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  • 10 Things to Love About your Librarian

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    DID YOU KNOW? Your librarian does more than help you find books. They are a research partner who can help you find reliable sources, search smarter, use library tools and stay on track with your coursework.

    In celebration of the month of love and Valentine’s Day, UNCW Library wants students to know how much we appreciate you and that we are here to support you every step of the way. Whether you are working on a paper, starting a new project or planning for life after graduation, your librarian or library expert is here to help.

    10 Things to Love About Your Librarian:

    1. Help find info that works for you
    Librarians offer personalized help finding and using quality information for your academic and personal life.

    2. Find good sources, fast
    They teach you how to quickly and confidently evaluate sources.

    3. Search smarter, not harder
    Librarians help you level up your searching skills using advanced strategies and specialty tools.

    4. Get matched with the right resources
    They connect you with the databases, journals and specialized resources available through UNCW.

    5. Learn how your major does research
    Librarians share insight into how research works in your field or discipline.

    6. Connect with subject experts who can help
    They can point you to other experts and campus services to support your research goals.

    7. Learn to use sources like a pro
    Librarians help you use and synthesize sources ethically and effectively.

    8. Resources you can use beyond graduation
    They guide you to reliable, free resources you can use after you leave UNCW.

    9. Stay on track and own your time
    Librarians suggest strategies to help you stay organized and manage academic projects.

    10. Get hands-on with library tech
    They support your use of new and emerging library technology and digital tools.

    This Valentine’s season, consider your librarian part of your support system. They are here to cheer you on, help you through challenges and celebrate your wins along the way. Do not miss out on the support, guidance and care waiting for you at UNCW Library. Find your librarian or library expert today and feel the love all semester long.



  • FlashLIT Contest Announcement

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    The FlashLIT Writing Contest will return in 2026, inviting UNCW students to submit original short-form writing inspired by a shared theme. The theme is Trash. 

    Submissions will be accepted through Thursday, Jan. 29, at 5 p.m.

    The contest is open to all UNCW students and welcomes entries in any genre, with a maximum length of 500 words. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three entries: $200 for first place, $150 for second place and $100 for third place. Prizes will be applied to winners’ student accounts through the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Winners and selected honorable mentions will also be published in an anthology.

    As part of the event, UNCW art students will create original artwork inspired by the submitted pieces, highlighting collaboration between writers and artists across campus. Contest rules, formatting guidelines and the submission form are available on the FlashLIT homepage.



  • Lunch and Learning Lab Health Reference Workout

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    UNCW Library will host Lunch and Learning Lab: Health Reference Workout from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Discovery Hall 2097 and on Zoom.

    The hybrid, interactive workshop will help participants strengthen their health reference skills, including finding practice guidelines, using APA formatting examples and accessing UpToDate. Facilitated by Health and Human Services Librarians Kathryn Allman and Jenneffer Sixkiller, the session will include a trivia-based activity designed to prepare attendees to better support students. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch; free snacks will be available for in-person attendees.



  • Love Data Week

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    UNCW Library is hosting Love Data Week 2026, an international celebration of data, with a series of virtual events scheduled for Feb. 9–13.

    Love Data Week is observed annually during the week of Valentine’s Day and brings together universities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, corporations and individuals to explore data-related topics through programs and activities. 

    The 2026 theme, “Where’s the Data?” focuses on the journey of data from collection to storage and long-term preservation, highlighting data literacy, ethical data use and responsible data management.

    Register



  • Fair Use Week

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    UNCW Library and Research & Innovation will host Fair Use Week 2026, an annual observance highlighting how fair use and fair dealing support teaching, research and the public good.

    Fair Use Week draws attention to the role of fair use in U.S. copyright law, including provisions under Section 107 that allow limited use of copyrighted materials for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. 

    To mark the occasion, UNCW will offer two brief, practical sessions focused on how fair use applies to classroom instruction and scholarly work. View session details



  • TLLS: Research on Display Exhibit

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    Teal promotional graphic for the TLLS Research on Display Exhibit featuring the UNCW Library, Center for Teaching Excellence, and Distance Education and E-Learning logo on the left. Text reads “TLLS Research on Display Exhibit,” with dates “January 15 to March 20” and location “Discovery Hall Exhibit Gallery DH1071.”

    Visit the new TLLS: Research on Display exhibition in the Library Exhibit Gallery, Discovery Hall (DH1071, first floor), from Jan. 15 through March 20.

    The exhibition features recent research and creative projects by faculty and staff across UNCW’s Teaching, Learning, and Library Services, including instructional designers, faculty developers, librarians and library staff. The work highlights interdisciplinary scholarship that supports teaching and learning through the Center for Teaching Excellence, Distance Education and E-Learning, and UNCW Library.



