The library now has over 10 years of institutional history available online in a searchable database. Visibility and access to this collection has increased. Indexing though OCLC allows results to appear in Google. As a result, the library has received several inquiries about
subjects indexed in the newspaper clipping file from the United States and Italy. The clippings file has also acted as a catalyst for change, inspiring library staff to organize the rare books room, research archival storage methods, and apply for grants. One of the benefits the
library is proudest of is the mentoring opportunity this created. A library staff member who helped start this project recently completed their library degree and went on to become a Digital Initiatives librarian at another local library