Origins of The Mug Library
The Mug Library was a special project that started as an idea by a student, Susan Bonta. Phillip Wiggs and Amanda Peach applied for a grant through the Work College Consortium to have Susan's idea come to life. The Mug Library serves several functions, one being an art installation, but also as a way to make art more accessible to our students. Berea College students made these ceramic mugs, and though you can purchase them through the craft department, they can be a bit unaffordable for students. But with the Mug Library, anyone can check out a mug for a whole semester for free!
So You Want to Checkout a Mug
If a student colleague wants to check out a mug, follow these steps:
1.Go into our Google Sheets document
2. Record: their name, B number, the mug number, the checkout date, and your name.
If your student colleague is returning a mug,
1. Search their name (use functions: Ctrl + F)
2. Then you will record: the check-in date, and your name.
You can find a mug number located on the bottom of each mug in our collection
Oh No, The Mug, It's Broken
If a patron returns to inform you a mug has broken:
That is okay, Accidents happen! Just inform the patron to bring back the broken mug and all is forgiven! We DO NOT charge patrons for a broken mug.
So You're thinking of buying a mug
If a patron comes in and asks to purchase a mug, inform them that all mugs are a flat cost of $35. The library patron must come in Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm to purchase the mug. Sienna, Mrs. Patty, and Calvin are the only individuals who can process the mug purchases.
