9/11 Exhibit in Library

The Stephen B. Luce Library extends another invitation to everyone to view the exhibit commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. The exhibit showcases a few personal reflections on what happened on that tragic day. On display are memorabilia donated by Maritime’s own Major General Robert Wolf (Director of Graduate Admissions) who was a first responder to the 9/11 tragedy. You can see Major Wolf's gears still covered by fine particulates, dust, and ash which were created by the collapse of the World Trade Center towers. Also on display are the personal photographs of Captain Robert Pouch, then the Director of Board of Commissioners of Pilots of the State of NY, who was a first responder on the rescue efforts by the maritime community in the New York Harbor. These photographs depict Captain Pouch's experiences on that tragic day and he went on to receive the 9/11 First Responders Medal in 2004.

The exhibit is currently on display in the Library’s foyer area.

Librarian Publishes Interlibrary Loan Study

Librarian, Joseph Williams has recently published, as primary author, an article in the peer-reviewed, Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Electronic Reserve, titled, “Interlibrary Loan in the United States: An Analysis of Academic Libraries in a Digital Age.” This study examined the rates and practices of interlibrary loan in the United States and its impact upon American academic libraries within the last decade. A copy of the article is available at the Stephen B. Luce Library.

The full citation is: Joseph A Williams & David E. Woolwine (2011): Interlibrary Loan in the United States: An Analysis of Academic Libraries in a Digital Age, Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Electronic Reserve, 21:4, 165-183.

Captain Pouch Presents before Packed Auditorium

Before a packed auditorium on Wednesday, September 7, Captain Robert H. Pouch kept students on the edge of their seats with his presentation: “September 11, 2001: Response and Rescue on New York Harbor.” Captain Pouch, a first responder to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, was born and raised on Staten Island and is a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy. Until his retirement in 2009, Captain Pouch served as the Executive Director and Commissioner of the Board of Commissioners of Pilots of the State of New York.

Captain Pouch served aboard the P/B NEW YORK to communicate and coordinate relief efforts in the hours and days that followed September 11^th. His efforts manifested the largest water-based evacuation anywhere in the world since World War II. For his contributions, Captain Pouch was awarded the USDOT/USCG World Trade Center 9/11/01 First Responders Medal (2004), New York State Conspicuous Service Medal (2007), United States Coast Guard Meritorious Service Medal (2008), New York State Board of Commissioners of Pilots Official’s Medal (2009), and the New York State Military Forces Conspicuous Service Medal for Meritorious Service awarded in 2010 (Second Award).

Captain Pouch concluded his presentation with a video describing the superb work of pilots in New York Harbor, many of whom are Maritime graduates. He encouraged follow up conversation, questions, and discussion.

On behalf of the Stephen B. Luce Library, Maritime College, and Regiment of Cadets, we thank Captain Pouch for his extraordinary lecture and his dedication within the maritime community in the face of “America’s greatest tragedy.”

The Stephen B. Luce Library will have Captain Pouch’s original photographs on display in the foyer throughout the month of September. Additional resources are also on display for research on 9/11, terrorism, security, and the maritime community.