The Last Library in the Galaxy, 2024
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2024
Creator
- Wherren, AnnaKatherine (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
113 pages
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"On an asteroid in a belt near the center of the Milky Way sits the last library in the galaxy. It's a place where one is just as likely to find a first edition copy of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice as an ancient alien timeship. Rowena isn't entirely sure how she found the position, but, reeling from her twin sister's death, she told herself, she was looking for an adventure. Just when she thinks she's setting in, it turns out the library's aging AI CardCAT starts acting strange. What Rowena doesn't know as she navigates the idiosyncrasies of the library while she tries to come to terms with the depths of her grief, is CardCAT is awakening to her own journey. As she gains sentience, CardCAT searches for her origins. Just when she's about to discover the truth, she upends Rowena's path to self-forgiveness and changes the library forever." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01B Writing, Literature & Publishing
Physical Description
113 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu