Library Materials cataloged in October 2009

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during October. [view list]

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009 @ 4:46 PM

Library Materials cataloged in September 2009

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during September. [view list]

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 @ 2:16 PM

Library Materials cataloged in August 2009

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during August. [view list]

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 @ 2:40 PM

Atkins Library to partner in a substantial grant to digitize important North Carolina architectural collections

UNC Charlotte’s J. Murrey Atkins Library is a partner in a substantial grant to digitize 3,831 architectural drawings and 923 photographs documenting approximately 730 buildings constructed from 1900 to 1940. The grant, awarded to the North Carolina State University Libraries, is a collaborative effort between NC State Libraries, the State Archives of North Carolina, and the Special Collections Department at the J. Murrey Atkins Library.

Titled Beaux Arts to Modernism: Early Twentieth Century Architecture in North Carolina, the project will digitize drawings of Richard C. Biberstein, Martin E. Boyer, Eric G. Flannagan, Northup & O’Brien, and Herbert Woodley Simpson--five architects/architectural firms who designed important and representative buildings of the time period. J. Murrey Atkins Library will contribute a substantial number of drawings from its Biberstein, Bowles, Meecham, & Reed Records and the Martin Evans Boyer Papers for digitization. This project will create an online resource available to scholars, educators, students, and the general public.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 @ 2:40 PM

Atkins Library Announces Installation of the Lambdin-Irwin Collection

J. Murrey Atkins Library is pleased to announce the installation of a permanent exhibit from the Lambdin-Irwin Collection of Egyptian and Sumerian antiquities. The exhibit of documents and artifacts highlights the work and interests of Rev. Milton B. Lambdin, a student and scholar of the Bible and Near Eastern history. During the first half of the twentieth century, Rev. Lambdin traveled extensively and became a close friend of renowned archeologists, Charles Pfeiffer of Harvard University, and Howard Carter, discoverer and excavator of the tomb of Tutankhamun. The collection and exhibit comprise an historically valuable snapshot of the formative years of biblical archeology. The Lambdin-Irwin Collection was generously donated to UNC Charlotte by Anne Lambdin Irwin and family. The exhibit is on the first floor of the J. Murrey Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte and is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 @ 2:39 PM

Web Version of The Chronicle of Higher Education Now Available

As the preeminent publication covering higher education in the United States it serves as an indispensable source for developments in the field. The web version of the Chronicle posts all the articles from the print edition. Updates are posted on the web site daily. All faculty, staff and students logged in to the University’s network or Remote Access system have access to the publication at Chronicle.com. Special features include: The Web site updated throughout the day with the latest news in academe; The text from the current print edition, posted every Monday morning; A searchable archive of every issue published since September 1989; All the commentary and essays from the weekly magazine, The Chronicle Review; All the data from the annual Almanac and other special, single-topic reports are in easy-to-search databases; Online "extras" such as slide shows, podcasts, and video.

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AUGUST 27, 2009 @ 10:17 AM

Library Materials cataloged in July 2009

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during July. [view list]

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AUGUST 26, 2009 @ 5:06 PM

Atkins Library WOW Winners Announced!

Courtney Campbell:   $25 iTunes Gift Certificate Tjamel Hamlin:   Ricoh Color Printer (valued at $279) Ashley McAlister:   Ricoh Color Printer (valued at $279) Roger Stone:   $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Certificate Mayank Sharma:   $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Certificate Chris Fitzmaurice:   $15 iTunes Gift Certificate Anna Porter:   $15 iTunes Gift Certificate

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AUGUST 4, 2009 @ 11:25 AM

Faculty Course Reserve Requests Being Processed Now

The deadline for Faculty Course Reserve requests for the first 2 weeks of the semester is here. Please submit them ASAP so we can ensure your requests can be fulfilled on time. We are, of course, always accepting your Course Reserve Requests throughout the semester and will work hard to provide this service in an accurate and timely manner.

Some of our most popular services include:

• Electronic Reserves. We now scan directly from library-owned materials – you are no longer required to make photocopies first. All the library needs is a complete citation, your name, and the course prefix and number.

• Electronic items in the library catalog that can be linked directly to your reserves list.

• Based on Faculty feedback, more enhancements are in process for the near future, including video streaming reserves, a nice addition to our current audio streaming reserves.

We’re happy to assist with reserve questions such as loan periods, copyright guidelines, or anything else as you prepare for this semester!  Please contact Carol Bellamy at 704.687.3713, go to the Reserves webpage or drop by our Service Desk located on the library’s second floor.

And remember, please send your Course Reserve requests to Atkins Library as soon as possible, particularly for items needed during the first two weeks of classes. You can send your requests directly from our Reserves Request webpage or by email to reserves@uncc.edu.

Atkins Library looks forward to working with you this year!

Atkins Library Welcomes New Leader August 1st

Stanley Wilder, associate dean, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester, has been named UNC Charlotte’s university librarian. His appointment is effective Aug. 1.

According to Joan Lorden, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, Wilder “is highly respected as a thought leader for the profession [in academic research libraries]” and is known by his colleagues “as an innovator who has removed barriers to access library resources.” Wilder said he was impressed with the level of support Atkins Library received from University leaders and across campus. “The UNC Charlotte community clearly loves its library and understands how a strong library contributes to teaching and research. Inside the library and out, UNC Charlotte exudes a strong sense of aspiration, a committed resolve to be great. All of this speaks well for the work that brought the University to this point and prospects for success in the future. I am honored to have become a part of it.”

