So You Think You Want to be a Viticulture Librarian? by Suzi Teghtmeyer Agriculture, Forestry and Botany Librarian Michigan State University

Background B. S. in Forestry, minor in Agronomy in 1993 MLS in 1997, Emporia State University, Kansas Last 8 years, the Head of the Paul Evans Library of Fruit Science, Mo. State University, Fruit Experiment Station Extensive grape & wine collections at Evans, supporting more than 40 years of grape & wine research Now the Mi. St. Univ. Ag., Forestry & Botany Librarian

What do you need to know? What the subjects are The primary questions asked The best online resources The best journals The best books Who to turn to with questions

What the subject is: Viticulture is the growing of grapes Enology the science of winemaking (oenology) Both date back to the earliest of time, and are still alive and thriving as never before

The primary questions What are the grapes to grow in my area or what kind of grapes are these? How do I start a vineyard? How much will it cost to establish a vineyard?

The best online resources AgNIC Viticulture Web site: efault.cfm?pageset_id=429445http:// efault.cfm?pageset_id= AgNIC - Agriculture Network Information Center –An alliance of librarians and information professionals with a Web-presence who are coordinated by the National Agriculture Library. –

AgNIC Viticulture Web site

AgNIC Viticulture site, TOC

Grapes to grow in my area

Starting a vineyard

Cost of establishment

The best journals The scientist –American Journal of Viticulture and Enology –Australian Journal of Grape & Wine Research Home Grower –American Vineyard –American Fruit Grower –Wine East

The best journals

The best books This is an ambiguous question and the answer depends on what the patron wants. General information – look online –Have them look at the materials categorized on the AgNIC Viticulture site, as many general questions are covered in this format.

The best books Textbook information –Grape growing / Robert J. Weaver. –Viticulture, Vol. 2: Practices / edited by P.R. Dry and B.G. Coombe –A wine-grower's guide / by Philip M. Wagner. All are available through MOBIUS; Evans Library, MSU-MG Campus

The best books-Classics

Who to turn to with questions Locally - Fruit Experiment Station, MSU Mountain Grove campus and the Paul Evans Library of Fruit Science Online - Essentially, me, as I am the AgNIC Viticulture librarian – address is on the main Michigan State University AgNIC page Group support- Wine Librarians Association – Librarians who work with viticulture and wine information on a regular basis (I’m a member) Various lists – AgNIC Viticulture Page – Reference Tools – discussion lists

Thank you!! Have a ‘grape’ day!! Suzi Teghtmeyer Agriculture, Forestry and Botany Librarian Michigan State University