Library News

  • Lunch and Learning Lab: Alexander Street Press

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    Promotional graphic for a Lunch and Learning Lab Series event with text details and head profiles. That reads as LUNCH AND LEARNING LAB SERIES Alexander Street Press Database Tuesday, Nov 11, 12–1 pm DH 2097 and on Zoom

    November's Lunch and Learning Lab will highlight the interdisciplinary database Alexander Street Press, offering faculty, staff and graduate students a chance to explore its extensive collection of streaming video, audio and text resources. The session will feature examples from the humanities and social sciences, including counseling sessions, music and theater performances, and oral histories. 

    Attendees will learn strategies for integrating these materials into teaching and research. Snacks will be provided for in-person attendees. The session will take place Tuesday, Nov. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. in Discovery Hall, room DH2097 or virtually via Zoom. 



  • Center for Southeast North Carolina Archives and History Open House

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    The Center for Southeast North Carolina Archives and History (CSENCAH) at UNCW Library will host an open house Thursday, Oct. 30, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the CSENCAH reading room, located in Discovery Hall, room DH2095. 

    Visitors are invited to drop in at any time during the event to explore original historical resources from the Center’s archives and specialized book collections. Light refreshments will be served, and the Center team will be available to discuss the Center’s holdings.

    UNCW encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. For accommodations or questions about physical access, contact Stephanie Bennett at 910-962-2614 or bennettsb@uncw.edu in advance of the event.



  • 2025 Open Access Champions

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    Promotional graphic of a silhouette of a person gazing at a starry sky with an open padlock symbol and text about International Open Access Week on a blue background. That reads International Open Access Week MEET THE 2025 OPEN ACCESS CHAMPIONS UNCW University of North Carolina Wilmington UNCW Library UNCW Research and Innovation

    UNCW Library and Research and Innovation has named the 2025 Open Access Champions, recognizing faculty members who advance the principles of open access in research, teaching, and scholarship. The Open Access Champions program highlights faculty who demonstrate a commitment to making scholarly work freely accessible and to expanding the impact of academic research. View their profiles and learn more about their contributions.

    This year’s honorees are:

    • Mudassar Iqbal Arain, Nursing
    • Colleen A. Reilly, English
    • Monica T. Rother, Environmental Sciences
    • Robert S. Santucci, World Languages and Cultures
    • Matthew J. Schneider, Sociology and Criminology
    • Laura Solano-Escobar, World Languages and Cultures


  • 48 Hour Film Competition

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    UNCW Library presents the Fourth Annual 48 Hour Film Competition!

    Join us for one of the biggest Library events of the year at the final screening in Lumina Theater in Fisher Student Center at 7 p.m., on October 28.  Be there or be scared! For more information and competition guidelines, check out the 48 Hour Film Competition page.



  • Voting Information

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    With the municipal elections quickly approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 4 voters are being encouraged to gather accurate, reliable information before heading to the polls. Civic groups and election officials stress the importance of reviewing trusted resources to understand what will be on the ballot and how individual choices may shape local and state leadership.

    Election experts advise voters to verify their information through official sources and avoid misinformation circulating on social media. They emphasize that being informed is essential to making a confident decision on Election Day.

    Remember to check out official state election websites and nonpartisan national resources for guidance. These sites provide up-to-date information on ballots, candidates, and general voting details.

    Resources to help you make an informed voting decision.

    1. North Carolina Municipal Elections (by county)
    2. Register to vote in North Carolina
    3. Search for your own voter details in North Carolina
    4. General Information about voting from usa.gov