Library Friends newsletter

Published: 30 January 2017

The latest edition of the newsletter produced by the Friends of Glasgow University Library has just been published.

Image of the front cover of the Friends of Glasgow University Library winter/spring edition for 2017.The latest edition of the newsletter produced by the Friends of Glasgow University Library has just been published.

The Winter/Spring 2017 issue has a new 'masthead' and carries news of recent departures from the front line of the Library's wide circle of supporters, friends and activists.

Graeme Smith has retired from his post as the Friends' Committee Chair. Graeme served in the role for six years. As previously reported in Campus e-News, Lesley Richmond, the University Archivist, retired after 30 years service at the end of last year. Lesley also worked as Deputy Director of the LIbrary from 2001. Sheila Craik, a former University librarian, has just stood down from the Friends' committee after more than ten years service.

Other stories

This edition also includes:

  • a run-down of the current University staffing and managerial structure by UofG Librarian Susan Ashworth
  • a welcome to new committee members David Baillie, Dr Fiona Hamilton and Dr Ramone Fotiade
  • a report on the recent Friends AGM
  • coverage of the re-opening of Kelvin Hall by the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP

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First published: 30 January 2017