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  • ICPSR Orientation Workshop
    March 15, 2012

    Through UNCW's affiliation to ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium on Political and Social Research), students and faculty have access to the world's largest archive of social science data, as well a number of other resources helpful for research, grant-writing, teaching and learning. This workshop will provide an overview of what ICPSR has to offer anyone interested in conducting research or teaching using available social and political data.

    Access and other information about ICPSR.

    Workshop conducted by:

    Mike Maume
    Associate Professor
    Dept. of Sociology & Criminology
    Official Representative, ICPSR
    University of North Carolina Wilmington
    maume [at] uncw [dot] edu
     

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  • Want To Use A Group Study Room? Reserve It Online!
    March 14, 2012

    You can now reserve the 14 Group Study Rooms on the first and second floors of Randall Library! To view the reservation calendar or to make a reservation, visit http://library.uncw.edu/room_reservations. We also have a mobile version: http://m.library.uncw.edu/room_reservations.

    The rooms may be reserved and used by currently enrolled students, staff and faculty of UNCW. Groups must have at least 2 people, and at most 5, depending on the room. Reservations are for a maximum of two hours a day per group, and no more than 2 reservations per group per week. Reservations can be made up to 2 weeks in advance. View our Group Study Room Use and Reservation Policies page for more information.

    We hope that this online reservation system will make it easier for groups to find study space in the library!

    Let us know what you think; take our quick Room Reservation Feedback survey.

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  • Call to Artists
    March 12, 2012

     

     Photo of 2011 exhibit
    July is Cape Fear Recovery Month and for the second year in row, Randall Library will hold an exhibition featuring original art from the community.

    All students, ages 14-29 and who are currently enrolled in New Hanover County Schools (including UNCW) are invited to submit original art.  Click here for details (pdf)

    Judges will be looking for outstanding expresions of addiction and/or recovery through two dimensional art.

     

       Photo by Linda Warden

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  • Temporary Relocation of Microforms
    March 12, 2012

    Close-up of microform boxes at Randall Library

    No, it isn't an art installation....  The microform area is being re-carpeted and we've been working overtime emptying the cabinets.

    You've probably noticed various stacks of microfilm throughout the library as we get creative in our search to find free space.

    It is surprising to see how much history can be packed into those steel cabinets and are surprised by the  conversation, questions, and interest this temporary re-location has inspired.

     

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  • New Artwork in Graduate Computer Lab
    March 06, 2012

    Randall Library, through the generous donation of Lorin David Smith of Greenville, NC, has acquired 13 of Fred Tyson Gaylor's works.  The pieces were framed, matted, and hung by pattersonbehn  and are now on display in Graduate Computer Lab RM #2017 on our second floor.

    Fred Tyson Gaylor (1950-2011) received his BA in Creative Arts from UNCW in 1976.  A student of Wilmington native and beloved artist Claude Howell (1915-1997), Freddy went on to a textured career in art education and design.

    We are honored to display the vibrant and colorful work of an artist with strong ties to UNCW and the North Carolina community.

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  • Pardon Our Appearance ...
    February 28, 2012

    Thank you for your patience while we make improvements to the first floor of Randall Library.  Look for new carpet, new paint, and new furniture in the microfiche area between the Learning Commons and Room 1045

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  • New Library Brochure
    February 23, 2012

     

    Learn about the services offered by Randall Library with our newly designed brochure!

    You can view it here on the screen, download a pdf copy  or pick up a print version at Randall Library.

    Brochure design credits: Sandra Burgman

     

     

     

     








     

     

     

     

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  • Flash Fiction 2012 Winners Announced
    February 21, 2012

    Congratulations to the winners of UNCW's annual Flash Fiction Contest sponsored by Randall Library and the Department of Creative Writing.  This year's theme was Search & Discovery and we received a record number of submissions.  The entries were pared down to three top winners and twelve honorable mentions.  The fifteen top stories will be anthologized in a book put out this Spring by the Publishing Laboratory.  Please help us in recognizing the fine work of the following UNCW students:

    1st Place,  Rachel Richardson, Search Party

    2nd Place,  Michelle E. Crouch, Everything We Know About Her

    3rd Place,  Blair Callahan, God's Eyebrows

    Honorable Mentions (in alphabetical order),

    Julianna Andrews, Lost Words

    Laura Casteel, The Forbidden World

    Victoria Chester, Six pm

    Christine R. DeLong, Old Friends

    Jean Glaub, Inverse

    Christine Hennessey, The Family

    Anastasia Hilton, And Nothing Else

    Ben Hoffman, That Thing Was a Monster

    Catey Lee, Noteworthy

    Nathan Ward Medenhall, Just Like Mama Used to Make

    Johnny Reynolds, Something About Sharks

    Mark Townsend Jr., Prioritizing

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  • New Media Viewing Spaces
    February 15, 2012

     

    New Media Viewing Spaces on the second floor are equipped as follows:

    2031 – Region free DVD player
    2033 – DVD/VHS combination, audio cassette player
    2034 – Blu-ray/DVD combination
    2035 – DVD/VHS combination

    Please visit the Circulation Desk for access to these rooms.

    Click here for a map of the room locations.

     

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  • Iota, Iota, Iota Induction Ceremony
    February 14, 2012

    The UNCW chapter of Iota, Iota, Iota to induct members.

    What:           National Women's and Gender Studies Honor Society

    When:          Friday, April 13th 3-4:30 pm

    Where:         Women's Studies & Resource Center, Randall Libary Rm. 2054, 2nd floor.

                             Why:               

    Iota Iota Iota is a national college honor society which strives to maintain the feminist values central   to Women’s and Gender Studies and to encourage diversity, egalitarianism, and supportive academic environments for all students. The Greek letter, iota, was selected for the name to represent the three goddesses Inana, Ishtar, and Isis. Iota Iota Iota strives to maintain the feminist values central to Women's Studies and encourage diversity, egalitarianism, and supportive academic environment for all students. It was founded in 1992 at Metropolitan State College of Denver. As known as Triota, the honor society holds annual induction ceremonies, sponsored community service projects and co-sponsored events in over sixty chapters across the US.

    Questions?  Please email scattonm [at] uncw [dot] edu (subject: Iota%2C%20Iota%2C%20Iota%20Induction) (Michelle Scatton-Tessier)

     

     

     

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