As university librarian, Wilder will oversee the vision, services and technology for the J. Murrey Atkins Library as it adapts to the University’s emerging needs of a student population projected to increase to 35,000 by 2020. Implementing a strong engagement approach with faculty, staff, students and the community, Wilder has successful experience in areas such as collection development, digital scholarship, scholarly communications and fund raising. He currently oversees a $3 million project funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that will result in, according to Wilder, an “open source search system unifying retrieval of print and electronic scholarship.”

Prior to his work at the University of Rochester, Wilder served as assistant dean for technical and financial services and assistant to the dean for administrative services at the Louisiana State University Libraries.

The J. Murrey Atkins Library and UNC Charlotte warmly welcome Stanley Wilder!

Presentation Practice Rooms Now Available For Students

What Is This New Service?
Increase your confidence by rehearsing your class project and research presentations before the big day! Our Presentation Practice Rooms have “Smart Podiums” which are technologically sophisticated podiums installed in many lecture halls and classrooms throughout campus. By practicing with these “Smart Podiums” at Atkins Library, you can ensure your presentation goes smoothly, avoiding potential assignment “pitfalls”, such as trouble with figuring out the equipment, transitioning, and timeframes. Now you’ve got a more powerful presentation!

“Smart Podiums” have many presentation capabilities including:

•  PowerPoint Slideshows

•  Running videos and DVDs

•  Internet and Library Database Access

•  … and more!

How Do I Reserve A Practice Room?
You or your group may book either room Atkins 124 or Atkins 125 from our Information Desk in person or by telephone (704.687.2030). Some guidelines are in place to ensure an effective and efficient experience for all:

• Same day booking only

• Reservation periods can range from 30 minutes to a maximum of 1 ½ hours

• There will be a ½ hour buffer time before and after each booking – no back to back booking so other people may be allotted practice time

• Monday - Friday: Available 5:00pm through ½ hour before closing

• Saturday & Sunday: Available ½ hour after library opens through ½ hour before closing

We certainly welcome any comments about your experience by telling the Information Desk or Suggestion Box.  Looking forward to many students discovering this new service!

Library Materials cataloged in June 2009

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during June. [view list]

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JULY 8, 2009 @ 12:52 PM

New Feature: Text Bibliographic Info to Your Cell Phone

You’ve already got enough to do...save time by texting your bibliographic information to your cell phone. No more finding paper and pencils, or even leaving the information behind – NOT a fun experience when doing your final research paper!

Once you’ve found your bibliographic record in the web catalog, simply press the “Send as Text” icon to the right of it.

The information will automatically be sent to your cell phone.

Done.

We hope you enjoy this new web catalog feature and welcome your comments!

Notes:     Texting is generally limited to 160 characters per message
              Depending on your cell phone plan, carrier charges may apply

Library Materials cataloged in May 2009

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during May. [view list]

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MAY 26, 2009 @ 12:54 PM

Writing Resource Center Summer Hours at Atkins Library

The Writing Resource Center (WRC) provides free, one-on-one writing consultation for students, faculty & staff. Their satellite office is located in Atkins Library Room 109, which is near the front entrance, to the left of the Information Desk.

Summer Hours are as follows:                       

An online scheduler is now available to make an appointment at http://rich65.com/uncc. While users may book times in advance, walk-in appointments will continue to be welcomed. Likewise, faculty may continue to refer students to the WRC for weekly appointments, which will then be added to the online schedule.

Note that reservations may be booked online for both WRC locations, Fretwell 220 and Atkins Library 109.

Atkins library is proud to partner with the WRC, helping people discover their writing abilities!

 

Respiratory Book Collection Increased through EZ Grant Award

The J. Murrey Atkins Library has purchased over 100 Respiratory Therapy books from a $10,000 “EZ Strengthening Public and Academic Library Collections” Grant, thanks to the efforts of Research Librarians’ Lisa Nickel and Lois Stickell working with UNCC faculty. This grant will be used to add a collection of over “100 high quality texts in the areas of respiratory care, pulmonary pathology and critical care medicine, according to Dr. Joe Coyle, Department of Kinesiology.

Dr. Coyle also explains, “These additions will be tremendously useful not only to the BSRT students and faculty but to anyone in the University with an interest in these subjects".  Title examples are:

 Pulmonary Rehabilitation:  Guidelines to Success [edited by] John E. Hodgkin, Bartolome R. Celli, Mosby/Elsevier, c2009

 Laboratory Exercises For Competency in Respiratory Care,  Thomas J. Butler, F.A. Davis Co., c2009

The State Library of North Carolina (a division of the Department of Cultural Resources) administers the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant program. This program, funded from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), funds projects across the state that help libraries deliver learning opportunities for a lifetime, support libraries in their mission to provide cost-effective access to the Internet and as well as information expertise and make library resources more accessible to all users. Atkins Library’s $10,000.00 grant will cover 79% of the total cost of the program, resulting in 21% (or $2,696) of the cost being financed by nongovernmental sources.

To see all respiratory books available from the EZ grant, go to the library’s catalog at: http://library.uncc.edu/catalog and search using the terms “EZ grant”

 

Library Materials cataloged in April 2009

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during April. [view list]

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MAY 12, 2009 @ 10:54 AM

Take A Break in our Browsing/Popular Reading Collection Area...

Relax and unwind in Atkins Library’s Browsing/Popular Reading Collection area, now conveniently located on the 2nd Floor, by the Reserves Desk. You’ll enjoy reading hundreds of current popular books from the New York Times reviewed book collection as well as the Charlotte Observer’s repository donations.

