Jarrell Hall Renderings

Those who have gone into the library through the accessible Jarrell Hall entrance will have noticed new images on the walls. These renderings give patrons a sneak peek into the anticipated future design of Jackson Library! We invite you to take a closer look. Learn more about the plans for… Continue reading…

Furniture Testing

As part of the renovation process, several furniture samples have been brought to Jackson Library for testing. Students, faculty, and staff are being invited to try out the furniture and to share their feedback. Chosen pieces will be part of the fully renovated library building at the conclusion of the… Continue reading…

Library Book Move to Storage Complete

Just in time before some unexpected elevator issues, the general collection from Jackson Library has made it into storage. Thanks to some hard work and dedication from the workers – and tons of boxes, tape, and shrink wrap – the month of January was all the time that was needed to… Continue reading…

New Lactation Space Available

This post was contributed by Rachel Olsen, Communication and Outreach Librarian. Support for breast/chestfeeding parents at UNCG just got a boost! The University Libraries have installed a new Mamava lactation pod in the EUC Connector to provide a private, comfortable space to pump or nurse. Jackson Library previously had a… Continue reading…

Jackson Library Lobby: Big Changes!

This post was contributed by Lea Leininger, UNCG Health Sciences Librarian, based on her experiences on Friday, January 17, 2025. So many changes! This post shows what Jackson Library Lobby looked like on Friday, first week of classes. Not many people around in the early morning. To the left, the Reference… Continue reading…

Print Materials on the Move!

This post was contributed by Will Cook, Facilities Manager for the UNCG University Libraries This week’s Renovation Review post shows our collection storage process in action! Smith Dray Line, the moving company selected to pack and store Jackson Library’s general print collection, has hit the ground running in 2025. They even… Continue reading…

Library Renovation Begins

Phase 1 of the multi-year renovation of Jackson Library has officially begun! The tower side of the building will be unavailable until mid-2026, but the College Avenue side of the building remains open and available. The UNCG University Libraries are committed to providing access to materials, both electronically and print,… Continue reading…

Annual Women Veterans Luncheon

On November 8, the Women Veterans Historical Project hosted the Annual Women Veterans Luncheon at the UNCG Alumni House. Women veterans and their supporters were in attendance. The keynote speaker was Dr. Tanya L. Roth, author of the book Her Cold War: Women in the U.S. Military, 1945-1980. You can access… Continue reading…

November 2024 Library Columns Newsletter!

The November 2024 Library Columns is now available! Updates on the Renovation, “Meet Me At the Library” celebration (Fri, Dec 6, 1-3pm), Homecoming 2024, Women Veterans Historical Project luncheon, the SCUA quarterly review, and more!