UNCG Library and Information Science

05/29/2026

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05/28/2026

MLIS Alumni Lynda Kellam was recently featured as a 2026 Movers & Shakers for her work with Data as a Public Good

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https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/lynda-kellam-movers-shakers-2026-community-builders"

When data on public health, the environment, gender identity, census research, and diversity initiatives began to disappear from federal websites in January 2025, Lynda Kellam knew just what was at stake. She had worked on the Preservation of Electronic Government Information project during the firs...

05/27/2026

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05/26/2026

Congrats to Ji on their new position with the Library of Congress!

05/22/2026

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05/21/2026

UNCG student Emma Earle was recently featured on WNCT Channel 9, a CBS station in Greenville, NC. She shared with reporters how and why the Farmville Public Library is collaborating with ECU Health to create a health hub at the library.

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FARMVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Farmville Public Library is now a health hub, receiving a blood pressure machine from ECU Health. Staffers at the library are trained to help people use it as wel…

05/18/2026

Congratulations to H. Blake-Lee, recipient of the SOE Graduate Research Award! 🎉

Her research study explored the growing role of generative AI in academic libraries, highlighting how emerging technologies are shaping research support, information access, and learning experiences in higher education.

We are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and look forward to all she accomplishes next! ✨

05/12/2026

Congratulations to our MLIS graduate students on an incredible showcase! 🎉 Your creativity, research, innovation, and dedication were on full display, and we are so proud of all you’ve accomplished. Wishing you continued success as you take the next step in your professional journey!

05/11/2026

Congratulations to 2009 Alumna Kathelene McCarty Smith!

We are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support that Kathelene McCarty Smith has shown to the students and faculty of the LIS Program at UNCG. Her dedication, hard work, and remarkable accomplishments in the University Archives at UNCG have left a lasting impact on our program and campus community.

This year, Kathelene was honored with the Library and Information Science Alumni Association’s award, which recognizes exceptional service and professional accomplishment by graduates of the UNCG Department of Library and Information Science—a testament to her outstanding contributions and leadership.

Her passion for preserving history, mentoring students, and elevating the archives has enriched countless lives and strengthened the legacy of our institution. We are truly honored to celebrate her achievements and the many ways she continues to inspire us.

Thank you, Kathelene, for everything you’ve done—and continue to do—for UNCG and the LIS community.