Library Lines
An Invitation To Join
FRIENDS OF THE MARY LIVERMORE LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP FORM
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Vol. 23 | Number 1 | May 2014
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The Friends of the Library (FOL) annual benefit “The Library Presents: An Intimate Evening with Dr. Elliot Engel” was
held on February 28 in the Chancellor’s Residence. The Library really appreciates that Chancellor Carter and Mrs.
Carter opened up their home for this year’s fundraising event, which, for the past twelve years, had been held in the
Library.
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Dr. Engel’s topic for the evening was “A Light History of the English Language.” With his unique style of story-telling,
Professor Engel regaled the audience with the fascinating development of the English language from the Celts, to the
Anglo-Saxons, to the invading French. He wowed the crowd with his acumen and wit, and everyone had rave reviews of
the event. Guests feasted on a scrumptious menu of passed hors d'oeuvres, such as goat cheese and bacon jam in
phyllo cups, black and blue roast beef on crostini, and Thai chicken shish kabobs.
A student jazz combo, The Dylan Fisher Trio, livened up the night as guests bid on auction items that had been donated
by area businesses and library supporters. The night was a big success and raised much-needed funds to support
UNCP student scholarships.
Mary Livermore Library
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, North Carolina 28372-1510
UNCP students: Stephen Brailo
and Erasto Simmons
The Dylan Fisher Trio: left to right:
Dylan Fisher, guitar; Christian Oliver,
bass; and Andrew Beck, guitar
Above: Dr. Elliot Engel; Left: Robert Arndt and First Lady Sarah Carter,
Right: Attorney Horace Stacy; his wife, Joan Stacy; Robert Newberry;
and Former Dean of the Library, Dr. Elinor Foster Newberry
Above: Christopher Bowyer and Lillian Brewington; Above right: Denise Clark;
Left: Reception guests; Right: Chancellor Kyle Carter and Timothy Welsh
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Lib 1000: The First Year
Message from Susan Whitt, Dean of Library Services
As another busy academic year winds down, I welcome the opportunity to reflect on the programs
and activities which were supported by the Friends of the Library (FOL). I am delighted by just
how well received they were. We held both a fall and spring Faculty Showcase, which highlighted
some of our campus scholarship. These programs gave everyone a chance to hear authors
discuss their works, as well as answer questions from the audience. This year our 13th annual
Friends of the Library Benefit, “The Library Presents: An Intimate Evening with Dr. Elliot Engel,”
was held at the Chancellor’s Residence. Everyone who attended was exuberant in their feelings
about not only enjoying the venue but also about their appreciation of the quality of our speaker.
I am also glad for the opportunity to thank two people who have made it such a successful year for the Library and our
FOL organization. Our president Dr. Tony Curtis did a wonderful job this year. His years of membership and experience
with the Friends have been indispensable in planning, as well as promotion, of our activities. Bob Fisher, who served as
our Immediate Past President this past year, has now rotated off the Friends Board. He has been one of our most active
and hands-on board members. I know I speak for everyone in thanking Dr. Curtis and Mr. Fisher for their service as
Board members. I also want to thank all the other 2013-2014 Board members for their hard work and support.
There was one sad note this year in that we lost a much cherished Friends of the Library member. Dr. Raymond J.
Rundus died on April 16, 2014. Dr. Rundus was truly a scholar and gentleman. He was an active member of the Friends
of the Library and served in many capacities over the years, including as president from 1991 to 1993. I want to
recognize and applaud his many years of service which had a significant impact on our organization.
I also want to thank those who have joined our Friends of the Library organization this year. We truly appreciate you. If
you have any questions, please call me at 910.521.6212 or Chris Bowyer at 910.521.6483. Information about the
Friends, along with membership forms, can be found at www.uncp.edu/academics/library.
Message from Dr. Anthony Curtis, FOL President
All across the country, Friends of the Library groups are volunteers who support their local libraries.
Membership always is open to all. Their missions promote interest in, use of, and public support for
their libraries. Friends volunteer their time and resources to help out in myriad ways.
It’s no different here at UNCP. Becoming a Friend unites you with other supporters and lovers of
our Mary Livermore Library. Our FOL group is a strong chorus of 141 voices promoting the work
and ongoing vitality of our university library. In these anemic budget times, the need is greater than
ever for members of our university community to step up and help our library.
Becoming a Friend offers you an opportunity to give back to the library, which gives so much to our community. Friends
raise money through special events, dues, and gifts to fund many important services.
If you are like me, you want to make a difference in the lives of UNCP students. One way FOL does this is tuition and
book scholarships. Another is rewarding high school students and members of the community for their creativity. All sorts
of fruitful opportunities to help are open to you and achievable through membership in the Friends of the Mary Livermore
Library.
Every year, FOL awards scholarships to numerous UNCP students. This year, FOL added yet another endowed
scholarship for future students. The FOL also purchases materials not covered under the Library’s budget. We partner
with Kiwanis of Robeson County in sponsoring a Poetry and Short Prose Contest, which rewards not only our university
students, but also high school students and members of the community.
