White boards

You asked:  Please put extra white boards in the study rooms/

Irma says:  We're adding more rolling white boards for the groups study floors.  We're very glad these are so useful!

iPad chargers

You asked:  Please have iPad chargers to check out separate from the iPads.

Irma says:  We heard you!  We now have 5 chargers for checkout for 4 hours at a time.

Finding books on the shelves

You asked:  I've had trouble locating books on the shelves. 

I think the signage could be improved.

Irma says:  We have posted new signs.  We hope they make it easier to find call numbers!

Off campus access to electronic resources

You asked:  May high school students gain access to the Libraries' electronic resources from their home or school?

Irma says:  Our license agreements with our online vendors only allow us to provide remote access to UNCG students, faculty and staff. Nearly all of our online resources are available to anyone in the Library.  There are computers in the Reference Department on the first floor that are available to the general public for research.  In addition, all North Carolina citizens can get remote access to NCLIVE resources through their public library.

Check Out for public school teachers

You asked:  May teachers from public school systems other than Guilford County check out from Jackson Library?

Irma says:  Teachers from Guilford County Schools may borrow directly from Jackson Library with proof of employment.  Public school teachers from the Piedmont area may arrange for checkout from Jackson through the Teaching Resources Center in the School of Education Building.  You may contact them for more information.

Game check out

You asked: Students and staff should have games/board games to check out
Irma says: Given our budget crisis over the last few years we've felt we need to focus on resources for the classroom and faculty research. For board games there's always a problem with pieces going missing -- can you imagine playing Scrabble without an "X?" But lest you think we're all work and no play, keep in mind that we do work with students to hold game events in the Library a few times a year (see pic!)

Quiet Study

You asked: I'm concerned about the upcoming changes in the basement of Jackson Library. It's been a great place for quiet study.


Irma says: We are planning to develop a Digital Media Commons in the lower level of Jackson Library. The Commons will provide students with assistance in developing a variety of media projects such as videos, presentation, podcasts and web pages. Surveys indicate that such a service is needed at UNCG. It's also true we're cramped for space for quiet study and we are very aware of this issue. We will continue to work on providing space for quiet study. Just a reminder that floors 6-9 and the Trice Alcove are designated for quiet study.