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…
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…
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…
*This post is a modified version of a longer story written by Audrey Sage. Read the full story.* When the university expanded the library in 1974, building the iconic tower in the what was the center of campus at the time, they included a wonderful conservation and bindery lab. There… Continue reading…
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…
Hello and Happy Spring Semester! We wanted to provide an update on Jackson Library spaces and services now that the library tower is unavailable to library users until the summer of 2026 due to the renovation. Although we are undergoing a much-needed major renovation to better serve student needs, Jackson… Continue reading…
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…
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…
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…
