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| University Archives Renovation — Margaret Mair |
Over the summer, the University Archives room was transformed. New compact shelving as well as several units of stationary shelving were installed. Tables, chairs, computer equipment, and supplies were rearranged to create a more efficient workspace for the staff as well as for visiting researchers.
 The Kompakt Movable System manufactured by Kardex was purchased though Donnegan Systems. Donnegan Senior Account Manager Denise Woolfenden measured our archival records, helped predict the amount of space we would need for expansion and donated a day of her own time to helping us arrange the boxes on the new shelves. Denise has many years of experience in the records management field. Her background enabled her to help us choose the best system for our needs and to successfully complete the installation.
In the future we hope to give the room a fresh coat of paint, install carpeting, and set up professional exhibition cases. In the meantime, the |
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walls have been decorated with photographs from the collection and costume drawings by the late Elemer Nagy, professor at The Hartt School.
The installation of the new shelving meant that all of the Archives collection needed to be moved out and then moved back. Thanks to the assistance of many people including staff members Randi Ashton-Pritting, Christy Bird, Barbara Dessureau, Kristina Edwards, and Judy Kacmarcik the move went smoothly. The staff was assisted by University of Hartford students Amanda Case, Justin Isaccs, Brent Wennerberg, son of John Wennerberg in Information Technology Services, and Nathan Turner, nephew of Randi Ashton-Pritting.
Special thanks go to two students from Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Alhussaini and Majid Albuharain. Abdullah and Majid volunteered count-less hours of their time over the summer, packing boxes, and moving material back and forth on library carts. Without their help it is unlikely the shelving project could have been completed so quickly. |
University Archives Open House - October 31, 2006
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