Windows [1995 : fall, v.5 : no.1]

Published by the Friends ot (lie Library Academic Affairs Library The University uf North Carolina at Chapel Hill Volume 5, number 1 Pall 1945 The Library Celebrates Its Bicentennial A Idler from Di. H. G. Jones, former Curator of the North Carolina Collection, has prompted the planning tor a gala celebration on Pebruary 2, 1996. lie wrote University Librarian Joe Hewitt in March: "1 hope 1995 will not pass without recognition of the bicentennial ot the tirst state uni¬ versity library in the United Stales.... It will be another 100 years before the opportunity comes again." Ur. I lewitt welcomed the opportunity to celebrate two cen¬ turies of Library service and to set an agenda for its third century, but the schedule tor the rest ot the year was already crowded So, with apologies to Dr. Jones, he interpreted the date liberally to give the occasion the attention it deserves. "Beginning a Third Century of Service" is the celebration’s theme. Special exhibits, a symposium, and a reception will allow the Library to reflect on its past accomplishments, its role in eon- tomporary society, and its future on campus and in the larger world. North Carolina Collection Gallery Keeper Neil Ptilghum is preparing "Beginning a third Century: The History of the University I ibrary," a major exhibit to be mounted in the Davis Library first floor gallery as a long-term commemoration of the bicentennial. It will open I'ebruary 2. All members of the Friends and the University community are invited to an afternoon symposium and reception in Wilson Library. Dr. Scott Bennett, Yule University Librarian, will speak on the library's relationship to the technologies of knowledge and freedom. Former Chancellor Fcrebce Taylor and University Librarian Emeritus Jim Govun will reflect on Iheir successful col¬ laboration m developing the Library as we know it. And Dr. Hewitt will close with remarks on the issues and opportunities the Libra i у faces as it begins its third century. A reception in the Rare Book Collection follows, featuring the opening of "A Celebration of Donors," a tribute to the role gifts play in building the Rare Book Collection. Dr. Hewitt comments: ”1 see the bicentennial as an occasion not only for sett-assessment, but also for thanking our donors and supporters. We have planned a joyous and thoughtful obser¬ vance; I invite the entire campus community and our Friends to help us celebrate this milestone in our history." Please watch your mail over the holidays for the symposium announcement and details of the occasion! Marcella Clmidkr 2 Blount Entertains 6 Student All-Nighters 7 Brauer Fund