Kathy Crowe - Trip to China

My trip to China

As many of you know I took a 3-week trip to China in January.  I accompanied my husband, David Crowe (a professor at Elon) and a group of 22 Elon University students on a study abroad program along with another Elon professor who is Chinese.  David has wanted me to come for some time but I kept putting it off, saying it took too much time away from work, used up too much vacation time, etc., etc.  But this year I decided to just do it. When I asked Rosann, she said, "why wouldn't you go?"  So I did!

The trip went into western China and Tibet so covered many areas in addition to the usual Beijing and Shanghai.  We left on January 2 and began in Beijing and saw the Great Wall and other usual sites.  Then we traveled to Tibet.  We took a 24-hour train ride to get there which I do not recommend.  Tibet, however, was truly fascinating.  It was the time of year when many Tibetans do a pilgrimage to Lhasa. We next went to Lijiang which I really loved because there is still much traditional architecture and culture.  Next was Chengdu where there is a Panda Reserve.

After that we went to Kunming and then Shanghai.  I visited the Library at SHUFE -- several of their librarians have visited here -- and gave a talk.  So there was a little work on the trip:)  Because it was the beginning of their New Year many were away so I only saw Mr. Chen of our old friends.  He was in the first pair of librarians who visited.  They were all very gracious and kind.

Below are my pictures which are in groups to keep from being too overwhelming.  Take a look at as few or many as you want!

Beijeing
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24010313@N04/sets/72157640744789384/

Tibet
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24010313@N04/sets/72157640888288545/

Lijiang
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24010313@N04/sets/72157640932958873/

Chengdu
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24010313@N04/sets/72157640927945064/

Shanghai
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24010313@N04/sets/72157640970258075/

Academic Libraries
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24010313@N04/sets/72157640889585703/

Kathy Crowe

2014 Outstanding Student Worker Award

The Outstanding Student Library Worker Award was established with a gift from David R. Arneke (left) to recognize an outstanding student worker in the UNCG University Libraries.

This year's winner was Will Cook from Access Services!

Also receiving nominations were Femi-Ann Balogun (Reference and DMC), Megan Coker (Digital Projects), and Eric Langer (HSML).

Recycle Pens, Pencils, and Markers!

We are now recycling writing instruments!   

Through a program called TerraCycle, we can now recycle any brand of pens, pencils, markers, highlighters, dry erase markers, and mechanical pencils (no crayons).

There are collection boxes at the Access Services Desk, the DMC Desk, the HSML, Technical Services, SCUA, and the Admin Office.

https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/

DMC Open House - Pictures

Thanks to everyone who attended the DMC Open House on 2/7/14.  We introduced the new Gaming Lab and the new 3D Printer.

If you couldn't make it to the open house, you can stop by the DMC anytime to see the new additions.

1st Annual DMC/DACTS Film Festival

The 1st Annual DMC/DACTS Film Festival for student short films was last semester.  The top three films were shown at a screening on Friday, 1/17, in the DMC and the winners were announced.  The event was hosted by Nataly Blas, Beth Filar Williams, and Lindsay Sabatino.

Each contestant introduced his/her film and then answered audience questions after the film had been shown.
 
The winners were: (left to right in picture)

1st Place: Shaquana Patrice Suggs - watch the video!

2nd Place: Kyle Maples

3rd Place: Devin Miller

Keeping Our Patroness Warm

Some kind soul was worried Minerva might be a little chilled, so they kindly donated their gloves.

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteer help is still needed for the 2014 VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program.The McGirt-Horton Library VITA Site (Phillips Ave, Greensboro, NC) is in need of a "Greeter" for this VITA Site.

What does a "Greeter" do?

1. Greet & Sign In Patrons

2. Verify Patron has proper ID & Forms

3. Distribute/Collect Forms for Patron to Complete

If you can commit to 2 hrs of volunteer service once a week during the 2014 Tax Season, please contact Charrisse Jones,Site Coordinator at 336-375-3573 asap.

The Site Days/Hours are Tuesdays/6-8 PM (starting Feb. 4th thru Apr 15th).

Thank you