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?

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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