Author Archives: Courtney Bailey

New First-Year Instruction and Social Sciences Librarian at UNC Greensboro

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Courtney Bailey

Contributed by Hollie Stevenson-Parrish University Libraries has welcomed Rachel Sanders as the new First-Year Instruction and Social Sciences Librarian in Research, Outreach and Instruction. Sanders earned her bachelor of art’s degree in History from UNC Greensboro and a master’s degree … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Digital Heritage Center

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Courtney Bailey

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center invite supporters to take to social media and express how the center has made a difference for you. Use the hashtags #ShareYourStory and #IMLSmedals and … Continue reading →

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Civil War Medicine Exhibit at Laupus Library

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Courtney Bailey

Contributed by Layne Carpenter Laupus Library’s History Collections recently installed an exhibit about Civil War Medicine.  The exhibit, entitled Fighting for their Lives: Medical Practices During the American Civil War, examines how doctors and medical staff cared for the soldiers, … Continue reading →

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Charlotte-Area Spring SNCA Social

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Courtney Bailey

Contributed by Ron Stafford When: April 30, 2018, 6:30 PM Where: 100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain NC, 28086 Please come out for a tour of Kings Mountain Historical Museum, featuring their current exhibition, “From Over Here to Over There: … Continue reading →

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2018 Thornton W. Mitchell Service Award Winner

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Courtney Bailey

Contributed by Karen Feeney The SNCA Development Committee is excited to announce that Aaron Smithers is the 2018 Thornton W. Mitchell Service Award recipient. The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding service to the archive profession in North … Continue reading →

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2018 Michelle Francis Scholarship Awards

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Courtney Bailey

Contributed by Karen Feeney The Development Committee is delighted to announce that Amanda Winfrey and Angela Heath are recipients of the Michelle Francis Scholarship. The purpose of the Michelle Francis Scholarship is to provide access to professional development opportunities for … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Digital Heritage Center Named National Medal Finalist for Museum and Library Service

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Courtney Bailey

Contributed by Lisa Gregory The North Carolina Digital Heritage Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries has been named a finalist for the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The medal is the nation’s … Continue reading →

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New head of NC Collection at Durham Co. Library

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Courtney Bailey

Lauren Menges recently took over as the new head of the North Carolina Collection with the Durham County Library in Durham. She will be leading a staff of four librarians in providing research assistance to the public as well as … Continue reading →

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WWI at Joyner Library

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Courtney Bailey

Contributed by Dale Sauter Joyner Library at ECU has opened it exhibits about North Carolina’s involvement in World War One.  You can find more information about these exhibits along with directions on their website.  There is also a lecture upcoming … Continue reading →

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2018 C. David Jackson Memorial Student Scholarship Award Winners

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Courtney Bailey

Contributed by Liz Adams The Education Committee is pleased to announce Allyson Frick , Hannah Hemphill , and Caitlin Rivas as the recipients of the 2018 C. David Jackson Memorial SNCA Student Scholarships.  Their awards cover registration and expenses related … Continue reading →

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