Grab a cup of coffee from Ritazza Café, get comfortable in a nearby chair and peruse books such as:

• Audubon: Early Drawings by John James Audubon
• December by Elizabeth Harley Winthrop
• Baptism By fire: Eight Presidents Who took Office in Times of Crisis by Mark K. Updegrove
• The Elvis Encyclopedia by Adam Victor
• Mr. & Mrs. Prince: How An Extraordinary Eighteenth Century Family Moved Out of Slavery and Into Legend by Gretchen H. Gerzina
• Just After Sunset by Stephen King

Most books may be checked out for a three week period, with two renewals possible. Students, Faculty and Staff are also invited to use the Atkins Express service to obtain these books.  When you need a break, come enjoy the Browsing/Popular Reading Collection!
 

"The World of Harry Golden": A New Permanent Exhibit in Atkins Library

The J. Murrey Atkins Library of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte announces the installation of a permanent exhibit, “The World of Harry Golden,” based on the library’s extensive collection of Golden’s papers.  Golden (1903-1981) was the publisher of The Carolina Israelite and the author of more than twenty books, including Only in America and For 2C Plain, which were on the bestseller list at the same time in 1959.

Golden used humor to attack what he described as “the inherent absurdity of segregation in the South,” and his reputation as a civil rights advocate was such that Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. asked him to write a testimonial for his first book in 1958.  In his famous Letter from the Birmingham Jail, King also recognized Golden as one of a small group of Southern journalists who “had written about our struggle in eloquent and prophetic terms.”

The Harry Golden Papers contain approximately 300,000 items and constitute one of the library’s most noteworthy research collections--not only because the papers were produced by a person who was important in his own right but also because of the many different perspectives they offer on the rich tapestry of U. S. history in the middle years of the twentieth century. 

The exhibit was made possible by the generosity of Mrs. Anita Stewart Brown, a devoted friend of Golden, who endowed the Harry Golden Fund.  It was designed and fabricated by Studio Displays, Inc. and curated by Robert Weis and Robin Brabham.

The exhibit is located on the first floor of the Atkins Library and is available for viewing during all hours that the library is open (http://library.uncc.edu/hours/). For more information on the Harry Golden Papers, please contact Atkins Library Special Collections. (http://specialcollections.uncc.edu/)

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MAY 5, 2009 @ 11:25 AM

May is Older Americans Month

"Today's seniors are shrugging off traditional stereotypes about growing old. Instead, they are living healthy and active lives, engaged in multiple endeavors."

- Barbara E. Riley, Director of Ohio’s Department of Aging

In recognition of Older American’s Month, the J. Murrey Atkins Library and UNC Charlotte's Interdisciplinary Gerontology Program are presenting several Displays showcasing relevant books, documents and demographic maps pertaining to this dynamic population. Statistics show within the next 40 years, people over the age of 65 will increase to over 22% of the entire American population! You will find the Displays on Atkins Library's main floor, within the main Atrium.

According to www.aoa.gov, "When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthdays. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing, however. In April of 1963, President John F. Kennedy's meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens served as a prelude to designating May as 'Senior Citizens Month.'

Thanks to President Jimmy Carter's 1980 designation, what was once called Senior Citizens Month, is now called "Older Americans Month," and has become a tradition.

Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since JFK has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs and other such activities."

Source: http://www.aoa.gov/AoAroot/Press_Room/Observances/oam/archive/archive.aspx
 

Enjoy these informative Displays!  For more interesting statistics regarding Older Americans, click here.
 

Extended Hours during Finals Week

Atkins Library will have extended hours during Finals Week.  Below is a listing of our extended hours:

The Ritazza Cafe in the Atkins Library will also have extended hours during this time period. 

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APRIL 21, 2009 @ 1:02 PM

NEED EXAM HELP?

Survive your Finals with Atkins Library - click on any of these services to learn more!

• EXTENDED HOURS  Scroll down to May

• GROUP STUDY ROOMS  You can book up to 2 weeks in advance

• ASK ATKINS  Reference and Research help 24 hours a day

• EQUIPMENT CHECK OUT  Laptops, Digital Cameras, Digital Camcorders and much more

• SAFE RIDE  Pick up every 30 minutes, extended hours during Exams

• SNACK ATTACK Take a break and grab a cold treat on Thursday, April 30th; 11am-2pm

View all of Atkins Library services at: http://library.uncc.edu/services and...

GOOD LUCK!!
 

Library Materials cataloged in March 2009

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during March. [view list]

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APRIL 13, 2009 @ 3:23 PM

Donate Food, Have Your Fines Forgiven!

Fight hunger while avoiding overdue book fines from Friday, April 24th through Friday, May 1st. Students may turn in overdue books at the Circulation Desk on these days and have their fines waived if a non-perishable food item is donated. Students are asked to bring at least one food item per book. Please note that pre-existing fines, recall, equipment, reserve and interlibrary fines are not eligible for this program.  UNC Charlotte faculty, staff or students who wish to donate food are also invited to bring in items to the Library during these days.  All food items will be donated to Loaves & Fishes, a nondenominational organization dedicated to responding to the hunger problem in Mecklenburg County.  Some suggested donations are canned fruit, 100% juice, pork and beans, peanut butter, canned meat and soup.

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APRIL 9, 2009 @ 11:01 AM

UNCC "SIFE" Awards Won by Two Library Student Employees

Atkins Library congratulates two of our student employees, Youssef Boutaleb (pictured left) and Pasan Premaratne (pictured right) as proud recipients of UNC Charlotte’s SIFE awards. SIFE, Students In Free Enterprise, is a global non-profit organization, offering students the opportunity to work on international outreach business projects. Utilizing the concepts of free-enterprise, students from over 1800 campuses around the world work on projects with faculty advisors and participating businesses to improve the quality of living for millions of people.

Youssef works at the Information Desk and is pursuing a B.S.B.A. in Finance and International Business. Pasan works in Atkins Library’s Security division and is pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration. Well done Youssef and Pasan!

