IMPROVEMENTS
ON
MOORE AUDITORIUM
Wade Aslin, sraff Writer
Improvements that began on
Moore Auditorium in early July
will be nearing completion soon.
According to Jim Joyce, the stage
manager , the expected cost will
run approximatly $175,000
versus the original $300,000
estimate.
Up until recently the stage has
been using lighting and sound
equipment from the original con
struction in 1960. The lighting
and “riggings” that are used to
suspend them were not only faul
ty but also dangerous thus
justification of replacement.
Replacement of the riggings
has been completed personally by
Jim Joyce and his staff but the
lighting and the sound system
(P.A. and amplification) are
scheduled to be modified at a
later date. The lighting and dim
ming mechanisms will be replaced
in late September in which there
will be a two week break for the
Auditorium when there will be no
productions presented.
LIBRARY MAKES
CHANGES
As usual, MHC students will find changes in Memorial Library as
the semester begins. Some changes will be for aesthetic purposes,
while others will reflect a concerted effort to decrease book loss.
Ultimately, all changes are hoped to improve service in the library.
Missing Books
At the end of each academic year, the library staff does a com
plete inventory of the collection, and every book loss is an annual
problem. While the majority of the book loss comes from the cir
culating collection there is also a large number from the Reference
collection.
This loss adds up to thousands of dollars each year. Many of the
missing books are basic to our collection and must be replaced. As a
result, the amount of the budget dollar which can be spent on new
materials decreases. Replacement of some materials is impossible
because it is out of print or part of a set where separate volumes
cannot be replaced. Even with the cost of dollars in the thousands,
the greater loss is to fellow students who cannot meet a research
assignment, because of one selfish human being.
Many students have experienced the problem of not adequately
completing an assignment because materials have been missing
from the library. Last semester a whole class suffered because one
or two people decided to remove reference materials which the class
needed for an assignment. It was extremely frustrating for members
of the class, and for those who tried to help them. One or two of
these volumes reappeared in the book return, others were
discovered in dorm rooms by RA’s and RD’s.
As a result of this book loss, certain steps have been taken in the
library to monitor more closely books .being taken from the
Reference and circulating collections.
One of these is the rearrangement of various areas of the library,
explained in more detail later. In addition, bookbags, backpacks,
and briefcases will not be allowed in the Reference Room or
Bookstacks. Shelves are provided for the deposit of these items. The
only other options which the library has at this point is to invest in a
security system, or have all bags searched before a student leaves the
Pace Four. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,;
CHANGES AT
THE TIMBERLINE
By Jimmy Conley
Staff Writer
Changes are what’s happening
at the Timberline this fall! If
you’re a returning student and
have a craving for one of those
Timberline Pizzas, to bad. Pizza
has been taken away and replaced
with an assortment of snack
food. However, there are a few
good changes, there’s a brand
new 16" big screen T.V., which
offers stereo sound, remote con
trol, 142 cable compatible chan
nels, and other such luxuries. In
addition to the regular T.V. view
ing which is offered every night,
they will be having several video
film festivals, and the hour-long
“Rock World” videos weekly. A
special treat as always is
Timberline Friday Night, which
offers a variety of concerts for
your enjoyment.
C.S.M.- Fol
A NEW YEA
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By Sherry Burnette, Staff \horne was
For those interested in aghtsin“Th
fellowship time with your frved that he
Christians come join us irfy m New
weekly CSM Meetings on Ti^bly poss(
day night-(A time will be p the inatt(
in the cafeteria). Our h alluding
meeting will be held in^. then goes
Amplitheater. We are also ffities of his
ing alot of new and excitin^hly that of
tivities throughout the year had livec
as devotions combined wifthorne s te
aerobic workout focused kitchen
beauty within. This group v^tly liked
referred to as Firm Belif®^ ^t midn
Details on dates and timeP^^ ghost,’
also be posted in the cafe'® tieep sig
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contact Debbie Bowen, she i®times rust
newly elected director and vd turning o^
a great job in giving yoi^ ®^ti
CSM a new direction of spi ^ ®®> '''hih
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building, a common practice at many colleges and universities.;e as of a n
the present time, neither are viable solutions at Mars Hill. eping throi
The ultimate answer to the problem of missing books lies wthe comp£
each student. If you need a book the Bookstacks, check it ost to brust
through the proper method. Use reference books or periodical^ there was
the designated areas. Remember, if you need information, othA yet stra
will need it also. The library belongs to all of us and its matert of a ghc
must be shared. ^ ^^®^ to b
Physical Change ^ deepesi
The most noticeable change in the library will be evident as )tee, coo
enter the lobby on the main floor. Instead of finding the front dforming, ir
to your right, it is in front of you. The check out area is where jnestic lal
exit the bookstacks, which should be more convenient for everyo^es of anyl
The card catalogs are now located to your right as you enter. Jd be detec
In the Reference Room, a Reference Librarian or Assistant
be on duty at the desk at all times. General encyclopedias and otfSome neg
selected materials will be kept in the reference desk area, 2
students must request these general reference materials. This '
help monitor reference materials and better serve all patrons, inued from f.
The periodicals area has done its share of changing also,
forms of the holdings, whether bound periodicals, microfilm P^^e hi
microfiche, are not self serve. The location of newspapers and c ®r the nig
rent issues of journals are in different areas. These changes sho'then it will
provide easier access for all. ‘
Many plans have been made for improving the physical surroi^^srman
dings of the library and make it a more pleasant place in which ^my angi
study. Painting has been completed on the main floor level, ^hi and c
new carpet is planned. In addition, the starkness of the bare walls' he tlys.
enhanced with wall hangings, as well as new blinds for the windo'h be mo
The improvements and the renovations in the Library would i '"oohi v
have been possible without some fine student volunteers who moy project,
desks, chairs, index tables, file cabinets, card catalogs, and the J hf
culation desk. Five members of the Football team who volunteer Always tii
were Darrell Dawkins, sophomore-tackle; Scott Hous'P^oj
sophomore-guard; Craig Curtis, sophomore-left guard;
Brown, sophomore-center; and Robert Alexander, sophomof
tackle. Two members of the Soccer team who helped were CP
Graham and David Collins, both seniors. Thanks to all of
The staff of Memorial Library would like to welcome all studeP ' o” ^hj
to campus, whether first time or returning. We look forward to s
ving you. We also welcome a new member to the staff - i.
McBride. Kelly is filling our second reference position, and will ,
on duty several nights of each week. She will begin her dhh®%ct again!
September 7th. '