July 15, 2014
Library Science Alumni Reconnect
Two Library Science alumni catching up before the event
On June 16, 2014 Library Science alumni and friends reconnected with their alma mater and learned about the East Carolina University’s Library Science program at the College of Education and Joyner Library’s Library Science Alumni Event.
Jan Lewis, the interim dean for Joyner Library, gave an update on recent library news and changes. Dr. John Harer, the director of the library science program, shared program updates, including the new department name: the Department of Interdisciplinary Professions.
Greg Needham discussing the history of Sheppard Memorial Library
Three Library Science alumni spoke to attendees: Greg Needham, the director of libraries at Sheppard Memorial Library; Laura Mangum, a media coordinator at Pitt County Schools; and Alan Bailey, the head of services at Joyner Library’s Teaching Resources Center. The three talked about what they have done after graduating from the library science program at ECU. Needham showed a slideshow of Sheppard Memorial through the years, including many significant changes to the building and services offered. Mangum shared how she had a choice of getting her masters to be a librarian or a guidance counselor. She said that she was glad she made the choice that she did because every day was different and interesting. Bailey talked about all of the different jobs in different places he had held as well as what brought him to his current job with Joyner Library.
Alan R. Bailey showing Library Science alumni the Teaching Resource Center
After hearing from alumni speakers, participants enjoyed a tour of Joyner Library including the Teaching Resources Center led by Alan Bailey. The group viewed equipment, such as die cuts, poster maker and award maker, in the Teaching Resources Center which is available for ECU students and teachers in the region to use. Some participants joined Joyner Library Major Gifts Officer Dwain Teague for a tour of ECU’s music library.
More photos are available in the photo gallery on our website: http://www.coe3.ecu.edu/coeweb/Albums/2014_LS_Alumni/index.html