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With Renovations Ahead, UNC Shares Plans for Wilson Library’s Closure

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 2, 2023 | Safety, UNC

Wilson Library, which is UNC’s oldest library on campus, is set to close for multiple years as its emergency systems are updated.

On Air Today: UNC University Librarian Maria Estorino

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 15, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

UNC University Librarian and Vice Provost of University Libraries Maria Estorino spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 15th. She discussed her role as University Librarian, and what the upcoming plans for the library system are.

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UNC Experimenting With Study Zones in Davis Library

Posted by Michael Koh | Sep 8, 2022 | UNC

This semester, UNC is launching a pilot project within Davis Library which will establish three...

New Seed Library Springs up in UNC Libraries

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Mar 2, 2022 | UNC

A new resource takes root Wednesday at UNC Libraries: a seed library. The university held a launch party in the Murray-Venable Courtyard outside the Kenan Science Library.

On Air Today: Chaitra Powell with UNC’s Southern Historical Collection

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 12, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)

U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield recently announced he is donating his collection of archived documents, photos and materials to UNC’s Wilson Library and its Southern Historical Collection. Curator Chaitra Powell joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss what the donation means and some of the collection’s goals for preserving local (and national) history.

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Orange County Public Library Goes Fine-Free

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Nov 19, 2021 | Local Government

The Orange County Public Library is the latest in the community to move to a fine-free model. The County Commissioners approved the fine-free model at their Tuesday evening meeting to remove barriers to library use.