Prelinger Library                 :: TOUR DETAILS >>

301 8th Street (corner of Folsom Street),
Room 215 in San Francisco

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When: Tuesday, October 23, at 6 PM

The library is unique in its custom system of shelving designed to facilitate and emphasize browsing: for instance, "Suburbia" is next to the section on "Domestic Environments" then "Architecture" which becomes "Graphic Design" which in turn leads to "Typography" and "Fine Arts" and then "Advertising" and "Sales". There is no Dewey Decimal system or card catalog. There will be a talk on the this innovative library project lasting from 30-60 minutes. After the talk, attendees can explore the collections of the Prelinger Library. Be sure to bring your digital camera!

Tour was oranized by Brenda Welch.

Space is limited to 30 attendees!

Mechanics' Institute Library & Chess Room          :: TOUR DETAILS >>

57 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94104.
One block from the Montgomery BART/MUNI stations.
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When: Monday, September 24th, 2007, 5:30 PM

The tour will last about an hour. There will be an optional dinner afterwards. The tour is open to SJSU SLIS alumni and students and there are no charge for entrence.

The Mechanics' Institute is a nonprofit membership organization open to the public. Founded in 1854, the Institute's goals were to provide technical education and training for mechanics in the city of San Francisco.

Tour was oranized by Brenda Welch.

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COMPUTER HISTORY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES          :: TOUR DETAILS >>

1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
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When: Friday, June 1, 2007 at 11:00 am

The tour is organized in association with SLIS Allumni Association (Penny Scott, president). We will tour the exhibits at the museum, as well as enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the archives. The tour is open to SJSU SLIS alumni and students, 30 people total.

Tour was organized by Tiffany Bronzan and Penny Scott..

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MARGARET HERRICK LIBRARY           :: TOUR DETAILS >>

333 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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WHEN: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 1 pm.

Please, be aware that the Margaret Herrick Library is separate and different from the Film Academy Archive; however, both are renowned for their unique collections. The Margaret Herrick Library boasts a wonderful and rare collection of books, manuscripts, screenplays, clipping files, and photographs; as well as costume sketches, sound recordings, and oral histories.

Tour was organized by Lucy Bellamy.

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UC RIVERSIDE SPECIAL COLLECTION           :: TOUR DETAILS >>

When: Friday, March 23, 2007 at 10:00

Rivera Library, 4th floor

Here are some pictures from the :: UC Riverside SPECIAL COLLECTION TOUR.

:: Where on Earth is Riverside? :: UC Riverside campus map ::

Tour was organized by Vlasta Radan.

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THE GETTY VILLA           :: TOUR DETAILS >>

WHEN: Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 10:00 am

Here are some pictures from the :: GETTY VILLA TOUR.

17985 Pacific Coast Hwy,
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
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Tour was organized by Natalie Bulick.