Reprint from Collections & Connections
Spring 1998, Vol. 2, No. 2

BellSouth, a leader in global communications and Internet access, donated funds enabling University Libraries faculty to offer free, hands-on Internet workshops to the general public during 1998. The workshops cover a wide range of topics from business to birding, fashion to Shakers.

These workshops will be held at 7 p.m. various Thursdays at WKU's Institute for Economic Development, 2355 Nashville Road, in the Lab (please use right entrance). There is no charge to attend, and there is lots of room to park. Space is limited so call to reserve a spot; however, last minute walk-ins are welcome if there is room.

The upcoming workshops are :

June 16


"Travel Web Sites"

It's that time again to work out your travel plans. Join us as we take you to exotic places and show you how to book reservations on the web.

July 9


"Birding on the Web"

Web sites for the novice to expert birdwatcher. Learn how to attract, find and identify birds and record your sightings.

August 27

"Electronic Business Resources"

A review of a variety of web sites related to business. Entrepreneurs or those just interested in broadening their business horizons on the web won't want to miss this.

September 10

"Shakers and Other Utopian Societies"

Shaker life and culture formed a vital part of Kentucky history. Come join us as we examine this and other communal societies.

To register for a workshop or to receive a brochure listing all BellSouth Community Internet Workshops, contact the University Libraries Reference Office (502) 745-6115 or e-mail web.reference@wku.edu



In Memoriam

Mr. Rowland Tharaldson, faithful volunteer, Glasgow Campus Library, and long-time Friend of the Libraries, died 2/21/98 at age 87.

Tharaldson was a generous volunteer at the Glasgow Campus Library, assisting for two and a half hours a day, five days a week over the past five years. Tharaldson had a strong thirst for knowledge and an enormous respect for education. And he always recognized the importance of the library as an essential resource for a good education. In fact, he was almost 80 when he completed his bachelor's degree in political science and history in 1991. Two years later he received his master's degree in history at age 82. Having WKU classes available in Glasgow gave Tharaldson the opportunity to complete his education.

Rowland Tharaldson grew up in Bemidji, Minnesota, in a family of seven brothers and sisters. In his twenties he attended the University of Minnesota, hoping to major in journalism, but he had to quit his studies. After serving in the Army in WWII, he worked for the Arnold Center, Air Force Testing Facility in Huntsville, Alabama. He was also involved with the Mercury Space Program. Upon retirement he moved to Glasgow, Kentucky.

Before coming to the Glasgow Campus Library, Tharaldson volunteered in the Glasgow Employment Office and the Barren County Clerk's office -- all that, while studying for his bachelor's degree!

In a recent speech at the Glasgow Extended Campus, WKU President Ransdell singled out Tharaldson before his death. Ransdell commended Tharaldson for his selfless generosity with his time and continued involvement with the WKU community.

The Associated Student Body at the Glasgow campus presented the Glasgow Library with a framed picture of Rowland Tharaldson - In Loving Memory - March 31, 1998, for his support of their organization through the years.

Tharaldson was a friend, confidant, and inspiration to faculty and students alike. He shall be missed.

~ Fina Simpson and Elisabeth Knight



Quotations

"A library, to modify the famous metaphor of Socrates, should be the delivery room for the birth of ideas--a place where history comes to life." --Norman Cousins

"Books are yours,
Within whose silent chambers treasure lies
Preserved from age to age; more precious far
Than that accumulated store of gold"
--Wordsworth


"A library is but the soul's burial-ground." --H.W. Beecher

"Reading is to the Mind, what Exercise is to the Body." --Joseph Addison

"It is a tie between men to have read the same book." --Emerson

"These are the tombs of such as cannot die." --George Crabbe

"The true University of these days is a collection of books." --Carlyle

"...A good library is a joyful place where the imagination roams free, and life is actively enriched." --John Hutchens





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