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What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂There’s a long-standing joke about the unexpected tasks interns sometimes receive, ...
10/24/2026

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂

There’s a long-standing joke about the unexpected tasks interns sometimes receive, but when Jimmy Smallwood, who is completing his Social Work degree at Appalachian State University, was handed a large bag of empty toilet paper rolls, he seemed a little unsure whether we were serious.

We were. Very serious about our holiday crafting, that is!

Jimmy graciously embraced the challenge and created three elf gift box prototypes for an upcoming Adult Basic Education (ABE) activity. Who knew that a bag of cardboard tubes could be the beginning of something so festive?

We’re grateful to have Jimmy as part of our S.O.A.R. Commons family this semester. His willingness to pitch in, try something new, and help bring our creative ideas to life is greatly appreciated.

At S.O.A.R. Commons, we believe learning, teamwork, and a little holiday magic can come from the most unexpected places—even the recycling bin!


Image:[Jimmy Smallwood is seated at a table in the library, crafting elf gift boxes out of toilet paper rolls.]

Global Media and Information Literacy Week is a good time to strengthen skills for evaluating the information we encount...
10/24/2026

Global Media and Information Literacy Week is a good time to strengthen skills for evaluating the information we encounter every day.
NewsBank resources can help you compare coverage across sources, explore different perspectives, examine news in context, and make more informed decisions about the information you trust and share.
Log into our NewsBank resources here: [CVCC Library.]




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What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂In addition to serving as CVCC’s Outreach and Instruction Librarian, Anita McRary a...
10/23/2026

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂

In addition to serving as CVCC’s Outreach and Instruction Librarian, Anita McRary also answers to Ma Dragon as co-faculty advisor for CVCC’s TTRPG/DnD Club! And few things make Ma Dragon happier than when her “Baby Dragons” stop by the library to say hello.

Beyond the dice rolls, epic quests, and imaginative adventures, one of the most rewarding parts of supporting our students is watching them build friendships, discover shared interests, and find meaningful ways to connect with their campus community.

We’re grateful for every opportunity to help students create happy memories, develop a sense of belonging, and make their college experience even more fulfilling.

Because at CVCC, some of the best adventures happen when we find our people—and Ma Dragon is always happy to welcome her Baby Dragons home!


Image:[From Left to Right: Evan Hawes, Peyton Gillepsie, Anita McRary, and Aidan Tovey.]

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂Associate Dean of S.O.A.R. Commons Dr. Staci Wilson is getting into the spirit of s...
10/22/2026

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂

Associate Dean of S.O.A.R. Commons Dr. Staci Wilson is getting into the spirit of spooky season! With a pair of plastic skeleton hands and her best scary scream, she’s ready for all the thrills and chills the season has to offer.

Of course, as an experienced librarian, Dr. Wilson knows that some of the scariest things in the library have nothing to do with ghosts and goblins. Missing books, looming deadlines, and a printer that refuses to cooperate can send a shiver down anyone’s spine!

We’re grateful to have a leader who brings professionalism, dedication, and a wonderful sense of humor to S.O.A.R. Commons. After all, a little laughter makes even the spookiest workday brighter!

Around here, we believe the only thing scarier than a skeleton in the library is a library without a little fun!


Image:[Staci Wilson is seated at her desk, holding two plastic skeleton hands up to her face as she pretends to scream.]

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂CVCC Assessment and LEIS Specialist Savannah Rhyne is such a dedicated colleague th...
10/21/2026

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂

CVCC Assessment and LEIS Specialist Savannah Rhyne is such a dedicated colleague that she’s quite literally working her fingers to the bone! With a little help from a pair of plastic skeleton hands, Savannah is proving that even Spooky Season can’t keep a hard-working professional away from her keyboard!

All jokes and puns aside, we’re truly grateful to have Savannah as part of our S.O.A.R. Commons family. Her calm professionalism, kind collegiality, and willingness to work alongside others make her a wonderful colleague and a valued member of our campus community.

