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Library Policies
- Cell Phones
- Circulation
- Collection Development
- Computer Use
- Course Reserves
- Exhibits and Display
- Film Screening and Public Performance Rights
- Interlibrary Loan Policies
- Lost or Damaged Mason Library Items
- Lost and Found
- Mason Library Privacy Policy and Procedures
- Theft and Mutilation
- Who May Borrow Materials?
Cell Phones
As a courtesy to patrons, Mason Library has limited cell phone usage. Please set ringers to silent or vibrate mode. Cell phone conversations are limited to stairwells and the lobby.
In Brief
KSC students may borrow books for a period of six weeks. Faculty may borrow books for a period of one year. Keene Public Library patrons and most other patrons may borrow books for a period of four weeks. Media (videos, DVDs, music CDs, and audiobooks) circulate to students and to the public for seven days. Most items may be renewed once. Patrons can view their records and renew materials online. Any borrowed item is subject to recall after two weeks if another library patron requests it. The first time a patron borrows a Green Bike or laptop computer, he/she must complete an agreement which will be kept on file in the library. Borrowers of Green Bikes must be over 18 or have parent/guardian permission. For most items there is a grace period. See: Mason Library's Mission and Values
Mason Library is open to any individual who wishes to use materials inside the library building. Almost all materials are available on open shelves for self-retrieval. Selected materials are kept in protective storage and may not be available to all library users (Archives & Special Collections), or may be available for limited use (Course Reserves).
Non-Circulating Materials
- Reference books
- Periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers)
- Children's Literature Festival materials
- Archives & Special Collections
- Laptop Computers (in-house use by KSC students only)
Who may borrow materials
What can I use?
Patrons can usually renew books or media for one additional loan period if there are no holds or recalls on the item. Patrons can view their records and renew materials online.
- Course Reserves – Specific to each item (1 or 3 hours, 1, 3, or 7 days, 6 weeks); no renewals.
- Laptop Computers – KSC students only; in-library use; 3-hour loan period; no renewals.
- Green Bikes – 2 weeks; one renewal only.
Overdue Materials
Patrons are expected to return borrowed items by their due dates. Overdue fines are 25 cents per day for most materials, including Green Bikes. Course Reserves are fined at the rate of $1.00 per day, except for 1-hour or 3-hour loan periods which are fined at $1.00 per hour. The maximum overdue fine for any item is $20.00. There is a seven-day grace period for books and a two-day grace period for media. After the grace period expires, fines will accrue from the original due date.
If the Library recalls an item, it must be returned by the date specified on the recall notice. A fine of $1.00 per day accrues until the item is returned. Items are subject to recall after two weeks.
Patrons are responsible for returning borrowed materials on their due dates. The Library sends overdue notices as a courtesy only. Patrons are responsible for all materials checked out on their accounts, including liability for loss, theft, or damage. Patrons will be billed for damaged or un-returned library materials checked out to them. Unpaid fines and replacement costs will be transferred to KSC students' accounts. Departments will be notified of unpaid faculty/staff replacement costs. See Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, below.
Mason Library provides the public access to designated materials and equipment, and prohibits activities that create a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment. Patrons are expected to refrain from engaging in activities that make other library users uncomfortable and which could be interpreted as violating their rights. Examples include, but are not limited to, engaging in illegal activities, leaving children unattended, or creating a disturbance to others. Mason Library complies with Library Bill of Rights and the USA Patriot Act. For more information, see Mason Library Privacy Policy and Procedures in this FAQ, below.
Suspension of Privileges
Patrons who have accumulated charges of $20.00 or more will have their borrowing privileges suspended. Borrowing privileges will be reinstated when charges are reduced below $20.00. Mason Library enforces KPL policy on suspending privileges for KPL patrons who have been blocked due to accumulated charges.
Curriculum Materials Library
Access to CML Materials
The Curriculum Materials Library is open to anyone who wishes to use materials inside the library building. Materials are available on open shelves for self-retrieval.
Who May Borrow CML Materials
- All patrons who are eligible to borrow Mason Library Materials. See What can I use?
- Loan period – 6 weeks for KSC students, faculty and staff; 4 weeks for KPL patrons and others
- Limits – none
Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Access to CCHGS
The Cohen Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies is open to anyone during the academic year and by reservation during summer break. Contact/Visit the Cohen Center.
Who May Borrow CCHGS Materials
- All patrons who are eligible to borrow Mason Library Materials. See who may borrow materials
- New England teachers, schools and organizations (video resources)
Collection Development
A collection development policy is a framework for describing library collections and establishing a formal set of guidelines for developing and supporting collections. The purpose of this collection development policy is to provide guidance to library and other faculty responsible for the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and maintenance of materials for Mason Library's collections, give a solid basis for future planning, and support the goals and mission of the College and Mason Library.
The collection supports the curriculum and programs of Keene State College as defined in the College's Mission & Values and the Mason Library Mission.
The students, faculty and staff of Keene State College constitute the community served.
Selection Responsibility
Overall responsibility for the selection, development, and maintenance of the collection rests with the Collections Team, overseen by the Collection Development Librarian. The team's responsibilities include:
- Outreach to the campus community about collections and acquisitions
- Ensuring that departmental faculty have a voice in collection development
- Selecting materials
- Developing and maintaining collections
- Monitoring approval plans
- Assessing collection strengths and weaknesses
Selection Guidelines for all resources
To meet the stated goals, the library will provide access to representative materials in all areas of knowledge focusing on subject areas relating to and in support of the College's academic curriculum. Standard collection development criteria will be applied to all formats consistently. Considered criteria may include:
- Need
- Demand
- A variety of academic levels to serve a wide range of interests and abilities
- Opposing sides of controversial issues to aid students with critical thinking
- Strength of present holdings in same or similar subject areas
- Suitability of format to content and compatibility with college-owned equipment
- Authoritativeness of the author or reputation of the publisher
- Favorable reviews in reputable sources such as:
- Choice
- The New York Times Book Review
- Booklist
- Usage statistics of similar items
- Number of other libraries that provide access to the same resource
- Availability of funding
- Lasting value
Other Considerations
- Duplicate copies of materials are purchased, or accepted as gifts, only under unusual circumstances determined by demand, usage, reference, or reserve statistics
- While the need for retrospective items is recognized for some fields of study, the emphasis is on purchasing current items with perceived long-term worth
- The library acquires a balance of materials in a variety of formats including books, periodicals, electronic resources, and audiovisual materials
- The library explores new delivery methods for materials
- Materials with an emphasis on local College, University System, and New Hampshire-related topics are collected whenever possible
- Lost and stolen materials will be replaced, if available and deemed to be pertinent, as funds allow. If the original material is no longer available, it may be replaced by materials on the same topic
- When there is an option between paper and hard-bound copy, the choice is based upon expected use, lasting value of content, and cost differential
- The library will purchase materials in support of campus multicultural and diversity initiatives.
Selection Priorities
- Current curriculum needs, rapidly changing subjects, and areas in need of development have top priority
- Annuals and reference books have medium priority
- Subject areas with slow changing content and materials not related to curriculum have low priority.
Keene Public Library Shared Catalog
- Mason Library shares a catalog and has reciprocal borrowing privileges with the Keene Public Library. This gives the Keene State College community access to a variety of popular materials such as fiction, graphic novels, and movies.
- Ownership of an item by Keene Public Library does not necessarily preclude its purchase by Mason Library. If an item is deemed of importance for scholarly or historical purposes, it may be purchased even if owned by Keene Public Library.
