Today we take a brief departure from our About Business column to focus on exciting developments here at the Berkshire Athenaeum. Monday, October 27, was the official Grand Reopening of the Reference and Local History/Geneology departments after a year and a half of planning and renovation. Though never closed during the renovation, this was a time to celebrate.
The Reference department has a new Reference Desk and Office and computers expanded to 14. Local History has been entirely renovated and updated. It features rows of movable compact shelving, allowing for collection expansion and security; 6 state of the art ScanPro Microfilm/Scanner/Computers and 4 additional computers for Local History/Geneology database searches; an entirely new Local History Information Desk, Offices, and climate control and advanced security for the protection of archival materials. The Herman Melville Room and Berkshire Author's Room have also been vastly restored and renovated. The Author's room also features combined Local History/Reference Department Computer Lab for Instruction Classes on Athenaeum Databases and Online Resources. An additional 12 Laptops will be available for classes. A schedule of sessions is currentlly being worked up.
If this were not excitement enough the Berkshire Athenaeum has inaugarated a new Athenaeum Blog. Click on the Renovation link below to view the new blog, which focuses on events at the Athenaeum and complements the library home page, and the long journey through renovation to Grand Reopening. Check out the new blog. We look forward to seeing you at the Athenaeum.
Renovations At Berkshire Athenaeum: Pittsfield’s Public Library
The Reference department has a new Reference Desk and Office and computers expanded to 14. Local History has been entirely renovated and updated. It features rows of movable compact shelving, allowing for collection expansion and security; 6 state of the art ScanPro Microfilm/Scanner/Computers and 4 additional computers for Local History/Geneology database searches; an entirely new Local History Information Desk, Offices, and climate control and advanced security for the protection of archival materials. The Herman Melville Room and Berkshire Author's Room have also been vastly restored and renovated. The Author's room also features combined Local History/Reference Department Computer Lab for Instruction Classes on Athenaeum Databases and Online Resources. An additional 12 Laptops will be available for classes. A schedule of sessions is currentlly being worked up.
If this were not excitement enough the Berkshire Athenaeum has inaugarated a new Athenaeum Blog. Click on the Renovation link below to view the new blog, which focuses on events at the Athenaeum and complements the library home page, and the long journey through renovation to Grand Reopening. Check out the new blog. We look forward to seeing you at the Athenaeum.
Renovations At Berkshire Athenaeum: Pittsfield’s Public Library
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