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A generous gift Frieom Dorothy Diorio (A Liry at mpaGreat'49) has funded the acquisition of The His

Cinpf ksp a.Longtim e Library Friend FundsHistoricral Chicago Defender

A generous gift from Dorothy Dilorio (A.B.,

'49) has funded the acquisition of The His-torical Chicago Defender, a digital facsimile ofone of the most influential American news-

papers of the twentieth century. The Defenderis indispensable to the study of U.S. socialhistory from the years leading up to World

Ss War I through the height of the Civil RightsMovement. It serves as a premier source

concerning African-American history and thestruggle against racial injustice.

So t"I wanted to do something special for theLibrary, which serves all students regardless a

of college or major," explains Mrs. Dilorio, adevoted Library Friend who has maintained a Dorothy Dilorio

longtime relationship with the University. A 1949 graduate from the College ofLiberal Arts and Sciences (LAS), she enjoyed a 34-year career with the Universityof Illinois Alumni Association, serving as director of the Chicago campus' officefor 27 years. Following her retirement in 1997, she remained involved in University activities, serving as a key member of the LAS Alumni Board. In 1998, shewas awarded honorary alumna status from the Institute of Labor and IndustrialRelations (ILIR) for her years of exemplary service alongside her late husband,Jim (1927-2004), a 1954 ILIR graduate.

"The Historical Chicago Defender revolutionizes access to a key resource,"explains Mary Stuart, head of the History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library."Nothing makes me happier than to see students get excited about usingprimary sources, and the Defender has become the point of entry into historicalresearch for countless students. In a few short months, this gift has already had amajor impact on many lives."

Within a few years of its inception in 1909, The Chicago Defender was readwidely throughout the country. Today, it is used extensively by students in classes

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Great Moments in IlliniHistory: BookmarksSupport Library CampaignAs part of its $500,000 pledge to the Library Campaign,the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) has issued aseries of "Great Moments in Illini History" bookmarks. Thefive bookmarks feature great moments in the Fighting Illinibasketball history of both men and women's teams.

Some of the outstanding Illinois athletes featured on thebookmarks include Dee Brown, Deron Williams, AngelinaWilliams, and Ashley Berggren as well as members of the1989 Flyin' Illini. Library facts are included on both sides ofeach bookmark.

Each full-color bookmark is priced at $3. The bookmarkswill be sold this spring at all men and women's homebasketball games and at the following Urbana-Champaignlocations: Gameday Spirit, The Illini Shop, TIS Bookstore,and Bielfeldt Athletic Administration Building. They alsomay be purchased online at http://fightingillini.com (clickon the Online Store and enter "Bookmark" in the searchwindow) or in person at the Library Development Office in227 Main Library, 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana.

All proceeds from the sale of the bookmarks will benefitthe Library Campaign, which supports collections, facili-ties, and faculty positions. This project marks the thirdyear of DIA's five-year commitment to the campaign, apartnership that leads to athletics supporting the academicmission of the campus. ,--

Save an "EndangeredSpecies" with a Gift to theLibrary Friends

The following materials are in need of preservation or res-toration to ensure their longevity and availability. To savean endangered item, please call (217) 333-5683 or e-maildldiel@uiuc.edu.

St. Jerome: Themoostvertuouse hystorye of the devouteright renommed lyves of holy faders lyuynge in deserte(Westminster: Wynkyn de Worde, before 21 August 1495).According to the colophon by William Caxton's successorWynkyn de Worde, Caxton completed this translation onthe day he died. Caxton was the first printer in England,and this early imprint of his translation of Lives of theFathers is one of Illinois' treasured English incunabula.Alas, the boards have come off this precious book.

$1,000 is needed to rebind and construct a proper box forthis monument of English printing.

Castiglione, Baldassarre: The courtyer, of Count Baldes-sar Castilio divided into foure bookes; very necessary andprofitable for yonge gentilmen and gentilwomen abidingin court, palaice or place; done into Englyshe by ThomasHoby (London: William Seres, 1561). Castiglione's workon courtly manners had a significant impact on the devel-opment of modern manners and customs. Written in dia-logue form and obviously influenced by Plato's Symposium,The Courtier defines proper training and behavior for menand women of the upper classes. It was first published inItaly in 1528 and soon translated into nearly every Euro-pean dialect. Even as late as 1773, Samuel Johnson con-tended that The Courtier remained "the best book that everwas written upon good breeding.

$500 is needed to reattach the boards.

Galfridus, Anglicus: Promptorium parvulorum (London:Richard Pynson, 1499). This extremely early English "dic-tionary" lists English words with their Latin equivalents.It is the first edition of the work, although it has existed inmanuscript form since about 1450. It was printed by one ofthe earliest printers in England, Richard Pynson.

