Purpose

The purpose of the Augustana Library Associates is to be a support group for the Mikkelsen Library. The Library Associates will strengthen the financial base of the library to promote the expansion of library holdings and services and to enhance opportunities for academic excellence. Additionally, the Library Associates will provide a program of cultural events and continuing education for the benefit of members, the college and the community.

Membership

The Augustana Library Associates has a membership of more than 500. Members of Library Associates receive discounted admission to Library Associates events as well as library privileges. A membership/library card will be issued upon request. This entitles the holder to the regular four-week loan period for books, CDs, and government documents. Videos and DVDs are loaned for 7 days. Members may also request up to 10 interlibrary loans during the membership year.

Book Club Research Service - When it's your turn to lead the discussion for your book club, the library staff would like to help. As a special service for members of Library Associates, the library staff will prepare a packet of information about the book and author you are reading. Simply contact Jan Brue Enright or Lisa Brunick at 274-4921. The packets will be ready within 2 working days (Monday-Friday).

Giving Levels

• $1000+ Founder
• $  500   Benefactor
• $  250   Sponsor
• $  100   Sustainer
• $    50   Patron

Gifts and pledges can be made online.

Board Members, 2007-08

Marilyn Den Herder Van Demark ('74), President
Gloria Houle, President-Elect
Mary Kelly Brendtro ('62), Secretary

Mary Johnson Brandenburg ('74)
Rita Elmen
Carol Reuter Greenfield ('61)
Kathleen McGreevy
Maryanne Petersen
Angie Oliver
Karen Devick Schultz ('75)
Patricia Palmer Sundheim ('68)


Ronelle Thompson, Ex-Officio

Events

Fall Author Event

The Augustana Library Associates presents author Larry Watson on
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in Kresge Recital Hall.

Interested in Reader's Guides for Larry Watson? Try these sites!

Author's web site

By Book

Orchard

White Crosses

Montana 1948

Tickets available at the door.
$5.50 General Admission
$3.50 Library Associate members
Augie students free with ID

For more information, contact the library at 274-4921.

 

Renovation Information

Pictures of the library's new front entrance

Pictures of new stained glass window

 

"Above all, a library creates a community, a sense of being part of a happy band of fellow-seekers after knowledge."

John Stonehouse, entomologist and research associate, London's Imperial College, champions the library as a place; a place to research independently, a place to find assistance in navigating the information maze, a place to study together, or a place to read and reflect quietly.

Originally constructed in 1954 and doubled in 1980 with a three-story addition,
Augustana's Mikkelsen Library is in need of a renovation to enhance library services by
increasing the visibility of staff, revamping reference, increasing shelving and space for
collections, enlarging the media center, improving classroom space for library
instruction, creating areas for faculty research, and rewiring for expanded electrical and
telecommunication access. New carpet, fresh paint, new and updated bathrooms, and
additional seating will be wonderful enhancements. The plan is to renovate in stages so
that the library can remain open to its users throughout the project.

The Augie library plays a critical role in supporting and encouraging the learning process
and promoting information literacy. Students and faculty are faced with an information
environment that continues to increase in quantity and complexity. A clean, light-filled
setting with comfortable chairs, ready access to computers, and a helpful staff will inspire students and faculty to come and spend time engaged in studying and research.

Links of Interest

Online Book Sellers

• Amazon -The searchable index of new and used titles is augmented by reviews--both from print sources and from Amazon.com's patrons
• Barnes & Noble - Search for new, used and out-of-print titles with reviews
• alibris - Used, new, and hard-to-find books, music and movies
• bibliofind - Bibliofind has combined with Amazon.com to provide millions of rare, used, and out-of-print books through the world's No.1 online bookstore

Resources for Book Clubs

• Barnes & Noble Book Clubs: Guides & Recommendations for Your Reading Group
• Book Group Corner (Bantam, Broadway, Dell & Doubleday books)
• Bookspot.com - A comprehensive resource for the book lover. This site provides links to reading lists, book reviews, bestseller lists, information by genre, author and publisher information, and where to buy books
• C-SPAN's Booknotes - Learn more about the authors that have appeared on C-SPAN's BookNotes. Read the transcripts, watch video clips, or listen to RealAudio interviews
• Henry Holt & Company Reading Group Guides
• Modern Library's Reading Guides
• Penguin Group (USA) Reading Guides
• Random House's Reading Group Guides
• W.W. Norton & Company Reading Group Guides
  

For comments/questions contact: lisa.brunick@augie.edu

Last modified: February 25, 2008