The Friends sponsor faculty showcases for campus book authors, bring in speakers from around the country, and help
plan programs to celebrate our Native American Heritage and Black History months.
Of course, helping is not without its own rewards. Any Friend of the Library member, who is not already a student,
faculty or staff member with library privileges, may borrow books, audio books, DVDs, and other circulating materials as
part of their membership.
Your tax-deductible $10 donation can make a huge difference. Wouldn’t it be a wonderful show of support for our
students if every faculty member, every administrator, and every staff member joined FOL? What a difference we would
make.
by Robert Arndt and Michael C. Alewine
Last fall, the Library introduced its first for-credit information literacy course, Introduction to Academic Research (LIB
1000). The course provides students with an overview of all facets of the academic research process, and students can
actually use it in conjunction with other UNCP courses that have an academic research component. Students developed
baseline information literacy skills, such as locating, critically evaluating, and ethically using relevant information sources.
Students also explored various discipline-based research methodologies.
The Library offered 5 sections of LIB 1000 this past year—2 face-to-face sections and 1 online section in the fall; and 1
face-to-face section and 1 online section in the spring. A total of 78 students were enrolled this past year. According to
Anne Coleman, Assistant Dean for Research Services, “This was a good first year. Overall, students did very well in the
class. Michael and Robert worked hard to get this course off the ground, and they marketed it in a variety of ways—
through emails, electronic bulletin boards, handouts, and posters. Mark Canada, Dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences, and Scott Hicks, Associate Professor in English, were also instrumental in getting the word out to students.”
In looking back, the students came away with the skills that will serve them through their undergraduate careers and
even future graduate study. Based on our own assessments, as well as from valuable student input, we are currently
looking for new ways to better engage the students with this material. In cooperation with different faculty, we are also
exploring the possibility of creating a few special discipline-specific sections.
Spring Faculty Showcase
“Women’s Attitudes towards Secession and the Civil War”
by Anne H. Coleman
by Anne H. Coleman
The Mary Livermore Library presented its Spring Faculty Showcase
on March 18, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. The showcase featured Dr. Jaime
Martinez, Associate Professor in the Department of History, and
Dr. Robert O. Schneider, Professor in the Department of Political
Science and Public Administration.
Dr. Martinez discussed her new book, Confederate Slave
Impressment in the Upper South, which was
published in December 2013 by UNC Press. In her
book, Dr. Martinez provides a social and political
history of slave impressment by using the
Implementation of the slave impressment policy in
the Upper South as a window into the workings of
the Confederacy. She argues that the ability of
local, state, and national governments to
cooperate and enforce unpopular impressment
laws indicates the overall strength of the Confederate government
as it struggled to enforce its independence.
The second author, Dr. Robert O. Schneider, discussed his book,
Emergency Management and Sustainability: Defining a Profession,
which was published by Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Ltd. in
October 2013.
In his book Dr. Schneider asserts, “The technical skills and
capacities that emergency managers have developed over time as
they have plied their trade are impressive … and
have never been more important. But they are
not nearly enough to keep pace with or manage
hazard risks and disasters. Something else is
needed. This transformation, the ‘something else’
if you will, is a necessity to assure emergency
managers that disasters (both natural and
man-made) will never exceed our capacities to
manage effectively.”
On March 25, 2014, the Mary Livermore
Library, the Office for Diversity and
Inclusion, and the History Department
presented a public event that had a dual
focus: the celebration of Women’s
History Month and the recognition of the
150th Anniversary of the Civil War.
The speaker, Dr. Mary Wayne Watson,
utilized original, unpublished documents
and correspondence from gifted
Sandhills women to provide unique and
fascinating perspectives of the
beginning, middle, and end of the Civil
War period in North Carolina.
The program was supported by grant
funds from the UNCP Friends of the
Library, the North Carolina Humanities Council, and the Gilder
Lehrman Institute of History.
Photo credits: Page 1 photos provided by Raul Rubiera (University
Communications); Page 2 photos provided by UNCP staff; Page 3,
top photo by Michael C. Alewine, photo on left by Christopher
Bowyer, photo on right by UNCP staff, bottom photo provided by
100 Men in Black Male Chorus; Pages 4-5 photos by UNCP Staff;
Page 6, first two photos by UNCP staff, June Mills photo provided
by June Mills, Sherry Locklear photo by Angela Collard
Photography; Samantha McQueen photo by Dante McQueen,
Grace Susana Karpel photo by Nadiene Gill of Nadia Rose
Photography, Rob Wolf (top) photo by Cindy Saylor, (bottom) photo
by Jessica Karpel; Page 7 photos by UNCP staff.
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Kudos and Happenings
Rob Wolf Has Left the Building!
by Robert Arndt and Michael C. Alewine
by Michael C. Alewine
Congratulations to Susan Cummings, Cataloging
Administrative Support Associate, who is
celebrating 35 years of employment here at
the Library. Susan began work at Pembroke
State University in 1978 as a Clerk Typist II for
Library Cataloging.