The primary language of selected materials is English. Exceptions are works in languages that support the curriculum.
Mason Library purchases select literary and media prize winners and major works of literary or historical significance, and fiction in support of the curriculum.
Textbooks are not normally purchased. Textbooks are purchased, however, if they are:
- Classics in the field
- The only or best source of information on a particular topic
- Written by a member of the College community.
Periodical subscriptions require and receive substantially more consideration than the purchase of a single monograph because of annual encumbrances of subscription costs and a future commitment to the title. The library is committed to funding subscriptions in electronic format when available using standards set for electronic resources.
The following criteria are used in evaluating periodicals for acquisition or cancellation:
- Support of the present academic curriculum
- Collection balance
- Amount of current use, or projected future use based on new programs or curricula
- Authority of the periodical or, if a new title, of the publisher
- Reviews in such sources as Magazines for Libraries
- Number of recent interlibrary loan requests for a specific title
- Whether indexed in standard sources
- Whether item is available from a reliable online source
- Unsolicited single issues and short files shall be discarded
- Is the item a core title?
- Does the item fill a gap?
Electronic Resources
Electronic resources refers to library materials that require technology to gain access.
Priority is given to those resources which:
- Support the college curriculum
- Benefit the largest percentage of the community served
- Offer coverage of a specific subject area
- Do not overlap in coverage with existing resources
- Offer full text
- Allow for flexibility and editing of the license before acceptance, as needed
- Receive high recommendations from comparator institutions
- Offer an interface with a high level of usability
- Offer low cost thresholds and consortium pricing
- Offer IP authentication rather than username and password
- Provide remote access and offer unlimited simultaneous users for a reasonable cost
- Offer free technical support and training
- Provide statistical reporting using regulated standards
- Allow customization and product branding
- Provide perpetual archival access to information already paid for, should the subscription be cancelled by either party.
Government Documents
The library, although not a federal depository library, collects those federal documents that are deemed essential to support the curriculum. The library is a depository for New Hampshire state documents. In cases where NH state documents are available online at a government website, the paper copy will not be added to the collection. The online version is cataloged and linked from the Library catalog record.
The library subscribes to local and select state newspapers, as well as a small selection of national and international newspapers.
Specific policies for OA access:
- Any previously subscribed to publication that becomes open access will continue to be listed among the library's journal subscription with an updated access link.
- Appropriate OA databases and journals will be reviewed by the Collection Development Librarian and listed among the library's databases on the A-Z Database guide or in the Journal listing. Specifically, factors such as peer review, affiliation, user interface, and support of KSC curriculum will be reviewed.
The Collection Development Librarian welcomes recommendations about OA resources, which can be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Mason Library strongly encourages patrons who wish to donate materials to bring them to the Keene Public Library, which holds a twice annual book sale and accepts donations of books to include in those fundraising events.
All donations must be discussed with the Collection Development Librarian prior to acceptance. Mason Library can only accept donations that meet our collection development criteria. Materials should relate to the current curriculum of the college and fill an identifiable need within the collection. Factors considered for acceptance include subject area, currency (publication date), and condition. We do not accept donations of VHS, cassette tapes, or other outdated media formats.
We do not accept donations of popular reading at this time.
Donations with restrictions are generally not accepted. In compliance with current tax law, the library does not provide appraisals for gifts received. The appraisal of a gift to the library for tax purposes is the responsibility of the donor who benefits from the tax deduction. Donations that are appraised must have the appraisal completed prior to donation
This policy applies to the Main Collection of Mason Library. The Cohen Center and Archives and Special Collections maintain separate donation policies.
The library recognizes its responsibility to provide the necessary equipment to access its collections.
Collection Maintenance
De-selection, or the removal of material from the collection, is an integral and ongoing aspect of collection management. It is an essential way to keep the collections vibrant and useful to the community served. The major criterion is the value of the content to the curriculum. Other criteria used for consideration include:
- Usage statistics
- Potential future use
- Importance for historical purposes
- Outdated, inaccurate information
- Material now in electronic format
- Physical condition of material
- Presence of a duplicate copy
- Presence of other works by the author
- Extent of the Library's holdings in the subject area
- Date of publication
- Availability of newer or revised editions.
Responsibility for de-selection decisions lies with the Collection Development Librarian, who will solicit input from relevant campus departments in the process of review, replacement, and removal of materials.
Intellectual Freedom
The Mason Library supports the American Library Association's "Statement of Intellectual Freedom" including the "Library Bill of Rights" and respects the privacy of its patrons as stated in the Mason Library Privacy Policy and Procedures (below).
The library attempts to purchase materials that represent multiple perspectives on controversial subjects. Selection is without partisanship regarding matters of race, gender, sexual preference, religion, and moral philosophy. The Library opposes all forms of censorship.
Computer Use
Mason Library conforms to Keene State College's Computer and Network Use Policy.
Computers: The computer lab in the Library classroom is reserved for currently enrolled students and employees of Keene State College. Computers in public areas have a priority for student use; however, a number are designated for general use.
Printing: Public computers have printing limits of 30 pages per day, per person.
Mason Library provides the public access to all its materials and equipment, and prohibits activities that create a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment.
Course Reserves
Copyright Policy
The USNH Copyright guidelines are in the Faculty Handbook. See the section on "Intellectual Property: Copyright Compliance." Mason Library will obtain Copyright permission through Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) for any articles being placed on Course Reserve that do not fall under "Fair Use." Questions regarding Course Reserves should be directed to the Access Services Manager, Micki Harrington (603-358-2782), or regarding Copyright, to the Academic Technology Librarian, Irene McGarrity (603-358-2716).
Reserve Guidelines
- Forms: Available at the Circulation Desk or on the library website (Reserve Request Form). Submit the request form electronically or print and bring to the circulation desk.
- Syllabi: Faculty should provide a current course syllabus when submitting Reserve items.
- Citations: A full citation must be clearly visible on each Reserve item.
- Loan Periods: 1-hour and 3-hour reserves are In Library Use. 1-day, 3-day, 7-day reserves are not restricted.
- Copyright Compliance: Mason Library will obtain permission through Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) to place articles that do not fall under "Fair Use" on course reserves.
- Availability for Reserve: Books, videos, DVDs, CDs and all other items from Mason Library's circulating collections may be placed on reserve. Your own items (personal copies) may be placed on reserve. Photocopied articles, book chapters, etc, may be placed on reserve.
- End of Semester: All Mason Library-owned items will be returned to the shelves. All faculty-owned items (books, photocopies) should be picked up at the end of the semester. You will be notified when they are ready.
Course Reserves FAQ
Q. Is there a form I should fill out?
A. Yes. The Circulation Desk provides forms or you can find them on the Mason Library website (Reserve Request Form). Download Excel spreadsheet and bring back to the Circulation desk, or email back.
Q. What kind of "lead time" does the Library need before I assign these materials to my students?
A. Please allow 48 hours for processing. Check the "Course Reserves" link on the library website [Course Reserves] to see whether they are ready. Course reserves are processed as quickly as possible in the order in which they are received.
Q. What information must I provide for Reserve materials?
A. Each copy (book, media, or article) must contain a complete citation. In the case of an entire book, video, or recording, that information is generally part of the "package."
Q. What must I do to satisfy copyright requirements for reserves?
A. Provide a complete citation for all published materials you are placing on reserve. The library will obtain copyright permission through Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) for Articles (only) that do not fall under "Fair Use." You must continue to obtain copyright permission for portions of books, etc. as outlined in Publisher's Permission and Copyright section below.