$900 is needed to rebind and resew the Library'scopy. '--'

Petullo Endowment Benefits Fine Arts CollectionsA gift from respected businessman, art collector, and com-munity leader Tony Petullo will benefit collections in theRicker Library of Architecture and Art. Established lastspring, the Anthony J. Petullo Endowed Library Fund willsupport the acquisition and preservation of materials inthe area of fine arts.

"We are so grateful for this endowment, which will allowus to purchase materials that have exceeded our grasp," saysJane Block, head of the Ricker Library of Architecture andArt. "We have a backlog of requests from faculty and stu-dents for rather pricey items, and the Petullo gift is inspi-rational because it will allow us to acquire many of theseexceptional resources."

Anthony Petullo (B.S., '61) believes that his experiences atIllinois successfully prepared him for professional life andinstilled in him a commitment to work with people and"give back" to the community. As a student in the Collegeof Commerce and Business Administration, he engaged inmany volunteer activities outside the classroom, includingthe Marketing Club, Alpha Sigma Phi social fraternity, andMen's Glee Club. After graduation, he ultimately foundedand became president of Olsten Staffing Services in Mil-waukee, which became one of Wisconsin's largest and mostsuccessful temporary-help firms. Anthony Petullo relaxing in the Anthony Petullo G

In the early 1970s, Mr. Petullo began to collect the work ofself-taught European and American artists. His enthusiasmresulted in the development of a quality art collection, theAnthony Petullo Collection of Self-Taught and OutsiderArt (www.petulloartcollection.com). He now is recognizedas an authority in the field.

"I am pleased to be able to help the Ricker Library acquireadditional resources to supplement their outstanding pro-grams in architecture and art," says Mr. Petullo, a dedicatedLibrary Friend. Over the years, he has shared his love of artwith the Library, most recently donating Graham Clark'sHistory of England, an exceptional and beautiful portfoliocontaining 18 copper-plate etchings.

Currently, Mr. Petullo is one of Milwaukee's most valuedcommunity leaders, serving as president of the AnthonyPetullo Foundation (established in 1999), trustee of theMilwaukee Art Museum, and a member of the GreaterMilwaukee Committee. He is one of the University's mostactive volunteers, serving as a distinguished member ofthe Chancellor's Advancement Cabinet and the Universityof Illinois Foundation Presidents Council; he also is a pastmember of the Krannert Art Museum Board. In 2000, his

generosity established the Illinois Leadership Program,extending opportunities for students in all colleges oncampus to learn leadership skills. ,'-'

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such as History of Chicago, History of Black FreedomMovements, Constructing Race in America, and Historyof Twentieth-Century Black Women's Activism. It offersan alternative interpretation of events and issues coveredby "establishment" newspapers, providing a heightenedappreciation of point-of-view news reporting. The newdigital facsimile is fully searchable by keyword, offeringconvenient retrieval of information.

The Library is especially grateful to Mrs. Dilorio for hergift of The Historical Chicago Defender as well as for herongoing support of the collections. In 2003, she donatedRecollections of James Carmichael, a facsimile of a 175-pagejournal penned by her grandfather, James Carmichael(1849-1934). This facsimile is located in the Illinois Historyand Lincoln Collections Library, formerly the Illinois His-torical Survey. -:'

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Mary Stuart, History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Librarian

Professor Mary Stuart joined theLibrary in 1978, working for theSlavic and East European Library andthen serving as a reference librarianfor 15 years. In 2000, she assumedthe head librarian position for theHistory and Philosophy Library,which merged with the NewspaperLibrary in 2005. She holds a B.A. inRussian and psychology from theUniversity of Kansas and two master'sdegrees from the University of Illinoisat Urbana-Champaign: an M.S. inlibrary science and M.A. in Slaviclanguages and literatures. She alsohas completed all formal courseworktoward a Ph.D. in history from theUrbana campus. Tell me about the primary

responsibilities of your position.

I am responsible for collections anduser services in the areas of history,philosophy, religion, Jewish studies,the history of science, and newspa-pers. Apart from managing the unit,my duties include the acquisition ofprint and digital resources, preserva-tion of our print collections, digitalconversion of print collections, andreference and course-related libraryinstruction. I also serve as principalinvestigator for the Illinois NewspaperProject, which is part of the NEH-funded U.S. Newspaper Programto inventory, catalog, and preserveon microfilm our state's newspaperheritage.

What are some of the uniquechallenges of your position?

