For information on the Weiner Library exhibits call 201-692-2140. For information on the College at Florham Library exhibit call 973-443-8515 or 973-443-8516.

Global Enterprise Network Conference

Save the Date! The FDU Libraries and the FDU Global Enterprise Network in collaboration with the New Jersey Trade Council will host a full-day conference on trade and foreign direct investment, “Understanding the European Union — and Seizing the Opportunity,” on Wednesday, May 21, at the Metropolitan Campus. Designed to increase regional awareness and understanding of international business, the conference will focus on the European Union as a place for New Jersey businesses to seek new business and investment opportunities. Expert panels will include: “What is the EU?” “Understanding the Challenges of the EU” and “Where are the Opportunities?” Keynote speaker will be Ambassador Fernando Valenzuela, head of the delegation of the European Commission to the United Nations. For information contact Colleen Di Gregorio at 973-443-8530, e-mail colleend@fdu.edu or visit http://library.fdu.edu/GEN/EUConference.html . Herbert Ouida, Core (Metro), is director of the Global Enterprise Network, 201-692-2278 or houida@fdu.edu.

March 2008

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