White Sparrow Bindery

Today was our last day of work at the MSU Libraries. The last 4 years have flown by! I’m sad to be leaving so many great people behind but so excited for what lies ahead. In a few weeks I will start my new job as Director of Book Conservation at the Northeast Document Conservation Center in Andover, MA. Pat is starting his own business - Patrick Olson Rare Books - and will focus on selling early printed works. In short, we’ll both have our dream jobs. Thanks to all of our colleagues at MSU who expressed their love and support this week. This place had an impact on us and we won’t forget our time here. #blessed #solongeastlansing #nextchapter #newadventures (at MSU Libraries) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpaau6iAUFa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ich720ff3fy7

Some of the awesome exhibit spaces and cases at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Thanks for the tour! #guildofbookworkers #standards2018 #libraryexhibits (at University of Minnesota Libraries) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpHmuOSAuxO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1afy3gujnk7r

The impressive underground library storage facility at the University of Minnesota. Thanks for the tour! #librarystorage #guildofbookworkers #standards2018 (at University of Minnesota Libraries) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpFrjRygUf8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tulwbr3rol3l

Reposted from @guildofbookworkers The Standards of Excellence Seminar is almost here! Official conference activities begin on Thursday with tours, access to the vendor room, and the opening reception. If you’re attending don’t forget to tag your posts with #guildofbookworkers and #standards2018 Hope to see you there!! (at Hyatt Regency Minneapolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAGzCLg3la/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d54ywlynlfar

Laser cut jigs that can be custom designed and fabricated for a specific purpose or job. John DeMerrit is a genius! #bookbinding #editionbinding #customtools #jigs #paperandbookintensive #oxbowmi (at Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency)

Dude, that’s no way to treat your books. #booksinart #bookstagram (at The Art Institute of Chicago)

Book stacks at the Seattle Public Library. #librariansofinstagram #bookstagram (at The Seattle Public Library)

Visiting an old fav in NYC.