At the same time, the proliferation ofcommercially-produced digital collec-tions, such as digital facsimiles of his-torical newspapers, has placed a hugestrain on our acquisitions budgets.My list of digital desiderata totalsabout $750,000, and every one of theresources on this list would serve aprogram or concentration in one ofour departments. We rely increas-ingly on support from private donorsto meet the curricular and researchneeds of our users. Fortunately, oursupporters have responded to ourappeals with extraordinary generosity.

lT trS -1 »what ao you enjoy most aooutlibrarianship?

When I applied for my currentposition a few years ago, I called itmy dream job, and I'm delighted tosay that it has exceeded my highestexpectations. I have what I considerthe best job in the Library: acquiringthe best books, collaborating withthe best colleagues, and interactingwith the best clientele. Also, the thrillof working with our extraordinarycollections never diminishes. If thatweren't enough, the library profes-sion is undergoing a seismic shiftwith unprecedented opportunities todigitize and provide electronic accessto print collections. It's a very excitingtime to be in the profession! "-'

The greatest challenge I face ismeeting the needs of our users withlimited resources. Our book andjournal funds have not kept pace withyears of inflationary price increases.

LiBA FACULj!TY H|IGHLIGT

The Printers' Marks SocietyLibrary Friends are invited to join the Printers' MarksSociety, which acknowledges those individuals who havemade significant financial contributions to the UniversityLibrary. The society is identified by the mark of BadiusAscensius (1462-1535), French printer and pioneer of theprinting industry. Dated 1507, this mark is the earliestknown illustration of a printing press.

The Printers' Marks Society

Gifts and Pledges of $5,000-$24,999" The Printing Press"

In addition to the Printers' Marks Society, individuals whocontribute at higher levels are recognized through mem-bership in one of the following four "circles" or donorgroups:

The Birckmann Circle

Gifts and Pledges of $25,000-$99,999"Bring forth useful and new things"

The Manutius Circle

Gifts and Pledges of $100,000-$499,999"Expand the book audience and makeavailable at reasonable cost"

The Froben Circle

Gifts and Pledges of $500,000-$999,999"Encourage Liberal Studies"

ine verara Circle

Gifts and Pledges of $1,000,000 or more"Spirit of Knowledge"

Friendscript is a publication of the Library Office ofDevelopment and Public Affairs, 1408 West Gregory1- i DR 17 TTUb, TT -1 .

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For more information about joining the Printers' gestions should be submitted to writer/editor CindyMarks Society, please call (217) 333-5682 or e-mail Ashwill at cashwill@uiuc.edu or (217) 333-5682.moakley@uiuc.edu. ',->,

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Kaufman Elected CLIR Chair I Meet the Development Staff

Paula Kaufman, univer-sity librarian and interimchief information officer(CIO) for the Urbanacampus, has been electedchair of the Council onLibrary and InformationResources (CLIR). CLIR isan independent, nonprofitorganization dedicated toimproving access to infor-mation as a public good

through publications,projects, and programs. It also partners with other institu-tions to assist librarians in managing print and electronicresources and preparing for the future.

"CLIR is recognized for its original research and funda-mentally important insights promulgated over many years,"explains Kaufman. "As much as any organization, it hascontributed to our understanding of the enormous trans-formations in scholarly research and output as well as ourresponse to better managing the implications."

Before joining the University Library in 1999, Kaufmanserved for 11 years as dean of libraries at the Universityof Tennessee, Knoxville, and in a variety of positions at

Columbia University, including acting vice president anduniversity librarian. She has been a board member ofthe Society for Scholarly Publishing, the Consortium of

Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI), theCenter for Research Libraries, which she chaired in 1996,

and the Association for Research Libraries (ARL), forwhich she served as president in 2002. '--'

Board of Trustees ProceedingsAvailable OnlineThe University Archives is pleased to announce the

availability of a searchable, online version of selectedvolumes of the University of Illinois Board of TrusteesProceedings. With funding from the Secretary of theBoard of Trustees and assistance from the Library's

Preservation Program and Digital Services & Devel-opment Unit, volumes covering the years 1867-1922and 1990-96 are available at www.library.uiuc.edu/archives/coll/dl/bot/bot.html. The complete set ofproceedings will be digitized and made available withinthe year. '--'

The Library Development Office engages in activities

designed to increase the visibility of the University Library

and encourage financial support for its collections, pro-

grams, and services. Headed by Lyn Jones, senior direc-tor of development, it includes six professional and twoadministrative staff members. The office is located in

Room 227 of the Main Library, and hours of operationare 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. To contact a staffmember, please call (217) 333-5682 or send an e-mail

according to the addresses listed below.

