This summer, Bluford Library is supporting the Faculty Writing Initiative by inviting you into the newly-transformed SPOT. Located in Suite 100, off of the library foyer on the first floor, the SPOT is a flexible, casual space that is great for faculty writing.

Featuring a variety of comfortable seating options to fit your style, campus wireless, and ample power outlets, the SPOT can become your place to review research materials or craft your next publication. While keeping your technology recharged, you can also recharge yourself: food and drink are welcome in The SPOT.

White boards and a conference room are available if you need collaborative space.

The SPOT is available on a drop-in basis during summer library hours:

Learn more about First Lady Michelle Obama.

The exhibit thematically highlights different aspects of Mrs. Obama’s visit:

• Anticipation of the event within the university community.
• Media coverage of commencement, by both traditional news outlets and social media.
• Artifacts and images illustrating the excitement of Mrs. Obama’s presence.
• Alignment of Mrs. Obama’s vision for the Class of 2012 with Preeminence 2020, North Carolina A&T State University’s strategic plan, particularly in the areas of academic excellence and service.  

This exhibit will be available at F.D. Bluford Library during the Fall Semester. Experience Mrs. Obama’s historic visit and see how it corresponds with A&T’s journey to preeminence.

The ten A&T students shared emotional poetry. Creativity; confidence; uncertainty; ignorance and wisdom; shouting out and standing out; relationships; beauty; friends false and true; stereotypes; hard work; inspirations; challenges; and the Spirit of an HBCU were all given voice in this outstanding performance.

The “Diary of a Mad College Student” was a lyrical expression of Aggie life that will not be forgotten.

This moving performance was captured on video and will be available for viewing soon as part of the A&T University Archives.

The LSTA grant will be used to buy current titles to enhance and support curriculum holdings in the undergraduate Atmospheric Science and Meteorology track and the Ph.d Energy and Environmental Systems program, both of which are fast growing areas. Students will have access to current scientific information in this field allowing them to improve their knowledge and skill set to compete in this career field.

Bluford Library received one of the 112 competitive grants for fiscal year 2011-12 awarded to North Carolina libraries from this year’s federal allotment of $4,160,471. The LSTA grant program, administered by the State Library of North Carolina, funds projects across the state.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. Through the LSTA Grants to States program, IMLS provides funds to State Library agencies using a population-based formula. State libraries may use the appropriation to support statewide initiatives and services; they may also distribute the funds through competitive subgrants to public, academic, school, special and research libraries.

F.D. Bluford Library hosted a meeting of its newly formed student advisory board, formally referred to as LSAC, Library Student Advisory Council. LSAC is a part of the vision of F.D. Bluford Library’s new dean, Vicki Coleman.

Upon joining the university last fall, Dean Coleman realized the importance of enlisting the aid of students in helping the library keep abreast of the ever-changing needs of our diverse student body. The LSAC, comprised of both undergraduate and graduate students, will assist in providing insight on our policies, services, procedures, our acquisitions, and on the overall effectiveness of the library as a vital component of N.C. A&T State University.  At the first meeting held last October, the students were full of ideas regarding what worked well, in addition to areas that needed improvement.  Other topics explored included computer use, security, technology, marketing, and most popular, refreshments in the library.

Students who wish to become a part of LSAC or who want to learn more about the organization can visit the library website, http://www.library.ncat.edu/advise or contact LSAC facilitator, Nastasha Johnson at 336.285.4185.

If your AggieONEcard does not work properly, please contact the AggieONEcard Center during business hours (9a-5p, M-F) on the second floor of the Memorial Student Union, by phone at 336.334.7114, or by email at card@ncat.edu.