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Interested in conducting a systematic review? The Health Sciences Library’s Systematic Review Summer Workshop Series will give you the tools and resources you need to navigate the process with confidence. HSL experts on systematic reviews have developed the summer workshop series for researchers of all experience levels. No prior knowledge or experience is required.

Register to reserve your seat now: go.unc.edu/SRW

The research of four UNC faculty members will more easily reach worldwide audiences with our new open access grants.

The grant program is a new partnership between the Library and the Institute for the Arts and Humanities. Beginning in 2026, the Library began to supplement IAH’s Arts and Humanities Publication Support Grants with awards up to $5,000 each for authors who wish to make their publication openly accessible. Learn more about this new initiative now: https://library.unc.edu/news/librarys-open-access-grants-connect-carolina-researchers-with-readers-everywhere/

The Carolina Academic Library Associates (CALA) program recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary! Through the program, selected graduate students the opportunity to enhance their Library or Information Science education with practical experience in an academic library. Take a look at some of the photos from our CALA homecoming event this past spring ➡️➡️➡️

Another year in the books! Thank you to everyone who taught, participated, or dropped in at the Library MakerSpace this past school year. 💙

From June 1 to July 12, Davis Library will be closed for renovations. During this time:

- UL and Davis materials are available by request only. Select a delivery location in the online catalog. The back entrance of Wilson Library is a temporary option during this closure.
- Most Davis and UL Services remain available virtually.

Learn more here: https://library.unc.edu/news/davis-and-undergraduate-library-summer-closures/

All library locations will be closed today, Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day Holiday. See our hours here: http://library.unc.edu/hours

📸 Postcard of Kessing outdoor pool on UNC's campus. From the Durwood Barbour Collection of North Carolina Postcards.

The winning bookmarks from our student bookmark contest are now available in libraries across campus!

Library Ambassadors and the Student Library Advisory Board, as well as the staff who work with them, selected four winners from dozens of entries. First place went to “Annuli,” designed by Ellen Han ’26.

Learn more about the winning designs here: https://library.unc.edu/news/student-bookmark-design-contest-winners-now-available-at-your-library/

We want to extend a huge congratulations to library worker Katie O'Neil, who graduated from Carolina earlier this month. Katie is the administrative assistant for the Southern Historical Collection and has been working at Wilson Library since 2022. After almost 20 years, with the help of the University’s tuition waiver program, Katie was able to finish the degree in Biology that she started in 2004. Congratulations, Katie!

Students: Apply now to be a Library AI Fellow! The program provides undergraduate students with resources and mentorship from the University Library to explore ethical and sustainable use of artificial intelligence. Undergraduate students in any discipline are encouraged to apply and no coding background is required.

Learn more about the program and apply by May 30: https://library.unc.edu/news/apply-to-be-a-library-ai-fellow/

The University Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen Merryman as Head of the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center!

As head of the NCDHC, Kristen will lead the Center’s work with cultural heritage organizations across the state to digitize historical materials and make them available online. She will also guide the Center’s strategy and work to expand relationships with stakeholders and prospective partners.

Learn more about Kristen now: https://library.unc.edu/news/appointment-head-of-north-carolina-digital-heritage-center/