Rob Wolf, Serials/Digital Operations Coordinator, for the
last 9 years, left the University on January 24 and returned
home to New Jersey. Rob supervised both the serials and
systems areas of the Library and was also involved in the
planning, creation, and maintenance of many special
projects and initiatives, such as the Library’s online Elmer
Hunt Collection and the institutional repository, BraveDocks.
At the annual Faculty Recognition Dinner,
Michael Alewine, Outreach/Distance
Education Librarian, was recognized for 10
years of service here at the Library and at
UNCP.
June Mills, University Library Technician (Preparations)
for Cataloging Services, married
James “Jim” Tomasulo on May 2
in Fayetteville. The couple will go on
a honeymoon in Las Vegas in
December.
Sherry Locklear, University Library
Technician for Cataloging, welcomed a
new addition to the family as her daughter
Leighana Koone gave birth to Emmett T.
Campbell on March 7, 2014. Emmett
weighed 7 pounds 15 and ½ ounces and
measured 21 inches in length.
Samantha McQueen, former Library Assistant for Special
Collections and current library contract
employee, and her husband Donte
McQueen welcomed a daughter, Malece
Kierra McQueen, on April 18, 2014.
Malece weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and
measured 18 and 3/4 inches in length.
Jessica “Jess” Karpel, former University Library Technician for
Systems, and her husband Jacob
Karpel were blessed with a
daughter, Grace Susana Karpel on
February 23, 2014. Grace weighed
5 pounds and 11 ounces and
measured 19 inches in length.
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The 25th Annual African American Read-In: A Literacy Campaign
by Anne Coleman
In February 2014, the African American Read-In events were primarily co-sponsored by the Mary Livermore Library, the
Office for Inclusion and Diversity, and the School of Education.
The Children’s Hour – R. B. Dean Elementary School – February 20, 2014
Thirty elementary education students and six faculty members from UNCP read African American children’s stories to
approximately 400 students (pre-k through 4th grade) at R. B. Dean Elementary School as part of the 2014 African
American Read-In Literacy Campaign.
“Rob supported every facet of library operations—
whether planning, providing technology support, or staying
late to help someone finish a
project or get ready for a class.
He was always ‘Johnny-on-thespot’ when it came to helping
his colleagues in the Library,
and he was also so
tremendously studentcentered—students always came first with Rob,” stated
Robert Arndt, Reference/Instructional Services Librarian.
Rob was known for his incredible wit and did not hesitate
to bring a contentious meeting to a grinding humorous halt
with a joke or sarcastic remark. He could be quite serious
about every project, but
he always did everything
with a devil-may-care,
easygoing style. Anne
Coleman, Assistant
Dean for Research
Services, said that Rob
helped us in so many
ways— “Almost every
day I find myself wanting to ask Rob about something. We
collaborated on so many projects. I miss not being able to
just pick up the phone and talk to him.”
According to Susan Whitt, Interim Dean of Library
Services, “Not only have we lost one of the key people on
our planning and operations staff, but we also lost a good
friend. There is not a person in this Library that was not
touched by Rob in some way. He brought a smile to
everyone’s face with his humor and wit. I will never forget
the time that Rob kidnapped my University of Texas
gnomes from my office and held them for ransom. Classic
Rob!”
Oral Recitations: Speaking Our Words – February 25, 2014
North Carolina royalty recited selections
from African American literature during
the Oral Recitations program. (seated left
to right – Miss North Carolina Latina
2013-2014, Miss North Carolina 2013,
Miss Teen Lumbee 2013-2014, Miss
Black History 2014, Carolina Princess
2014, and Miss Lumbee 2013-2014; not
pictured – Miss UNCP 2013, Miss
Greater Carolina 2014, and Mr. Black
History 2014)
The program also featured Trina-A-Thoughtz, NC Poet Extraordinaire, community
members, and a number of UNCP faculty, staff, and students.
100 Men in Black Male Chorus, Inc. – February 26, 2014
The Library collaborated with several other UNCP entities to present
a gospel program featuring the 100 Men in Black Male Chorus. The
program was free of charge and open to the community.
It was co-sponsored by the Mary Livermore Library, the Office for
Inclusion and Diversity, the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC),
the Office for Student Involvement and Leadership, and Sodexo.
Headquartered in Durham, N.C., the 100 Men in Black Male
Chorus is an independent, community-based, male chorus that is
comprised of men from all age groups, ethnicities, and walks of life
who love to sing and share the “good news of the gospel” through
music.
Above: UNCP Elementary Education majors who read
to R.B. Dean students
Below: UNCP faculty members who participated in
African American Read-In at R. B. Dean
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Accentuate the Positive
by Saprina Oxendine
My daughter Abby came home from school one day and said the students in class had to write one positive thing about each other. She
was very excited to write her sentences about her classmates. Naturally there were a couple of children that she had to dig deep to find
something she liked about them. However, in the end, she came up with something positive to say about each person, especially her
teacher. Abby and all her classmates were made to feel better about themselves and each other because they saw the good in
themselves and each other. That good came from what other people said about them. Our library team has followed this valuable
example and expressed something positive about each of our peers. Meet the staff and read what they have to say about each other.
