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• Conserving, enhancing and promoting access to
an extraordinary collection of print and manuscript
materials dating from the 15th century
• Supporting
the research and development of the USS Monitor Center
• Reaching
new audiences and increasing audience use and
satisfaction of Library services
• Pursuing
the highest quality of scholarship
• Attracting
and retaining a knowledgeable and dedicated staff
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How
to Join
Individuals, organizations, businesses
and clubs are invited to join the Friends of the
Library. Membership is offered to any individual
or organization who:
• Is an
active Museum
Member
• Has made
a monetary gift, at any level, designated specifically
for the Library during the current fiscal year
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Background
The Friends of the Library was formed in 2002
to act as an organization that supports the mission
of the Library. The purpose is to create public
and scholarly interest in and greater use of the
Library, to provide financial support to the Library,
and to sponsor cultural and related programs.
Recent Activities Sponsored by the Friends
• Library
Brochure – Nov. 2002
• Popular
lectures, such as a talk by Edward Cline, author
of Sparrowhawk, an historical fiction series –
Feb. 2003
• Library
Promotional DVD, Video, mini CDs – 2003/2004
• Behind-the-Scenes
Tour of the Geography and Map Division of the
Library of Congress – April 2003
• Master
and Commander: The Far Side of the World Movie Event, cosponsored with the Education Department
staff – November 2003
• Spring
Tour of the Thomas Jefferson Libraries in Charlottesville,
Virginia - May 2004.
Benefits
• Contribute
to the conservation and preservation of the extraordinary
collection
• Become
an active participant in promoting the Library
• Receive
invitations to special Library events, including
behind-the-scenes tours and viewing recently acquired
items in the rare and special collections
• Share
ideas with a dedicated group of Library supporters |
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Mariners' Museum Library at Christopher Newport University has a wide
variety of volunteer opportunities available. Join
a team of dedicated individuals who take pride in
contributing to the management, preservation, and
promotion of one of the richest maritime history
collections in the world.
Hours
Give us as little as a few hours of your time,
or up to several days a week. For most projects,
volunteering takes place during the business hours
of the Library, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Ongoing Opportunities
• Transcription
of letters and other manuscripts
• Assisting
with Chris-Craft research
• Cataloging
of ships’ logbooks and diaries
• Processing
and cataloging special collections
• Conducting
a survey of vessel plans
• Greeting
visitors, answering phone inquiries, etc.
• Shelving
books and filing photographs and printed material
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• Data entry
and performing other clerical tasks
• Copying, sorting, filing and indexing newspaper
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Benefits
• Free
admission to the Museum
• 20% discount
at The Museum Shop
• 25% discount
for library services, including research, copies
and reproductions or plans
• Reduced
rates for Museum programs
• Volunteer
awards, dinners and outings
• Subscription
to the Mariners’ Museum Calendar of
Events
To Become a Volunteer
• Contact
us at library@mariner.org or 757-591-7782 and schedule a visit to
the Library, discuss potential projects and complete
a Volunteer Application Form
• Attend
an orientation to the Library
• Attend
volunteer and docent orientations to The Mariners’
Museum
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The Library encourages donations of print and manuscript materials related
to maritime history, along with monetary donations
that help us process, conserve, and prepare materials
for use by researchers.
What kind of items can be
donated?
• All variety
of print materials and manuscripts, which relate
to maritime history, technology, art, commerce
and the culture of the sea
• Types
of material may include books, periodicals, newspapers,
photographs, plans, maps, charts, brochures, pamphlets,
ships’ logbooks, letters, diaries, memoirs,
scrapbooks, business records, auction and marine
product catalogs, etc.
• All print
and manuscript material should be free of mold
and mildew.
• Audiovisual
and electronic media will be evaluated on a case-by-case
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How do I donate print materials
and manuscripts?
• Deliver
print or manuscript material, free of mold or
mildew, to the Library in boxes or envelopes.
• Provide
your name, address, date and telephone number
or email address.
• If you
are donating more than 20 books, please provide
a list of items in advance and include the author,
title, publisher, and publication date.
• If you
plan to mail items to the Library or donate audiovisual
or electronic media, please contact us in advance
at library@mariner.org or 757-591-7782.
• If you
have any questions about our donation procedures,
please contact us.
• For
manuscripts, ships’ logbooks, plans, family
and business papers and photographs, contact
the manuscripts@marinersmuseum.org.
• For
books, periodicals, catalogs, and printed material,
contact library@mariner.org.
• For
monetary donations, visit Development.
What will I receive after
I donate the material or money?
• A letter
acknowledging the donation for your records
• For special
collections, you will receive a copy of the agreement
transferring ownership of the material to the
Library.
• A bookplate
will be placed inside the donation, when appropriate.
• Library
staff cannot give tax advice and are not permitted
to appraise the monetary value of the donated
material. However they will provide a list of
resources for you to obtain appraisal information.
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