Q. Do I need a citation for all materials?
A. Only for materials that have been published, but not for materials prepared or developed by you for use by your class, such as sample exams, lecture notes, etc., or for materials in the public domain, such as government reports.
Q. Is there a copyright "rule-of-thumb" regarding photocopies?
A. "Spontaneity, brevity, and cumulative effect" are the key words to remember. Consult the Faculty Handbook section on "Institutional Policies: Copyright Compliance."
Q. May I photocopy a workbook or test sheets that my students then fill out to turn in to me?
A. No. "Consumable" (e.g., workbooks or test sheets) items may not be copied and placed on Reserve.
Q. May I carry photocopies forward to the next semester?
A. Yes. Please inform us by noting that fact on the Course Reserve Request Form.
Q. May I use photocopies of articles as a substitute for a course textbook?
A. No. Photocopies must be supplementary and not a substitute for a textbook.
Q. May I place coursepacks on reserve?
A. No. The KSC Bookstore (Helen Babonis, 603-358-2137) can help you prepare coursepacks for your students to purchase. Or, you can contact XanEdu directly.
Q. May I donate a course pack to the Library?
A. No. The Library does not collect course packs. You may place a personal copy on Reserve only for the semester for which copyright permission has been granted.
Q. How many different items may I place on Reserve per course?
A. We do not impose limits, however some universities and colleges suggest limiting photocopies to "no more than 9" based on realistic expectations of actual usage. We recommend limiting your reserve items to no more than 25 per course. The circulation department can provide statistics on an item's actual use after the semester ends. Contact Micki Harrington, Access Services Manager (603-358-2782) about this issue.
Q. How many copies of the same article may I place on Reserve for a large class?
A.We recommend one copy for every 25 students in a class. You should keep your own "master copy" as a back-up. Copies do get lost (or students fail to return them).
Q. May I put InterLibrary Loan materials on Reserve?
A. Books and Videos - NO. Books and videos borrowed from other libraries are not eligible for Reserve. (Books needed to supplement your course should be purchased by Mason Library). Photocopied articles - YES. Please provide a complete citation when submitting an article for reserve.
Q. The Library owns a journal and I want my students to read articles in the journal. May I copy the articles and place them on Reserve?
A. No. Our journals do not circulate and therefore need not be placed on Reserve. Students are free to make their own photocopies for study purposes. You may also wish to copy the article for your own use.
Publisher's Permission and Copyright
Q.When is the publisher's permission needed?
Single photocopy, one semester…………No
Single copy, multiple semesters………….Yes
Multiple copies, one semester…………….No
Multiple copies, multiple semesters……..Yes
Anthologies (single or multiple copies)…..Yes, from all publishers who have works in the anthology
Copyright permission is not needed for these Reserve materials:
BOOKS OR MEDIA - owned by Library
BOOKS OR MEDIA - faculty personal copies
WORKS PUBLISHED before 1924
U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS (generally in public domain)
COURSE NOTES, QUIZZES, HOMEWORK SOLUTIONS that are faculty-generated.
Q. How do I go about securing copyright permission?
A. For articles only, Mason Library will seek permission. It is the responsibility of the faculty member to secure this permission in all other cases as necessary. More information is available on the Library website in the Law Guide.
Policy Updated: June 2013
Exhibits and Display
The Mason Library display cases are available to KSC campus organizations, departments, groups, faculty/staff, and students who wish to have an available forum to promote materials, services or events. This may also include highlighting special days, or events of local or national importance. Built-in wall unit display cases are located in the East and the West Wings on the ground floor of the library. The bulletin board in the library lobby is available for all of the groups noted above as well as community members who wish to post announcements, etc. about events and topics of local interest.
- Bring bulletin board items to a Circulation Supervisor before posting.
The two sets of display cases in the East Wing are maintained by Special Collections and requests for displays in this area should be directed to the Special Collections Librarian. Reservations for the West Wing display case should be made with a Circulation Supervisor. Items intended for the bulletin board must be approved by a Circulation Supervisor.
The Circulation Department of Mason Library oversees the booking of the West Wing display case and maintains the Library's bulletin board. All displays should be of an academic nature suitable to a public liberal arts college. The Circulation Department can help to coordinate an exhibit/display and retrieve any library materials used in the display, but the artistic arrangement, mounting and dis-assembly are the responsibility of the group requesting the display space.
Groups or individuals booking a display will provide all materials other than library resources. Mason Library is not responsible for any materials that are lost or damaged and exhibitors display materials at their own risk.
Policy updated: April 2003, December 2010
Film Screening and Public Performance Rights
Film Screening and Fair Use
In the United States, films are copyrighted works and the rights of filmmakers and distributors are protected under the U.S. Copyright Act. There are thus limitations on public performance of films. Non-profit educational institutions are granted some exemptions under Section 110 of the U.S. Copyright Act, including an exemption for:
"performance or display of a work by instructors or pupils in the course of face-to-face teaching activities of a nonprofit educational institution, in a classroom or similar place devoted to instruction"
Educational uses of film fall within "fair use" of copyrighted material. Any public performance of films outside of teaching activities, regardless of whether or not admission is charged, requires permission from the copyright holder.
Please refer to [Columbia University's site]( http://copyright.columbia.edu/copyright/fair-use/) on fair use for a full explanation of what is and is not considered fair use in an educational setting.
Mason Library Policy
Requesting purchase of films for public performance
Mason Library will purchase films for the collection with public performance rights when possible and appropriate, provided that the library is informed of the intent to publicly show a film when it is requested.
Note that feature films and some documentaries cannot be purchased with public performance rights.
Using Mason Library films for public performance
Groups on campus (including but not limited to student groups, academic departments, clubs, athletic teams, and organizational departments) may use Mason Library films for public performance provided that:
1. The film was purchased by the library with public performance rights; or
2. The group screening the film has obtained public performance rights
Please note that the majority of films in the library collection have not been purchased with performance rights. Please contact the Collection Services Team to inquire if a film has been purchased with public performance rights.
The group sponsoring the event is responsible for the procurement and payment of public performance rights. This can be done by either contacting the distributor, or licensing a one-time screening through a company like Swank Motion Pictures. The library may assist with the procurement of rights at the discretion of the Collection Services Team.
Interlibrary Loan Policies
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service offered by Mason Library to support the research and educational needs of the Keene State College community by providing access to supplemental resources that are not owned by Mason Library or Keene Public Library. The Library conducts all transactions in accordance with the National Interlibrary Loan Code and Explanatory Supplement, the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, United States Code, Sections 107 and 108), CONTU Guidelines, and special interlibrary loan agreements with consortia libraries.
Eligibility for ILL
Currently enrolled students, faculty (including emeriti), and staff of Keene State College are eligible to request materials through Interlibrary Loan. Others (alumni, etc.) must use their local library's interlibrary services.
Material Types
Books and journal articles are the most commonly requested interlibrary loan materials. The following types of materials cannot be supplied through ILL:
- Archival materials
- Rare or valuable materials
- Reference books
- eBooks
- Materials owned by Keene State College or Keene Public Library (unless noted as missing/lost, at bindery, or on repair).
In addition, audiovisual materials (videos, DVDs, CDs), newspapers, microfilm, conference papers, and dissertations can be difficult to obtain and requests for these types of items may take longer to fill, have shorter borrowing times, or may be restricted to library use only.