Lyn Jones, Senior Director of Development

Lyn provides general oversight for all office functions andassists donors in designating gifts to best accomplish theirwishes. She directs the Library Campaign, which has raised$22 million toward its $30-million goal.

le-jones@uiuc.edu

Cindy Ashwill, Associate Director, Publicationsand Public Affairs

Cindy manages the production of fundraising materials as

well as the public affairs program, which includes writingnews releases, responding to inquiries from the press, and

coordinating library publicity with other campus units.cashwill@uiuc.edu

Debi Diel, Annual Funds Secretary

Debi provides support for the annual fund program, which

includes acknowledging gifts received for the 38 depart-mental libraries, and assists in planning special Libraryevents.dldiel@uiuc.edu

Roxanne Frey, Associate Director, Major Gifts

Roxanne works directly with Library Friends, often col-

laborating with other gift officers on campus, to develop

major gift opportunities for the Library. She also draws onher expertise as a former reference librarian to assist her

development colleagues with their information needs.frey@uiuc.edu

Misty Oakley, Development and Public AffairsSecretary

Misty provides key assistance for the senior and associatedirectors and serves as office manager.moakley@uiuc.edu

Library Is Looking For...

Colleen Peterson, Director,Major Gifts

Colleen is responsible for theLibrary's development efforts in thegreater Chicago metro area. She is oneof a team of development profession-als representing the Urbana campuswhose offices are located in the heartof Chicago's Loop.cjpetrsn@uiuc.edu

Joyce Wright, DevelopmentAssociate

Joyce assists the professional staffwith campaign-related activitiesand special events. She serves as theliaison between the Library and othercampus units, and she works withLibrary fund managers and donorsto ensure proper stewardship for giftendowments.jcwright@uiuc.edu -:z'

$575 for the Architecture and ArtLibrary to purchase The Historyof Venice through painting. Thisvolume on Venice's history is toldthrough seminal images and is beauti-fully and lushly illustrated with 350color plates. Articles on the Doges ofVenice and the major narrative paint-ing cycles make this an importantwork for faculty and students.

$600 for the Modern Languages andLinguistics Library to purchase thenewly released Ingmar BergmanDVD Collection. Consisting of 30Bergman films spanning the timeperiod from 1944 to 2003, this setwould constitute a significant addi-tion to the Library's Bergman col-lection. It would support faculty andstudents in the Department of Ger-manic Languages and the Program ofFilm Studies.

$790 for the Asian Library to pur-chase Encyclopaedia of Islamic Law.This 10-volume set is consideredthe most authentic and up-to-dateresource of knowledge in Islamic law.Serving as a ready reference for schol-ars as well as general readers, it coversa variety of issues, both common andspecific. Its availability will supportthe teaching of Islam as a subject andserve the Department of Religionsand the School of Law.

$813 for the Modern Languagesand Linguistics Library to purchaseL'Atelier de Baudelaire: Les Fleursdu Mal, edition diplomatique. Thisedition of Baudelaire's Les Fleurs duMal [Flowers of Evil] presents facsimi-les of all available manuscripts, cor-rected galley proofs, prepublications,transcriptions, and variants for eachpoem. It will facilitate greatly

historical and philological research onone of the major works of nineteenth-century French poetry.

$960 for the Asian Library to pur-chase Zhong Mei wang lai zhao huiji (1846-1931) [Correspondencesbetween China and the U.S., 1846-1931], 19 volumes. Authorized bythe U.S. government, these declassi-fied correspondences document therelationships between China and theU.S. in the late Qing dynasty and earlyRepublican period. The set includescorrespondences, telegraphs, andvarious documents totaling 12,600pieces. It is an important resourcefor the study of Chinese society,economy, culture, Chinese regionalconditions, and China-U.S. relationsin late Qing and early RepublicanChina.

$1,500 for the Music Library topurchase Chefs-d'oeuvre classiquesde l'opera francais [Classical mas-terpieces of French opera].Thisgroundbreaking 40-volume series,first published in Paris at the end ofthe nineteenth century, was pivotal tothe rediscovery of French operas ofthe seventeenth and eighteenth cen-turies. It remains a significant sourcefor the musical texts of the operas ofJean-Baptiste Lully and Jean-PhilippeRameau as well as more minormasters such as Campra and Col-lasse. Its availability will be invaluableto those wishing to rediscover earlyFrench opera, whether as performersor musicologists.

To fund one of these items, call (217)333-5683 or e-mail dldiel@uiuc.edu.Additional requests are posted onthe Library Friends website at www.library.uiuc.edu/friends. '

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