Written by Samantha Lewis. Associate Professor and Department Head of Research, Outreach and Instruction Amy Harris Houk has accepted a promotion to Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning with the University Libraries. This appointment is Houk’s fifth position during her tenure at UNC Greensboro. Houk graduated with a Masters of Library and Information Studies (now known…
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University Libraries Welcomes Alumna Shelbi Webb as Diversity Resident Librarian
Written by Samantha Lewis. UNC Greensboro Alumna Shelbi Webb has accepted the position of diversity resident librarian at University Libraries for the 2021-2023 session. The program helps recent graduates begin building their professional careers as librarians with a focus in academic librarianship. In addition, the program is designed to promote diversity within library staff to broaden university…
Our Next, Great Book Club Pick Is “The Alter Ego Effect” by Todd Herman
“‘The Alter Ego Effect’ was built to support ambitious people doing hard things.” “It’s constructed to help you be more resilient, creative, optimistic, and courageous.” – The Alter Ego Effect From these opening sentences, Todd Herman throws down the gauntlet, challenging the reader to build a better version of themselves. His technique centers around the creation…
University Libraries Welcomes Vini Kuker as the New Evening/Weekend Manager in the Harold Schiffman Music Library
Vini Kuker has accepted the position of evening/weekend manager in the Harold Schiffman Music Library (HSML). Kuker received their master’s degree in library and information studies from UNC Greensboro’s School of Education in 2019 and graduated summa cum laude from UNCG in 2017 with a bachelor of arts in music from the College of Visual…
Access Services Department Hires Hopkins as New Search and Weekend Manager
UNC Greensboro’s University Libraries is pleased to welcome new Search and Weekend Manager Christopher Hopkins to Jackson Library. Hopkins previously worked as a library assistant at Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough, North Carolina. He earned his undergraduate degree from UNCG in 2012 before earning a master of fine arts in creative writing with a concentration in…