The research tools accessed through Mason Library's page are the best place to start. For an article cited within a library database, if Full Text is not available, click on the "Find It!" icon to see if FT is available elsewhere; if not, click on the "Request this article via Interlibrary Loan" link. See http://www.keene.edu/academics/library/help/interlibrary/ A book chapter may say Display library holdings for this title
- To request material not found in the databases: If you have a citation, please go to Interlibrary Loan Request and follow the instructions on that page.
A separate form must be completed for each item.
Mason Library adheres to the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, United States Code, Sections 107 and 108) and CONTU Guidelines. We reserve the right to refuse to fill a request if, in our judgment, fulfillment would involve violation of the copyright law.
Charges and Fees
There is no charge to KSC patrons to request and receive Interlibrary Loans as long as they are returned by the Due Date. Any request that might incur significant charges to obtain requires prior authorization. Charges for lost or damaged ILL materials are determined by the lending library, and are the responsibility of the borrower.
Arrival and Pick-up of Materials
Turnaround time for receipt of most materials is one to two weeks. However, you should allow four weeks from date of submission to final receipt due to possible problems with availability, citation, or delivery method. ILL service is not designed for last-minute research needs.
Journal articles will be posted for online pickup when possible, or mailed directly to the requestor; books and other returnables will be held at the circulation desk and the requestor notified of their arrival. Patrons will be notified if a request cannot be filled.
Loan Period, Renewal, Recall and Return
Loan periods are determined by the lending library, and renewals may be granted only at their discretion. We request a renewal, but cannot guarantee it. Request a renewal before the item is overdue. Log in to your online ILL account, choose View/Renew and follow instructions on the page. If no renewal is granted, you will be notified and must return ILL materials as soon as possible. If necessary, you may clone your request and we will try to get it from another library so that the item currently due can be returned.
All borrowed materials are subject to recall by the lending library. Patrons are expected to honor the lending library's due date. Items kept past then will begin to accumulate an overdue fine of $1 per day overdue. Items not picked up by the requestor will be returned to the lending library on the due date.
The Interlibrary Loan Office is not open on weekends or holidays and can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com or 603-358-2715.
Policy updated: June 2015
Lost or Damaged Mason Library Items
Patrons are responsible for replacement charges and billing fees for lost or damaged items. The Library does not accept materials that patrons purchase as replacements. When purchasing materials, the Library determines their appropriateness according to our collection development policy, chooses correct editions and appropriate bindings, and satisfies all licensing requirements. Replacement charges owed by Keene State College students will be transferred to the Bursar's office for collection every month, with a $5.00 billing fee added to the replacement charges at that time. If a student returns a billed item after the charges have been sent to the Bursar, the Library will waive a portion of the fees.
The Library charges the following rates for replacement, a figure which includes both processing and overdue fees:
- Audio CDs: $37.00
- Audiobooks: $120.00
- Books: $65.00
- DVDs/VHS: $45.00
- Laptop Computers: $2,000.00
- Green Bike: $60.00
- Lock / Key: $20.00.
Charges are subject to change based on current material prices.
Lost and Found
Mason Library assumes no responsibility for personal items left in the building. These items will be held at the circulation desk only until they are given to Campus Safety. Individuals seeking items lost in the library should contact the Campus Safety office.
Policy Updated: April 2011
Mason Library Privacy Policy and Procedures
Mason Library at Keene State College protects the privacy of those who use the library. Staff members and student workers shall protect registration information about borrowers, their requests for information and materials, and their loan transactions. New Hampshire law prohibits the library from giving out any information regarding a patron's library account to ANY other person regardless of their status or identity, without a subpoena, search warrant, or court order.
Patron privacy information includes:
- A patron's name (or whether an individual is or has been a registered borrower)
- A patron's physical address
- A patron's telephone number
- A patron's e-mail address
- A patron's library circulation record and its contents (including Course Reserves and Interlibrary Loan transactions)
- The number and character of a patron's reference inquiries.
All employees of Mason Library, including volunteers and student assistants, are instructed to comply with these guidelines (see New Hampshire RSA 201-D:11).
Employees MAY do the following:
- Provide the due date of a particular item (without disclosing who currently has it)
- Recall any checked out item (without disclosing who currently has it)
Information Regarding Privacy Issues from the American Library Association
The Library encourages you to explore the ALA website for more information.
- Office for Intellectual Freedom Home Page
- Questions and Answers on Privacy and Confidentiality
- ALA's Washington Office
About the USA Patriot Act of 2001
Libraries are facing a dilemma of having the responsibility of protecting the privacy of our patrons while responding to legitimate national security concerns. On October 25, 2001, Congress passed the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism" (USA PATRIOT) Act. The Act broadly expands law enforcement's surveillance and investigative powers.
The USA Patriot Act became Public Law 107-56 in response to the events of 9/11/01.
For additional information, see the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom.
The USA Patriot Act overrides New Hampshire confidentiality laws protecting library records and the library will comply with it. The Library's policy relating to privacy and confidentiality of information has not changed as a result of the of the USA Patriot Act. Access to patron information under the Act may include, but not be limited to, the following records:
- Database search records
- Circulation records
- Computer use records
- Interlibrary loan records
- Reference interviews.
Libraries or librarians served with a search warrant issued under FISA (Foreign Intelligence Security Act) rules may not disclose, under penalty of law, the existence of the warrant or the fact that records were produced as a result of the warrant. Staff cannot tell a patron that his or her records were given to the FBI or that he or she is the subject of an FBI investigation, nor speak to coworkers, the media, or other government officials about the inquiry. Such requests can be reported to a higher authority within the library and the University System of New Hampshire's General Counsel only.
Definitions and How Mason Library Handles These Items
Database Search Records: These records refer to the searches of the collection a patron may conduct on the Online Public Access Terminals (OPAC). These searches are conducted by utilizing Keene-Link, a joint automated catalog of the holdings of Keene State College's Mason Library and Keene Public Library. Keene-Link is a product of Innovative Interfaces Inc. The system software retains records of searches, but those searches cannot be connected to any individual.
Circulation Records: Patron material is circulated via the Keene-Link system. The circulation software tracks materials currently checked out, automatically erasing them from a reader's borrowing record once a book is returned and all fines are paid. However, on an item-by-item basis, there is a record of the last patron who checked out that item until that item is circulated to another patron. Also, the system has tape back-ups of daily transactions. These tapes are retained for four to five weeks.
Computer Use Records: The library system is equipped with computers, which access the Internet. The computer keeps a history of searches until it is rebooted. See also Computer Use Policy in this FAQ, above.
Interlibrary Loan Records: Patrons may borrow items not owned by Mason Library from other libraries worldwide via Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Patron information is kept in a secure database and is used for the sole purpose of contacting the patron about their interlibrary loan requests. To assure compliance with U.S. copyright laws, transaction records are routinely archived. The library does not maintain paper records of individual ILL transactions.
Reference Interviews: Reference Interviews: A reference interview occurs when a patron looking for information approaches a member of the library staff who then interviews the patron in order to narrow down the specific information needed. No paper record containing patron information is generated during the interview. Paper records of telephone reference queries are discarded as soon as the requested information is delivered. Reference questions are received and answered electronically through email and text-based electronic interactions. Text-based interactions are not retained, but email interactions may remain on KSC's server for a period of time.
Procedures for Responding to Law Enforcement Requests
Mason Library staff will cooperate with law enforcement and comply with the law when served with legal subpoena or search warrant. The staff will strive for operational continuity in the event that workstations, servers, or backups are removed or made inoperable by such service.
