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Carnegie #historygram
While out for a walk on the Cultural Trail in downtown Indianapolis last night, I came across this Andrew Carnegie display: This display forms just one section of the “luminary gardens,” which memorialize the achievements of great Americans. Though I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Indianapolis, Library Historian, Pictures
Tagged #historygram, Andrew Carnegie, Indianapolis, library history
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I found it in the archives, pt. 3
In the second post from this “I found it in the archives” series, I discussed my research foray into the history of branch libraries at the Indianapolis Public Library through their clipping files. On that same trip, I had a … Continue reading
I found it in the archives, pt. 1
So…it’s been awhile since I’ve had the time to write a post about my research. After getting my feet wet with some of the smaller IMCPL collections, I’ve really gotten into the materials that will form the bulk of my … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, Library History, Research
Tagged Eliza Browning, I found it in the archives, IMCPL, library history, research
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Research destination, IMCPL Central Library
For my second day of research, I headed to the Central Library of the Indianapolis Public Library. For those of you who live in Indianapolis and have never been to the Central Library building, I highly suggest going. Opened in … Continue reading
Posted in Indianapolis, Pictures, Public Libraries, Research
Tagged Eliza Browning, IMCPL, IPL, library history, pictures, research
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#historygram
A couple of weeks ago I created this blog, renewed my efforts to make use of a three-year-old Twitter account by putting it to good professional use and, with minimal fanfare, created an Instagram account. Originally intended as a way … Continue reading
Posted in Digital History, Library History, Pictures, Research
Tagged digital history, IMCPL, Indianapolis, library history, pictures, research
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From the clipping files
As promised, I wanted to share some more of the interesting library-history-related finds from my first day of primary source research at the Indiana State Library (ISL). The previous post about my Saturday in the library covered my research process, and … Continue reading
Posted in Library History, Pictures, Research
Tagged archives, clipping files, ISL, library history, newspapers, pictures, rare books, Vincennes, womens interests
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Indianapolis #readyreference
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sami Norling (@snorling11) The Bible for archivists at the Indiana Historical Society, The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Frequent use has left the Reading Room copy a bit beat up. Let’s see what … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, Indianapolis, Library History
Tagged IHS, Indianapolis, library history, reference
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#pdftribute
Those with access to these resources — students, librarians, scientists — you have been given a privilege. You get to feed at this banquet of knowledge while the rest of the world is locked out. But you need not — … Continue reading
Posted in Bibliography, Digital History, Library History, Open Access
Tagged #pdftribute, Aaron Swartz, bibliography, ILL, library history, LIS, open access
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#gradtip
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sami Norling (@snorling11) Strategically place research and reading materials next to TV to serve as a reminder of work to be done. #gradreality – nothing mitigates the distraction of the internet
Library History 101
Though I spent all of last semester thoroughly-immersed in the historiography* of American public libraries, and now know more than I thought there even was to know on the topic, I must admit that I was a relative newbie to … Continue reading
Posted in Digital History, Library History
Tagged digital resources, education, eduscapes, library history, MLS, online classes
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Library Historian 