Restored Classroom/ Closing Announcements

All,

Currently we do not have any audio for the restored classroom and closing announcements. The IT department is aware and working on fixing the problem.

A couple of things to remember:

1. Do not start the restored classroom video

2. Staff at the service points please make sure to inform guests when we are about to close (15 minutes)

Announcement

Points to remember from the email sent by Vince:

1. We cannot offer or book guided tours of the building

2. Groups are still welcome to do a self-guided tour

3. Until the staffing situation has been adjusted, please keep gift shop closed

4. Scheduling wise we all need to be more flexible and help out where needed

Scholar-In-Residence: Exploring the 1917 Camp Logan Riot's Connection to Houston

Lecture by Karen Rosenthall, Scholar-in-Residence

September 21, 2011, 5-6pm

Gregory School Reading Room 2nd Floor

There have been very few accounts written on the events of the 1917 Camp Logan Riot. Rather than attempt to recreate an accurate history based on sparse evidence or try to defend the actions of those involved in the riot, this examination will look at the rhetoric of both contemporary and retrospective accounts that show a significant contrast between how the 1917 Riot was preserved within in city memory and how it was recorded within the annals of city, state, and national history.

No Food or Drink

The “No food or drink” rule is to be strictly enforced.

This rule will also apply to staff; i.e. Staff can no longer have beverages (this includes water) at the Welcome Desk or the Reference Desk.

There are water fountains located on both floors and they are filtered.

This is pursuant to HPL Policy 1.8 Houston Public Library Reference and Research Collections: Eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited.