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  • Renovation of Group Study Rooms
    May 02, 2013

    Group study rooms at Randall Library are about to get a facelift!

    We are gearing up for some big changes and the work begins now. Starting Monday, May 6 and continuing through Friday, May 24, the group study rooms on the second floor will be unavailable. Please excuse the inconvenience while the rooms are renovated.

    Before                                                                             After (Artist Rendering)

    Here are the changes you can expect to see:

    • New carpet
    • New paint
    • Custom furniture - tables and chairs
    • 32" wall mounted monitor with laptop connections
    • Reservation kiosks with up-to-date availability information

    Randall Library supports the mission of the University by providing information resources and learner-centered services and by cultivating a rich physical and virtual environment dedicated to the open exchange of ideas and an information-literate community.

    We welcome your feedback! Please leave a comments to this post or email us libref [at] uncw [dot] edu (subject: Future%20of%20Randall) (here).

    Please share your ideas for the future of Randall Library on our Twitter feed, @uncw_library, #futureofrandall

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  • Pardon the Noise: Improvements Underway - Update!
    May 01, 2013

    CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE!

    We are gearing up for some exciting changes to our building and the work begins now!

    Please be patient this week (starting April 29) as crews work in the Learning Commons installing compact shelving for our reference collection. The first phase of this work will be complete by end of day Wednesday, May 1. A short second phase will begin tonight at midnight when minimal noise will last until 2 a.m. The third and final phase of the compact shelving project will take place after finals. Next week, crews will be installing glass partitions at our entrance to improve safety and security in Randall Library.

    Looking ahead you can expect to see other improvements including a redesigned circulation area and renovated group study rooms.

     

    We are mindful that this is a busy week for our users and we apologize for any inconvenience. We welcome your feedback!  Please leave comments to this post or email us libref [at] uncw [dot] edu (subject: Future%20of%20Randall) (here).

    Please share your ideas for the future Randall Library on our Twitter feed, @uncw_library, #futureofrandall

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  • Pardon the Noise: Improvements Underway
    April 29, 2013

    We are gearing up for some exciting changes to our building and the work begins now!

    Please be patient this week (starting April 29) as crews work in the Learning Commons installing compact shelving for our reference collection, and at our entrance installing glass partitions to improve safety and security in Randall Library.

    Looking ahead you can expect to see other improvements including a redesigned circulation area and renovated group study rooms.

    We are mindful that this is a busy week for our users and we apologize for any inconvenience. We welcome your feedback!  Please leave comments to this post or email us libref [at] uncw [dot] edu (subject: Future%20of%20Randall) (here).

    Please share your ideas for the future Randall Library on our Twitter feed, @uncw_library, #futureofrandall

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  • Memorial for Dr. Gerald Shinn
    April 15, 2013

    A memorial service for Gerald H. Shinn, professor emeritus of philosophy and religion, will be held on the first floor of Randall Library Saturday, April 20, 4 p.m.

    Shinn, who passed away Jan. 26, 2013, joined the faculty in 1967 and taught generations of students during his 27-year career. In addition to the memorial service, display cases will exhibit many of the rare cultural artifacts Dr. Shinn donated to Randall Library. All are welcome to attend.

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  • New Books, Videos, & More
    April 10, 2013

    For updates on the library’s most recently added titles, check out our new materials lists, which include links to the catalog record for each item. We also have subject based RSS feeds of new titles that are updated each month.

    bullet See our new expanded virtual bookshelf  bullet

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  • Undergraduate Research Showcase
    April 09, 2013

    UNC Wilmington's Eighth Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creativity Reception April 18

    More than 100 posters highlighting innovative student research and creative scholarly activity will be on display April 18-April 26 at Randall Library*. A reception will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18 in Randall Library, with students on hand to discuss methods and results.

    Sponsored by UNC Wilmington's Center for Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CSURF) and the Honors Scholars College, the posters represent a variety of research areas in the sciences, humanities, and professional schools and colleges. Distinguished recipients of the CSURF Undergraduate Research Fellowships and CSURF Research Travel Awards will be in attendance, as well as university and departmental honors students. Students earning the UNCW Undergraduate Research Scholar and UNCW Distinguished Research Scholar designation will also be recognized.

    *Please note that some study areas on the first floor of the library will be relocated to accommodate this showcase!

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  • Flash Fiction Reading
    April 08, 2013

    Please join us on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. for a celebration of our annual Flash Fiction Contest.

    Top winners will read their respective stories and Creative Writing faculty member Tim Bass will share his thoughts on the Flash Fiction genre.

    Refreshments and discussion to follow

    Randall Library is more than a laboratory in the traditional sense of the word. Randall Library is a laboratory where you can connect, collaborate, iterate, discuss, discover, and take your studies to the next level.

    How do you envision the library of the future? Send us your tweets: #futureofrandall @uncw_library, and join us on Tuesday!

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  • New Exhibit Features High School Artists
    April 05, 2013

    "Interior Study" Maddux Croom, 10th GradeA new exhibit on the second floor of Randall Library features artwork from New Hanover High School students!

    Pieces on display were selected from a variety of projects and studies done over the past several months under the direction of art teacher Ms. Sarah Jones and are also featured in a virtual exhibit. Click here to check it out.

    All New Hanover County public schools will be exhibiting art work at the Westfield Mall later this month.

    The principal of New Hanover High School is Mr. Todd Finn.

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  • Seating Survey
    April 02, 2013

    Your library. Your voice.

    We want to provide furniture that suits your needs for study, collaboration, reading and more, and we need your input!  

    Take our seating survey and let us know how you prefer to study. As funds become available, we will use survey results to decide what kind of furniture to purchase for the library.

    Your input is vital to developing  the library of the future and we welcome your ideas and suggestions. Comment here, send us an libref [at] uncw [dot] edu (subject: Future%20of%20Randall) (email), or send your tweets to @uncw_library #futureofrandall.

     

     

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  • iPrint Business Center: Now Open!
    April 01, 2013

    We are pleased to announce that the iPrint Business Center is now open on the first floor of Randall Library adjacent to the TAC. The student-focused service (formally Dittos) provides vital support to the student body and is a perfect fit in our facility where research and study thrive!

    The iPrint Business Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  

    Services include:

    High-speed black/white and color copies * Announcements - formals, graduation and party * Black/white and color transparencies * Résume packages * Thesis printing on 100% cotton bond paper * Binding with tape, plastic combs or coil * Laminating * Poster board * Wide format printing * FedEx shipping * Student business cards

    For more information visit the iPrint Business Center website.

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