Publication Date

2-23-2016

Comments

An abstract of this interview is available below. A transcript is linked above and to the right. An essay summarizing themes that emerged from interviews conducted about Myers in 2016 is available: Portrait of a Collector: Reflections on an Influential Bibliophile.

This interview subject is affiliated with IWU and/or President Myers in the following ways: Associate Dean, 2014- and Academic Outreach Librarian, 2001-2013.

Abstract

Duke recalls work involved in hosting the annual book sales that Myers instituted and thinks the sales were well attended but doesn't think they brought much value for campus as a whole. She describes the labor involved by staff time in the Physical Plant and the heavy use of her time in planning, organizing and conducting the sales. She didn't speak with Myers about his interest in libraries but understood he valued all books and recalls there was no collection weeding until well after the move to The Ames Library. Duke also describes instances at events in Myers' home when he shared books with faculty they would be meaningful to. She relates the experience of seeing Myers come into The Ames Library on the morning it opened.

Streaming Media

Duration

00:24:46

Keywords

book fair, libraries, books, personal characteristics, artifact, Portrait of a Collector, Faculty

Disciplines

United States History

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