Library News and Updates
MARCH 30, 2009 @ 9:57 AM
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.
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MARCH 18, 2009 @ 10:51 AM
Library Materials cataloged in February 2009
Listing of books and electronic resources added to the collection during February. [view list]
Posted in: newbooks
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.
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FEBRUARY 27, 2009 @ 2:47 PM
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.
Posted in: whatsnewblog
FEBRUARY 20, 2009 @ 10:22 AM
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.
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