[Genealib] LSG website
IRENE HANSEN
ihansen at wisc.edu
Tue Nov 11 14:52:01 EST 2008
YES, please bring LSG back to life!
Irene Hansen
Doctoral Student
Research Coordinator, Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America
Reference Librarian, Wisconsin Historical Society
School of Library & Information Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
4217 Helen C. White Hall
600 N. Park Street, Madison, WI 53706
Phone: (608) 354-5504 (cell)
Email: ihansen at wisc.edu
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Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:00 am
Subject: genealib Digest, Vol 62, Issue 8
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> 1. Re: LSG Web site down? (Curt Witcher)
> 2. RE: LSG Web site down? (William Blohm)
> 3. RE: LSG Web site down? (Van Skaik, Patricia)
> 4. Re: LSG Web site down? (Laura Carter)
> 5. Re: LSG Web site down? (Mary)
> 6. RE: LSG Web site down? (Bobby Powell)
> 7. Re: LSG Web site down? (Rollie Littlewood)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:26:24 -0500
> From: "Curt Witcher" <cwitcher at acpl.lib.in.us>
> Subject: Re: [Genealib] LSG Web site down?
> To: <amsmith at lib.usf.edu>, "Librarians Serving Genealogists"
> <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>
> Message-ID: <49182870.A5A4.0069.0 at acpl.lib.in.us>
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> Drew & Colleagues,
>
> I am surprised how few noticed the Librarians Serving Genealogists site
> being down since February of last year--but as they say, it is what it
> is. Regardless, I would like to see the site resurrected, and enhanced
> or expanded. Perhaps a task force could discuss the details of such
> an
> effort and make recommendations.
>
> Curt
> ===-===
>
> Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, IGSF
> Manager, Genealogy Center
> NE Director, Indiana Genealogical Society
> Allen County Public Library
> P. O. Box 2270, 900 Library Plaza
> Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270
> CWitcher at ACPL.Lib.in.us
> 260-421-1226
> Fax: 260-421-1386
> ===========================================
> The views, opinions, and judgments expressed
> in this message are solely those of the author.
> The message contents have not been reviewed
> or approved by the Allen County Public Library.
> ===========================================
>
>
> >>> amsmith at lib.usf.edu 11/10/2008 11:34 AM >>>
> Susan,
>
> The USF School of Library and Information Science finally deleted the
> Librarians Serving Genealogists site after I left the School back in
> February 2007. Only one other person has seemed to notice that it was
> gone (and that was back in August).
>
> The content can still be accessed on the Wayback Machine (if anyone
> needs instructions on how to do that, let me know).
>
> I've been wondering if the GENEALIB subscribers would have any
> interest in the site being resurrected. It's something I could work
> on beginning in January if there's enough interest.
>
> What do you all think?
>
> Drew Smith
> GENEALIB List Administrator.
>
> On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 11:13 AM, Susan Scouras
> <Susan.Scouras at wvculture.org> wrote:
> > Is the LSG Web site down?
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:37:37 -0600
> From: "William Blohm" <wblohm at gailborden.info>
> Subject: RE: [Genealib] LSG Web site down?
> To: "'Librarians Serving Genealogists'"
> <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>
> Message-ID: <001801c94363$67ebf4f0$37c3ded0$@info>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> By all means resurrect the Genealib site and keep it updated
> periodically. I was dismayed when preparing to present a "Basic
> Genealogy Research for Reference Librarians" seminar that it was no
> longer available. Instead of recommending the site I had to dig up the
> mailing list info and create a bibliography from scratch. Quite time-consuming.
>
>
> William R. Blohm
> Reference Librarian & Collection Development Manager
> Gail Borden Public Library District
> 270 N. Grove Ave.
> Elgin, Il 60120
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:13:52 -0500
> From: "Van Skaik, Patricia" <Patricia.VanSkaik at cincinnatilibrary.org>
> Subject: RE: [Genealib] LSG Web site down?
> To: "Librarians Serving Genealogists" <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>
> Message-ID:
> <6C507EF21BE92D40A93EF2E3452C256A03F2EAAC at EXVSCL1.PLCH.NET>
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> Count me in agreement to resurrect the website.
>
> Patricia M. Van Skaik
> Manager, History and Genealogy Department
> Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
> (513) 369-6908
> patricia.vanskaik at cincinnatilibrary.org
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu
> [mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu]On Behalf Of William
> Blohm
> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 1:38 PM
> To: 'Librarians Serving Genealogists'
> Subject: RE: [Genealib] LSG Web site down?
>
>
> By all means resurrect the Genealib site and keep it updated
> periodically. I was dismayed when preparing to present a "Basic
> Genealogy Research for Reference Librarians" seminar that it was no
> longer available. Instead of recommending the site I had to dig up the
> mailing list info and create a bibliography from scratch. Quite time-consuming.
>
>
> William R. Blohm
> Reference Librarian & Collection Development Manager
> Gail Borden Public Library District
> 270 N. Grove Ave.
> Elgin, Il 60120
>
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:52:19 -0500
> From: Laura Carter <lcarter at arlsmail.org>
> Subject: Re: [Genealib] LSG Web site down?
> To: Librarians Serving Genealogists <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>
> Message-ID: <491890F3.9060402 at arlsmail.org>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> I missed it several months back but thought it was our computers
> misbehaving since ATT has had lots of problems keeping our T1 lines
> functional. I forgot what I needed it for so did not try again
> later.
