Terry Brandsma, information technology librarian and associate professor in the Electronic Resources and Information Technologies (ERIT) Department for University Libraries, has been recognized as a top contributor to OCLC’s Community Center. The value expressed by these top community contributors, like Brandsma, is only possible thanks to everyone who has asked or answered a question, submitted…
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Natalie Hayes Wins Outstanding Student Library Worker Award
Natalie Hayes, student desk manager in the Access Services Department, is this year’s winner of the Outstanding Student Library Worker Award. When Hayes wasn’t helping patrons or answering questions at the circulation desk, she could be counted on to do any job necessary and in a highly professional manner. Hayes was a hard worker with…
Reduced Operations for COVID-19
University Libraries is currently working with UNCG and executing the use of best practices for social distancing and the use of Community Protective Equipment (CPE). Services available to UNCG faculty, staff, and students include the following: Reference services are available virtually Library instruction is available virtually either asynchronously or synchronously for your classes, please see a…
A Statement by University Libraries Against Systemic Racism and Social Injustice
We know that our students, staff, faculty, and community are hurting right now. We are hurting with you and with those who have suffered and are suffering from the discrimination, bias, and brutality that are deeply woven into the fabric of our country. We mourn the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and…
Reopening Guidelines for University Libraries
University Libraries is currently working with UNCG’s Office of Emergency Management by following the Governor’s guidelines and executing the use of best practices for social distancing, the use of Community Protective Equipment (CPE) and the continued effort to provide online options for students as it prepares for reopening its buildings later this year. Library instruction…