Staff Procedures:
- If anyone approaches library staff alleging to be a law enforcement official requesting information, staff members should refer the law enforcement official to the Dean of the Library, the Assistant Dean, or the Head of Access Services. The Dean of the Library, Assistant Dean, or Head of Access Services will ask to see official identification and photocopy the ID.
- If a law enforcement official presents a subpoena, the library staff member should direct that person to the Dean of the Library, the Assistant Dean, or the Head of Access Services who will forward it to the University System's General Counsel Office.
- If a library staff member is presented with a search warrant, they should immediately contact the Dean of the Library, the Assistant Dean, or the Head of Access Services who will also contact the University System's General Counsel Office.
- Keep a detailed record of the legal requests and give that record to the Dean of the Library.
- The Dean of the Library will keep a record of all legal requests and of all costs incurred by any search and/or seizures.
- If a "Gag Order" is in effect, report the contact only to the Dean of the Library. A search warrant presented under the US Patriot Act typically contains language restricting the dissemination of information about the search warrant. This language is referred to as the "Gag Order."
- If a "Gag Order" is not in effect, the Dean of the Library will notify the President of the College, the University System's General Counsel Office, and the American Library Association.
Emergency Disclosures of Information:
If in the normal course of business, a library staff member observes behavior or receives a communication, which may reasonably be construed to be a threat of imminent danger to life and limb of the general public or the staff, he/she should contact local law enforcement agencies immediately. He/she should then contact the Dean of the Library and his/her supervisor and also fill out an Incident Report. Portions of the policy were adapted from "Keene Public Library Policy and Procedures in Response to the USA Patriot Act of 2001".
Drafted Nov. 7, 2003; updated: December 2010
Open Access Policy
Mason Library at Keene State College is committed to providing access to high quality and economically viable scholarly communication through Open Access (OA) resources that meet collection guidelines and curricular needs. Mason Library adds to its collection of online resources carefully vetted OA resources that contribute to the scholarly discourse of the KSC community. Specific policies for OA access:
- Any previously subscribed to publication that becomes open access will continue to be listed among the library's journal subscription with an updated access link.
- Appropriate OA databases and journals will be reviewed by the Collection Development Librarian and listed among the library's databases on the A-Z Database guide or in the Journal listing. Specifically, factors such as peer review, affiliation, user interface, and support of KSC curriculum will be reviewed.
The Collection Development Librarian welcomes recommendations about OA resources, which can be sent to email@example.com.
Mason Library supports OA archiving and publishing for faculty, students, and staff through the KSCommons digital repository. To learn more about making your work available or starting a new project in our Open Access repository, visit our "About" page and contact Irene McGarrity. (email@example.com)
Theft and Mutilation
The Library will adhere to Keene State College's Policy on Academic Honesty (referred to as College Policy) when seeking to address incidents of theft and mutilation of library materials. The procedures and guidelines found in College Policy will be followed when applicable. However, the Library has special circumstances which need additional and complementary policies and procedures to supplement the College Policy. This document will serve as Library Policy.
The Library reserves the right to examine the contents of any backpack, purse, or bag when the security system gate alarm has been activated.
Improper Removal of Library Materials
If a library user is discovered to be exiting the building with library materials which have not been properly checked out, or which do not circulate, he/she will be asked to present a form of identification to a library staff member. If, in the judgment of the library staff member, the library user deliberately failed to properly check out library materials, the person may be charged with a violation of the College Policy and may be subject to action by civil authorities (New Hampshire law (RSA 202-A:24) states that "Any person who shall willfully or maliciously deface, damage or destroy any property belonging to or in the care of any gallery or museum or any state, public, school, college, or other institutional library, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any such person shall forfeit to or for the use of such library, gallery, or museum, 3 times the amount of the damage sustained, to be recovered in an action in the superior court."). The staff member will complete an Incident Report form, which will be forwarded to the library administration. Campus Safety may become involved.
Mutilation of Library Materials and Property
All incidents of mutilation of library materials or property will be considered a violation of College Policy and reported to the library administration. The Incident Report form will be used and any evidence gathered should accompany the form. Campus Safety will be informed and the City of Keene Police as necessary for vandalism. See: "Theft and Damage Violations" in the Student Code of Conduct.
Penalties for Violations of College Policy
The penalty for the first violation of the College Policy will be payment of all material replacement costs (if the material has been damaged). Subsequent violations "will be considered as grounds for, and may result in, permanent dismissal from the college" (College Policy). Other sanctions and fines may be applied in lieu of dismissal. See: KSC Academic Honesty Policy.
As with the enforcement of any library or college policy, the discretion of the staff involved must be respected. The library administration will determine the sanction and/or fine for violation of College Policy, in consultation with other campus entities as appropriate. Students have the right to appeal as specified in the College Policy. In keeping with College Policy, all violation reports will be forwarded to the Office of the Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs, where they will be kept on file.
Policy updated: December 2010
Who May Borrow Materials?
Keene State College Undergraduates
- Any undergraduate currently enrolled at Keene State College may have a library account
- Registration with Library is generally automatic with enrollment at KSC.
Please have your KSC ID card with you when borrowing library materials.
Loan period
Books – 6 weeks; Renewals – 2 renewals, 6 weeks each
Media – 1 week
Limits – none
If under 18, use of Green Bikes requires parent/guardian permission.
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Keene State College Graduate Students
Any student enrolled in a Keene State College graduate program may have a library account
Please have your KSC ID card with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books – 1 semester; Renewals – 1 semester
Media – 1 week
Limits – none
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Keene State College Faculty
Present a valid ID when registering
Please have your KSC ID card with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books– 1 year; Renewals - 1 year (For additional renewal time, return items and check with the Circulation Supervisor)
Media – 4 weeks
Limits – none
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Keene State College Faculty Emeriti
Please have your library card (ID) with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books– 1 year; Renewal – 1 year
Media – 4 weeks
Limits – none
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Keene State College Adjunct Faculty
Current adjunct faculty members may have a library account valid for duration of their appointment
Present a valid ID when registering
Loan period
Books – 1 year (or end of appointment); Renewals – 1 year
Media – 4 weeks
Limits – none
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Keene State College Staff
Any current member of Keene State College may have a library account
Present a valid KSC ID card when registering
Please have your library card (ID) with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books – 1 year; Renewals – 1 year
Media – 4 weeks
Limits – none
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Keene State College Complementary Staff
Any current employee of Keene State College may have a library account
Complementary staff must present identification obtained from the office in which they are employed
Please have your KSC ID card with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books – 1 year: Renewals - 1 year
Media – 4 weeks
Limits – none
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Keene State College Contractors (Sodexo, UGL)
Any current employee of KSC contractors may have a library account
Sodexo or UGL staff must present identification obtained from their employer
Residents of Keene may use their KPL account; others will be issued a Keene-Link card
Please have your library card with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books – 28 days; Renewals – 28 days
Media – 1 week
Limits – no Interlibrary Loan
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Keene State College Alumni
Alumni of KSC may have a library account upon presentation of an Alumni Card
Please have your library card with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books – 28 days; Renewals – 28 days
Media – 1 week
Limits – no Interlibrary Loan
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Families of Keene State College Faculty and Staff
Spouses and resident children of KSC faculty and staff may have a library account
Present a valid ID when registering. The KSC faculty/staff member must also be present to sign an agreement.
