Celebrations
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Parish Memorial Library 45th Anniversary
Patricia Campbell
Parish Memorial Library celebrated 45 years of providing services to UNM and the community during October and November 2014, with a lecture series and exhibit.
An exhibit of photos and other materials illustrating the history of the library was on display in Parish Memorial Library during Fall Semester 2014.
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Zimmerman Library 75th Anniversary
Patricia Campbell
In September 2013 the UNM College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences celebrated Zimmerman Libraryʼs 75th anniversary during UNM Homecoming week . Many activities were scheduled as part of the celebration including the premiere of an original documentary about Zimmerman Library, a festive anniversary reception and exhibitions of historic photos and documents in all four library branches.
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University Libraries Three Million Volume Celebration
Patricia Campbell
On April 1st, 2013, University Libraries celebrated the arrival of the three millionth volume in the largest library collection in the state. The ceremonial presentation of the book was held in the Zimmerman Library West Wing.
The official three millionth volume “The Authentic Life of Billy, the Kid, the Noted Desperado of the Southwest, Whose Deeds of Daring and Blood Made his Name a Terror in New Mexico, Arizona and Northern Mexico” has been donated by the William A. Keleher Family. It was written by Pat Garrett, Sheriff of Lincoln County and published in 1882. The book is extremely rare and was signed by the author. It will become part of the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections at University Libraries. Library Dean Martha Bedard commented, “This volume not only represents the essence of southwestern historical literature, but is a tangible piece of our very culture, and the Library is honored to have been chosen as its home. As libraries across the country expand their capacity to collect, share, and preserve intellectual output in creative ways, I believe that libraries are more essential than ever, not only to the future of society, but also to its history.”
