The prolific scholar of comparative literature and science fiction helmed the world-renowned Eaton Conference. By Bettye Miller RIVERSIDE, Calif. — George Edgar Slusser, whose determination to develop the study of science fiction as an academic discipline led to the growth in size, scope and international reputation of UC Riverside’s Eaton Collection of Science Fiction &...
Head librarians from both campuses articulate policies to jointly manage valuable collection of historical documents. By Bettye Miller SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Cal State San Bernardino and the University of California, Riverside will co-house and share a valuable collection of water related-documents and materials. The chief librarians from both universities, Cesar Caballero, dean of the...
Grant from Metabolic Studio helps to make 100-year-old photos and documents available online. By Ross French The above photo of the Soledad Siphon was taken in 1913 by Walter L. Huber and is a part of the Los Angeles Aqueduct Digital Collection. The image shows a section of pipeline that is approximately 8500 feet long...
UCR Libraries to host events that will teach Inland residents, campus students, scholars and staff to write entries for online encyclopedia By Bettye Miller Wikipedia edit-a-thons sponsored by UCR Libraries will make use of archives such as the Eaton Collection, the Water Resources Collection and the Tuskegee Airman Archive. Pictured above are a fan magazine...
Comments on revisions for proposed curriculum due by Aug. 27 to Sacramento. By Konrad Nagy RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) — Instructional materials being considered for revised curriculum for mathematics and English language development for kindergarten through eighth grade students in California are available for review at the University of California, Riverside. The materials are available to...
By Ross French RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) — In the weeks since he joined the University of California, Riverside as the new University Librarian, Steven Mandeville-Gamble has impressed staff and faculty with his leadership skills and friendly, outgoing personality. But Mandeville-Gamble made an even better impression at his welcome reception, held on March 22 at the...
Lecture and musical performance will show the evolution of the instrument from its African roots to contemporary times By Ross French RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) — Master banjo player and historian Curtis Wright will explore the historical roots of the instrument and other African-derived elements in bluegrass music in a special performance on Friday, February 22...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) — A variety of speakers, including author Jamaica Kincaid, i.d.e.a.l. magazine founder Zarifa Robinson, and Civil War expert Hari Jones, as well as unique films, concerts and art presentations highlight the University of California, Riverside celebration of Black History Month. “This year marks the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation...
Renowned rare book preservationist Terry Belanger will speak at April 18 celebration. By Bettye Miller RIVERSIDE, Calif. — UCR Library will celebrate the acquisition of its 3 millionth volume in a ceremony on April 18 at 2:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Tomás Rivera Library on the UC Riverside campus. The keynote speaker will...
Institute of Museum and Library Services funding will provide scholarships for Inland Empire librarians to pursue master’s degrees. RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The University of California, Riverside Library has been awarded a $974,259 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to recruit 25 non-degreed employees from Inland Empire libraries who want to pursue...