Please have your library card with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books – 28 days; Renewals – 28 days
Media – 1 week
Limits – no Interlibrary Loan
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Students and Faculty of NHCUC Schools and NH Community Colleges (including River Valley Community College in Keene)
Any current affiliate of a school in the New Hampshire College and University Council and the New Hampshire Community College System may have a library account
NHCUC Schools are: Antioch University – New England, Colby-Sawyer College, Chester College - New England, Dartmouth College, Franklin Pierce College, Granite State College, MA College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences - Manchester, New England College, New Hampshire Institute of Art, NH Community Colleges, Plymouth State University, Rivier College, Saint Anselm College, Southern New Hampshire University, and University of New Hampshire
Present a valid ID from the NHCUC/NHCC institution
Please have your ID with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books – 28 days; Renewals – 28 days
Media – 1 week
Limits – no Interlibrary Loan
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Cooperating Teachers (for KSC student teachers)
Cooperating Teachers may have a library account for one semester upon presentation of valid identification from their school district. (Cooperating Teachers have undergraduate privileges while they are taking classes at KSC)
Please have your library card with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books – 28 days; Renewals – 28 days
Media – 1 week
Limits – no Interlibrary Loan
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Upward Bound Students
Upward Bound students may have a library account, valid for the duration of the Upward Bound term
Loan period
Books – duration of term
Media – 1 week
Limits – Keene-Link card not issued; no Interlibrary Loan
If under 18, use of Green Bikes requires parent/guardian permission
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Upward Bound Staff
Upward Bound staff may have a library account, valid for the duration of the Upward Bound term
Loan period
Books – duration of term
Media – 1 week
Limits- no Interlibrary Loan
See: *Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
KSC Aspire Program
Non-matriculated individuals registered with the College's Aspire Program may have a library account for the length of the program
Please have your library card with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books – 6 weeks; Renewals – 6 weeks
Media – 1 week
Limits - no Interlibrary Loan
If under 18, use of Green Bikes requires parent/guardian permission
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
Keene Public Library Patrons
Please have your KPL card with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books – 28 days; Renewals – 28 days
Media – 1 week
Limits – no Interlibrary Loan
If under 18, use of Green Bikes requires parent/guardian permission
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
USNH Alumni
Alumni from any USNH institution may have a library account
Present Alumni card from home institution
Please have your library card with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books – 28 days; Renewals – 28 day
Media – 1 week
Limits – no Interlibrary Loan
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
External Borrowers
External borrower cards may be purchased at the Circulation Desk.
Borrowers under 18 years of age must have a parental signature.
Please have your library card with you when borrowing library materials
Loan period
Books – 28 days; Renewals – 28 days
Media – 1 week
Limits – no Interlibrary Loan
See: Lost or Damaged Library Items in this FAQ, above.
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Photography progressed slowly through the early 20th century. Prices went down. The process became better and faster. Color photography was soon possible. Magazines started to incorporate more photography, along side with illustrations. As the 1930s progressed, photography became the preferred media for covers and fashion editorials. Vogue and Harper's Bazaar added in-house photographers to their the art departments.
Left: July 15th, 1936 Vogue cover. Photo by Edward Steichen. Image courtesy of We Heart Vintage. Right: November 10th, 1930 Vogue cover. Image courtesy of Baba Yaga.
World War II impacted the fashion industry in many ways, including the duel between illustration and photography. The most common materials were rationed for the war effort, including textiles, cosmetics, and the chemicals used to develop film. Illustrations continued through the war. Editorials that used photographs focused on showing patriotic fashions and how to "make do and mend" existing items. Staged studio photography was deemed inappropriate and unpatriotic during this time.
Left: Rene Gruau illustration of a Christian Dior evening dress, c. 1948. Image courtesy of Indulgy. Right: "Venus" dress by Christian Dior, 1948. Image courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Post-War period ushered in glamorous silhouettes and unbridled use of fabrics and trim. 1947 was a pivotal year in fashion, in which Christian Dior created the "New Look". This collection featured skirts were much longer and fuller than were available during the war. Waists were nipped in with corsets and girdles. The newly instated trappings required women to buy new garments. This was initially met with some resistance. Dior teamed with fashion illustrator Rene Gruau (1909-2004) to promote his sophisticated garments. Gruau was one of the most prolific fashion illustrators of the Post-War era. (New to my site? You should read my previous post, Rene Gruau.)
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Left: Helen Rose's illustration of Grace Kelly's wedding dress. Right: Grace Kelly in the wedding dress designed by Helen Rose.
Born in Chicago, Rose attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and began her career designing costumes for nightclubs and theaters. During this period, she mostly worked for vaudeville acts, including the Lester Costume Company. In 1929 she left for Los Angeles and began costuming for films. She worked for Twentieth Century Fox from 1940-1943 and later became chief costume designer for MGM.
Left: Edith Head illustration for Grace Kelly's costume in Rear Window. Image courtesy of A Lovely Being. Right: Grace Kelly in costume. Image courtesy of December's Grace.
Some of the most wonderful costumes Head designed for Grace Kelly were from the 1954 Hitchcock film Rear Window. Grace Kelly plays the role of Lisa Freemont, a society fashion consultant.
Left: Edith Head illustration for Grace Kelly's costume in Rear Window. Image courtesy of A Lovely Being. Right: Grace Kelly in costume. Image courtesy of Daily Mail.
As you can see from the illustrations and photographs, the costumes are a perfect character construction. The costumes lend an air of elegance, sophistication, and refinement of someone "in the know" about fashion.
Left: Right: Edith Head sketch and costume for Grace Kelly in Rear Window, 1954. Images courtesy of Classiq and Glamour Daze. Right: Sketch by Edith Head. Image courtesy of A Lovely Being.


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Dr. Maurice W. Dysken of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and colleagues examined the effectiveness and safety of vitamin E, memantine -- a class of Alzheimer's medications -- and the combination for treatment of functional decline in patients with mild to moderate AD. The study participants took an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor -- a chemical that increases the level and duration of action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
The trial involved 613 patients at 14 Veterans Affairs medical centers. Participants received either 2,000 International Units/day of vitamin E, 20 milligrams/d of memantine, the combination, or a placebo. Change in functional decline was gauged via the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study/Activities of Daily Living Score.
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The AOCS (Attitude and Orbit Control Subsystem) uses sun sensors with 4? FOV providing an accuracy of 0.5ş in all axes. The sun sensors are being used for sun acquisition and safe mode detection and recovery. A MEMS-based magnetometer is being used in the spacecraft de-tumbling support mode and in the momentum dumping of the reaction wheels. A star sensor, providing an inertial quaternion output, is used as prime sensor during 3-axis stabilization and during the maneuver support modes. The accuracy of the star sensor is < 40 arcsec in all axes. In addition, there are two miniaturized gyros which are dynamically tuned. A GPS-based SPS (Satellite Positioning System) is used to provide the satellite position to an accuracy of < 30 m. Actuation is provided by magnetic torquers (momentum dumping), micro reaction wheels,and an RCS (Reaction Control Subsystem). The reaction wheels have aan angular momentum capacity of 0.36 Nms and a torque of 0.015 Nm. The wheels are arranged in a tetrahedral configuration to provide enhanced torques about any axis. The RCS consists of a single tank (8 liter volume) containing a monopropellant fuel and a single 1N thruster. The thruster is primarily used for orbit corrections.