> That's what senility gets us. ;-)
> Laura
>
> Drew Smith wrote:
> > Susan,
> >
> > The USF School of Library and Information Science finally deleted the
> > Librarians Serving Genealogists site after I left the School back in
> > February 2007. Only one other person has seemed to notice that it
> was
> > gone (and that was back in August).
> >
> > The content can still be accessed on the Wayback Machine (if anyone
> > needs instructions on how to do that, let me know).
> >
> > I've been wondering if the GENEALIB subscribers would have any
> > interest in the site being resurrected. It's something I could work
> > on beginning in January if there's enough interest.
> >
> > What do you all think?
> >
> > Drew Smith
> > GENEALIB List Administrator.
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 11:13 AM, Susan Scouras
> > <Susan.Scouras at wvculture.org> wrote:
> >
> >> Is the LSG Web site down?
> >>
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> > http://mailman.acomp.usf.edu/mailman/listinfo/genealib
> >
> >
>
> --
> Laura W. Carter
> Heritage Room Librarian
> Athens-Clarke County Library
> 2025 Baxter Street
> Athens, Georgia 30606
>
> Voice - 706 613-3650 Ext. 350
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> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:05:29 -0800 (PST)
> From: Mary <maire1999 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Genealib] LSG Web site down?
> To: Librarians Serving Genealogists <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>
> Message-ID: <357351.80738.qm at web84107.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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> I thought it was a blip on my side when I looked at the website
> during the summer to review something but since I moved onto looking
> for something else, I never went back.
> �
> I think it would be great to resurrect the Genealib website. It's a
> wonderful resource.
> �
> Mary Devine
> Reference Librarian
> Social Sciences Department
> Boston Public Library
>
> --- On Mon, 11/10/08, Drew Smith <amsmith at lib.usf.edu> wrote:
>
> From: Drew Smith <amsmith at lib.usf.edu>
> Subject: Re: [Genealib] LSG Web site down?
> To: "Librarians Serving Genealogists" <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>
> Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 11:34 AM
>
> Susan,
>
> The USF School of Library and Information Science finally deleted the
> Librarians Serving Genealogists site after I left the School back in
> February 2007. Only one other person has seemed to notice that it was
> gone (and that was back in August).
>
> The content can still be accessed on the Wayback Machine (if anyone
> needs instructions on how to do that, let me know).
>
> I've been wondering if the GENEALIB subscribers would have any
> interest in the site being resurrected. It's something I could work
> on beginning in January if there's enough interest.
>
> What do you all think?
>
> Drew Smith
> GENEALIB List Administrator.
>
> On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 11:13 AM, Susan Scouras
> <Susan.Scouras at wvculture.org> wrote:
> > Is the LSG Web site down?
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> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:18:57 -0500
> From: "Bobby Powell" <bpowell at aclib.us>
> Subject: RE: [Genealib] LSG Web site down?
> To: "Librarians Serving Genealogists" <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>
> Message-ID:
> <E44635DDFA299A4BB03650406800B6800149486A at GOETHE.acld.lib.fl.us>
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> I have relied on this listserv for years-please resurrect! Bobby
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> Bobby Ruth Powell, Librarian
>
> Alachua County Library District
>
> 401 East University Avenue
>
> Gainesville FL 32601
>
> www.aclib.us
>
> bpowell at aclib.us
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu
> [mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of Mary
> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 3:05 PM
> To: Librarians Serving Genealogists
> Subject: Re: [Genealib] LSG Web site down?
>
>
>
> I thought it was a blip on my side when I looked at the website during
> the summer to review something but since I moved onto looking for
> something else, I never went back.
>
>
>
> I think it would be great to resurrect the Genealib website. It's a
> wonderful resource.
>
>
>
> Mary Devine
>
> Reference Librarian
>
> Social Sciences Department
>
> Boston Public Library
>
> --- On Mon, 11/10/08, Drew Smith <amsmith at lib.usf.edu> wrote:
>
> From: Drew Smith <amsmith at lib.usf.edu>
> Subject: Re: [Genealib] LSG Web site down?
> To: "Librarians Serving Genealogists"
> <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>
> Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 11:34 AM
>
> Susan,
>
> The USF School of Library and Information Science finally
> deleted the
> Librarians Serving Genealogists site after I left the School
> back in
> February 2007. Only one other person has seemed to notice that
> it was
> gone (and that was back in August).
>
> The content can still be accessed on the Wayback Machine (if
> anyone
> needs instructions on how to do that, let me know).
>
> I've been wondering if the GENEALIB subscribers would have any
> interest in the site being resurrected. It's something I could
> work
> on beginning in January if there's enough interest.
>
> What do you all think?
>
> Drew Smith
> GENEALIB List Administrator.
>
> On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 11:13 AM, Susan Scouras
> <Susan.Scouras at wvculture.org> wrote:
> > Is the LSG Web site down?
> _______________________________________________
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> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:44:53 -0600
> From: Rollie Littlewood <rklittle at wisc.edu>
> Subject: [Genealib] Re: LSG Web site down?
> To: Librarians Serving Genealogists <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>
> Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20081110193943.059791d0 at wisc.edu>
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> At 11:34 AM on 11/10/2008 Drew Smith wrote:
> >...The USF School of Library and Information Science finally
> deleted
> the Librarians Serving Genealogists site after I left the School back
>
> in February 2007....
>
> >The content can still be accessed on the Wayback Machine (if anyone
>
> needs instructions on how to do that, let me know).
>
> It appears to me that one can access the entire website, as it
> existed in early February 2008 (the last time the Wayback machine
> accessed it), by starting at
> <.
> As Drew pointed out, all contents are at least a year older than the
>
> archive date.
>
>
> Rollie
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