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