  • Anne Pemberton Student Research and Creativity Award

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    Promotional graphic reading 'Win $500 for your class project. Anne Pemberton Student Research and Creativity Award. Apply now through February 9. lib.uncw.edu/student-award.' The background shows a close-up dandelion against a soft pastel sky gradient.

    Undergraduate students are invited to apply for the Anne Pemberton Student Research and Creativity Award, which provides a $500 award for outstanding research or creative work. Applications open Jan. 5, 2026, and are due Feb. 9, 2026, through InfoReady. More details

    The award honors the legacy of Anne Pemberton and supports projects in any academic discipline that address mental health, wellness, mindfulness, substance misuse or recovery, social justice, or connections and belonging.

    The award recipient will be notified in March 2026 and will present their project at the Showcase of Student Research and Creativity sponsored by the CSURF.



  • African American Read In

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    Promotional graphic on a gold background with four stylized profile silhouettes inside book icons. Large text reads “African American Read-In.” Event details: “Feb 17th” and “5:30pm,” DC Virgo Preparatory Academy Cafeteria, 813 Nixon Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Quote reads, “It is IMPORTANT for ALL OF US TO SEE OURSELVES in books.” URL: library.uncw.edu/aari. UNCW and UNCW Library logo at bottom.

    The annual African American Read-In will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the DC Virgo Preparatory Academy cafeteria, 813 Nixon St., Wilmington. DC Virgo students and community readers will share selections from works by and about Black authors and storytellers, along with brief reflections on why the excerpts are meaningful and how the authors’ work has influenced them. Food and giveaways will be available. Visit the African American Read-In webpage to register as a reader and view additional event details.

    The Read-In is presented in partnership with the UNCW English Department, UNCW Library, Watson College of Education, Upperman African American Cultural Center, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, DC Virgo Preparatory Academy and UNCW Black student organizations.

     


     



  • Lunch and Learning Lab: Teaching with Government Information

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    Promotional graphic for the Lunch and Learning Lab Series. Blue background with two outlined human head profiles facing right, each containing a lightbulb filled with gears to represent ideas and learning. Text reads: “Lunch and Learning Lab Series: Teaching with Government Information. January 13, 2026, from 12 to 1 pm. DH 2088 and on Zoom.

    UNCW Library will host a Lunch and Learning Lab workshop titled Teaching With Government Information from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 13, 2026. The hybrid session will take place in Discovery Hall, room DH2088 and on Zoom.

    The workshop will highlight how government information can be used across academic disciplines and incorporated into course materials. Topics will include locating and using federal and state legislation, U.S. financial data, cybersecurity resources, environmental protection information and other government-produced materials.

    The session will be facilitated by Elisabeth Garner, government information librarian at UNCW Library. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch. Free snacks will be available for those attending in person.

    Zoom link



  • Recharge at Randall (Fall 2025)

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    A bright, bold graphic with an orange background. On the left is a large battery icon filled in purple with a yellow lightning bolt and colorful geometric shapes at the bottom. On the right, large blue text reads “Recharge at Randall.” Beneath it, a paint-stroke style banner says “Feeling that end-of-semester stress?” At the bottom, bold blue text reads “Dec 7–9

    Finals can bring a lot of pressure, long hours, and mental fatigue. UNCW Library is here to support you with spaces and activities that help you slow down, breathe, and reset. Join us for de-stress and mindfulness experiences that offer calm moments, creative breaks, and simple ways to stay grounded while you prepare for exams.

    Check out the Recharge at Randall Fall 2025 Line Up: 

    December 7, 8 and 9 

    Stop by Discovery Hall, first floor, in front of the MakerStudio for snacks to help fuel your study sessions. Snacks start at 7 PM each night.

    December 8 

    Need a break from studying? Stop by Randall Hall for de-stress and mindfulness activities to help you unwind from 1 to 6PM

    Sweet Trolley Stops | 2, 3 and 5 PM

    Come grab snacks and treats from the Sweet Trolley.

    Assistance Dogs | 1-3 PM

    Pet a pup and enjoy a bit of joy and calm during your day. Location: Randall Hall, Living Room (Room 2008)

    Sound Bath | 4-4:30 PM

    Settle in for soothing sound vibrations that help release tension. Space is limited. Registration required. Location: Randall Hall, Room 1045

    Mindful Tea | 5-6 PM

    Make and sip tea while practicing gentle presence and grounding. Space is limited. Registration required. Location: Randall Hall, Room 1045