Searching for Lodging for a Visiting Researcher

Hi everyone,

I am trying to help an international researcher visiting our collection to find a reasonably priced room to rent near the campus. The researcher intends to arrive the weekend of Thanksgiving and stay for 3 weeks. If you know of any options or require more information, please let me know.

Thank you,

Stacey

Know Your Libraries Event

On Tuesday August 27 the Student Libraries Advisory Council (SLAC) and the Libraries sponsored "Know Your Libraries," an information fair to introduce students to our services and resources. Although aimed primarily at new students it was open to anyone. Staff from several departments staffed tables in the Reading Room and talked to students about materials and technology available for checkout, Special Collections (with an emphasis on UNCG history) and how to get help for research. Brief tours of student spaces and the DMC were also provided. Students who visited each station got a card punched and were able to enter a drawing for prizes. Snacks, including some awesome huge cookies, were provided by SLAC. We think around 75 students came through and over 30 completed the punch cards. All in all it was a great success and we hope to offer this event again.

Staff Video and Audio Equipment Loans

Starting this semester, the camcorder, tripod, microphones, headsets, and voice recorder that used to be loaned to library staff from ERIT will now be handled through the DMC.  To reserve the equipment, contact Cheryl, Armondo, or Beth FW.  Other equipment will continue to be loaned through ERIT.

Thanks.

School Fundraising Time Again - Attractions Books, Etc.

It's that time of year again.

If you are interested in purchasing the "Attractions Dining and Value Guide: Piedmont Triad" ($25 each) please let me know. I have a sample in my office, or view information here.

I also have the standard Innisbrook catalogs (overpriced but good quality wrapping paper/bags, food items, gifts, magazines and chocolates) if you are interested.

All proceeds support Cornerstone Charter Academy.

I need orders by Friday, September 6. Thanks.

Terry Brandsma, ERIT 224E

"Listen all y'all, it's a sabotage..."

I found this hilarious video created by librarians at Chicago's Francis W. Parker School who decided to make their own parody of the 1994 Beastie Boys' music video to "Sabotage."  Who says working at a library can't be fun?!  Hope you all enjoy.

Sean

Librarians' music video:

M&D 2013 Sabotage from Mike and Duane Show on Vimeo.

Here's the link if the video doesn't show: http://vimeo.com/66169135



Original Beastie Boys' music video:

Article on Woman's College Library Resources in Segregated North Carolina

If you're interested in learning more about the Library's - and specifically librarian Charles Adams' - struggles in allowing students from Bennett and North Carolina A&T to use Woman's College Library resources, I have an article in the newest issue of North Carolina Libraries focused on the topic. I'll add that almost all of the research was done here in the University Archives! Here is the link and additional information for those who are interested in reading:

Charles Adams and the Controversy over Use of the Woman’s College Library in Segregated North Carolina
Erin Lawrimore
North Carolina Libraries, Vol. 71, No. 1 (2013)

Abstract: In 1951, the Library at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina faced attacks from administrative leaders due to its policy of allowing African-American students from neighboring colleges to access the catalog, borrow books, and use reference resources. Librarian Charles Adams refused to ban these students from the Library's facilities, leading to repeated confrontations with the chancellor and the University of North Carolina Consolidated System's Board of Trustees. In developing guidelines that were applicable to all - not just African Americans - Adams bucked the University's segregationist policies and ensured that information needs were met, regardless of a patron's skin color.

Reference Interns

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