Michael Alewine is knowledgeable,
and consistently provides help to
our students. Advises students
effectively. Steadfast. Always
willing to go the extra mile to help
others. Enjoys his work. He is a
very good hearted person!
Robert Arndt is a great librarian,
he’s very knowledgeable,
hardworking, skillful, kindhearted,
and he really cares. Very dedicated
to providing assistance to
students, portrays a positive
attitude. Wacky sense of humor.
Christopher Bowyer is a great guy
who truly cares about people. He is
always on the side of the student
and will go the extra mile for
anyone who asks him. Considerate.
Exceptionally cooperative team
player. Always willing to learn.
Tela Brooks is committed to her
church and her faith. She is a hard
worker and is always there if you
need her. She is very friendly and
truly cares about people.
Persistently provides good public
service in the ILL area.
Eric Chavis is very professional and
great at his job. Experienced and
knowledgeable. Creates an inviting
library. Eric has a green thumb and
keeps the library beautiful with his
plants. Creative. Hardworking and
dedicated.
Claire Clemens is very creative and
nice to everyone. Calming voice.
Cares greatly about student
success. Enthusiastic. Resourceful.
She takes the time to get to know a
person individually. Willing to help
where needed.
Anne Coleman does a great job
with fewer and fewer resources,
without complaint. She is a woman
of great character and an excellent
role model. She has a heart of
gold. Wonderful person to work for
and always has a great attitude.
Carlene Cummings is dependable.
Perfectionist who can be counted
on to do a great job. Works hard to
preserve our history. Funny. She
can find the answer to practically
any question. If you need to know
and can’t find it, ask her.
Susan Cummings cares greatly
about the community. Creative,
artistic, willing to help. Always
willing to help others and if helped
will reward others. Crafty, she can
create a beautiful piece of work
with very little effort.
Carl Danis is knowledgeable of the
reference desk, and offers valuable
assistance while helping our
patrons. Very understanding and
thinks “outside the box” to solve
issues. Quiet and reserved, hidden
though is a funny personality.
Vicky Dial-Jacobs has a fantastic
smile—and a beautiful baby. Always
has a smile, a laugh, and a kind
word. Good conversationalist.
Reliable, consistent. Flexible. Fun
to work with. Bubbly. Kind hearted.
Leah Hammonds has the best
laugh. Works hard and always
there when asked for help.
Knowledgeable of her work area.
Persistent. Remains calm under
pressure. A loving grandmother.
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Susie Harris has a great sense of
humor and is a most giving person.
Great cook, her chicken salad and
cabbage are to-die-for. Kind
hearted woman who has a good
heart. She tells very funny stories.
Sam Jacobs is consistent. Very
knowledgeable about Course
Reserves. Likable and always
willing to help. Dependable team
member. Great co-worker and very
knowledgeable on history.
Penny Locklear is a great lady!
Dependable, and willing to assist
as needed. Warm, genuine, easy to
talk to. Sweet. Friendly. Cheerful,
Good at her job. Always makes me
laugh. Great friend.
Gwendolyn Locklear is a Christian
woman, very classy and carries
herself in a manner of a good role
model. Trustworthy. A steadying
force. Exhibits the 3 C’s: calmness,
coolness, collectedness!
Sherry Locklear is funny! Smart!
Efficient! Capable, Skilled.
Hardworking, Go-Getter. Caring.
Always willing to help in other
departments. Great friend. Very
caring and funny!
Jerry McRae is willing to assist
whether needed or not. Snappy
dresser! Considerate. Relates well
to patrons and looks good while
doing it. Always smiling. Brings a
warm, friendly vibe wherever he is.
June Mills cares about looking out
for the welfare of dogs in shelters.
Cheerful. Funny and warm.
Creative and great sense of humor.
Sweet lady, full of energy and she
enjoys the finer things in life.
Saprina Oxendine is hardworking,
professional, funny, friendly. Great
personality and charm. Extremely
intelligent, skilled. True friend. She
is consistent and always available
for questions.
Sondra Oxendine is very friendly
and fun to be around. Fashionable.
Graceful, classy, kind hearted and
loving. Such a sweet woman, her
long beautiful hair signifies great
strength of character.
June Power is our social media
whiz. Pure energy! Creative, funny,
driven, student-centered. Upbeat.
Always a good listener. Very good
at multi-tasking. Smart. Great
person and always willing to help.
Susan Whitt is knowledgeable in
many areas, able to see the “big
picture.” Compassionate about
others’ problems. Experienced.
Hardworking. Very friendly person
to work for.
David Young always has something
good to say about people and
situations. Always ready and willing
to help whenever needed. Always
speaks and smiles. Friendly, team
player, supportive. Giving heart.