BMU (Bus Management Unit): The BMU represents the heart of the satellite providing the functions of telecommand decoding, house keeping telemetry, data encoding, sensor processing, on/off control of the subsystems and heaters, command distribution, spacecraft control during initial acquisition, normal mode, safe mode etc., using the actuators. This subsystem is realized in a single PCB (Printed Circuit Board).
Passive control methods (with elements like multi layer insulation blankets, optical surface reflectors, thermal paints and heaters wherever necessary.) are being used in the thermal control subsystem.
Launch: A launch of IMS-1 as a secondary payload on a PSLV vehicle (PSLV-C9) took place on April 28, 2008 from the SDSC-SHAR launch site (Sriharikota, India) of ISRO. The primary payload on this flight was CartoSat-2A (launch mass of 690 kg), an Indian military high-resolution panchromatic imaging satellite (based on CartoSat-2 of ISRO).
TWSat carries two payloads: the Mx-T (Multispectral Camera) and the HySI (Hyperspectral Imager). However, since the data of both imagers is rather high, only one of them will be powered on and data transmitted at any given time.
Mx-T (Multispectral Camera). The instrument of modular design provides four spectral bands in VNIR, where each band employs an individual lens, a separate CCD detector, and separate front-end electronics. The camera operates in a pushbroom scanning mode to image the Earth. The spatial resolution at nadir is 36 m on a swath of 151 km. The 12 bit video output is coded to 10 bit with multi-linear gain. Mx-T has a mass of 5.5 kg and a power consumption of 18 W.
All the front end electronics and the video processors are accommodated on the electro optical module (EOM) itself. Each band has one detector which gives out data in 4 ports with 10 bits per pixel. The source data (32 Mbit/s) is sent to the baseband data handling system of the microsatellite bus, compressed and stored in SSR (Solid State Recorder). The recorded data is transmitted to the ground in S-band at 8 Mbit/s.
HySI-T (Hyperspectral Imager). The prototype instrument providing a total of 64 spectral bands in the VNIR region. Spectral separation is realized using the wedge filter technique. Detection is provided with a CMOS/APS (Active Pixel Sensor) area device. - The HySI-T data may be used for resource characterization and detailed studies. The HySI-T is being used on an experimental basis to obtain experience of such a payload and also of handling the hyperspectral data and generating the application models.
Mission operations: While Mx-T serves the basic requirement of the imaging mission, the HySI-T is incorporated on an experimental basis. It is planned to operate the Mx-T instrument on for most of the orbits based on the user demands, while the HySI-T is operated over Indian ground stations for evaluation purposes. Either of the payloads will be operated at a time in order to conserve the available resources on board the microsatellite.
The data from the two payloads is being downlinked separately. The Mx-T data is compressed at a ratio of 3.4:1, formatted, RS (Reed Solomon) encoded and stored on SSR (Solid Sate Recorder). The downlink is in near real-time via the S-band transmitter. The SSR has the storage capacity of 16 Gbit providing a maximum storage volume of 20 minutes data in segmented form.
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Sunday, Sep 15, 2019 - 9:00 A
Parish House
Following the 8 AM service and before Sunday School begins at 9:30A, members of the church meet in the dining room of the Parish House for coffee and fellowship. Light refreshments are offered on most Sundays. Won't you join us?
8:00 AM: Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:30 AM: Holy Eucharist, Rite II


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Lindbergh Foundation Partners with the Patty Wagstaff/Kenya Wildlife Service,??Air Patrols Effectively Curb Poaching
MINNEAPOLIS, August 4, 2008: Imagine Africa without elephants. That could happen, soon, if poaching goes unchecked. More than 25,000 elephants were illegally killed in 2007 alone, mostly to feed the insatiable appetite of ivory markets in the Far East. But aviation is rising to this challenge, and is making an important contribution to the survival of the gentle giants. Patty Wagstaff is helping to make this possible.
For the past six years, Patty Wagstaff, one of the most decorated and skilled pilots flying today, has spent her winter ̢???off season̢????? in Africa conducting flight-training for anti-poaching patrol park wardens from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). Air patrols are the single most effective deterrent to illegal poaching and the single most effective means of catching those who refuse to be deterred. With a fleet of eight patrol airplanes, (the Piper Super Cub, Aviat Husky, and Cessna 180, plus one Cessna Caravan and a Bell 206 helicopter) the 11 KWS patrol pilots and a handful of volunteers watch over nearly 60,000 square miles of elephant habitat. Under Patty's instruction, the accident rate of the patrol pilots has declined by more than 50%, and elephant populations in Kenya have increased by more than 25% since the program began in 2000.
"Working with the Kenya Wildlife Service Air Wing has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life," said Patty Wagstaff. "Their excellent pilots appreciate the need for recurrent and aerobatic training and believe, as I do, that aerobatic lessons make all pilots more skillful, more confident and safer aviators, and gives them better tools to be able to combat elephant and rhino poaching in Kenya."
At the EAA AirVenture Airshow in Oshkosh, Wisc., Lindbergh Foundation President Knox Bridges announced its new partnership with Patty Wagstaff / Kenya Wildlife Service Africa Project. "The work Patty is doing is in perfect harmony with the Foundation's mission of balancing technology and the environment,"?? said Bridges. "Anti-poaching pilots need to fly low, slow and with precision, so who better to teach them those techniques than Patty Wagstaff."??
The Lindbergh Foundation will serve as the financial trustee for any donations made to the Patty Wagstaff/Kenya Wildlife Service project. Tax-deductible contributions can be sent to the Lindbergh Foundation at 2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 310, Anoka, MN 55303, or made on-line at www.lindberghfoundation.org. Donors should make sure to designate their support of the Patty Wagstaff/KWS project on their checks.
"Partnering with the Lindbergh Foundation is such a perfect fit for this program because the mission is essentially the same," Wagstaff said. "The Kenya Wildlife Service uses the technology of airplanes to help save elephant populations from poaching, which helps keep the planet in balance."??
The Lindbergh Foundation is keenly aware of the problem of elephant poaching. In fact, with support from the Cherbec Advancement Foundation, the Foundation funded a Lindbergh Grant project in 2007 dedicated to the reduction of poaching of forest elephants in Gabon using acoustics, which may prove better than aerial surveys in this case due to the dense forest cover. Dr. Peter Wrege of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is conducting the study, which should be concluded later this year.
Pilot Training in 2009 is Enhanced by John and Martha King
Another pilot safety and proficiency training program is planned in early 2009 at the request of Mr. Julius Kipng'etich, director of the Kenya Wildlife Service and is supported by Interpol – the International Criminal Police Organization, which has donated a patrol airplane and will provide funding. In addition, John and Martha King, co-chairmen of King Schools, Inc., and Lindbergh Foundation directors, are volunteering to conduct classes in aviation risk management during the training program. Ms. Wagstaff will lead the flight safety and proficiency segments, and the Kings will teach new concepts of risk management. "The Kenya Wildlife Service is struggling against long odds to preserve wildlife species that otherwise might be lost to the wild forever," said John King. "Martha and I are delighted to support the pilots of Kenya Wildlife Service. Avoiding aircraft accidents is critically important to the continuation of their incredibly valuable program. We hope we can help them install a process and pass along insights that their pilots will find useful in managing the inherent risks of their unique flying environment."
Charles Lindbergh considered his many visits to Africa, including Kenya, to be among the great experiences of his life. It was while Lindbergh was in Africa that he realized that if he had to choose, he would rather have birds than airplanes.1 "I think Mr. Lindbergh would be very pleased with this partnership because Patty's work in Africa epitomizes his belief that if we can balance our hunger for technological progress with the wisdom we find in nature, we can have both,"?? said Bridges.
