How do I ... find study space in the library?

In this week's podcast, learn about the various study and work spaces available to you in the library.

Hosts: Irma Minerva and Beth Filar Williams.

Time: 3:21

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Links:

• 24/5 Space
• Group computer spaces
• Information Commons
• Collaboratories
• Group Study Areas
• Quiet Study Areas
• Carrels & Lockers
• Reserve a Group Room

transcript (PDF)

How do I... get book our library doesn't own?

In this week's podcast, you will discover ways to get a book UNCG's library does not own.

Hosts: Irma Minerva, Beth Filar Williams, and Hannah Winkler

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Time: 3:17

Links:

• UNCG Library Catalog
• Ask Us! (ways to get help from reference librarians)
  
• WorldCat Database
  
• UNCG Borrowing Privileges with other libraries
• ILL Request Form

transcript (PDF)

All About the Music Library

In this week's podcast, the Music Library is highlighted. Listen to the staff and students discuss what the Music Library can do for you and why you should stop by for a visit.

Hosts: Irma Minerva, Sarah Dorsey, MK Amos, Gavin Brown, Ted Hunter, and Hansi Hoskins.

Music: (all music from UNCG Music Library collection)

• Borodin. String Quartet No. 2 in D Third Movement, Notturno (Andante). Musical Heritage Society, 1996.
• Mengelberg Concertgebouw Orchestra. Beethoven. Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67. Hamburg, Germany : Teldec, [1999], 1937.
• Davis, Miles. Freddie Freeloader. Kind of Blue. New York, NY: Columbia, [1987?].
• Fiddle Fever. Ashokan Farewell. Roots Music: An American Journey. Cambridge, Mass.: Rounder, 2001.

Time: 8:04

Links: Music Library Homepage

transcript (PDF)

How do I..... get help from the library?

In this week's podcast, you will learn the various ways to get help from the library.

Hosts: Irma Minerva and student intern Peggy Wynn

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Time: 2:18

Links:

• Library Homepage
  
• Ask Us! Library Help page
• Virtual Reference Shelf
• Subject Guides and links to subject specialists

transcript (PDF)

Women's Veterans Historical Collection Podcast

In this week's library podcast Beth Ann Koelsh,Women Veterans Historical Project Curator for UNCG's University Libraries, tells us about some of the things you can find in the Women Veterans collection and about the upcoming 10th anniversary luncheon.

Hosts: Irma Minerva and Beth Ann Koelsh (bakoelsc@uncg.edu)

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Time: 2:40

Visit the Web sites:

• Women Veterans Historical Collection website

transcript (PDF)

Library's Digital Projects

In this week's library podcast Cat McDowell, Digital Projects Coordinator for UNCG's University Libraries, shares an overview of the unit, their projects, and services.

Hosts: Irma Minerva and Cat McDowell
(csmcdowe@uncg.edu or 336.256.2606)

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Time: 4:41

Visit the Web sites:

• Digital Projects Web Site
  
• Women Veterans Historical Collection
• Greensboro VOICES
• Digital Library on American Slavery
• Journal of Backcountry Studies

transcript (PDF)

Halloween Podcast of the Week

In this week's library podcast Hermann Trojanowski, Assistant University Archivist Librarian for UNCG's University Libraries, tells us a little about the history of UNCG's haunted past.

Hosts: Irma Minerva and Hermann Trojanowski

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Time: 7:54

Visit the Web site: University Archives and Manuscripts

transcript (PDF)

Election and Voting Information

In this week's library podcast Lynda Kellam, Data Services and Government Information Librarian for UNCG's University Libraries, offers general information and an overview of the helpful Election and Voting Information Web site she created.

Hosts: Irma Minerva and Lynda Kellam

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Time: 3:46

Visit the Web site: Election and Voting Information Web site by UNCG Library

Direct access to Web sites discussed in this podcast:

• NC Board of Elections
• Guilford County Board of Elections
• Open Secrets
• PolitiFact.com
• League of Woman Voters
• U of Michigan's Election 2008
• Voting America
  

Did you know ...

Listen to this week's library podcast as one of our library student workers, Ben, discusses services offered by Jackson Library such as 24/5, collaboratories, laptop checkout, and more.

Hosts: Irma Minerva and Ben

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro)

Time: 1:19

Links:

• 24/5 space
• Collaboratories
• Group Computer Spaces
• Wireless Access
• Laptop Checkout
• Other Library Services

2008 Celebration of Promotion and Tenure Event

On September 30, 2008, the library hosted the third annual celebration of the attainment of promotion and tenure by members of the UNCG faculty. As part of this celebration each honoree was invited to select a favorite book and share the personal meaning or reason for choosing it. In each book a commemorative bookplate honoring their achievement is placed and a display of these books can be seen on the first floor of the Jackson Library. Special thanks to those who shared their thoughts on the event:

• Chancellor - Dr. Linda Brady
• Dr. Elizabeth Chriseri-Strater - Dept. of English
• Dr. Greg Grieve - Dept. of Religious Studies
• Dr. Chuck Bolton - Head of the History Dept .
  
• Ms. Rachel Briley - Theater Dept.

Hosts: Irma Minerva and Beth Filar Williams (Distance Education Librarian)

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans (intro) and background music by students of UNCG's School of Music

Time: 5:53

Links: Promotion and Tenure Recognition Celebration

Meet Jason Alston: Diversity Resident Librarian

In this week's podcast, Jason Alston, the first diversity resident librarian at UNCG Libraries, discusses this unique position, why he thinks it's an important role, his reflections on being a librarian and a little bit about himself.

Hosts: Irma Minerva and Hannah Winkler (Digital Designer for Jackson Libraries)

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans

Time: 6:02

Links: Multicultural Resources Center Library

Brown Bag Lunch: Library Development in Haiti

Hannah Winkler, digital designer for Jackson Libraries, talks about her experience building a library in Haiti over the past summer of 2008.

Hosts: Irma Minerva and Beth Filar Williams (Distance Education Librarian)

Music: "ants........................" by Anchor Méjans

Time: 46:43

Links: Download Presentation (PDF/12.8 MB)