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Accentuate the Positive
by Saprina Oxendine
My daughter Abby came home from school one day and said the students in class had to write one positive thing about each other. She
was very excited to write her sentences about her classmates. Naturally there were a couple of children that she had to dig deep to find
something she liked about them. However, in the end, she came up with something positive to say about each person, especially her
teacher. Abby and all her classmates were made to feel better about themselves and each other because they saw the good in
themselves and each other. That good came from what other people said about them. Our library team has followed this valuable
example and expressed something positive about each of our peers. Meet the staff and read what they have to say about each other.
Michael Alewine is knowledgeable,
and consistently provides help to
our students. Advises students
effectively. Steadfast. Always
willing to go the extra mile to help
others. Enjoys his work. He is a
very good hearted person!
Robert Arndt is a great librarian,
he’s very knowledgeable,
hardworking, skillful, kindhearted,
and he really cares. Very dedicated
to providing assistance to
students, portrays a positive
attitude. Wacky sense of humor.
Christopher Bowyer is a great guy
who truly cares about people. He is
always on the side of the student
and will go the extra mile for
anyone who asks him. Considerate.
Exceptionally cooperative team
player. Always willing to learn.
Tela Brooks is committed to her
church and her faith. She is a hard
worker and is always there if you
need her. She is very friendly and
truly cares about people.
Persistently provides good public
service in the ILL area.
Eric Chavis is very professional and
great at his job. Experienced and
knowledgeable. Creates an inviting
library. Eric has a green thumb and
keeps the library beautiful with his
plants. Creative. Hardworking and
dedicated.
Claire Clemens is very creative and
nice to everyone. Calming voice.
Cares greatly about student
success. Enthusiastic. Resourceful.
She takes the time to get to know a
person individually. Willing to help
where needed.
Anne Coleman does a great job
with fewer and fewer resources,
without complaint. She is a woman
of great character and an excellent
role model. She has a heart of
gold. Wonderful person to work for
and always has a great attitude.
Carlene Cummings is dependable.
Perfectionist who can be counted
on to do a great job. Works hard to
preserve our history. Funny. She
can find the answer to practically
any question. If you need to know
and can’t find it, ask her.
Susan Cummings cares greatly
about the community. Creative,
artistic, willing to help. Always
willing to help others and if helped
will reward others. Crafty, she can
create a beautiful piece of work
with very little effort.
Carl Danis is knowledgeable of the
reference desk, and offers valuable
assistance while helping our
patrons. Very understanding and
thinks “outside the box” to solve
issues. Quiet and reserved, hidden
though is a funny personality.
Vicky Dial-Jacobs has a fantastic
smile—and a beautiful baby. Always
has a smile, a laugh, and a kind
word. Good conversationalist.
Reliable, consistent. Flexible. Fun
to work with. Bubbly. Kind hearted.
Leah Hammonds has the best
laugh. Works hard and always
there when asked for help.
Knowledgeable of her work area.
Persistent. Remains calm under
pressure. A loving grandmother.
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Page 5
Susie Harris has a great sense of
humor and is a most giving person.
Great cook, her chicken salad and
cabbage are to-die-for. Kind
hearted woman who has a good
heart. She tells very funny stories.
Sam Jacobs is consistent. Very
knowledgeable about Course
Reserves. Likable and always
willing to help. Dependable team
member. Great co-worker and very
knowledgeable on history.
Penny Locklear is a great lady!
Dependable, and willing to assist
as needed. Warm, genuine, easy to
talk to. Sweet. Friendly. Cheerful,
Good at her job. Always makes me
laugh. Great friend.
Gwendolyn Locklear is a Christian
woman, very classy and carries
herself in a manner of a good role
model. Trustworthy. A steadying
force. Exhibits the 3 C’s: calmness,
coolness, collectedness!
Sherry Locklear is funny! Smart!
Efficient! Capable, Skilled.
Hardworking, Go-Getter. Caring.
Always willing to help in other
departments. Great friend. Very
caring and funny!
Jerry McRae is willing to assist
whether needed or not. Snappy
dresser! Considerate. Relates well
to patrons and looks good while
doing it. Always smiling. Brings a
warm, friendly vibe wherever he is.
June Mills cares about looking out
for the welfare of dogs in shelters.
Cheerful. Funny and warm.
Creative and great sense of humor.
Sweet lady, full of energy and she
enjoys the finer things in life.
Saprina Oxendine is hardworking,
professional, funny, friendly. Great
personality and charm. Extremely
intelligent, skilled. True friend. She
is consistent and always available
for questions.
Sondra Oxendine is very friendly
and fun to be around. Fashionable.
Graceful, classy, kind hearted and
loving. Such a sweet woman, her
long beautiful hair signifies great
strength of character.
June Power is our social media
whiz. Pure energy! Creative, funny,
driven, student-centered. Upbeat.
