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'Club Woody ": There is a Method to the Madness By Jamellah Braddock Have you ever wondered why other colleges and universities have comprehensive libraries, but we in the Atlanta University Center have "Club Woody?" Here are some explanations that shed a light on the reality of Robert W. Woodruff Library. In reference to the opinion that Woodruff does not have informative, let alone basic materials that the average student needs, we must first consider our value for the materials that we do have there. Books have been mutilated and pages have been cut or tom from journals and other reference materials. Or, as is often the case, materials are borrowed (by students and faculty alike) and somehow never returned. There are numerous books that have never been shelved because the actual shelving process is not a simple task. Woodruff Library belongs to the Ohio College Library Consortium (OCLC), which is a nationwide library catalog system. Part of Woodruffs collection existed before they joined the OCLC, and the staff is currently entering the data into the system now, a process known as retrospective conversion. However, until these unshelved works are entered into the OCLC system, they will remain unused. Further, an inventory must be taken on all newly shelved materials before they can be checked out. Perhaps the most crucial problem with Woodruff Library is the budget. Participating institutions (Interdenominational Theological Center, Spelman, Morehouse, and Morris Brown colleges, and Clark Atlanta University) have a financial responsibility to the library. In the past, all five institutions were not collectively meeting the financial requirements, and those requirements that were met were not received in a consecutive and timely manner. Often, Woodruff has attempted to order new materials but as a result of insufficient funding, the materials could not be purchased. However, 1991-1992 marks the "Year of the Library," according to the Council of Presidents (of the participating institutions). Trustees of the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation have authorized a grant of $3.8 million to the AUC for renovation and automation of Woodruff Library. Some of the improvements include: an on-line catalog (to replace the card catalog system) in which computer terminals will be used to search for materials; a new check-out system that will also be handled by computer, a mainframe and several personal computers which will be accessible by modem. A new copier system has been installed in which a plastic card is purchased at $1.00 for the first four copies, and 10 cents per each additional copy thereafter. This new system will prevent users from breaking into the machine because there is no longer any change to be stolen. Some of us complain about the insufficient materials at Woodruff Library, but we have never really looked to see what is there. Many of us have tried to locate needed materials, only to find nothing. All of us, however, can take an active role in making Woodruff Library the library that it should be. First, we can protect the collection that we have from unnecessary damage and abuse. We should do this not only for ourselves, but for others who come after us and will need reference materials. In a time where we are the product of true cultural and educational deprivation, it would seem that we would do everything in our power to retain the wealth of knowledge that has been given to us in the AUC. Moreover, the staff of Woodruff welcomes any volunteer service in an effort to expedite the renovating process. The Library Committee of the Spelman Student Government Association is sponsoring a community service weekend in February of next semester to assist the Woodruff staff in book shelving, data entry, and other helpful tasks. Any students who will be in town over the Christmas/Kwanzaa holidays and are interested in helping can contact Mr. Roland Welmaker, the Assistant Director of the Woodruff Library. We are soliciting help from the entire AUC community so that we can play an integral role in establishing our library as a sufficient research center. Jamellah Braddock serves as co-chairperson of the S.S.GA. Library Committee. Jazz Ensemble Jams On Tour Out With Apathy! By Jennifer Bliss The rhythmic queens of jazz do it again as Spelman’s Jazz Ensemble represents our college on the Fall Tour. Spelman’s Jazz Ensemble, headed by Joe Jennings, consists of five talented vocalists, a kickin’ eight-piece horn section, and a funky five-piece rhythm section. The dynamic vocal harmonies come from our exceptional vocalists: Mary Randall, Binta Vann, Kristine Anderson-Jones, Shona Pinnock, and Kimberly Coleman. 'Hie jammin’ sounds of the horn section come from its very talented musicians: Kera Bell/baritone sax, Tamika Sterrs/flute, Kimberly Jacob/flute, Shari Mattison/trombone, Omnika Simmons/tenor sax, Raina Tate/trombone, Kanini Ward/alto sax, and Kimberly Weems/trumpet. And, finally, the musicians of the rhythm section round off the band with their innovative, funky style. They are: Jennifer Bliss/guitar, Colette Coward/piano and vocals, Cookie Dean/drums, Jackie Howard/bass, Marva Hopewell/keyboards, and Alyson Jones/percussion. These jazz divas performed November 15-17 at Wilberforce College, Ohio State University, and the University of Kentucky in Lexington. The concert consisted of a wide range of tunes, including a Duke Ellington medley, Birdland, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, Over the Rainbow, and even some Down Home Blues. The Jazz Ensemble will also have a 10-day spring tour taking them through Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York. Look forward to hearing Spelman’s Jazz Ensemble at their annual spring concert next semester,, but until that time, bop on sisters! By LaNae Dora In an effort to thwart student apathy, SWAC sponsored an "Out With Apathy" project that took place November 18 and 19. The project was the brainchild of SWAC chairpersons Marian Batts and Kendra Floyd, and was an attempt to make students more aware of what is happening in the Spelman community. The "Out With Apathy" project consisted of dorm visits made by representatives from each committee of SWAC to talk to the student body and solicit their concerns. On November 18 the group visited Abby, Morehouse-James, Laura Spelman, Bessie Strong, Mac Vicar, and Packard dormitories. Each visit was scheduled to last 10 minutes. Visits on November 19 were extended to Manley, LLC-I, LLC-2, Howard-Harreld, McAlpin, and Upton. These visits were scheduled to last 15 minutes. The SWAC representatives made all-calls at each dorm and asked students who had concerns to come meet with SWAC as a group. Batts stated that the "Out With Apathy" project was planned because "we wanted the students to know there is a channel for their concerns. We thought it would be easier if we went to them - as a part of SWAC’s commitment to the administration."