Library News
Maya Weaver hired as Music Library Manager
We are excited to announce that Maya Weaver will be the new Music Library Manager. In this role, Maya will be responsible for the functional operations of the Nicholas Erneston Music Library, located in the Broyhill Music Center. This position will report directly to...
2026 Belk Distinguished Lecture featuring Kate Quinn
by Kelly Burkett, Executive Assistant to the Dean, University Libraries New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction Kate Quinn visited Appalachian State University on Thursday, September 17, 2026, presenting to a welcoming crowd of...
Save the Date: 2027 App State Children’s Literature Symposium
Save the date for the 2027 App State Children’s Literature Symposium, April 14–15, 2027! Join us for two days celebrating visual storytelling with Cátia Chien and Drew Beckmeyer, including programs for children and families, educators and librarians, the App State...
Hank Foreman Honored by UNC Charlotte
Library Development Director, Hank Foreman was honored by The College of Arts + Architecture at UNC Charlotte as a 2026 CoAA Distinguished Alumni. Hank, a 1986 graduate was recognized for his achievements in Art and Art History. For more information, click this...
Hannah Pope named Head of Makerspace and Innovative Technologies
We are pleased to announce that Hannah Pope will be the Head of Makerspace and Innovative Technologies. In this role, Hannah provides strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for the Makerspace and Virtual Reality technologies. She now supervises Kai Weaver...
Nora Weston named Health Sciences Librarian
We are excited to announce that Nora Weston will be the new Health Sciences Librarian. In this position, Nora will support the students and faculty of the Beaver College of Health Sciences through instruction, research consultations, collection development, and...
Zachary Jackson hired in the Makerspace
We are pleased to share that Zachary Jackson will be the new Technology Services Assistant. He will be working with Kai Weaver and Hannah Pope in the Makerspace, assisting patrons with learning and using makerspace equipment. This position is a part-time, non-student...
Gus’s Office Hours at the Belk Library
Beginning August 25 @ 2:00 pm, Gus, the facility dog within the Office of the Dean of Students, will hold weekly office hours on the first floor of Belk Library. Stop by and say hello!
2026 Belk Distinguished Lecture Featuring Kate Quinn
Lecture on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30pm
Jennifer Woods named Education Librarian/Associate Professor
We are excited to announce Jennifer Woods is the new Education Librarian/Associate Professor. In this position, Jennifer will continue supporting the students and faculty of the Reich College of Education through instruction, research consultations, collection...
Kathy Rathbone hired as Acquisitions Specialist
We are excited to announce that Kathy Rathbone will be the new Acquisitions Specialist. In this position, Kathy will manage the payment of the University Libraries’ print and electronic resources invoices through the purchasing and procurement database and Alma....
David Travis hired as Resource Sharing Specialist
We are pleased to announce that David Travis will be the new Resource Sharing Specialist. In this role, he will manage interlibrary loan borrowing and resource sharing services, including Rapido and ILLiad. He will continue reporting to Ken Johnson. David has worked...
Dr. Gary Boye Retires June 30
The University Libraries hosted a retirement session for Dr. Gary Boye who will be leaving the Music Library after 26 years of services. During her remarks, Associate Dean, Veronica Wells spoke about the many accomplishments of Dr. Boye, including but not limited to...
University Libraries participate with Libby Reads Global
: Join #LibbyReads July 9 and borrow ‘I See You’ve Called in Dead’ by John Kenney on the Libby App with no waitlists or holds!
“Razor-sharp, darkly comedic, and emotionally piercing…I See You’ve Called in Dead is a witty and heartwarming reminder of the bottomless despair, limitless absurdity, and undeniable joy of the human experience.” – Booklist
Bud Stanley, an obituary writer, is afraid to live. After his wife leaves him, Bud hits rock bottom, and in a drunken haze, accidentally publishes his own obituary—leading to a bureaucratic mix-up that makes him “officially” dead and temporarily unfireable. Given a second chance, Bud, with the help of his eccentric best friend, starts attending strangers’ funerals to learn a thing or two.
Learn more at https://libbylife.com/events/libby-reads-i-see-youve-called-in-dead
Kelly Burkett and Andrea Stevens complete the Crest Summit Series Leadership Development Program
Congrats to Kelly Burkett and Andrea Stevens for completing the Crest Summit Series Leadership Development Program, offered by App State's Human Resources. Crest builds the foundation of leadership by helping participants lead themselves first. Through an engaging...
Rebecca Shaw named Early Career Representative for MLA Board
Congrats to Rebecca Shaw who is now the Early Career Representative on the Music Library Association board. The Music Library Association is the professional association for music libraries and librarianship in the United States. Founded in 1931, it has an...
Kevin Garcia Bautista appointed Continuing Resources Specialist
We are pleased to announce Kevin Garcia Bautista will be the new Continuing Resources Specialist.
In this role, he will acquire and manage the University Libraries’ continuing resources, including journals, databases, standing orders, and e‑book packages. His first day will be June 16th and he will continue reporting to Georgie Donovan.
Kevin has been the Electronic Resources Technician since 2022. He graduated from App State with a Bachelor’s in Public Relations in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Media, Technology, & Learning Design this spring.
Thank you to the search committee for their great work: Griffin Anderson, Georgie Donovan (chair), Shannon McCluney, and Jason Wolfe.
University Libraries CeLIBration Awards
University Libraries CeLIBration Awards The University Libraries at Appalachian State University recently held their annual Library CeLIBration, a cherished event that honors and awards outstanding work and achievements by Library Personnel. These awards, are...
Kyle McFarland Named Business Librarian
We are pleased to announce that Kyle McFarland will be the new Business Librarian. His first day will be July 1st. In this position, Kyle will support the students and faculty of the Walker College of Business through instruction,...
University Libraries Summer Events Series
You are cordially invited to participate in our Summer Events Series sponsored by the University Libraries. All events are currently listed on the Library calendar on the website. Please find the registration information below: Please join us for a watercolor painting...