Seahawks Give is back and better than ever! From noon on April 8 to noon on April 9, UNCW’s 24-hour giving challenge is your chance to show your Seahawk spirit and support what matters most to you—including the UNCW Library!

When you give to the UNCW Library, you help us:  

• Grow Collections – Fund new books, journals, and expanded digital access.  
• Enhance Spaces – Improve study areas and upgrade tech-equipped learning environments.  
• Support Innovation – Invest in research tools, creative technologies, and maker resources.  
• Empower Students – Fund tutoring, academic support, and student success programs.

Want to support the library?  
Give directly to the UNCW Library at lib.uncw.edu/seahawks-give-library 

Be a part of something powerful. Help us make waves and create real change for students, faculty, and the entire Seahawk community.  
Let’s soar together—Go Seahawks!

For more information about Seahawks Give at uncw.edu/seahawksgive 

Seeking Credible North Carolina State Government information? Join us for a virtual session on Thursday, April 10th, from 3:00 – 4:00 PM, where you'll learn how to find and access official state government resources. This session will guide you through navigating state websites, locating key documents, and ensuring you’re using credible information for research, work, or personal use. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your research skills and gain confidence in finding authoritative North Carolina state government information!

Zoom Link: https://uncw.zoom.us/j/87021602080?pwd=bXLtNAtTobEoFQ5wqjkWQiJzL67saD.1#success

Hugh Holland, an American photographer celebrated for his captivating images of skateboarders navigating the empty pools and concrete landscapes of Southern California, has passed away at the age of 82 on February 1, 2025. Holland’s work, which captured the raw energy of the mid-1970s skateboarding scene, remains a powerful testament to an era of the sport that was free from corporate influence and deeply entrenched in teenage counterculture.

Born in 1942 in Oklahoma, Holland’s interest in photography began in the mid-1960s while working in a college photo lab, despite having no formal training. His career took off in 1975 when, while working as an antiques finisher in West Hollywood, he discovered young skateboarders riding through the drainage ditches of Laurel Canyon Boulevard. Captivated by their fearless movements and the unique landscape they traversed, Holland began documenting this underground subculture, capturing moments that would define the essence of the skateboarding world.

Holland’s passion for documenting the scene lasted until 1978, when the increasing commercialization of skateboarding led him to lose interest in the sport’s evolving direction. However, his work continued to influence the art world, with his photography being featured in the 2011 Art in the Streets exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, which celebrated graffiti and street art.

Though his work was largely unknown during the height of the skateboarding boom, Holland’s photos have since become iconic representations of a pivotal moment in skateboarding history, immortalizing a unique time and place in the sport’s evolution.

Hugh Holland’s legacy as one of the definitive photographers of the 1970s skateboarding culture will continue to inspire generations of artists and enthusiasts alike. 

An exhibit of his photography is now available through Summer 2025 in the Sherman Hayes Gallery, Randall Hall, 1st Floor.

Dive into a variety of UNCW Library's ebook collections with Lead Cataloging Librarian Gary Moore. We’ll explore features of different ebook collections and strategies for searching and accessing ebook titles through the library catalog. Learn how to use and download ebooks to get the most out of the library’s collections for your teaching and research needs.

Event Date: Mar. 11, 2025, from 12 to 1 pm
Location: DH 2088 and on Zoom

Zoom URL: https://lib.uncw.edu/learning-labs-mar25 

UNCW faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to Save the Date for an important program on managing public records, scheduled for March 4th from 9:00 to 11:00 am in Discovery Hall at the UNCW Library.

This session will feature Adina Riggins, University Archivist, and Steve Miller, UNCW General Counsel, who will guide attendees through key information on best practices for managing public records. This informative program will cover vital aspects of recordkeeping, compliance, and the importance of maintaining proper documentation in accordance with university policies and state regulations.

Mark your calendars and join us for this valuable opportunity to learn more about public records management!

When: March 4, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Where: UNCW Library Discovery Hall
Speakers: Adina Riggins, University Archivist; Steve Miller, UNCW General Counsel

Register today! https://uncw.libcal.com/calendar/events/records

We are excited to let you know that, based on your feedback, we have increased the study room reservation limits to better meet your needs!

• Current Reservation Limits: 2 hours per day, twice per week
• New Reservation Limits: 4 hours per day, every day

This change will give you more flexibility and more chances to reserve a study room. We hope this makes it easier for you to focus on your studies. We would love to hear your thoughts on this update or if you have any other suggestions. Please take a moment to share your feedback through our anonymous survey.

