Library hosts fourth annual Student Art Exhibition

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The library is excited to host our fourth annual Student Art Exhibition which features wonderful art works by our talented Associate in Fine Arts students. Paintings, ceramics, sculpture, and drawings are presented. The art will be on display through May 2nd. Enjoy photos of some of the art works in the exhibition below. An opening reception with refreshments will be held on Wed. Apr. 24 from 4:00-6:00 pm in Library Room 212 to celebrate the artists.

Celebrate Poetry Month with ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ

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April is National Poetry Month, which celebrates and encourages people to read and rediscover poets and poetry in their literary lives. How can you participate at ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ? Good news! We've got a few easy suggestions! Visit The Poetry Fox in the Main Campus Library on Thursday, April 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and celebrate local vulpine poets. Check out a book from the poetry displays in the Main and Orange County Campus Libraries. Write some of your own poetry inspired by the many

Dance as Cultural Reflection and Influence

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If you've walked by the entrance to the library this week you may have seen our new dance themed window display. Books about dance or that feature dance, both non-fiction and fiction, academic texts to children's books. Complete with dance shoes and a poster advertising the upcoming Dancing the African Diaspora event with Dr. DeFrantz. Dr. Thomas DeFrantz is a professor at Duke University teaching African American Studies, Dance, and Women's Studies. He'll be coming to share his knowledge as

Carolina Asia Center Funds New Library Material

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We have a bunch of awesome new materials for check out thanks to the Carolina Asia Center at UNC. Funded by their Title VI grant from the Department of Education, the Carolina Asian Center fosters Asian studies on campus by supporting instruction, collaborating on cultural events, and working with faculty interested in adding Asian content to their courses. The following titles are new films we have available for check out. A Taxi Driver Ponyo Howl's Moving Castle Kiki's Delivery Service Castle

North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Endows Dr. Phail Wynn Jr. Library Collection

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The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation has awarded $50,000 to the ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõnical Community College Foundation to create the Dr. Phail Wynn, Jr. Library Endowment. Dr. Phail Wynn, Jr. served as president of ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ for 27 years. Upon his retirement in 2007, he established The Dr. Phail Wynn, Jr. Collection at the ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Library. Dr. Wynn generously supported the collection through personal philanthropy until his passing in July 2018. The library is very proud of Dr. Wynn’s

What We're Reading: The Feather Thief

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This book was read by Meredith Lewis, the [mostly] Orange County Campus Librarian, and is available for checkout at the Orange County Campus Library. Title: The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century Author: Kirk Wallace Johnson Genre: Social Science, True Crime [against a museum and the historical record], History [of animal specimen collection and feather fashion], Ethics #ReadGreatThings2019 Category: A social science book; A book by a person you admire

New Nonfiction at the OCC

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Get your read on with these new nonfiction titles at the Orange County Campus Library, most of which fit neatly into Read Great Things Challenge 2019 categories. Remember that your ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Library card is valid at all ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Library locations and you can request to pick up a book from another campus at your home campus (though you're always welcome to come visit).

Open Education Week: March 4-8, 2019

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There are worldwide events and webinars this week to increase awareness about textbook costs as barriers to education and the potential for technology to enhance teaching and learning. ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Library advocates for Open Educational Resources and provides support for faculty and staff interested in exploring OER. Stop by the Main Campus or Orange County Campus libraries to pick up an OER button to show your support. Here are some resources to help you learn more: Open Education North Carolina

What We're Reading: The Influencing Machine

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This book was read by Meredith Lewis, the [mostly] Orange County Campus Librarian, and is available for checkout at the Main Campus Library. Title: The Influencing Machine: Brooke Gladstone on the Media Author: Brooke Gladstone and illustrated by Josh Neufeld Genre: Social Science, Graphic Novel, Historical Overview #ReadGreatThings2019 Category: A social science book; A book about technology; A book that will help you with one of your personal goals [if increasing your media literacy is one of