Always a good listener. Very good
at multi-tasking. Smart. Great
person and always willing to help.
Susan Whitt is knowledgeable in
many areas, able to see the “big
picture.” Compassionate about
others’ problems. Experienced.
Hardworking. Very friendly person
to work for.
David Young always has something
good to say about people and
situations. Always ready and willing
to help whenever needed. Always
speaks and smiles. Friendly, team
player, supportive. Giving heart.
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Kudos and Happenings
Rob Wolf Has Left the Building!
by Robert Arndt and Michael C. Alewine
by Michael C. Alewine
Congratulations to Susan Cummings, Cataloging
Administrative Support Associate, who is
celebrating 35 years of employment here at
the Library. Susan began work at Pembroke
State University in 1978 as a Clerk Typist II for
Library Cataloging.
Rob Wolf, Serials/Digital Operations Coordinator, for the
last 9 years, left the University on January 24 and returned
home to New Jersey. Rob supervised both the serials and
systems areas of the Library and was also involved in the
planning, creation, and maintenance of many special
projects and initiatives, such as the Library’s online Elmer
Hunt Collection and the institutional repository, BraveDocks.
At the annual Faculty Recognition Dinner,
Michael Alewine, Outreach/Distance
Education Librarian, was recognized for 10
years of service here at the Library and at
UNCP.
June Mills, University Library Technician (Preparations)
for Cataloging Services, married
James “Jim” Tomasulo on May 2
in Fayetteville. The couple will go on
a honeymoon in Las Vegas in
December.
Sherry Locklear, University Library
Technician for Cataloging, welcomed a
new addition to the family as her daughter
Leighana Koone gave birth to Emmett T.
Campbell on March 7, 2014. Emmett
weighed 7 pounds 15 and ½ ounces and
measured 21 inches in length.
Samantha McQueen, former Library Assistant for Special
Collections and current library contract
employee, and her husband Donte
McQueen welcomed a daughter, Malece
Kierra McQueen, on April 18, 2014.
Malece weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and
measured 18 and 3/4 inches in length.
Jessica “Jess” Karpel, former University Library Technician for
Systems, and her husband Jacob
Karpel were blessed with a
daughter, Grace Susana Karpel on
February 23, 2014. Grace weighed
5 pounds and 11 ounces and
measured 19 inches in length.
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The 25th Annual African American Read-In: A Literacy Campaign
by Anne Coleman
In February 2014, the African American Read-In events were primarily co-sponsored by the Mary Livermore Library, the
Office for Inclusion and Diversity, and the School of Education.
The Children’s Hour – R. B. Dean Elementary School – February 20, 2014
Thirty elementary education students and six faculty members from UNCP read African American children’s stories to
approximately 400 students (pre-k through 4th grade) at R. B. Dean Elementary School as part of the 2014 African
American Read-In Literacy Campaign.
“Rob supported every facet of library operations—
whether planning, providing technology support, or staying
late to help someone finish a
project or get ready for a class.
He was always ‘Johnny-on-thespot’ when it came to helping
his colleagues in the Library,
and he was also so
tremendously studentcentered—students always came first with Rob,” stated
Robert Arndt, Reference/Instructional Services Librarian.
Rob was known for his incredible wit and did not hesitate
to bring a contentious meeting to a grinding humorous halt
with a joke or sarcastic remark. He could be quite serious
about every project, but
he always did everything
with a devil-may-care,
easygoing style. Anne
Coleman, Assistant
Dean for Research
Services, said that Rob
helped us in so many
ways— “Almost every
day I find myself wanting to ask Rob about something. We
collaborated on so many projects. I miss not being able to
just pick up the phone and talk to him.”
According to Susan Whitt, Interim Dean of Library
Services, “Not only have we lost one of the key people on
our planning and operations staff, but we also lost a good
friend. There is not a person in this Library that was not
touched by Rob in some way. He brought a smile to
everyone’s face with his humor and wit. I will never forget
the time that Rob kidnapped my University of Texas
gnomes from my office and held them for ransom. Classic
Rob!”
Oral Recitations: Speaking Our Words – February 25, 2014
North Carolina royalty recited selections
from African American literature during
the Oral Recitations program. (seated left
to right – Miss North Carolina Latina
2013-2014, Miss North Carolina 2013,
Miss Teen Lumbee 2013-2014, Miss
Black History 2014, Carolina Princess
2014, and Miss Lumbee 2013-2014; not
pictured – Miss UNCP 2013, Miss
Greater Carolina 2014, and Mr. Black
History 2014)
The program also featured Trina-A-Thoughtz, NC Poet Extraordinaire, community
members, and a number of UNCP faculty, staff, and students.
100 Men in Black Male Chorus, Inc. – February 26, 2014
The Library collaborated with several other UNCP entities to present
a gospel program featuring the 100 Men in Black Male Chorus. The
program was free of charge and open to the community.
It was co-sponsored by the Mary Livermore Library, the Office for
Inclusion and Diversity, the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC),
the Office for Student Involvement and Leadership, and Sodexo.
