July Alumni Updates
Brenna Helmstutler (2003): Was promoted to Interim Coordinator, Library Services for Natural & Health Sciences at Georgia State University Library, Atlanta as of June 1.
Kathy Shields (2009) & Lynda Kellam (2007): Wrote a chapter for The Generation X Librarian: Essays on Leadership, Technology, Pop Culture, Social Responsibility, and Professional Identity published in May 2011.
Lynda Kellam (2007): Published her first book, Numeric Data Services and Sources for the General Reference Librarian, in June 2011.
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Save the date: 2012 alumni luncheon
You read that right! Start saving your pennies and planning your vacay now because we have a luncheon in the works for you. On Saturday, March 31, 2012 the UNCG Alumni House is the place to be for the LIS Alumni Luncheon!
More info coming in 2012!
Andrea Bottoms (2010) is a HistoryMaker
One of our recent graduates, Andrea Bottoms, has won the HistoryMaker fellowship. You can read more on the LIS website. Congratulations Andrea!!
April Alumni Updates
Michele Fenton (1998): cataloging librarian at the Indiana State Library; member of the Library History Round Table of ALA; started a newsletter called “Little Known Black Librarian Facts”; recent articles below
- Fenton, Michele. “A Great Day in Indiana: The Legend of Lillian Childress Hall.” Black Caucus of the American Library Association Newsletter v. 39, no. 2 (2010): 5-6. Print.http://bcala.org/Newsletter/Newsletter_2010/FinalBCALA%20newsletterNovDec2010%20.pdf
- Fenton, Michele. “Equality and Access: A Book Review.” Black Caucus of the American Library Association Newsletter v. 38, no. 4(2009): 5-6. Print.http://www.bcala.org/Newsletter/newsletters_2009/BCALANewsletter_July2009_WHOLE.pdf
March alumni updates!
Johnny Davis (2006): Technology Librarian, Stanly County Public Library: I’ve been working in Stanly County for almost a year now, and it has been a great experience. My department handles all library systems and technical services. Needless to say, I wear many hats!
Lynda Kellam (2007): Data Services Librarian at UNCG: I just had an article (co-authored with Michele Hayslett) published in IASSIST Quarterly, the primary data librarianship journal, for a special issue on data librarianship and data sources.
Where is your update?? Add yours to our ongoing list.
Nominate UNCG Alumni for the Kovacs Award!
The LIS Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the Kovacs Award for Outstanding Alumni Achievement. You can read about the award and its expectations below. Nominate someone for exceptional achievement using our handy form!
The Kovacs Award for Outstanding Alumni Achievement is presented annually by the UNCG-LIS Alumni Association to a graduate of the UNCG Department of Library and Information Studies who has made significant contributions to libraries, library users, and Information Studies. The award honors former faculty member Dr. Bea Kovacs and recognizes individuals whose service to community and career achievements reflect those exemplified by Dr. Kovacs. Among these achievements are:
- Exceptional service to the users of libraries and school media centers
- Innovative and creative leadership that benefits colleagues, institutions, and professional organizations
- Scholarly excellence in research and publication
- Excellence in the education and mentoring of future librarians
The Kovacs Award carries on a tradition which originated with the UNCG-LIS Alumni Association’s Outstanding Alumna / Alumnus Award. The award was officially renamed during ceremonies honoring Dr. Kovacs at the alumni luncheon on April 21, 2007. We will honor the next receipient at our Alumni Luncheon on April 16, 2011.
Previous recipients of the award
- Carol Stanley
- Wanda Brown
- Wilma Bates
- Frances Bradburn
- Mary Kit Dunn
- Judy LeCroy
- Sue Spencer
- Lou Sua
Alumna publication!
I would like to congratulate April Everett on the publication of her article titled Benefits and Challenges of Fun in the Workplace. April expanded on an article she wrote for her management class with Dr. Richard Moniz.
In the same journal issue Dr. Moniz published Communicating Who We Are: The Theory of Organizational Culture in the Workplace
Both articles were published in the Library and Leadership Management Journal and are available here http://journals.tdl.org/index.php/llm
UNCG alumnae in College and Research Libraries News
Check out the article “Meeting the reference expectations of ESL students” in the newest issue of CRLN. The article was written by alumnae Claire Walker (2008) and Amanda Click (2008), both of whom have been featured in our blog (and were interns at our own Jackson library!). Rock it like super stars!
December Alumni Updates!
Laura Willes Bowers (1995): School Library Media Coordinator, Westwood Elementary School West Jefferson, NC; In 2007, I was recognized by SMART Technologies as a SMART Exemplary Educator. As a SEE, I was accepted (along with 50 other educators from the US and Canada) to attend a weeklong Summit in Calgary, Canada at SMART’s headquarters from July 25-30, 2010. During this Summit, I learned more about SMART products and how to use them to make learning more meaningful and interactive for students.
November Alumni Updates!
Molly Keener (2006): Scholarly Communication Librarian, Wake Forest University. I’ve been selected for the ALA Emerging Leaders Class of 2011.
Sarah Putnam (2005): Media Specialist, Bessemer City Central Elementary, Bessemer City, NC
Jessica (Harden) Moore (2004): Library Media Specialist, Winter Park Elementary School; Wilmington, NC. I found out on Friday 11/19 that I am officially a National Board Certified Teacher-Librarian!
Terri Taylor (2008): Teacher Librarian, Charlotte Catholic High School
Emily Daly: Instruction and Outreach Librarian, Duke University. Selected to be an ALA Emerging Leader for 2011.
