UNCW librarians will host a virtual microsession on Open Educational Resources Tuesday, April 7, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom, with an optional Q&A from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. The session will cover what makes a resource "open," how to find and evaluate OER, and how library materials can support cost-free course options for students. 

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Looking to sharpen your language skills before summer travel? The next Lunch and Learning Lab session will feature Mango Languages, a platform offering conversational, bite-sized lessons along with listening and reading activities and cultural context.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch; free snacks will be provided for those joining in person. The session runs from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in Discovery Hall, room DH2097 and online.

Sydney Felmet, multimarket customer success manager for Mango Languages, will facilitate.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to explore legal research tools during an upcoming Lunch and Learning Lab featuring Westlaw Campus Research. The hybrid session will introduce Westlaw, an interdisciplinary platform offering access to legal journals, company and financial data, and state, national and international news sources.

The workshop will be held March 10 from noon to 1 p.m. in Discovery Hall 2097 and on Zoom. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch, and free snacks will be provided for those attending in person. The session will be facilitated by Rachel Cicero, client executive with Thomson Reuters.

Take a break from your busy week and stop by the library on the following Thursdays from noon–1 p.m. to relax and unwind with assistance dogs in the Living Room, Randall Hall, room 2008. Whether you are feeling stressed or just need a little joy in your day, come pet a pup and enjoy a moment of calm. You deserve it!

DATES
FEB 5 & 19
MARCH 19
APRIL 9 & 23

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

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.