b&w photograph Good condition with dirt on surface of photo and pen marks on margins Library staff person Joan James speaking to students during the Library Open House in the rear lobby area (with the card catalogue against the back wall). In 1991 a bigger, curved wooden "Services Plus" desk was built here; it is now a cosy reading nook with cheery fireplace and attractive New Books display. The door at rear leads into the back workroom but was closed over in 2011. Stamped on reverse in red ink: 'Please Return To Information Services, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, N.S., B3H 3C3'. Written in pencil: 'Page 6 - Middle bottom'. Written in blue ink: 'Tues. Sept 15, 1981. Library Open House. Academic Orientation Week. Joan James. The Public Catalogue Area, and 100%'.