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Sai Estep and Celine Shay hired as Manuscripts and Archives Processers in the Special Collections Research Center
Jul 11, 2025

We are pleased to announce hiring two Manuscripts and Archives Processers in the Special Collections Research Center.  Sai Estep who started...

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Kay Borkowski is Grand Marshall for the Independance Parade
Jul 8, 2025

Kay Borkowski, Library Advisory Council member served as Grand Marshall for the Boone Independence Day Parade!!! Kay was also awarded 2025 Town o...

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Hannah Helmey hired as a Public Services Lecturer Librarian in SCRC
Jul 7, 2025

We are pleased to welcome Hannah Helmey as our new Public Services Lecturer Librarian in the Special Collections Research Center.   Han...

Photograph of Sue Polanka, Kelly Burkett, Emily Kader and Lynn Patterson at the Appalachian Theatre

Power of the Purse Luncheon and Appalachian Theatre event
Jul 1, 2025

Dean Sue Polanka, Associate Dean, Veronica Wells and University Archivist, Emily Kader attended the Power of the Purse Luncheon as guest of Library Ad...

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Pam Mitchem named Director of the combined DSI/SCRC Divisions
Jun 16, 2025

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 year...

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Georgie Donovan as the new Director for Collection Management Services
Jun 16, 2025

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 e...

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Belk Library and Information Commons Turns 20
Jun 13, 2025

Celebrating 20 years of stories, studying, and community! Thanks to everyone who joined us to honor two decades of the Belk Library and Information Co...

Mark Coltrain, Angela Howell, Emily Kader - SCRC

Our BRAHM Exhibition
Jun 9, 2025

The University Libraries, donors, and friends visited the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM) to experience the Beulah Campbell Collection exh...

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3rd Annual Information Literacy (IL) Basecamp
Jun 9, 2025

Our annual Information Literacy (IL) Basecamp took place on June 5th at the Valle Crucis Conference Center.  The meeting was attended by Universi...

Leroy Watson Retires July 2025
May 23, 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...