Name: Robert Roselle

The Special Collections department of the Albin O. Kuhn Library, in partnership with the History department and the Center for Digital History Education, is happy to announce that the Joseph L. Arnold papers are now open for research use. Dr. Arnold’s vast collection of research papers include two manuscripts on the history of Baltimore: one organized chronologically and another, thematically by ethnic and social groups. Making up the bulk of the collection, however, are files on more than 350 distinct topics in Baltimore history. Each file contains up to 150 newspaper articles (mostly from the Baltimore Sun), in addition to pamphlets, chapters from books, and Dr. Arnold’s hand-written notes, on a specific topic. These files, arranged into 14 categories, cover the economic, social and political history of Baltimore and focus mainly on the period between the Civil War and World War I. Topics range from annexation to abattoirs, from baseball to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, from marriage to manufacturing, and from streetcars to sewage. We are still processing additional records, including Dr. Arnold’s teaching materials, so be sure to check back as new items are added to the collection.

Dr. Arnold’s manuscripts, in Series I and II of the collection, represent the culmination of more than thirty years of research on Baltimore history. Although it was never completed for print publication, the Special Collections staff has been working with his widow Mary Jane Arnold, University of Baltimore historian Dr. Elizabeth Nix, and UMBC alumna Theresa Donnelly to prepare the manuscript for online publication. We envision free, open access for this invaluable resource. Once the material is online, it will be readily searchable and accessible to anyone with an interest in Baltimore history—both within and outside of the UMBC community. We anticipate that the manuscript will be online this fall.

As I have been handling these files over the course of the academic year—placing the contents of each file into new, acid-free folders to ensure that the papers last as long as possible—I have enjoyed picking up bits and pieces of what life was like for previous generations of Baltimoreans. To my surprise, I have been struck by how much has not changed over the past two centuries. I ran across so many headlines that seem like they could be from today: reporting on last night’s Orioles game, a new stall opening at Lexington Market, construction on Charles Street, the weather causing difficulties for commuters, upcoming graduation celebrations at Western High School, vacationers flocking to the Eastern Shore, heated debates among members of the City Council, family reunions at Druid Hill Park. The advertisements also provide a window into Baltimore of yesteryear.

Joseph Larkin Arnold (1937-2004) was a prominent urban historian and a key leader at UMBC for most of his career. Dr. Arnold joined the faculty of UMBC—then a very young institution—in 1968 after earning a PhD in social history at the Ohio State University. In his three and a half decades here Dr. Arnold fulfilled a variety of campus leadership roles, including a term as Acting Librarian in 1979-1980. He taught undergraduate and graduate courses on American cities, Baltimore history, historical research methods, and comparative urban history, among other topics. In his field he became known as “the dean of Baltimore historians” for his extensive research on Charm City’s transition from a colonial tobacco port to a modern metropolis. The author of six books and over 60 articles, chapters, and reviews, Dr. Arnold was in the final stages of writing a comprehensive history of Baltimore at the time of his death in January 2004.

Auni Gelles has been working with the Joseph L. Arnold papers and manuscript this year. Auni is graduate student in the History department and Graduate Assistant for the Center for Digital History Education and the Special Collections department in the AOK Library. She will continue her work with the Arnold papers next year. Thank you, Auni!

Interested researchers can learn more about the Joseph L. Arnold papers from the online finding aid or by contacting the Special Collections department at speccoll@umbc.edu or (410) 455-2353.

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Hours

·      We offer 15-minute walk-in appointments Monday-Friday from 2-4 PM for quick resume critiques, on-the-spot job search advice, and an overview of services.

·      Please bring a hard copy of your resume and/or cover letter for review, upload the document to UMBCworks or have it accessible using the Internet so you can print the document at our office. Walk-in appointments are taken in our main office, Math/Psych 212, on a first-come, first-served basis with the last walk-in taken at 3:45PM.

·      We also offer assistance with resumes, cover letters, and quick questions in The Writing Center on the first floor of the Albin O. Kuhn Library on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 PM.

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The Resume: Your 15-Second Chance to an Interview

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·      Employers use resumes to judge qualifications and skills as they relate to the available position.

·      A resume can be considered a brief commercial. The goal of a resume is to convince the reader to invest in what you have to offer.

·      Parts of a Resume: Contact Information, Objective, Education, Course Projects, Work Experience, Special Skills and Training, Professional Memberships, Publications, Presentations, Activities, Military History, Honors/Awards, Travel/Study Abroad Interests

For samples and more information:

View Pages 10-17 of the Career Development Guide: http://careers.umbc.edu/skills/guide.pdf

and http://www.careers.umbc.edu/skills/resume/. 

Additional samples can also be found on our Career Paths website (http://www.umbc.edu/careerpath/)

Cover Letters

·      A cover letter is required whenever you are not present to personally introduce your resume, unless the employer specifically states that they do not want cover letters.

·      Employers want to see how you are able to communicate through the written word and this is your first opportunity to show them your abilities and to make the best first impression possible.

·      The cover letter provides you with the opportunity to introduce yourself, express your interest in a position, offer extra, and show your personality.

·      Parts of a Cover Letter: Why You’re Writing, Why Hire Me, Next Steps

For samples and more information:

View pages 21-22 of the Career Development Guide: http://careers.umbc.edu/skills/guide.pdf

http://my.umbc.edu/groups/careers/news/42276

http://www.careers.umbc.edu/skills/coverletter/ 

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Selling Books for Cash

Spring 2014 Textbook Buyback takes place May 12-22 at UMBC Bookstore. Students may sell their books to the store for up to 50% of the new retail price and receive cash on the spot.  Buyback customers also receive a coupon for 30% off all UMBC apparel and logo merchandise. Visit the Bookstore website for details and times.

Rental Textbook Return Deadline: Wednesday, May 21 by 4:00 p.m.

Spring 2014 textbooks not returned by the deadline will incur replacement fees billed to the student’s University Account, which may result in registration and housing holds if not paid on time.

Sales and Clearance Events

Save 20% off UMBC apparel and logo merchandise during the UMBC Bookstore End of Term Sale May 12-22.  Sale valid in the store and online. Visit the new items page, and brand new clearance section of the UMBC Bookstore merchandise catalog. New merchandise is added to the website weekly, such as the limited edition Graduation Bear, a perfect gift for your graduating senior.  Another great gift sure to start a new grad off right is an Apple iPad.  Save up to $175 off certain models while supplies last.

Summer Session

Textbooks and course materials for summer session classes are now in stock and available for purchase, rent, or download in the store and online.  Save money with our large selection of used, rental, and digital textbooks.

Student Employment

UMBC Bookstore and Yum Shoppe are hiring friendly, smart, and talented UMBC students to work as cashiers, receiving clerks, and technology sales associates. Working at the Bookstore is a fantastic opportunity for your student to gain job experience while developing new skills. Visit the jobs section of the Bookstore website for details about how to apply.