Carol Tobin tried to comment on my recent Interesting job posting at Duke posting, but for reasons unknown authimage was giving her grief. So here’s her comment, promoted to the status of actual post. Actually Duke is just getting on board with position that they have had at NCState for a number of years and that we have had planned for years at Chapel Hill. It finally got funded for.. Read More
Special Collection Oddities
‘What’s the Most Unusual Item in Your Special Collections?’, from the Chronicle I’m particularly fond of the pasta poetry: The University of Chicago has, among other odd items, a limited-edition book of poetry printed on a raw pasta noodle — “alas, becoming more brittle by the year,” writes Alice Schreyer, director of special collections. Wilson Library runs Treasure Tours once a month. I’ve gone on 2 of these tours now,.. Read More