At S.O.A.R. Commons, we appreciate colleagues who bring their best to the work—and who are willing to go out on a limb (or a bony finger or two) for a little seasonal fun!


Image:[Savannah Rhyne is seated at her desk, pretending to type with a pair of plastic skeleton hands.]

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂No one ever told CVCC Library and Student Support Specialist Mason Herman that Libr...
10/20/2026

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂

No one ever told CVCC Library and Student Support Specialist Mason Herman that Librarianship was so Glamorous, but here he is rocking with the book ghosts while assembling goodie bags. We are so grateful to have Mason on our team; his good nature and willingness to chip in and get the job done are truly appreciated.


Image:[Mason Herman is seated at the Circulation Desk holding a paper ghost and a goodie bag of candy.]

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂CVCC Library Work-Study Student Fennily Harrison has taken on a monumental task: di...
10/19/2026

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂

CVCC Library Work-Study Student Fennily Harrison has taken on a monumental task: digitizing our extensive collection of oversized photographs documenting the college’s history! This important archival project will help preserve treasured memories of CVCC’s past for future generations to discover and enjoy.

A project of this size requires patience, careful attention to detail, and plenty of dedication—but Fennily is proving to be more than up to the challenge! We’re incredibly grateful to have them on our team and appreciate the time and care they’re investing in preserving our college’s history.

After all, every picture tells a story, and thanks to Fennily, these stories will have a future beyond the photo album!


Image:[Fennily Harrsion is working on an archives project in the library's repository.]

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂CVCC Library and Student Support Specialist Mason Herman and Outreach and Instructi...
10/18/2026

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂

CVCC Library and Student Support Specialist Mason Herman and Outreach and Instruction Librarian Anita McRary received a little extra help from LaVada the Llamabrarian at last week’s CommUNITY Day!

We’re pretty sure Mason wouldn’t have been able to hold up that library sign without LaVada’s enthusiastic support. After all, even the strongest library promotions benefit from a little llama power!

Here at CVCC Library, we love bringing our enthusiasm for the library out into the campus community, connecting with students and colleagues, and making happy memories along the way.

We love promoting the library because we truly believe it’s one of the best places on campus—and we’re always happy to give everyone another reason to visit!


Image:[From Left to Right, Mason Herman, LaVada the Llamabrarian, and Anita McRary are seated at The Library table during last week's CommUNITY Day.]

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂LaVada the Llamabrarian is always happy to make new friends, especially those who s...
10/17/2026

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂

LaVada the Llamabrarian is always happy to make new friends, especially those who share her love of a good book!

Recently, one of our paper book ghosts floated a little too close to her table to resist an invitation to storytime. LaVada was more than happy to open a children’s book and share a little reading magic with her new spectral friend!

After all, you’re never too young, too old, or too ghostly to enjoy a good story. Around here, we believe that a love of reading brings all kinds of friends together!


Image:[A large, stuffed animal llama is seated beside a paper ghost at a library table in front of a children's book.]

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂We’re truly fortunate to have Jimmy Smallwood serving as an intern in the CVCC Libr...
10/16/2026

What Librarianship Looks Like Today 🙂

We’re truly fortunate to have Jimmy Smallwood serving as an intern in the CVCC Library while he completes his Social Work degree at Appalachian State University! Jimmy has quickly become a valued member of our S.O.A.R. Commons family, building friendships and bringing his own special warmth to our team.

It seems Jimmy has developed a particularly close bond with one of our paper book ghosts. We’re not entirely sure what they’ve been whispering about, but Jimmy certainly seems to understand the spirit of the situation!

We’re so grateful to have Jimmy with us this semester and appreciate the kindness, enthusiasm, and good humor he brings to our department. Who knew a little ghostly companionship could make an already wonderful internship even more memorable?

At S.O.A.R. Commons, we believe that meaningful work, welcoming friendships, and a little spooky fun make a wonderful combination!


Image:[Anita McRary sits at her desk, determinedly attempting to inflate an oversized Dungeons & Dragons inflatable die.]

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