Library Events

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First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate.

 

Special Collections: UNF Library

President Carpenter Reviewing Library Books

President Carpenter Reviewing Library Books

President Carpenter reviewing initial library books, with Board of Regents member Robert Mautz, 1972.

 

Library Dedication

Library Dedication, August 15, 1981

Presidents Thomas Carpenter and Andrew Robinson, Dedication of Carpenter Library, August 15, 1981.

Reference department at library

Reference Department-Thomas G. Carpenter Library

1991. Building 12, Thomas G Carpenter Library, 2nd floor Reference Dept., card catalogs in background. l-r: librarian Mary Davis, Dr. Jay Huebner. Image was used in 1991-92 undergraduate catalog, page 123.

People using computer researching in the library

Researching in the Library

University of North Florida, "Researching in the Library" (1992). UNF Buildings and Sites Images. 

Library Atrium

Library Atrium, 1996

Thomas G Carpenter Library Atrium, 1st floor (now Starbucks), 1996. Image was used in the 1996-97 undergraduate catalog, page 5.

Library Addition

The Library Addition, November 2004

Smith, Linda Lockwood, "The Library Addition, November 2004" (2004). UNF Buildings and Sites Images. 133. 

Because fake news can have real-world consequences
Because the expert is you image
Because the best search engine in the library is the librarian
Because you might take an interest in gardening at 3am
Because students can't afford journals on a ramen noodle budget
Because txt r fine, but, srsly, ppl also need 2 c real sentences
Because there is no single source for information (sorry Wikipedia)
Becaise a little know-how can make a smart phone smarter
Because hands-on learning builds stronger brains
Because employers want candidates who know the difference between a web search and research
Because punctuation without imagination makes a sentence, not a story
Because why shouldn't you be able to bring your grande caramel snickerdoodle macchiato?

National Library Week Resources

Monday, April 9 - Walk-in Research Clinic

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Perdue Study Area

Need help with your current research project? Or assistance locating the appropriate resources for an assignment?  Need to improve your research skills or learn about the Library’s resources? Drop in at the Walk-in Research Clinic and get the help you need.

Librarians will be available to help:

  • Locate high-quality sources using the library databases
  • Incorporate research/sources into papers and projects
  • Create in-text citations that match the sources cited
  • Document sources in a  References or Works Cited page using RefWorks

Can't make it to the Walk-in Research Clinic?  Schedule a Research Consultation at your convenience. 

 

Tuesday, April 10 - Popcorn & Politics: Fake News

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Chamblin Room

Popcorn & Politics is a monthly event to promote political inquiry and discussion among the UNF community in a civil environment. Dr. Joshua Gellers, Assistant professor of the Department of Political Science & Public Administration, and Lauren Newton, Head of Instruction at the UNF Library, will facilitate a conversation about fake news and the role of libraries in helping people identify fake news.

 

Wednesday, April 11 - Library Day at Market Day

 

Thursday, April 12 - Increasing the Visibility of Your Research

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Special Collections Reading Room

Dan Richard, Director of the Office of Faculty Enhancement, and Stephanie Race, Head of Research and Outreach at the UNF Library, will lead a discussion of strategies faculty and students can use to increase the reach and visibility of their research. Topics will include publishing strategically, increasing discoverability through the Institutional Repository, and tracking metrics. 

Thursday, April 12 - Showcase of Faculty Scholarly & Creative Activity

2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Chamblin Room

A reception recognizing faculty scholarly and creative work published in the last year.

 

Friday, April 13 - Exploring with the Print Guild

12:00 - 2:00 p.m. In front of the Library

Join students from the UNF Print Guild to learn more about the printing process.  Everyone will have an opportunity to create a custom relief print.

Watch: "The Hollywood Librarian: A Look at Librarianship through Film"

They have more cardholders than VISA, more customers than Amazon, and more outlets than McDonalds. Meet America’s librarians. “The Hollywood Librarian: A Look at Librarians through Film” is the first comprehensive treatment of the subject of librarians. A vivid blend of factual documentary, feature film and storytelling, it reveals the history and realities of librarianship in an entertaining and appealing context of American movies…

 

Watch: "The Mission of Librarians"

This documentary investigates the overarching mission of the library profession. By focusing on knowledge, and its unique human nature, we can better serve our members and community. The specific means librarians used to facilitate knowledge creation: access, knowledge/training, environment, and motivation…

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Other Resources

Monday, April 10 - RefWorks Workshops

  • Learn how to manage your references and format your bibliographies with the new and improved RefWorks. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend one of the three 30-minute workshops.

Tuesday, April 11 - Popcorn & Politics: Libraries & Fake News

  • Popcorn & Politics is a monthly event to promote political inquiry and discussion among the UNF community in a civil environment. Dr. Joshua Gellers, Assistant professor of the Department of Political Science & Public Administration, and Lauren Newton, Head of Instruction at the UNF Library, will facilitate a conversation about fake news and the role of the Library of Congress in the political sphere. 
    • 7:00 p.m. in the Current Events Area

Wednesday, April 12 - Find us at Student Union Market Day

Thursday, April 13 - Public Scholarship in Public Spaces: A Conversation

  • Join faculty from across campus to hear how they present their research in public spaces.  Faculty include Jenny Hager, Associate Professor of Sculpture, Department of Art and Design, James Hall, Associate Professor, School of Music, and Clark Lunberry, Professor, English Department.  The discussion will be moderated by Dan Richard, Associate Professor, Psychology Department.
    • 1:00 p.m. in the Sculpture Area

Thursday, April 13 - Showcase of Faculty Scholarly & Creative Activity

  • A reception recognizing faculty scholarly and creative work published in the last year.
    • 2:30 p.m. in the Chamblin Room