For more information about UNC Charlotte’s SIFE program, please click here.
 

International Visitors Welcomed by Library's Information Commons Unit

Atkins Library has received global recognition for its Information Commons unit over the past few years, recently welcoming Japan’s University of Tsukuba, which is developing its own Information Commons area. Mike Olson, Associate University Librarian for Information Commons, remarked “our staff feels very honored that librarians from the University of Tsukuba picked Atkins Library as one of the three Information Commons to visit during their trip to the United States.”

Today’s learning atmosphere at the J. Murrey Atkins Library includes beautiful, innovative and evolving spaces for study, research and discovery. The Information Commons unit embraces this design as Atkins’ “one-stop-shopping” space for information in a high-tech environment. Patrons can receive expert staff assistance in three main areas: (1) Information search and retrieval (2) Processing and interpretation of this information (The Research/Reference Desk for both of these areas) and Packaging and presentation of the information (The Technology Support Desk).

With language interpretation provided by Shoko Tokoro, Atkins’ Cataloging Librarian, the day long visit proved extremely valuable and enriching to all parties. Their visit included a tour of the library and campus, as well meetings with Information Commons Staff members for greater understanding of the learning concept, implementation and its strategies. For more information about Atkins Library’s Information Commons, please go to http://library.uncc.edu/infocommons or contact Mike Olson molson8@uncc.edu. For more information about the University of Tsukuba, you may go to http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/english.
 

Library Materials cataloged in February 2009

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during February. [view list]

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009 @ 3:18 PM

Special Collections' Katie McCormick Selected for Archives Leadership Institute

UNC Charlotte’s J. Murrey Atkins Library is proud to announce that Katie McCormick, Assistant University Librarian for Special Collections, has been selected to attend the Society of American Archivists’ Archives Leadership Institute.  Being one of only 25 archivists selected from a pool of 90 applicants, Katie will attend this week-long event, hosted by the University of Wisconsin’s School of Library & Information Studies.

 The event goal “is to examine the leadership needs of the archives profession and to prepare participants to influence policy and effect change on behalf of the profession (and ultimately, on behalf of the public served now and in the future)”. 

 Katie looks forward to participating and believes, “it will be a great opportunity to learn from leaders in the field, to problem solve with colleagues and to have focused time to consider the broader implications of archival work”.  Her experience will certainly benefit UNC Charlotte’s rich Special Collections unit, currently including more than 8,500 rare books, 1500 oral history interviews, 4 million manuscript items and 1.4 million items in the University Archives.

Memorial Gifts in Honor of Mr. John William Weil

Atkins Library is humbled and thankful for being one of Mr. John William Weil's requested memorial donation recipients.
Your donation will have an immediate impact on Atkins Library's Special Collections unit, a favorite of Jack's. You
may make your gift online, identifying the gift as a memorial to Mr. Jack Weil, designated for the J. Murrey Atkins Library.
You may also mail a check to UNC Charlotte, Atkins Library, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223, Attn: Kathy Larson.

To view Mr. Weil's inspiring obituary, please click here.

The J. Murrey Atkins Library will continue it's pursuit of "Establishing Roots, Supporting Growth and Stimulating Discovery" in honor
of Mr. Weil and the entire community.
 

Apply for $1,000 Scholarships with Office of Disability Services

The Office of Disability Services at UNC Charlotte will be offering several scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each for the 2009/2010 academic year!

Students with documented disabilities who are registered with The Office of Disability Services are eligible to apply. Applications can be obtained by visiting www.ds.uncc.edu or by visiting 230 Fretwell. The application deadline is February 27, 2009.

For questions, please contact Vonetta Blakely or Jo Ann Fernald at 704-687-4355.

Laptop Lending Notice

We are pleased that our Laptop Lending service is of great benefit to students, faculty and staff!  Please note, however, laptop returns or checkouts are not available one hour prior to closing.  This is to ensure the Circulation Desk is able to follow required closing procedures before the building is locked. The 24 hour lending period remains the same.

Again, please return or checkout laptops before the one hour to closing mark – remember you may return your laptop the next day, as long as the time is within your 24 hour lending period.

Please contact the Circulation Desk for any questions. Thank you!
 

Library Awarded Grant to Purchase Book Collections

The J. Murrey Atkins Library has been awarded an “EZ Strengthening Public and Academic Library Collections” Grant in the amount of $10,000.00. These monies are being used to purchase books regarding Pulmonary Medicine for UNC Charlotte’s new Baccalaureate Program in Respiratory Therapy. According to Dr. Joe Coyle, with the Department of Kinesiology, this grant will be used to add a collection of over “100 high quality texts in the areas of respiratory care, pulmonary pathology and critical care medicine”.

Lisa Nickel and Lois Stickell, both from Atkins Library, worked closely with the program’s faculty to “select the most significant texts for the program”, stated Dr. Coyle. He also noted, “These additions will be tremendously useful not only to the BSRT students and faculty but to anyone in the University with an interest in these subjects.”

The State Library of North Carolina (a division of the Department of Cultural Resources) administers the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant program. This program, funded from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), funds projects across the state that help libraries deliver learning opportunities for a lifetime, support libraries in their mission to provide cost-effective access to the Internet and as well as information expertise and make library resources more accessible to all users.

Atkins Library’s $10,000.00 grant will cover 79% of the total cost of the program, resulting in 21% (or $2,696.00) of the cost being financed by nongovernmental sources.



