Library News

We are pleased to share that LouAnn (Lou) Compagnone is the new Library Admin Office Assistant. In this role, Lou will support the Library Admin Office by staffing the desk from 9am - 1pm and assisting with purchasing, student employment wage reconciliation, and room...

The dedicated Library Faculty have proudly represented University Libraries this year through their impressive publications and presentations. Explore the full list below: Publications Allan Scherlen “Nesting in an Attic Vent"; Appalachian Journal, pending publication...

The Instructional Materials Center collaborated with the Public School Partnership to support the 4th annual Beginner Teacher Summit at the Reich College of Education on Friday, August 1. Over 160 local educators attended the event, including 120 preK–12 beginning...

We are pleased to announce that Hunter Ringley is the new Library Systems Assistant. His first day was July 31. In this role, Hunter will provide support for our numerous systems and applications and will also work closely with Mollie Peuler and Amy Love on digital...

The 2025 Belk Distinguished Lecture, featuring acclaimed food writer and Watauga County native Sheri Castle, took place on Thursday, July 17.  The event began with a fundraising luncheon at 11:30 a.m. in the Grandview Ballroom, followed by Sheri’s keynote...

The Special Collections Research Center recently added a new photography collection.  The collection contains 37 black and white photographs of West Virginia taken by Michael B. Reilly.  To find out more about the collection, read the post on the Special Collections...

Appalachian  Curator announced Emily Kader, Anne Belk Distinguished Professor and Curator for Distinctive Collections at Appalachian State,  as the Assistant Editor of the Appalachian Curator. The post said, "Not only does Emily bring her experience with Appalachian...

Our very own Dr. Gary Boye, Coordinator of the Nicholas Erneston Music Library, and Dr. Reeves Shulstad, Professor of Musicology in the Appalachian State University - Hayes School of Music are featured in this wonderful interview with Our State Magazine on the Hidden...

We are excited to announce that Jenny Coffey has accepted the position of Education Librarian in the Instructional Materials Center! In this role, Jenny will build on the excellent work she’s already been doing, which includes supporting the Reich College of Education...

Poised, graceful, and eloquent, Nanci Tolbert Nance accepted her award as the University Libraries 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award on July 12 at the 2025 Awards Gala. The gala was held at the Grandview Ballroom of the North End Zone Facility.  Each year, the...

We are excited to share that Library Faculty members Breanne Crumpton and Stephanie Bennett have been accepted to the highly selective Evidence Synthesis Institute (ESI)! This program, taking place in early August, supports librarians in developing expertise in...

We are pleased to announce hiring two Manuscripts and Archives Processers in the Special Collections Research Center.   Sai Estep who started in the position on June 25th. Sai will be responsible for arranging and describing archival and manuscript collections, as...

Kay Borkowski, Library Advisory Council member served as Grand Marshall for the Boone Independence Day Parade!!! Kay was also awarded 2025 Town of Boone 1872  Award along with David Jackson, and the Hospitality House, which was the organizational recipient. Read more...

We are pleased to welcome Hannah Helmey as our new Public Services Lecturer Librarian in the Special Collections Research Center.    Hannah will teach instruction sessions, assist researchers, and support the public services activities in Special Collections. Hannah...

We are pleased to announce Pamela Mitchem will be the new Director of the combined DSI/SCRC teams. Her first day will be July 1st. Pam has over 25 years of experience in special collections, archives, digital initiatives, and scholarly communications. Since 2015, she...

Dean Sue Polanka, Associate Dean, Veronica Wells and University Archivist, Emily Kader attended the Power of the Purse Luncheon as guest of Library Advisory Council Member, Margaret McKibbin on Thursday, June 26.   The sold out event was sponsored by the Women's Fund...

Please join us in welcoming Georgie Donovan as the new Director for Collection Management Services. Georgie's first day will be July 1st. Georgie has extensive experience in librarianship and has held associate dean positions at App State and William & Mary. Since...

Celebrating 20 years of stories, studying, and community! Thanks to everyone who joined us to honor two decades of the Belk Library and Information Commons! Here’s to the next chapter! Friday, June 20, 20252:00 PMFront of Belk Library and Information Commons (Rain...

Our annual Information Literacy (IL) Basecamp took place on June 5th at the Valle Crucis Conference Center.  The meeting was attended by University Library faculty and staff.  The group viewed the event as an opportunity to gather to share teaching instructional...

The University Libraries, donors, and friends visited the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM) to experience the Beulah Campbell Collection exhibition on Thursday, May 29.  The event boasted the attendance of over 50 University Libraries faculty, staff, council...