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Dean Michael "Mike" Crumpton has officially retired from the UNCG University Libraries as of June 1. This picture of Mike and acclaimed author Percival Everett was taken at a Libraries event co-hosted by Greensboro Bound in May of 2025. Mike will be missed and we at the libraries are grateful for his dedicated service and leadership.
https://library.uncg.edu/retirement-news-mike-crumpton/

Each year in May, the UNCG University Libraries celebrate the accomplishments of our amazing workers during Staff Development and Recognition Week. This includes a ceremony where annual awards are announced and those who have reached milestone years of service with UNCG are recognized. To learn more about this year's winners, check out the official post on our website! https://library.uncg.edu/annual-staff-faculty-award-winners-announced/

We have more than fifty textbooks freely available for Summer 2026 courses! https://uncg.libguides.com/coursetexts

A new article in UNCG Magazine features Cecil Barlow (Class of 2026), part of the Special Collections and University Archives Hodges Fellowship program! To quote Erin Lawrimore, University Archivist and Student Engagement Coordinator, "Hodges Fellows build invaluable skills under close mentorship and training from our archivists in a transformative, unique experience unlike any other available on campus."

magazine.uncg.edu/feature/hodges-fellowship-makes-life-changing-research-possible

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Many library services and resources remain available to you even after graduation. https://uncg.libguides.com/alumni

Congratulations to Cochise M., winner of this year's Outstanding Library Student Worker Award! Cochise works for the Access Services Department in Jackson Library. He is a senior majoring in Arts Administration. The award is given to one student each year to recognize their accomplishments and contributions to the University Libraries. Great job, Cochise!

Congratulations to Tim!

Today is retirement day for Tim Bucknall, Professor and Assistant Dean for Collections and Information Technology (and head of Electronic Resources and Information Technology) for the UNCG University Libraries, after over thirty years. https://pages.digitalgreensboro.org/status/the-end-of-an-era/

We have exciting renovation news to share! The "convening stair" was installed this week at Jackson Library. You can learn more about this new feature by visiting our renovation blog. https://ow.ly/Raos50YS6sB

Congratulations to all those who will be graduating soon! Reminder not to use confetti or glitter when you take photos outside of Jackson Library and remember that it is a public space - do not block the entrance!

Reminder to return or renew your library books by May 8!