Shaman shows students old books and history of BSU
By: Jordan George
On the second floor of the A.C. Clark Library is where many students of all age come to sit down relax and enjoy a quiet place to study. What many of students do not know is that the second floor is where hundreds of old books are kept and maintained by Bill Shaman.
Bill Shaman is not a known name at Bemidji State University, but he plays an important role in the library. Shaman is a smaller build guy with snowy like hair and is one of the nicest and smartest people in the business. Shaman gives the students a sneak peek of the historic room.
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| The room filled with many old books |
The room is older looking and has antique feel to the ones one might see in a movie. Inside this room are hundreds of old books and as Shaman says “if these books are lost or stolen, they are just simply irreplaceable.” After browsing the room, Shaman turns everyone’s attention to his most prized possession.
Shaman pulls out an old bible from the 16th century. The book is so rare and prized because there are few mistakes that prove common from it. He went on to explain that some of the sentences are misprinted.
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| Shaman's desk and work room |
Shaman explained that Bemidji State only really attracts attention to secondary sources not Primary sources. “ Not of a lot kids want to come see and learn about the books.” He described his job as lonely. Although his job may be lonely he is pretty lucky to look over such great history. So if your on the second floor and have a little time of your hands, come by and see BIll Shaman, he will show you his secret collection and you will get to see a piece of history.
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