Thank you for helping us improve your study experience!

Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week is an annual celebration of the fair use and fair dealing doctrines in international copyright law and their support of the public good. In the United States, 17 U.S. Code § 107 provides that "use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright."

In celebration of Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week, UNCW Library and UNCW Research & Innovation welcome Dave Hansen, Executive Director of Authors Alliance (authorsalliance.org), for a discussion about AI and its relationship to the fair use exception in U.S. copyright law. All interested parties are welcome regardless of institutional affiliation. Join us on zoom at 1:00pm EST, February 24, 2025 by registering at the link below.

Registration Link

More information: https://libguides.uncw.edu/fairuseweek/2025

UNCW Library will host the 6th Annual African American Read-In on February 18, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Discovery Hall Events Space (DH1070). This celebration of African American literature promises to be an evening full of powerful readings, food, raffles, and giveaways, with all attendees welcome to join in the festivities.

The African American Read-In aims to amplify the voices of African American and Black authors, fostering an appreciation for their contributions to literature. The event provides a platform for community members to engage with literature that reflects the richness and diversity of the African American experience.

Everyone is invited to attend the event, which will feature community members and students reading excerpts from works by prominent African American authors. Attendees can also look forward to enjoying refreshments, participating in raffles, and taking home giveaways, while supplies last.

This year’s Read-In is expected to bring together students, faculty, staff, and community members to celebrate the vibrant and diverse traditions of African American storytelling. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this uplifting event and contribute to honoring these vital voices in literature.

Those interested in taking part as readers can sign up through a provided Google Form.

The event is a collaboration between several university and community organizations, including the English Department, UNCW Library, Watson College of Education, Upperman Center, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy, and UNCW Black Student Organizations. 

Every year, hundreds of celebrations of the African American Read-In take place across the country and around the world.  These events feature the texts, talks, and discussions by and about Black / African American authors and serve as a way to recognize and amplify their work (source).

Interested in learning the history of African American Read-Ins visit this page from the National Council of Teachers of English.

For information or to view past UNCW African American Read-In events visit the event's webpage. 

Weekly MakerStudio Workshops at UNCW Library Discovery Hall

Get creative at the MakerStudio with hands-on workshops every Tuesday and Wednesday at Library Discovery Hall (Room 1065)! Whether you're looking to master sewing, design your own vinyl decals, or dive into podcasting, there's something for everyone.

Upcoming workshops include:

• 2/4 (4-5pm): Sewing Basics  
• 2/5 (5-6pm): Vinyl Decals  
• 2/11 (4-5pm): Painting Valentines  
• 2/12 (5-6pm): Weaving Friendship Bracelets  
• 2/18 (4-5pm): Stamp Making  
• 2/19 (5-6pm): Stamp Making  
• 2/24 (4-5pm): HTV Pencil Pouches  
• 2/25 (5-6pm): Podcasting  
• 3/11 (4-5pm): Sewing Basics  
• 3/12 (5-6pm): HTV T-Shirts (BYO Shirt)  
• 3/18 (4-5pm): Decal Coasters  
• 3/19 (5-6pm): Podcasting  
• 3/25 (4-5pm): Laser Cutter Demonstration  
• 3/26 (5-6pm): Laser Cutter Demonstration  
• 4/1 (4-5pm): Vinyl Decals  
• 4/2 (5-6pm): Weaving  
• 4/8 (4-5pm): Painting Decorations  
• 4/9 (5-6pm): Sewing Basics  
• 4/15 (4-5pm): HTV T-Shirts (BYO Shirt)  
• 4/16 (5-6pm): Sewing Basics  
• 4/22 (4-5pm): Stamp Making  
• 4/23 (5-6pm): Weaving  

All skill levels welcome—come learn something new!

When: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Weekly  
Where: MakerStudio, Library Discovery Hall 1065  
 

Are you looking for ways to identify relevant material faster, discover new content within JSTOR, and deepen your research? JSTOR's new interactive research tool can help with all of that and more. Please join the UNCW Library and JSTOR Senior Account Manager Andy Utterback on Tuesday, February 11, 12-1 PM to learn more about how your research with JSTOR can be taken to the next level. 

If you'd like to get a jump on exploring, head to JSTOR and log in or create a new account using your UNCW credentials. 

We'll be in DH 2088 and Zoom:  https://lib.uncw.edu/learning-labs-feb25