Headquartered in Durham, N.C., the 100 Men in Black Male
Chorus is an independent, community-based, male chorus that is
comprised of men from all age groups, ethnicities, and walks of life
who love to sing and share the “good news of the gospel” through
music.
Above: UNCP Elementary Education majors who read
to R.B. Dean students
Below: UNCP faculty members who participated in
African American Read-In at R. B. Dean
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Lib 1000: The First Year
Message from Susan Whitt, Dean of Library Services
As another busy academic year winds down, I welcome the opportunity to reflect on the programs
and activities which were supported by the Friends of the Library (FOL). I am delighted by just
how well received they were. We held both a fall and spring Faculty Showcase, which highlighted
some of our campus scholarship. These programs gave everyone a chance to hear authors
discuss their works, as well as answer questions from the audience. This year our 13th annual
Friends of the Library Benefit, “The Library Presents: An Intimate Evening with Dr. Elliot Engel,”
was held at the Chancellor’s Residence. Everyone who attended was exuberant in their feelings
about not only enjoying the venue but also about their appreciation of the quality of our speaker.
I am also glad for the opportunity to thank two people who have made it such a successful year for the Library and our
FOL organization. Our president Dr. Tony Curtis did a wonderful job this year. His years of membership and experience
with the Friends have been indispensable in planning, as well as promotion, of our activities. Bob Fisher, who served as
our Immediate Past President this past year, has now rotated off the Friends Board. He has been one of our most active
and hands-on board members. I know I speak for everyone in thanking Dr. Curtis and Mr. Fisher for their service as
Board members. I also want to thank all the other 2013-2014 Board members for their hard work and support.
There was one sad note this year in that we lost a much cherished Friends of the Library member. Dr. Raymond J.
Rundus died on April 16, 2014. Dr. Rundus was truly a scholar and gentleman. He was an active member of the Friends
of the Library and served in many capacities over the years, including as president from 1991 to 1993. I want to
recognize and applaud his many years of service which had a significant impact on our organization.
I also want to thank those who have joined our Friends of the Library organization this year. We truly appreciate you. If
you have any questions, please call me at 910.521.6212 or Chris Bowyer at 910.521.6483. Information about the
Friends, along with membership forms, can be found at www.uncp.edu/academics/library.
Message from Dr. Anthony Curtis, FOL President
All across the country, Friends of the Library groups are volunteers who support their local libraries.
Membership always is open to all. Their missions promote interest in, use of, and public support for
their libraries. Friends volunteer their time and resources to help out in myriad ways.
It’s no different here at UNCP. Becoming a Friend unites you with other supporters and lovers of
our Mary Livermore Library. Our FOL group is a strong chorus of 141 voices promoting the work
and ongoing vitality of our university library. In these anemic budget times, the need is greater than
ever for members of our university community to step up and help our library.
Becoming a Friend offers you an opportunity to give back to the library, which gives so much to our community. Friends
raise money through special events, dues, and gifts to fund many important services.
If you are like me, you want to make a difference in the lives of UNCP students. One way FOL does this is tuition and
book scholarships. Another is rewarding high school students and members of the community for their creativity. All sorts
of fruitful opportunities to help are open to you and achievable through membership in the Friends of the Mary Livermore
Library.
Every year, FOL awards scholarships to numerous UNCP students. This year, FOL added yet another endowed
scholarship for future students. The FOL also purchases materials not covered under the Library’s budget. We partner
with Kiwanis of Robeson County in sponsoring a Poetry and Short Prose Contest, which rewards not only our university
students, but also high school students and members of the community.
The Friends sponsor faculty showcases for campus book authors, bring in speakers from around the country, and help
plan programs to celebrate our Native American Heritage and Black History months.
Of course, helping is not without its own rewards. Any Friend of the Library member, who is not already a student,
faculty or staff member with library privileges, may borrow books, audio books, DVDs, and other circulating materials as
part of their membership.
Your tax-deductible $10 donation can make a huge difference. Wouldn’t it be a wonderful show of support for our
students if every faculty member, every administrator, and every staff member joined FOL? What a difference we would
make.
by Robert Arndt and Michael C. Alewine
Last fall, the Library introduced its first for-credit information literacy course, Introduction to Academic Research (LIB
1000). The course provides students with an overview of all facets of the academic research process, and students can
actually use it in conjunction with other UNCP courses that have an academic research component. Students developed
baseline information literacy skills, such as locating, critically evaluating, and ethically using relevant information sources.
Students also explored various discipline-based research methodologies.
The Library offered 5 sections of LIB 1000 this past year—2 face-to-face sections and 1 online section in the fall; and 1
face-to-face section and 1 online section in the spring. A total of 78 students were enrolled this past year. According to
Anne Coleman, Assistant Dean for Research Services, “This was a good first year. Overall, students did very well in the
class. Michael and Robert worked hard to get this course off the ground, and they marketed it in a variety of ways—
through emails, electronic bulletin boards, handouts, and posters. Mark Canada, Dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences, and Scott Hicks, Associate Professor in English, were also instrumental in getting the word out to students.”