 

Library Materials cataloged in January 2009

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during January. [view list]

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JANUARY 21, 2009 @ 5:14 PM

Library Materials cataloged in December 2008

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during December. [view list]

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JANUARY 13, 2009 @ 1:46 PM

Scholarly Publishing Symposium available to view online

The Scholarly Publishing Symposium which was held on November 5, 2008 is now available to view via streaming video.  You can view Peggy Hoon and Pete Binfield's presentations on copyright issues and open access journals.  To view the presentations along with links to documents and an overview, please click below:

http://video.uncc.edu/atkins_library/publishing/publishing.php

Library Materials cataloged in November 2008

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during November. [view list]

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DECEMBER 16, 2008 @ 11:12 AM

Library Materials cataloged in October 2008

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during October 2008. [view list]

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DECEMBER 10, 2008 @ 2:47 PM

Looking for a Quiet Place to Study?

The Atkins Library has several areas designated as Quiet Zones for quiet study.  Just look for the QZ sign in the following locations: Ground Floor - Compact Shelving Area 1st Floor - Halton Reading Room Floors 5, 6 and 7 Floor 8 - Large Quiet Study Room (no keyboard use) Quiet Zones are meant for quiet study and no cell phones or talking are allowed.  Please report any violations to the security office on the 1st floor.

Just look for the QZ sign

Posted in:  services 



DECEMBER 3, 2008 @ 5:05 PM

Power Up! at the Library during extended hours, December 12 - 17

Stop by the Atkins Library during late night extended hours for a FREE power bar from Sunday, December 14th through Wednesday, December 17th.  Just stop by the Information desk to get that extra energy when you need it to succeed.  Quantities are limited and will be given out on a first come first served basis.  Extended hours and power bar giveaway times: Date Extended Hours Power Bar giveaway time Fri, December 12th 7:30am - 10:00pm n/a Sat, December 13th 10:00am - 10:00pm n/a Sun, December 14th 11:00am - 2:00am 10:00pm - 2:00am Mon, December 15th 7:30am - 2:00am 10:00pm - 2:00am Tue, December 16th 7:30am - 2:00am 10:00pm - 2:00am Wed, December 17th 7:30am - 2:00am 10:00pm - 2:00am Thu, December 18th 7:30am - 7:00pm Extended hours and powerbar giveaway ends Hours for rest of December   Did You Know? Over 300 computers and lending laptops with MS Office are available to help you finish up those end-of-semester projects Want to go green?  There are bike racks located next to the library Ritazza Cafe is open later during extended hours as well for those caffeine cravings Good luck with finals!

Some helpful numbers:   Research Help:  704-687-2241 Expert Research Help in a variety of subjects   Atkins Express:  704-687-2392 Book Retrieval Service   Presentation Support:  704-687-3827 AV, multi-computer software application help for multiple projects

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OCTOBER 23, 2008 @ 3:58 PM

Writing Resource Center opening location in Library on October 26th

The Writing Resources Center will begin offering peer tutoring in Atkins Library starting Sunday, October 26th.

The WRC-Atkins provides one-to-one writing instruction for students in all majors, first-year to graduate. Trained tutors assist you at all stages of the writing process, from understanding the assignment through revision of the final draft. You need not have a paper written in advance, but bring your ideas and questions. Be sure to bring your assignment instructions, related reading, notes, and research—any material to assist in developing your writing.

Tutorials begin on the hour and last for 45 minutes. No need to make an appointment in advance.

Location - Room 109, left of the Reference Desk.

Hours:

Sunday 1:00-5:00
Monday 1:00-2:00
Tuesday 2:00-5:00
Wednesday 3:00-5:00

Phone 687-4357 for more information or go to the WRC website at:  http://www.uncc.edu/writing/wrc.html


 

Katie McCormick new Assistant University Librarian for Special Collections

Katie McCormick was recently hired as the new Assistant University Librarian for Special Collections. Katie joined the Atkins Library as the Reference Archivist and Coordinator of the Oral History Program in July of 2005 and had been working as the Interim AUL for Special Collections since Robin Brabham’s retirement in July of 2007. In her previous positions, Katie was responsible for leadership and direction of the Special Collections department along with creating and cultivating community partnerships with Charlotte area non-profits to support the Special Collections mission. Katie recently received a grant from the State Library of North Carolina to expand the Library’s New South Voices oral history database and conducted a two week digitization institute with area teachers to create online curriculum guides. Previous to her work at UNC Charlotte, Katie was a Library Assistant at the Irish Music Center at Boston College and an Adjunct Professor of English Composition and Literature at Quincy College and Mount Ida College. Katie received her Masters in Library Science from Simmons College and a MA in English from Boston College. The Atkins Library is pleased to have Katie lead its Special Collections Department and welcomes her energy, leadership and knowledge to help further its mission.

Library Materials cataloged in September 2008

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during September 2008. [view list]

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 @ 4:20 PM

Pay-For-Print to begin on September 24th

As of Wednesday, September 24th, the Library will begin pay-for-print services.  All free printing will cease, and all 4 printers will be available for use. 

FAQs:

How do I print from a workstation?

Click here

How do I release the print job from the printer?

Click here

How much does it cost?

• Black and White - 8 cents/page

• Color - 25 cents/page

Where are the printers?

There are 2 printers located on both the 1st and 2nd floors of the library.  The 1st floor printers are located in the main computer area adjacent to the Presentation Support Desk.  The 2nd floor printers are located adjacent to the Course Reserves desk.

How do I put money on my card?

There are two machines in the library where you can add money to your 49er Account or purchase a 49er Guest Card to use for copying and printing. One machine is located near the network printer on the first floor near beside the stairs. The second machine is located in the Ricoh copy center on the 2nd floor. Both machines take only bills and will not give back any change. You can also add money to your 49er Card online by clicking here.

