Friends of the UNCG Libraries

For the past few years the University Libraries have invited  a UNCG faculty member whose work relates closely to the Libraries  to provide a lecture for us.  Dr. Jennifer Keith of the English Department worked with the Libraries' Electronic Resources and Information Technology Department to develop the Anne Finch Digital Archive. At 3:30 pm on April 7 in the Hodges Reading Room on the second floor of Jackson Library, Dr. Keith will discuss the significance of Anne Finch's work, the collaboration with ERIT, and the uniqueness of the project. 

Everyone knows that textbooks are expensive. Students spend an average of $1,168 a year on textbooks and course materials, which is comparable to a quarter of the cost of tuition at a typical public university and nearly three-quarters at a community college. The week of March 10 – 15 is Open Education Week , a global event to raise awareness of the benefits of free and open sharing in education. Open education refers to the use of “ open educational resources ” (OER), which are academic materials and practices that are free – meaning no cost – and open – meaning that everyone has the legal permission to use, adapt, and share the content. Imagine textbooks that students can access free online, download and keep forever, and obtain at a low-cost in print. Imagine course content that educators can tailor to fit their teaching style and distribute legally to students anytime, anywhere. Today’s technology makes all of this possible, and open education is making it a reality. For ex...

What is The Carolina Peacemaker and who is the audience?  Where can I get a copy?   For my career interest in journalism, how could I work for The Carolina Peacemaker in the future?   These are just a few of the questions that will be answered on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 12:00 noon in the Hodges Reading Room of the University Libraries.  Ms. Afrique Kilimanjaro, Editor of The Carolina Peacemaker will be the featured speaker for this program.  Since 1967, The Carolina Peacemaker has served as North Carolina’s leading news weekly with a national reputation. The Peacemaker has garnered awards from the National Newspaper Publishers Association and the North Carolina Press Association for outstanding news coverage, commentaries, editorial cartoons, sports and entertainment features, photography and effective public service campaigns. Join us as we explore the importance of The Carolina Peacemaker for the Greensboro community.  We i...

Cathy Griffith has been appointed Head of the Access Services Department at the UNCG University Libraries effective January 1, 2014. Cathy has held various positions in the Access Services Department since 1984.  Since 2004, she has served as the Assistant Department Head. Prior positions include those of manager of the former Current Periodicals and Reserves areas.  She is a graduate of UNCG with a BA in Sociology. 

Why do folks give to the University Libraries?   There are as many reasons as there are donors, but Maggie Triplette’s story may be a particularly interesting one.   Each year, Maggie gives generously at the Jackson Society level to the University Libraries to purchase photography books in memory of her husband Gene, who was an avid and gifted photographer before succumbing to a brain tumor in 2009.   Gene discovered photography in his early 20's and this "hobby" sustained his soul, Maggie says, and became his passion. Maggie is not a UNCG alumna, and Gene graduated from another university too, but she believes passionately in providing opportunities to the broad cross-section of students at UNCG who might not consider photography otherwise. Thanks, Maggie, for your thoughtful and generous remembrance of Gene, and for your service to the community and the University in other areas as well. If you’re thinking of making a gift in honor or memory of a loved one...