Library News

  • Find New Databases

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    You can find newly subscribed and recently added databases on the Randall Library website here:

    https://library.uncw.edu/eresources/new



  • Sign up for News Accounts

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    Find out how you can create accounts for these news sources:

     



  • 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
     



  • Lunch and Learning Lab: Alexander Street Press

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    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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    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