Vivian Harsh at Woodson Library Needs New Microfilm Machines
-
I was conducting research at Vivian Harsh at Woodson Library on yesterday, and was sorely disappointed by the lack of resources at this widely acclaimed research institution and regional library. There were four microfilm machines. Only three were working. Of those three, only one could make copies. I was there with another person who got there before me, so I was pretty much S.O.L.
The reel on the machine I was on advanced quickly, but I couldn’t print. The reel on the machine that make copies did not advance automatically, so the other person had to turn the knob. Either way, it was a lose-lose situation.
Because of the regard I hold for Vivian Harsh, the first African American librarian in Chicago, and the esteem held for Woodson library, I think new microfilm machines are needed. Repair of the current machines would do no justice for this institution. And it’s a research library! How do you not have tools for people to successfully complete their projects?
I would not take photos. It was already bad enough to have to write this story, but to add images of the machines would add insult to injury.
What needs to be done to get new microfilm machines??
It’s Time for Community Organizations to Step Into the World of Blogging
It’s amazing to me how behind community businesses, community newspapers, and other institutions are on blogging and social media. Actually, it’s quite disappointing because these are the same people who are helping others in various areas of their lives, yet they are not doing anything to improve their digital knowledge. During the month of September, Read More →
Celebrating 40 Years The Soul Train Through 9/5/11
Remember Soul Train? The show that started with Black people with Afros, bell-bottoms, stacks shaking their groove thangs to either live artists or the current hits of the day? Did you know that Soul Train started in Chicago? To honor the show’s 40th anniversary, the city’s Cultural Affairs and Special Events department along with the Read More →
Black Jewels Ladies’ Golf Association One Year Anniversary – 8/27/11
Course on Community Development at Imagine Englewood If – 8/25/11
Say No to this New Slave Monument in Indianapolis
Did you know their are plans to erect a 26 to 30ft Slave Monument in Downtown Indianapolis? This picture shows just how large this sculpture will be. Go to http://www.petitiononline.com/No1Slave/ and sign a petition to stop this $350,000 monument from being erected. After you sign the petition, be sure to spread the word.
Artist Alley at Comic Con Chicago
Comic Con Chicago was huge. There were celebrities, vendors, artists and exciting attendees. Below are just a few artists that shared their talents in the Artist Alley. I did not get their names, but all of the creative geniuses in that place should be commended for their works.
Interview with Brian Bradley @ Comic Con Chicago
I had the chance to speak with Brian Bradley, Publisher of Comixpress, at Comic Con Chicago. What attracted me to his table was the fact that his Christian comic books were stationed right next to a bunch of porn vendor. What’s a guy to do, right? Well, for me, I decided to interview Mr. Bradley Read More →
Pics from Comic Con Chicago – Day 1
Here a a few pics from the first day of Comic Con Chicago. I know they are a little late (just a teeny weeny), but it’s always great to see people in action, enjoying what they do.
Audio Interview with Tommy Perez at Comic Con Chicago
I had a great time at Comic Con and Chicago, and ran into a some interesting and very cool people. One particular person was an intentional unexpected blessing. Allow me to explain. My goal was to interview randomly selected visitors and artists. Like anything else “random,” you just never know what you’re going to get. Read More →