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Lawrence W. Onsager retired as the Dean of Libraries effectively July 1, 2019. Larry faithfully served the library, first, as Head of Patron Services for three years, and lastly as Dean of Libraries for 15 years. Larry will be remembered for the following notable achievements:
Building upgrades: New lobby décor; gallery area; built-in wooden shelves for E.G. White books; updated seminary reference area; updated media services area; updated general reading area; refurbished antique tables in stacks; lounge furniture in top level stacks area.
Information commons areas: Computer labs in reference and media services areas and at the lower level. He updated library instruction lab, and started reprographic services that include, scanning station, 3D printer lab; large format printing.
Collection development: MeLCat service implemented for state-wide delivery of books; demand-driven ebook system; strategic conversion of print journals and printed indexes to online databases and ejournal packages. The Digital Commons, AU institutional repository, was started during his time as Dean.
Larry also held positions at Loma Linda University as Medical Reference Librarian, Extramural Services Librarian, and as Chair, Department of Periodicals. He served later as the Acting Associate Library Director at La Sierra University, and Union College Library Director. Altogether, he served the SDA Church for 32 years.
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Education/Academic qualification
MA, Loma Linda University
MLS, University of Washington
Disciplines
- History
- Genealogy
- United States History
- Library and Information Science
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The Man at the Heart of Adventism's First Black Family
Onsager, L., Nix, J. & Onsager, L. W., Jan 1 2023, Lake Union Herald, 115.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Going Viral (Virtual Institutional Repositories and ASDAL Libraries): An Added Value for Our Stakeholders
Robertson, T. D. & Onsager, L. W., Jun 19 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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The Einar Nelson and Guri Paalsdatter Family of Lærdal Township, Sogn Og Fjordane County, Norway, Perry Township, Dane County, Wisconsin, Greenwood Township, Vernon County, Wisconsin, and Juneau County, Wisconsin
Onsager, L. W., 2018, Berrien Springs, MI: Lemonweir Valley Press. 131 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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The Jacobson Family from Laerdal Parish, Sogn Og Fjordane County, Norway: Pioneer Norwegian Settlers in Greenwood Township, Vernon County, Wisconsin
Onsager, L. W., 2018, Mauston, WI: Lemonweir Valley Press. 48 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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The Norwegian Ancestry of Johannes (John) Larson (1886-1957): From the Bakken Subfarm, Guggedal Main Farm in Rogaland County, Norway to the Suldal Norwegian Settlement in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Onsager, L. W., 2018, Mauston, WI: Lemonweir Valley Press. 56 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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