Speaking
Frank Bowen
It is Still green and gold, but its chest Is proudly pro
truding, its arms are locked in a fist-clenched swing, and a
teeth-baring stare snarls from its sailor-capped head. That’s
the image of the proud UNCW Seahawk!
The Seahawk logo, remodeled in 1986, evokes a strong
sense of pride in this university and readily identifies the
spirit of the university today as a robust, highly competitive
school of choice in which interest fix)m all quarters is at an
all-time high. Requests for admission are significantly above
those of previous years, sbc additional graduate programs
will soon be offered, buildings and facilities are being con-
smicted, student services are improving, important advance
ment efforts are showing substantial results, and visibility
has never been higher. UNCW is, indeed, moving ahead in
its r^h for an even higher degree of excellence in all areas
of the institution.
As we are often reminded, pride in and loyalty to their
university by students and their parents, alumni, staff and
u hallmarks of a great university. As it
should, our pride is showing. Join us as we endeavor to
ensure that others readily recognize UNCW’s greatness as
^o"strate your pride in and loyalty to
y being involved and committed to its progress and
by contributing to its continuing growth and advancement.
Invest your confidence, time, energy, participation and
resources. Together, we can ensure its greamess!
Nomimtions Sought For 1989
Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus And
Distinguished Citizen Awards
The UNCW Alumni Association Is soliciting recommenda-
Uons for the 1989 Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus and
istinguished Citizen Awards. NonUnees for these awards will
be considered on the basis of their professional accomplish
ments, support of the university, and contributions to their
community, state, nation.
Nominations, with a resume of the nominee’s accomplish
ments, and the nominator’s name, address, and telephone
number should be sent to: University Advancement, UNC-
Wilmington, Wilmington, NO 28403-3297, Attn; Frank Bowen.
Nominations must be received by November 15,1988.
Computerized library cataiog
maizes booic searclies easier
For you bookworms, the online catalog of William Ran
dall Library is as close as your computer. You can access all
of the holdings of the library without ever leaving your
desk, thanks to the LS-2000.
The LS-2000 is a mini-computer based integrated library
system that puts the library online with its catalog and cir
culation systems, said Gene Huguelet, library director. The
catalog offers subject, title, and author access, plus many
other searches. Access by keyword is also available.
“Anyone that can access the VAX can access the system,”
Huguelet said. AH you need is the protocol that can be ob
tained from the library.
There are many advantages to this modem method of
cataloging. “There are no cards to file anymore and it’s
easier to search for books,” Huguelet noted. The big advan
tage of the system, however, is the reduction in paperwork
he said.
The computerized circulation system identifies each book
with a bar code label. Each time a book is checked out, the
book label and the bar code on a UNCW identification card
are light-penned, similar to items being checked through at
the grocery store. As books are charged to individual library
users, they show up on the computer as being checked out
and the due date is given.
UNCW was one of the first campuses to fully implement
the LS-2000, according to Huguelet. “Our catalog was up in
August 1987, and the circulation system came up in January
1988,” he said. The library’s acquisitions will eventually
come online also.
Acceptance of the LS-2000 has been very positive,
Huguelet noted. “So far, we think it’s really going to
enhance the use of the library. I think users of the library
like it,” he said.
Future plans for the LS-2000 are exciting. “Ultimately
we’ll be able to access by computer all other library holdings
in the UNC system,” said Huguelet.
For further information on the LS-2000 call Ron
Johnson, library online systems coordinator, at 395-3690.
— AUison Norment
Construction Update
■ Recreation/Gazebo Area-Completed in July 1988.
■ Campus Apartment Buildings-Construction has begun. Completion date
targeted for Fall 1989.
■ Parking for 550 additional cars-Staff parking for 50 cars, commuter parking
for 200 cars, resident parking for 300 cars. All lots are located east of
Cameron Hall and are to be completed by Fall 1989-
■ New Cafeteria-In the process of awarding building contract. Construction to
begin by September 15.
■ University Union Annex-In planning stages.
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