October 2026

The latest news from UNC Greensboro's University Libraries

A Message from Amy Harris Houk, Interim Dean

Fall is finally in the air, and cooler temperatures setting in means we are getting closer to the end of the tower portion of the Main Library renovation. Over the past month, the tower has been changing rapidly. Now that the majority of the infrastructure work has been completed, windows and tiles are being installed, and it is becoming easier to envision the finished renovated space. In the past two weeks, glass was installed in the new openings on floors 4, 6, and 8 of the tower and the glass enclosing the Perch will be installed in the next two weeks. Meanwhile, on the other side of the building, we remain busy, helping students, faculty, and staff with research and circulating books and technology, while also preparing for our move to the tower in the spring. We can’t wait for everyone to see our beautiful, newly renovated spaces in March 2027.

Amy Harris Houk, MLIS

Professor and Interim Dean, UNCG University Libraries

UNCG Librarians Participate in NCLA Leadership Institute

Three UNCG Librarians recently participated in the North Carolina Library Association's biennial Leadership Institute event. Candace Jacobs attended as a 2026 cohort member. Tiffany Henry and Rachel Olsen attended as members of the Planning Committee. The retreat was held in Black Mountain, NC. Learn more about the event here!

Register to Attend the Annual Women Veterans Luncheon

We invite Library Columns readers to register to attend the annual Women Veterans Luncheon, which will be hosted in November 6th at the Marcus T. Johnson Alumni House on the UNCG campus. This year's event will feature retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Tonya Oxendine.

The event is free, but seating is limited - only a few spots remain!

Development Corner

Steve Cramer, UNCG Business Librarian

Have you ever wondered what supporting a particular fund in the University Libraries does? In this issue of Library Columns, we're highlighting our newest fund: the University Libraries Teaching and Learning Fund. This fund was created to purchase equipment and create collateral to promote library instruction and information literacy. Since there's a librarian for every major at UNCG, supporting this fund with a gift of any size helps every student.

Click here to make your gift!

Questions? Contact Ms. Emily Britt: ecbritt@uncg.edu or 336-256-1244.

Special Collections and University Archives Newsletter

Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) publishes its Quarterly Review newsletter, which includes departmental news, student success stories, updates on recent acquisitions, and articles about its many interesting collections.

The latest edition also includes updates related to SCUA's renovation preparations and preparing collection materials for transport!

Upcoming University Libraries Events

• October 19-30: Music Library Guessing Contest
• October 28: Webinar: Easy Data Mapping Options at UNCG
• October 28-30: Fright & Flicker Fotoshoot
• October 29: Hodges Halloween Hijinks
• October 29: Hal-LEGO-ween
• November 6: Annual Women Veterans Luncheon

For more event information, view our Calendar of Events!

Find your information here.

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