Booth Library is gearing up for several events that will take place during the next few days to celebrate National Library Week April 10-16.

Tuesday, there will be a book sale on the Library Quad, which is the big event for the week, said David Bell, reference librarian.

The library will sell donated hardcover books, softcover books, magazines and more that it has received during the year, at the book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the sale, on average between $800 to $1,200, will be used to buy more books to enhance Booth’s collection, Bell said.

“People should come early for the selection because they do tend to go fast,” Bell said.

Also on Tuesday, a film on the Holocaust will be shown as part of the Booth Library Film Series at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Booth Library Room 3202. The film, “A Painful Reminder,” will include actual footage of the Nazi concentration camps being liberated by the allied forces, Bell said.

Wednesday, Thomas Woodall, professor emeritus in exercise science, will present a history of barbershop quartets at 3 p.m. in Booth Library Room 3202.

Thursday, a librarian will provide tips on how to use the library and will give some pointers on how to research information during a “Find Information Fast” session at 3 p.m. in the Booth Library e-classroom. These sessions are scheduled periodically, and people should call 581-6061 to register before noon on Thursday, Bell said.

All week, an exhibit on the preservation of library materials will be on display in the walkway of the 3000 level of the library, he said. The display, which will portray examples of the mishandling of library materials from books to other media formats, was put up for National Library Week but will remain in the library for some time after as well, Bell said.

National Library Week was first celebrated in 1958, and is observed in all types of libraries across the nation, Bell said.

“I think it’s important to celebrate,” said Margaret Bookie, junior special education major. “Libraries are such a huge thing in education.”

Bookie remembers her high school library putting out extra information for National Library Week, but she doesn’t remember anything significant. She does think it is an important week, especially for students who rely on Booth Library.

“I think National Library Week is just a good time for us to highlight the services that the library has to offer,” Bell said. “We just kind of celebrate our presence in the university community.”