McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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YOLANDA WILLIAMS makes use of the microfilm equipment in the periodicals department of the library. JEANNIE FEAR takes advan- tage of the Listening Center, a major source of information when doing research. RICHARD REID is director of the library, and a pleased one of all its success. THESE MEMBERS of the Book Club attend a meeting in the reference section. FOR THOSE like Ruth Turner and Barbara Fonti who just want to relax, the library is well equipped with vending ma- chines and a sitting area. ONE OF THE most common sights at the library is ‘“‘term paper exhaustion,’ as demon- strated by English major Brett Reeves. It's a slow, but sure, process. MUU Library 33 5 ‘

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“ Meeting of the minds rom meeting old friends to ad- miring fine art and performing meticulous research, the Lether E. Frazar Memorial Library is the place to be. It seems that more than one of us have realized this. According to Richard Reid, director, the library sees around 25 percent of the student population daily. When the University opened in 1939, the library was located in Kaufman Hall, containing few books. The library was erected in 1961 and a four story addition was completed in 1974. It was named for the first president of the University, Lether E. Frazar. The Friends of the library consist of faculty, staff and citizens throughout our community. These Friends, with their membership fees, make it possible for the library to bring us such things as literature readings, art displays, and many other special events deemed in- teresting to McNeese students and to the academic community. Richard Reid came to McNeese as Director of Libraries seven years ago. Besides being largely responsible for the tremendous growth in the Friends of the Library membership, Reid is proud to say that there is a professional librarian on duty every hour the library is open. He makes certain there is no book need- ed on campus not provided by the li- brary. Reid is genuinely concerned about the students here at McNeese. ‘‘Do you know what we want?’ he says. ““‘We want to rep resent service to the stu- dents. My whole idea is to serve the needs of the academic community.” There are well over 250,000 volumes in the general book collection, mostly 32 Library ) material supporting McNeese’s curric- ulum. The library is currently transfer- ring from Dewey Decimal Classification to Library of Congress Classification. This process is expected to take several more years to complete — a fair al- lowance considering the number of vol- umes involved. In the reference area, students may also utilize bibliographic aids such as a computer generated microfilm index, the DIALOG, INFOTRAC and ERIC sys- tems. On the fourth floor of the library is a government documents collection. This collection includes materials published by the United States Government, the State of Louisiana, and some documents of local and regional governmental bo- dies. Anything that a student cannot find locally can be found through the in- terlibrary loan service. Our library is a member of SOLINET, a regional com- puter network which makes the inter- library loan resources of other member libraries also available to McNeese. Other services include coin operated copiers, typing rooms, computer ter- minals, phonograph and tape decks, vending machines, large group meeting rooms, group study rooms, and indi- vidual study areas. A dedicated, responsible library such as this is vital to the University. The Lether E. Frazar Memorial Library is a fine example of such a facility; by serv- ing its students and faculty, it provides an indispensible resource for the entire community.

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FRANCIS MILBURN, director of the diversified Leisure Learning curriculum, checks her route through Canada, a tour offered by the program. LEWIS TEMPLE, an art professor, reviews print- ing procedures for the Leisure Learning silk screen workshop. For the fun of it he Office of Leisure Learning offers a wide range of courses to the Lake Charles and McNeese community. Frances A. Summers Milburn, coordinator of Community Services, explains the purpose of such a program. Leisure Learning, according to Milburn, began in the fall of 1975 and was first offered through the SGA and the Office of Student Services. According to Milburn, there are two advantages to Leisure Learning. One is the convenience of the evening classes. The second advantage, according to Milburn, is the “acquisition of knowl- edge and skill one can gain in a non- threatening environment,” especially since the courses are non-credit. Leisure Learning also offers special attractions such as its annual trip to the Texas Renaissance Festival. A travel course is also offered; last year Leisure Learning crews journeyed to the Canadian Rockies where students experienced the beauty and splendor of Vancouver and Victoria. Prior to the tour, students learned about journeys and adventures of the Canadian West in the journey literature course, English 303. This course, and other courses in conjunction with the travel trips, may be taken for college credit or non-credit. : ‘ ’ aos y ‘ | — . Ww — ” = - —? 8 34 Leisure Learning )