Successful Radford University Library Visit to See WMS In Action

Thank you to the many folks who assisted the library staff from Radford University while they visited us on Friday, February 6. They sent a big group (15 total), and we were able to show them how we use WMS in Technical Services, Access Services, Systems, and the Teaching Resources Center.

I heard many comments of appreciation as we wrapped up the day, and the group left feeling much more comfortable with WMS as they move forward with the implementation process at their library.

A message from Beth Johnson, Head of Access Services, states:

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You and your colleagues were so kind to meet with my co-workers and me last Friday. I know everyone was very helpful, but I wanted to extend a personal thanks to those of you with whom I spoke directly. I got a good look at “WMS in action” at your circulation desk, and had many of my questions answered about patron records, reports, etc. Thank you very much for your time. If there is ever a time I can be of any assistance to you, just let me know.

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Thanks again to all who participated and helped.

Solarize North Carolina

Solarize North Carolina is Here!

Greener Home Program

Greener Home

Sat, Jan 31^st 10 – Noon
Kathleen Clay Library

Discover how to find a green home with tips from EcoBroker, Katie Jo Icenhower. Interested in doing an eco-friendly remodeling, learn some ideas from Danny Gough, Consultant for Energy Solutions. Homeowner and writer, Susan Carlyle  will share simple ways to make your home more sustainable on a small budget. For more information, e-mail melanie.buckingham@greensboro-nc.gov .

The New Short Film Festival

The New Short Film Festival is a film festival that the DMC is producing this year to promote experimental film making.

The first screening was held in the Staff Room on Monday.  We will have two more screenings, one on February 23rd 6pm-8pm led by Micheal Frierson of the Media Studies department, and one on March 30th 6pm-8pm led by Lee Walton of the Art department. 

The final screening on April 27th will be a selection of experimental films that have been submitted and selected for inclusion in the festival.

Visit the blog to see pictures from the first screening and learn more about the festival.  Everyone is welcome to attend!

Jackson Library in the sunset

Hi all,

I took this photograph of Jackson Library the day before Thanksgiving, but never got around to sharing it until now. I thought others might like to see it.

Hope you all have a great holidays!

Sean

Reuse and Recycle for the Holidays!

Here are some items from the UNCG Office of Sustainability Newsletter:

Trash from holiday wrapping paper totals over 4 million tons each year. Wrap your gifts in used wrapping paper! 

If every American family wrapped just 3 presents in reused materials instead of newly bought wrapping paper, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields.

If every family in the U.S. reused two feet of holiday ribbon, it would save 38,000 miles of ribbon – enough to tie a bow around the entire planet.


You can reuse wrapping paper and gift bags, and both can be recycled in the commingled recycling bins.


For lots more sustainability tips, subscribe to the UNCG Office of Sustainability Newsletter.

Have a great holiday!

 

Holiday Luncheon 2014

Thanks to everyone involved for a great holiday luncheon!