Library News
Kay Borkowski is Grand Marshall for the Independance Parade
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...
Hannah Helmey hired as a Public Services Lecturer Librarian in SCRC
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...
Power of the Purse Luncheon and Appalachian Theatre event
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...
Pam Mitchem named Director of the combined DSI/SCRC Divisions
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...
Georgie Donovan as the new Director for Collection Management Services
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...
Belk Library and Information Commons Turns 20
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...
3rd Annual Information Literacy (IL) Basecamp
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...
Our BRAHM Exhibition
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...
Leroy Watson Retires July 2025
Leroy Watson will be retiring from Appalachian State at the end of July to pursue his interest in travel and time at the beach. Leroy began his career at App State 37 years ago in the University Bookstore. In 1992, Leroy took a job in the University Libraries where...
Sheri Castle announced as the 2025 Belk Distinguished Lecturer
We are thrilled to announce that Sheri Castle will be the 2025 Belk Distinguished Lecturer! The lecture will be held on Thursday, July 17. To register for the event, please use the link below: Sheri Castle, a native of Watauga County, North Carolina, is an...