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Invitation to the University Libraries Creative Collaborations Expo

University Libraries Creative Collaborations Expo - April 16 at 4pm
Feb 24, 2026

You’re invited to join us as we highlight the many collaborations the University Libraries have engaged in this year with students and faculty....

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Jewel Davis Featured in Appalachian Today
Feb 18, 2026

Jewel Davis, Instructional Materials Center librarian and the Martha and Nancy Lee Bivens Distinguished Professor featured in Appalachian Today for he...

Green MerleFest Lineup Poster for 2026

Merlefest Archives Featured in the Watauga Democrat
Feb 9, 2026

The University Libraries was featured in an article in the Watauga Democrat about the Merlefest Archives....

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Hannah Helmey attended Bibliography Week In New York
Jan 30, 2026

Public Services Librarian, Hannah Helmey recently had the opportunity to attend Bibliography Week, a yearly event held in New York City at the en...

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Jewel Davis appointed Instructional Materials Center Librarian and the Martha and Nancy Lee Bivens Distinguished Professor
Jan 16, 2026

Following a national search, we are very pleased to announce that Jewel Davis is now the Instructional Materials Center Librarian and the Martha and N...

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Special Collections Research Center hires 2 New Graduate Assistants
Jan 15, 2026

Special Collections hired two new Graduate Assistants join the team this spring.  Click here to meet Grace Buckner and London Fowler. Welcom...

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Gary Boye to Retire June 30, 2026
Jan 9, 2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Gary Boye, Professor and Director of the Music Library, on his forthcoming retirement, June 30, 2026.  Gary ...

New Library Mobile app - Search for Ex Libris Library Mobile in the App Store or Google Play

New Library Mobile App
Jan 7, 2026

There's a new way to connect with University Libraries: the Ex Libris Library Mobile app, now available for Apple and Android. Students, faculty,...

Public Domain materials now available to use share and adapt

2026: Newest Additions to the Public Domain
Jan 5, 2026

Each January 1st, an incredible group of creative works—books, films, music, art, and more—becomes freely available for anyone to use, share, adap...

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Early Images of Watauga County's Yesteryear
Dec 18, 2025

The Special Collections Research Center posted a story about some of the earliest photographers of the local area.  Documents held in the Sp...