University Libraries welcomed Anne Symonds in September as Reference Services Assistant in the Research, Outreach and Instruction department. In her new role, Symonds will staff the reference desk, answer questions and help patrons with research. Other duties include mentoring reference interns, providing instructional support and working on special projects. Symonds began her library career in…
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Digital Media Commons to Host Focus Groups for Students
Attention Spartans! We want to hear from you. How do you use the Digital Media Commons? Is there an opportunity to improve our services? University Libraries will host two focus groups for UNC Greensboro students on October 16 and October 24, 2018 from 5 – 6 p.m. in the VIA Lab, Jackson Library, Lower Level….
Fall 2018 Workshop Schedule for Scholarship Technology and Research Services (STARS)
Personal Digital Archiving Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 2 p.m.CITI Lab, Jackson LibraryPresenter: Erin Lawrimore, Associate Professor and University Archivist The workshop will introduce attendees to digital archives and preservation while providing tips and guidance on ensuring long-term preservation of digital photographs, digital audio and video, email, social media and other records created or maintained in a…
Courtney Awarded Staff Star and Recognized for Outstanding Customer Service
Michelle Courtney ’07, MA ‘10, Library Technician in the Technical Services department, has been awarded a Staff Star by UNC Greensboro’s Staff Senate. The group recognizes staff across the university that provide exceptional service and thoughtfulness to fellow faculty, staff and students. Courtney was nominated for the award by Christine Fischer, Head of Technical Services,…
Helping Organizations Better Plan and Manage Short-Term Staffing Arrangements
Michael “Mike” A. Crumpton, MLIS, SHRM-SCP, Assistant Dean for Administrative Services for University Libraries and Associate Professor at UNC Greensboro, has co-edited a book with Nora J. Bird titled, “Short-Term Staff, Long-Term Benefits: Making the Most of Interns, Volunteers, Student Workers, and Temporary Staff in Libraries.” Too often, the time and effort required to train,…