Can I print on front and back (duplex)?

Yes, you can print items front and back.  Be sure to click on 'Properties' or 'Preferences' in the print menu to set the duplex option.

Where can I go for help?

The Ricoh copy center is located on the 2nd floor of the Atkins Library, close to the Course Reserves desk.  You can also ask for assistance with most print issues at any of the service desks in the library.

Mike Olson new Associate University Librarian for Information Commons

Mike Olson joined the UNC Charlotte Atkins Library on September 1st as its Associate University Librarian for Information Commons. Mike will be responsible for overseeing and directing the activities of the Atkins Library’s Information Commons, which includes the Information, Presentation Support, and Reference Desks. Mike came to the Atkins Library from Clark University, where, since 2005, he directed the library’s collections-related activities, and provided reference, research and outreach services to users. He had also written the library’s first collection development policy and first long-range strategic plan. Mike held previous positions at Harvard for 11 years and UCLA for 11 years. He has been active in the field of librarianship and was the inaugural chair and member of the Collection Development Working Group, German Resources Project for the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) from 1996 to 2004. Mike has secured several grants in his previous work and has won awards from ACRL, Harvard University, and the Goethe-Institut. The Atkins Library is pleased to have Mike join its staff and help direct the services and activities of its Information Commons.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 @ 11:22 AM

Two Atkins Library Staff Members awarded ALA Scholarships

Recently, the American Library Association (ALA) awarded scholarships to two J. Murrey Atkins Library staff members for the 2008-2009 Academic year.  Denelle Eads and Melinda Livas were recognized with scholarships to help with their studies in pursuit of a Masters in Library Science.  Details are below:

Denelle Eads		Denelle Eads was named the 2008 recipient of the Tony B. Leisner Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship, named for Tony B. Leisner, an active ALA member and former member of the ALA Council, is awarded to a library support staff member pursuing a master’s degree in library and information studies. The scholarship was established with funds donated by Leisner. Denelle currently works in Special Collections at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Atkins Library where she provides service to patrons in such areas as manuscript, rare books, university archives and oral history collections. She plans to continue working in Special Collections after earning her degree. Her interest in the field of library and information science came from her time at the Atkins library. As a circulation desk clerk, Denelle’s responsibilities included serving patrons with materials and checking out equipment. “My experience as a library circulation desk clerk was a blessing, because it helped me discover a career that fit perfectly with my background, work experience and interests,” Denelle said.  She is pursuing her Masters in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
		Melinda Livas was named as a recipient of a 2008 Spectrum Scholarship. The $5,000 scholarship aims at recruiting applicants and awarding scholarships to American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander students for graduate programs in library and information studies. Its mission is to improve service at the local level through the development of a representative workforce that reflects the communities served by all libraries in the new millennium. Since 1997, the ALA has awarded a total of 564 Spectrum Scholarships. Nearly 70 percent of past Spectrum Scholars remain active in the ALA three years after graduation. Melinda works in Course Reserves providing assistance to patrons and scanning materials to be placed on electronic reserve.  "I thoroughly enjoy helping information seekers find what they need," Melinda states.   "That is one reason why I have chosen to pursue an MLIS degree, plus the professional opportunities within this field are endless. I have always been drawn to libraries. An MLIS degree will provide me the necessary skills to morph into a techno savvy, website searching guru, in other words a 'Librarian'".  Melinda plans to work in an academic library after completing her MLIS from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and focus in the area of library instruction.		Melinda Livas

Library Materials cataloged in August 2008

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during August 2008. [view list]

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 @ 4:16 PM

Library Materials cataloged in July 2008

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during July 2008. [view list]

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 @ 3:30 PM

Gas Card Winners Announced

The following students are the winners of $25 gas cards as part of the Library's "Feed your body, feed your mind" promotion.  They may pick their gas card up at the Information Desk any time by 5pm on Friday, September 12th.  The Atkins Library staff hopes that all participants enjoyed the events and to remind students to keep an eye out for the next Snack Attack which will occur in late October.

Winners:

• Kadra Aden

• Damien Akelman

• Michael Arcidiacono

• Akilah Belle

• Matt Cooper

• Nicole Flanagan

• Samantha Lemons

• Shea Qualls

• Alicia Thompson

• Jessie Wilkins

Place Fall Reserve Requests Now!

The Atkins Library is dedicated to providing electronic reserves services that have become so popular with both students and faculty, and we are now pleased to be offering streaming audio reserves! While these electronic services make course reserves more accessible for students, they increase the processing time of traditional course reserves. Because of the volume of reserve requests received at the beginning of the Fall semester and the influx of new students asking for materials during the first few weeks, we kindly ask for more lead time for items you need the first few weeks of the semester. After the initial rush we can promise a twenty-four hour weekday turn-around.  

The Atkins Library Course Reserves unit encourages you to submit reserve requests needed early in the semester two to three weeks in advance (Late July for the first week of school). You can find forms and information to submit requests by email at http://www.library.uncc.edu/reserves/forms/. We process requests in the order received and early submission makes it more likely that your materials will be available when your students need them. Please contact us at x72843 or reserves@uncc.edu for any questions or assistance - particularly if you would like to hear about our new streaming audio reserves.

Welcome back!
Atkins Library Course Reserves

Library Materials cataloged in June 2008

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during June 2008. [view list]

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JULY 1, 2008 @ 3:41 PM

Library Materials cataloged in May 2008

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during May 2008. [view list]

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MAY 27, 2008 @ 3:53 PM

Library Materials cataloged in April 2008

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during April 2008. [view list]

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APRIL 25, 2008 @ 4:52 PM

Barbara Tierney co-authors book on Information Commons

Barbara Tierney, Science Reference Librarian and Information Desk Coordinator, co-authored the book "Transforming Library Service Through Information Commons: Case Studies for the Digital Age," with Russell Bailey, published by the American Library Association.  This guide provides the "how-to" information necessary for institutions considering the development of an information commons and provides comprehensive case studies from small and large academic libraries to help librarians implement, provide training for, market, and assess an information commons.  More information can be found by visiting the ALA website.

