In February and March, the University Libraries conducted a “sit test” to encourage students, staff, and faculty to weigh in on possible furniture options for Jackson Library’s renovation. The results are in! Ninety survey responses were collected, most of which came from UNCG students. The most popular chair options were… Continue reading…
Fencing around the Jackson Library tower will be going up very soon! This is the next major step in the renovation process. UNCG’s Campus Weekly newsletter featured an excellent article on the fencing and logistical considerations, and we have quoted excerpts below. “The fence leaves all roadways and most sidewalks open, but… Continue reading…
The University Libraries are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Research Awards! There are two undergraduate winners and one graduate winner. Each winner will receive a $500 prize applied to their student account. Evangeline Lothian: “Within the Reliquaries: Sainthood in John Donne’s ‘The Canonization’ and ‘The Relic’“Faculty Advisor:… Continue reading…
The process of clearing out the Jackson Library tower is finishing up. Construction fencing will go up this week and the next stage of work begins next week! As our staff have worked to remove items from the tower, there have been some interesting finds, including the old-school magnifying reader… Continue reading…
This week we are highlighting a familiar staple in Jackson Library: the study tables that were previously housed in the Research, Outreach, and Instruction area. Originally purchased when the 1950s section of the library was built, these tables have been refurbished by campus facilities personnel once before, and during the… Continue reading…
Believe in the G, UNCG’s annual day of giving, is here! You can support library efforts, including the renovation, by making your gift today. While we are grateful for the initial spark provided by the NC State Assembly, those funds will not cover the entirety of the renovation project scope…. Continue reading…
Burgin Abroad: Women’s Relationships and Nourishing Communities in Liberia When: 3:00pm, Wednesday, March 26th Where: Hodges Reading Room, W.C. Jackson Library Join us on Wednesday, March 26rd at 3pm in the Hodges Reading Room for a presentation by Class of 1974 alumna and retired faculty member of the Department of… Continue reading…
Special Collections & University Archives (SCUA) publishes a quarterly newsletter with plenty of interesting materials, events, and more! The most recent edition includes renovation updates and several announcements about exciting upcoming events, including a reading with poet and UNCG Professor of English Terry Kennedy, a new oral history project titled… Continue reading…
The hanging mobile by artist Alexander Smoot located on the main level of the Jackson Library tower was taken down this week to be cleaned and stored while construction in the tower takes place. The piece will be reinstalled following the completion of Phase 1 of the renovation and will continue to… Continue reading…
This week is Spring Break at UNCG, and we’re taking a break from our normal Renovation Review updates to remind you about ways to stay connected with what’s happening at the UNCG University Libraries and beyond! Three ways to keep up to date: 1. Follow us on social media! We’re… Continue reading…
