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Head to unc.edu/vote for local voting information and check out @unclibrary’s political memorabilia display in Wilson Library now through December 15th. by @unclibrary

100 years of history, countless Carolina memories.

From its earliest plans to the iconic venue we know today, Kenan Stadium has been at the heart of Carolina traditions for a century. by @unclibrary

Each semester during exams, the University Library opens one of its buildings overnight to provide a safe and secure place for students to study for finals. This fall, students will have continuous 24-hour access to the Health Sciences Library from Dec. 3 at 8 a.m. until Dec. 11 at 5 p.m.

Learn more via the link in our bio. by @unclibrary

As pretty as a postcard 💌

These historic postcards of Carolina’s campus are a part of two collections in Wilson Special Collections Library: the North Carolina Postcard Collection and the Durwood Barbour Collection of N.C. Postcards. You can learn browse these collections online through the link in our bio. by @unclibrary

Celebrate Family Weekend at Carolina by visiting the iconic Wilson Library!

On Saturday, Oct. 24, visitors to the library will have the chance to see the exhibition “Witnesses to the Revolution: North Carolina and the War for Independence”. The collection is a partnership between the University Library and the North Carolina Museum of History and showcases more than 50 items illustrating how North Carolinians shaped the Revolutionary period. Curators will be present for conversations and questions.

Additionally, our newest exhibition “The Touch of Art: American Book Design 1890-1930” will be on view, and two special displays including our 509-year-old edition of The Odyssey and political memorabilia from North Carolina will also be showcased.

Visitors are also invited to see the Fearrington Reading Room, one of the most iconic spaces on Carolina’s campus.

See you on Saturday, Tar Heels! by @unclibrary

It was an honor to kick-off America 250 at Carolina, a week of history programming @uncchapelhill by moderating a panel with some of the most prolific historians in the state. It takes a village to share our country’s complex history and how our government came to be. Thank you to all who came out! by @unclibrary

Happy birthday to the nation’s first public university! 🩵 🐑

To celebrate, we’re holding a Carolina trivia contest outside of Wilson Library today from 11 am to 1 p.m! Trivia contestants will have the chance to win a copy of UNC A to Z, written by Cecelia Moore and Nicholas Graham.

While you’re at Wilson Library, make sure to see the two special artifacts on display related to UNC history: the original plaque placed into the cornerstone of Old East in 1793 and a diploma from Carolina’s very first commencement in 1798. These items are on display for today only, so make sure to stop by! by @unclibrary

Do you know a University Library employee who has gone above and beyond? Worked with you solve a challenging problem? Provided excellent customer service? Nominate them for a University Library Employee Award!

We invite nominations from the campus community and all who use Carolina’s libraries. Submit your nominations by October 16. See the link in our bio for more details. by @unclibrary

Celebrating the freedom to read! 📚🩵

Members of the Carolina community gathered on the steps of Manning Hall yesterday for our annual Banned Books Reading, hosted in partnership with @unclibrary and @unchussman as part of UNC’s 17th annual First Amendment Day.

Students, faculty and staff took turns reading excerpts from banned and challenged books, highlighting the importance of free and open access to information.

Thank you to all our readers and everyone who joined us! 📖

#UNCSDIS #UNC #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead by @unclibrary

Calling all students! If you're working on an arts-related project, apply for the Artists in the Archives Fellowship!

The fellowship gives you both financial and research help for your creative work. If you’re interested in exploring historical and rare materials from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Libraries for inspiration or research, this opportunity is for you! But don’t worry — your project doesn’t have to be entirely based on our collections. As an award recipient, you’ll receive a stipend, personalized guidance on using our special collections and support from Library staff to help you bring your project to life.

Learn more and apply on our website by 10/25. Link in bio!

📸 Brianna LaRue '24, one of the recipients of the 2023-2024 award, created three weavings based on the vast collection of western North Carolina weaving drafts documented by Frances Goodrich in the early 20th century. LaRue, a studio art major with a minor in religious studies, said the experience has deepened her understanding of — and love for — Appalachian culture through various forms of artistic expression. by @unclibrary

It's Banned Books Week! This week celebrates the freedom to read and draws attention to banned and challenged books. This "Bibliohazard" matchbook, a part of the North Carolina Collection in Wilson Special Collections Library, was distributed at the Bull's Head Bookshop in UNC Student Stores in 1996.

Want to read a Banned Book? You can check out a banned book at our Banned Books reading happening in front of Manning Hall at 10 a.m on Wednesday! by @unclibrary

Stand up for the freedom to read this Banned Books Week! 📚

Join us at the Banned Books Reading on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 10-11 a.m. on the front steps of Manning Hall.

Hosted by SDIS, @unclibrary and @unchussman, the event will feature live readings from banned and challenged books, an interactive button-making station and conversations about censorship and the importance of free and open access to information.

Want to participate in a banned book reading? Sign up to read aloud during the event at the link in our bio.

The Banned Books Reading is part of UNC’s First Amendment Day and is free and open to the public. UNC students can earn CLE credit for attending.

#UNCSDIS #UNC #BannedBooksWeek #FirstAmendmentDay

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