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Giving has always been part of this democratic experience called America. For students, scholars, and the community, gifts to the libraries represent a foundation for our work for them. Giving is part of solidifying the cathedral of knowledge that is the library in a free society. H茅ctor J. Maym铆-Sugra帽es, Ph.D (Dean of 海角破解版 Libraries)

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Library Grad Assistant Leia Hastings

When Leia Hastings was growing up, it never occurred to her that she would be in a university library someday processing manuscripts and working on interview transcripts.

But that is exactly what happened to her. Leia Hastings (of Henry, IL) began work as a graduate assistant in the Archives and Special Collections Department of the 海角破解版 Libraries last August. She will graduate with a MA in History in May 2022.

Leia鈥檚 job duties have included working with public history and records management in an academic library setting. She has shown both a knack for and interest in records management in particular. Not many students, or staff for that matter, have the interest or patience for such work.

Coming from a background that includes magazine publishing, Leia knows quite a bit about how publications are physically created. This has helped the staff in Archives greatly as she has assisted in processing a wide variety of archival materials. She also helped create the transcripts of which now reside in the collection.

Library staff have noted she is very personable and laid back with a great sense of humor. Dr. Michael Lorenzen (Coordinator of Archives) said, 鈥淟eia is an excellent employee who has brought a lot to the Archives and the University Libraries. It has been wonderful to work with her as she has demonstrated her knowledge and expertise.鈥�

Leia recently won the "Best Graduate Paper" award at the Illinois Regional Phi Alpha Theta Conference. Her paper was titled "Ghost of Tsushima: A Video Game's Potential in an Educational Setting."

The University Libraries gives many students the opportunity to apply their course work in a professional setting. The library employs dozens of undergraduate and graduate students just like Leia Hastings every year and your support of the library helps us continue to provide these opportunities.

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How have we used past gifts?

  • Purchased iPads for the Curriculum Library to help students working on group projects
  • Established the Graham Scholarship, awarded to library student employees each year
  • Created funds for on-going support of specific collections such as multicultural fiction, holocaust educational materials, and health sciences resources
  • Purchased a large flat-bed scanner for the Music Library, allowing students to digitize and work with large scores and sheets

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How might we use new gifts?

  • A database subscription or an e-book collection
  • A scanner that lets us convert microfilm to digital text, simplifying student research
  • Infrared wireless counters to update entrances
  • New furniture or carpet to brighten Malpass Library

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How can you help?

  • Text LIB to 41444
  • Send a check to:
Haley Hickenbottom
Malpass Library
1 University Circle 海角破解版
Macomb, IL 61455

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If you have questions, or you would like to discuss making a larger gift or including the library in your planned giving, please contact the 海角破解版 Foundation & Development Office at 309/298-1861.

For additional information, contact the Library Administration Office
海角破解版, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455.
ph: 309-298-2762 | fax: 309-298-2791