Need help with citations?

The Atkins Library Reference Dept. maintains a website with examples and guidelines for using many different citation styles, including MLA, APA, Chicago Manual of Style, and others. The site is located at http://library.uncc.edu/csguides/, or click on the link that reads "Cite Sources, MLA, APA" in the "Find Information" section on the library home page.

For additional help or to see copies of complete style manuals in print, contact the reference desk at 704-687-2241.

Rare Book Roadshow coming on April 17th

Join us on April 17th to have your rare books, maps, letters, and manuscripts evaluated by internationally known rare book expert, Dr. John Sharpe. A viewing of the library's rich, historical collections will be available, including rare and unique materials dating to Charlotte's early history. Just like any Roadshow there will be music and food and lots of fun! [ Details ]

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MARCH 1, 2008 @ 3:47 PM

Library Materials cataloged in March 2008

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during March 2008. [view list]

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MARCH 6, 2008 @ 1:46 PM

Library Seeks Head of Technical Services

The J. Murrey Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking a Head of Technical Services. The successful candidate will provide leadership/managerial direction and oversight for Technical Services operations and services within the Collections & Technical Services Department. Directly supervises one librarian and 4 support staff with a total staff of 25. More Details

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MARCH 1, 2008 @ 3:39 PM

Library Materials cataloged in February 2008

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during February 2008. [view list]

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FEBRUARY 22, 2008 @ 9:53 AM

Improvements made to Atkins Express

The Atkins Library is pleased to announce that it has decided to continue Atkins Express: Your Library.Delivered. as a permanent service for UNC Charlotte Faculty, Staff and Students.  With the continuation of service, the library is pleased to also announce the following improvements to the services offered through Atkins Express:

• PhD Students may now request articles through the Article Delivery Service.  In response to feedback and increased usage by PhD students at UNC Charlotte, PhD students may now request that articles from the library's periodical collections are scanned and posted to their Interlibrary Loan accounts.  Click here to place a request.

• Book Retrieval and Book Delivery requests can now be made directly in the catalog.  Students, Faculty and Staff may now place their retrieval and delivery requests directly in the catalog by clicking the "Request" button.  No more forms that require copying and pasting bibliographic information!

Changes made to Library News

The Atkins Library is pleased to announce that it has made a few changes to the library news section of its website. With these changes, content will be added with more frequency, covering areas such as new books, spotlights on particular resources, announcements and general news stories. We are pleased to make these changes and welcome any feedback.

Posted in:  announcements 



FEBRUARY 14, 2008 @ 12:29 PM

Special Collections materials used for Charlotte Museum of History exhibit

Images from the Atkins Library's Special Collections are being used as part of an exhibit at the Charlotte Museum of History entitled Charlotte Neighborhoods.  This exhibit is a community-based, design education and advocacy project, centered on an exhibit series that explores Charlotte's neighborhoods, past and present. This exhibit series gives Museum visitors and Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents the chance to explore and analyze a deeper recognition of "community" and promote positive social change.  The exhibit is currently featuring the Center City and will be on display at the Charlotte Museum of History until Fall 2008.

PBS Videos Now Online

UNC Charlotte faculty, staff, and students can now view some of the best and most popular PBS educational and documentary programming online. Nearly 250 PBS programs including the Emmy award-winning series American Experience and Frontline, as well as groundbreaking programs such as Ken Burns' The Civil War, Baseball, and Jazz are now conveniently available as online streaming videos through NC LIVE, North Carolina's virtual library cooperative. [ Details ]

Posted in:  resources  announcements 



FEBRUARY 5, 2008 @ 11:40 AM

Atkins Library Seeking Assistant/Associate University Librarian for Information Commons

The J. Murrey Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking an Assistant/Associate University Librarian for Information Commons to provide vision and leadership for the Information Commons services, faculty and staff, and to envision and advance growth toward evolving Commons models and will serve as an active participant of the library's senior management group. [Details]

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FEBRUARY 1, 2008 @ 3:19 PM

Library Materials cataloged in January 2008

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during January 2008. [view list]

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JANUARY 30, 2008 @ 11:59 AM

Stop by the Atkins Library on Saturday, February 2nd for Parent's Day activities

Be sure to visit the J. Murrey Atkins Library on February 2nd between Noon and 2pm where parents can relax, visit, and check their email over a cup of gourmet coffee and live Carolina folk music. Atkins will have a number of interactive experiences including personal viewing of original, historical interviews from "New South Voices" or taped episodes from "American Experience," "Frontline" and others. Library staff will also be available to walk parents through Atkin's digital resources.