In 1964, Charles Lindbergh wrote an article for Readers' Digest entitled, "Is Civilization Progress?"?? in which he wrote: "In the jungles of Africa, I became more aware of the basic miracle of life. Lying under an acacia tree with the sounds of dawn around me, I realized more clearly facts that man should never overlook: that the construction of an airplane is simple when compared to the evolutionary achievement of a bird; that airplanes depend upon an advanced civilization; and that where civilization is most advanced, few birds exist. I realized that if I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes."
Patty Wagstaff flies one of the most thrilling, low-level aerobatic routines in the world. She is a six-time member of the US Aerobatic Team and has won medals in Olympic-level international aerobatic competitions. She is the first woman to win the title of US National Aerobatic champion and one of the few people to win it three times.
About the Lindbergh Foundation
The Lindbergh Foundation is a public 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, based in Anoka, Minnesota, which supports great innovations that foster the environment for a planet in balance. The Lindbergh Foundation also values individual initiative and accomplishments. Its programs are devoted to supporting, honoring, and educating individuals, through three major programs: the annual Lindbergh Award, presented to individuals for significant contributions toward balancing nature and scientific innovation in their work; the Lindbergh Grants program, which provides grants in amounts up to $10,580 (the cost of building the Spirit of St. Louis in 1927) for research or education projects that will make important contributions to the technology/environment balance; and a variety of educational events and publications centered on the balance theme.


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President • 10 October, 2018
Nursultan Nazarbayev meets with High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations
Kazakh President meets with the High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Nasir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, reports akorda.kz.
The head of state thanked the guest for participating in the Congress and noted the continued support of the Kazakhstan initiative by the Alliance of Civilizations.
- As a multi-faith state, Kazakhstan contributes to the development of interfaith dialogue. This coincides with the goals of the organization you represent, said Nursultan Nazarbayev.
In turn, Nasir Abdulaziz al-Nasser thanked the Head of State for the opportunity to take part in the forum and stressed the special role of Kazakhstan in developing mutual understanding between cultures in the world.
- This is my third participation in the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. Before, I did not have to meet with representatives of so many faiths. I highly appreciate the efforts of your country in the development of the dialogue among civilizations, - said the High Representative of the Alliance.
During the meeting, Nursultan Nazarbayev awarded Nasir Abdulaziz al-Nasser with the Order "Dostyk" of the II degree for his merits in strengthening peace, friendship and cooperation among nations and preserving mutual consent in society.
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You'll enjoy it in the moment and in the stories you create
We couldn't have better weather for Celebrate Maryland Outdoors Days, a state of motivation that culminates this week in the Great American Backyard Campout on June 22.
June is showing us her best side with mild temperatures, comfortable humidity, ticklish breezes, honeyed air and cloudscapes racing across blue skies.
To do our part of the celebrating, we've recruited Heather Boughey to tell a campfire story.
As Bill Burton's youngest daughter, Heather didn't need Gov. Martin O'Malley to read her her outdoors rights. Bay Weekly's outdoors columnist for most of two decades after his retirement from the Baltimore Evening Sun, where he'd been outdoors editor for three decades, Burton had camped all over the continent. Those adventures fueled wonderful stories, many retold in Bay Weekly.
Burton so loved his job that he did the same things for play that he did for work. So Heather grew up living the Children's Outdoors Bill of Rights, proclaimed by O'Malley, himself father of four, as opportunity for every child to —
• Discover and connect with the natural world
• Play and learn outdoors
• Splash and swim in the water
• Camp under the stars
• Follow a trail
• Catch a fish
• Watch wildlife
• Explore wild places close to home
• Celebrate their culture and heritage
• Share nature with a great mentor or teacher.
As you'll discover in reading Heather's story, she inherited more from her father than love of the outdoors. Like him, she can tell a story that pulls you with her, then motivates you to put the paper down and set out on your own camping expedition.
Your own back yard, as Heather writes, is a great place to start. By night, it's a whole new world, a nocturnal kingdom where you're not the boss.
I couldn't read her stories without remembering my own.
A great nature lover, my mother initiated me in all these rights but one. We never camped under the stars. Those journeys entered my life with husband Bill Lambrecht. It must be a thing with guys named Bill.
Back then, we lived in Illinois, and the state of its environment was dismal. Because of the runoff of industrial and farm chemicals, not a river was fit for swimming. You could catch a fish, mostly catfish or carp, but you might not want to eat it.
So we'd escape to the cold, clear, pebble-bottomed rivers of Missouri, to paddle, dabble, fish, swim and live out of a tent. From the musty old canvas collapser we'd borrowed from a friend, our tents improved to lightweight, water-resistant pop-ups. An early reader of Outside magazine, my Bill set his sights on higher, more distant adventures, too.
We'd manage time off work, pack the Jeep, talk a friend into keeping the dog and head straight north, crossing into western Ontario at International Falls. Bill's ambitions took us higher and higher, from Lake of the Woods to Sioux Narrows to Kenora. And wilder and wilder.
The summer we flew into the wilderness above Kenora, humidity and the weight of all our gear (which included an iron skillet and a bottle of B&B) reduced the plane's carrying capacity. I stayed behind at the rustic lodge. Our laid-back outfitter, Dave, landed Bill at the wilderness drop-off before a thunderstorm broke. Bill huddled under the shelter of an aluminum canoe. When the storm cleared, I climbed into the little plane to reunite with a dampened Bill. "I'll check on you now and again," Dave said, and flew away.
Bill and I flipped the canoe, overloaded it and set out on our journey. Trolling a nice little Mepp through the transparent green water, I caught a northern pike. We still had our campsite to find, our tent to pop, firewood to gather, a fire to build and dinner to cook. We ate pike and boiled potatoes, drank camp coffee spiked with B&B and retired to the tent to a nocturnal world where we were not alone.
Are you ready to take a step deeper into the wilderness?
All Maryland state parks with campgrounds are offering special campfire and s'mores programs (www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/campinginfo.asp). In addition, select parks are offering unique programs including Scales and Tales, guided hikes, campfire cooking, owl prowls and kayaking.
Sandra Olivetti Martin
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An Indiana university student found out that although you might be able to survive a tour in Iraq, you won't make it out of a Chicagoland train station alive if you pee on the tracks, and then fall on the third rail.
Friends who were at the Evanston, Ill. stop of the Chicago area "L" train with the victim said that Ossian, Ind. resident Zachary McKee, 27, had climbed down onto the tracks to urinate when he stumbled onto the electrified third rail and was electrocuted.
According to the Daily Mail, McKee, who served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, was working on an undergraduate degree in political science and government at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. The now deceased veteran was active on Twitter during his final day among the living, telling the world through tweets that he was in Chicago for the weekend, and that he was going to see a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. He also said that he asked a Chinatown waiter "how many cups of tea before we become chinamen."
McKee's last tweets were "All u can drink, play ball," "There's no stopping us right now," "Stupid" and "No for real stupid." Yes, stupid. Like getting drunk and climbing down onto the L tracks near a high voltage rail.
The question of whether or not urinating on an electrified rail is actually lethal has not been answered, however, as authorities aren't yet sure if McKee peed on it or just fell on it. The television program Mythbusters has suggested that pissing on a hot rail probably won't kill you.
Photo credit: Chicago Transit Authority