Language
English
Publication Date
11-9-2026
Abstract
This presentation describes the early beginnings of our library newsletter, and the progress of its technology changes over time. "The TMC Library Newsletter" started out in 1998 as a quarterly print newsletter, "Library Lines", and evolved into a web-based one, "The Insider," published 6 and then 12 times a year through 2013. Since 2015, its name changed to what it is today and is also available on Digital Commons, an open journal available for the community and beyond. As an open journal using Digital Commons as its platform since April 2025, the items in this journal has grown to more than 250 items and 10k downloads with readership from 130+ countries around the world and continues to grow over time. To conclude, having an open access journal, with more user-friendly eye-catching design not only benefits the targeted audience, but also helps the institution keep track of its history with digitally archived newsletters.
Keywords
medical librarian, health sciences librarian, Hispanic librarian, Latinx librarian, oral history
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Alice Sherwood, "TMC Library Newsletter: From Its Past to Present" (2026). Library Staff Publications. 114.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/library_docs/114