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One of the first projects, which continue to be funded
by the Friends, is the Retiree Book Dedication. College retirees are
asked to select a book that the Library will purchase in the retiree's
name and add to the library collection. This benefits the students
of MCC by increasing the library collection and by including books
that retirees consider interesting or worthy reading. The Friends present
these books to the Library at the college retirement receptions.
Many items have been purchased using funds from the Friends.
These include a drive-by book drop; Macintosh computer and software; two
facsimile machines for the main campus and for SLBC for resource sharing;
library shelving for open reserve/new book section; lap top computer for
delivery of instruction during student orientations and to create PowerPoint
presentations on using the library; globe; "Wall of Fame" display
listing the members of the Friends.
There are activities that allow members to do other things
together such as theater trips, short story "Readings by the Hearth" evenings,
art gallery visits, etc. These activities do not use funds raised
by the "Friends
of Mott Library", but provide social activities of interest to the
group and can increase the membership when others want to be included
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