In looking back, the students came away with the skills that will serve them through their undergraduate careers and
even future graduate study. Based on our own assessments, as well as from valuable student input, we are currently
looking for new ways to better engage the students with this material. In cooperation with different faculty, we are also
exploring the possibility of creating a few special discipline-specific sections.
Spring Faculty Showcase
“Women’s Attitudes towards Secession and the Civil War”
by Anne H. Coleman
by Anne H. Coleman
The Mary Livermore Library presented its Spring Faculty Showcase
on March 18, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. The showcase featured Dr. Jaime
Martinez, Associate Professor in the Department of History, and
Dr. Robert O. Schneider, Professor in the Department of Political
Science and Public Administration.
Dr. Martinez discussed her new book, Confederate Slave
Impressment in the Upper South, which was
published in December 2013 by UNC Press. In her
book, Dr. Martinez provides a social and political
history of slave impressment by using the
Implementation of the slave impressment policy in
the Upper South as a window into the workings of
the Confederacy. She argues that the ability of
local, state, and national governments to
cooperate and enforce unpopular impressment
laws indicates the overall strength of the Confederate government
as it struggled to enforce its independence.
The second author, Dr. Robert O. Schneider, discussed his book,
Emergency Management and Sustainability: Defining a Profession,
which was published by Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Ltd. in
October 2013.
In his book Dr. Schneider asserts, “The technical skills and
capacities that emergency managers have developed over time as
they have plied their trade are impressive … and
have never been more important. But they are
not nearly enough to keep pace with or manage
hazard risks and disasters. Something else is
needed. This transformation, the ‘something else’
if you will, is a necessity to assure emergency
managers that disasters (both natural and
man-made) will never exceed our capacities to
manage effectively.”
On March 25, 2014, the Mary Livermore
Library, the Office for Diversity and
Inclusion, and the History Department
presented a public event that had a dual
focus: the celebration of Women’s
History Month and the recognition of the
150th Anniversary of the Civil War.
The speaker, Dr. Mary Wayne Watson,
utilized original, unpublished documents
and correspondence from gifted
Sandhills women to provide unique and
fascinating perspectives of the
beginning, middle, and end of the Civil
War period in North Carolina.
The program was supported by grant
funds from the UNCP Friends of the
Library, the North Carolina Humanities Council, and the Gilder
Lehrman Institute of History.
Photo credits: Page 1 photos provided by Raul Rubiera (University
Communications); Page 2 photos provided by UNCP staff; Page 3,
top photo by Michael C. Alewine, photo on left by Christopher
Bowyer, photo on right by UNCP staff, bottom photo provided by
100 Men in Black Male Chorus; Pages 4-5 photos by UNCP Staff;
Page 6, first two photos by UNCP staff, June Mills photo provided
by June Mills, Sherry Locklear photo by Angela Collard
Photography; Samantha McQueen photo by Dante McQueen,
Grace Susana Karpel photo by Nadiene Gill of Nadia Rose
Photography, Rob Wolf (top) photo by Cindy Saylor, (bottom) photo
by Jessica Karpel; Page 7 photos by UNCP staff.
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The Friends of the Library (FOL) annual benefit “The Library Presents: An Intimate Evening with Dr. Elliot Engel” was
held on February 28 in the Chancellor’s Residence. The Library really appreciates that Chancellor Carter and Mrs.
Carter opened up their home for this year’s fundraising event, which, for the past twelve years, had been held in the
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Dr. Engel’s topic for the evening was “A Light History of the English Language.” With his unique style of story-telling,
Professor Engel regaled the audience with the fascinating development of the English language from the Celts, to the
Anglo-Saxons, to the invading French. He wowed the crowd with his acumen and wit, and everyone had rave reviews of
the event. Guests feasted on a scrumptious menu of passed hors d'oeuvres, such as goat cheese and bacon jam in
phyllo cups, black and blue roast beef on crostini, and Thai chicken shish kabobs.
A student jazz combo, The Dylan Fisher Trio, livened up the night as guests bid on auction items that had been donated
by area businesses and library supporters. The night was a big success and raised much-needed funds to support
UNCP student scholarships.
Mary Livermore Library
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, North Carolina 28372-1510
UNCP students: Stephen Brailo
and Erasto Simmons
The Dylan Fisher Trio: left to right:
Dylan Fisher, guitar; Christian Oliver,
bass; and Andrew Beck, guitar
Above: Dr. Elliot Engel; Left: Robert Arndt and First Lady Sarah Carter,
Right: Attorney Horace Stacy; his wife, Joan Stacy; Robert Newberry;
and Former Dean of the Library, Dr. Elinor Foster Newberry
Above: Christopher Bowyer and Lillian Brewington; Above right: Denise Clark;
Left: Reception guests; Right: Chancellor Kyle Carter and Timothy Welsh