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JANUARY 9, 2008 @ 8:25 AM

Library Materials cataloged in December 2007

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during December 2007. [view list]

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DECEMBER 1, 2007 @ 10:30 AM

Library Materials cataloged in November 2007

Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during November 2007. [view list]

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OCTOBER 2, 2007 @ 4:51 PM

Shoko Tokoro named Cataloging Librarian

The Atkins Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Shoko Tokoro as Cataloging Librarian. Shoko began working at the Atkins Library on September 19th and is responsible for cataloging print monographs and non-print resources. [more]

Kathy Reichs and James Tabor to speak at Robinson Hall on October 9th

Dead Bones Talk & Silent Stones Speak: Solving Mysteries with Forensic Science and Archaeology. Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 at 8pm in the Anne. R. Belk Theater at Robinson Hall
Due to overwhelming demand, this event is sold out


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AUGUST 6, 2007 @ 11:41 AM

Atkins Library Receives Grant to expand New South Voices

The Atkins Library Special Collections Department at UNC Charlotte has received a grant to enhance its New South Voices oral history database. The grant will allow Special Collections to add digitized transcripts and audio of more than 200 oral history interviews related to Civil Rights, Education, the African-American experience, and the Native American experience in North Carolina to the publicly available database, which already contains some 600 interviews. Additionally, to provide further historical context for the interviews, supplemental material from manuscript collections will be digitized and integrated into lesson plans designed by Middle and High School social studies teachers as part of a two week hands-on institute to utilize oral history materials in the classroom. This project is supported by $48,680 in grant funds from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the NC Department of Cultural Resources and 10% in matching funds from UNC Charlotte.

New Atkins Express Service for UNCC Faculty, Staff and Students

The Atkins Library is pleased to present Atkins Express - a new set of services to bring your library materials to you!  Services include:

• Book Retrieval Service - UNCC Faculty, Staff and Students can request items in the library's collection to be retrieved and made available for pickup

• Article Delivery Service - UNCC Faculty and Staff can request that articles in the library's print and microfilm collections scanned and sent to their email address

• Book Delivery Service - UNCC Faculty and Staff can request books in the Library's General Collections pulled and sent to their office via campus mail

• Distance Education Services - UNCC Distance Education Students can have books and articles sent to their home, regardless of where they are located

Try out Atkins Express - Your Library : Delivered

Please note that these services are being offered as a pilot project and are subject to change in the future.

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JULY 12, 2007 @ 1:53 PM

Atkins Library to extend laptop loan period to 24 hours

The Atkins Library is pleased to announce that it has extended the loan period on its lending laptops to 24 hours. Laptops may be checked out at the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor of the library. For more information and policies, please click here.

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JUNE 20, 2007 @ 4:55 PM

Remembering Brooklyn to Biddleville:
Heartbeats of the Community

Come to a free event at the Afro-American Cultural Center at East 7th and North McDowell on Saturday, June 23rd from 1-3pm to celebrate the culture and social clubs of the historic Brooklyn and Biddleville neighborhoods. 

The Atkins Library's Special Collections department provided photos and materials as part of the presentation and is also the repository for Oral Histories gathered as part of this partnership with the Afro-American Cultural Center and the North Carolina Humanities Council.

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JUNE 5, 2007 @ 3:20 PM

Materials from Special Collections on Display on the 1st Floor in June

Visit the Atkins Library during June to see three different collections that highlight materials from the Atkins Library's Special Collections.  They are:

• A Million Reasons to Celebrate, highlighting the Library's growth from 1968 to 2007 - includes an exhibit on the 100,000th, 500,000th and millionth volumes.

• Bibles, Blocks, and 'Blue Back' Spellers:  The Slaves' Tools to Literacy, highlighting holdings related to Phillis Wheatley and George Moses Horton.

• Charlotte in the War, focusing on military bases established in Charlotte during the first and second World Wars.

For more information, please click here.

Posted in:  exhibits 



JUNE 5, 2007 @ 3:02 PM

New Library Resources Added

The Library has posted new resources added to the collections from January through April 2007.  To see a listing of new resources added by each month, please click here.

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MAY 7, 2007 @ 2:35 PM

Library Announces winner of Student Essay Contest

The J. Murrey Atkins Library is pleased to announce that Delphia Nicole Ross, an undergraduate student majoring in English, is the winner of the Student Essay Contest.

Of the 87 submissions, her essay, titled, "A Lesson in Survival," was chosen as the winning submission by the judging panel. Ms. Ross will receive a prize of $1000 for her winning submission and will be formally recognized at the next millionth volume event in October.
To read her essay, please click here.

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MAY 3, 2007 @ 4:19 PM

Atkins Library Celebrates Acquisition of Millionth Volume

The Atkins Library will be celebrating the Acquisition of its Millionth Volume, a First Issue, First Pressing of T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land, on Friday, April 20th from 3:30-5:30pm in the Library Atrium. Check here for more details and information on other Millionth Volume Celebration activities such as the Student Essay Contest, Online History of Atkins Library, and Millionth Volume Collection

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MARCH 21, 2007 @ 3:18 PM

Library Student Employee wins award

Aleksandra Antonyuk has been awarded the AIAC/COA Traveling Fellowship jointly sponsored by the College of Architecture and the Charlotte AIA. Aleksandra has worked for the library since 2006 in the Architectural Resource Center.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2007 @ 4:28 PM

Student Essay Contest--Open to all UNCC Students

The J. Murrey Atkins Library is pleased to announce the One Millionth Volume student essay contest as part of the events surrounding the acquisition of the Library's one millionth volume in 2007. We are asking UNC Charlotte students to submit an essay based on a book that has had a significant impact their lives. The deadline for submission is April 10, 2007 and the winner will receive a prize of $1000. Details

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FEBRUARY 20, 2007 @ 11:19 AM

Hear the Stories of Dilworth - Before It Was Historic

UNC Charlotte's Atkins Library's Oral History Collection will receive full interviews as part of Charlotte Trolley's partnership with sixty 11th graders at Charlotte Latin School.  Students interviewed 32 individuals who lived in Dilworth from 1900 - 1940, which were then filmed, transcribed and analyzed.  You can see and hear these interviews before they become part of our Oral History Collection on Sunday, March 4th at 2pm at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 600 East Blvd.  Admission is free.  For more information, please click here.

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