In addition to continuing to highlight Locke Library, the spring Trailblazer RISE award semifinalists have been named. The winner will be announced at the Employee Spring Picnic on May 8.
Here are some fun facts about Locke Library from the past year. As you can see, it is a huge resource available for no charge.
The library has more than 47,000 physical books and 203,000 e-books available for checkout.
- Physical Serials: 177
- Electronic Serials: 3,128
- Physical Media: 7,409
- Electronic Media: 39,875
- Databases:105
- Total Number of Patrons: 123,209
- Total Database Searches: 86,345
- No. of Library Instruction Classes: 274
- Total Head-Count in Classes: 4,646
- Let’s meet some more staff members
Peggy Higgins, Systems/Access Services Librarian
I began working at A-B Tech part-time in 2005 and became a full-time employee in 2013. I grew up on a farm just north of Weaverville, received a BA in English from East Carolina University, an MA, also in English, from Winthrop University, an MLIS from UNC-Greensboro, and did post-graduate library studies at Kellogg College, Oxford University. My interests are dance, music, horseback riding, photography, and, of course, reading! I’d like everyone to know that the entire Locke Library staff is here to help you, whether it’s finding a book or locating just the right journal article for a research paper. All you need to do is ask!
What do you enjoy about working in the Locke Library?
The fact that I get to do a little bit of everything: from teaching, to web design and maintenance for the library’s web pages, to archives.
Natalie Ayscue, Part-Time Library Assistant
I started at A-B Tech in June 2018. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in English and Women’s and Gender Studies from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016. Of course, I enjoy reading! I also enjoy knitting, baking, and spending time with my two cats. You can never spend too much time in the library!
What do you enjoy about working in the Locke Library?
I enjoy having the opportunity to make an impact on someone’s day in a positive way. Whether it’s helping them find the resource they need or even just having a pleasant conversation at the circulation desk, interacting with our patrons is my favorite part of my job.
Semi-Finalists for the Spring Trailblazer RISE Award. Congratulations to these employees who were recognized by their peers for their dedication to the principles of RISE, Respect, Integrity, and Support for Everyone.
- Sarah Benson — Chair, Criminal Justice Technology
- Cathy Horton — Chair, Hospitality Management and Interim Chair, Culinary Arts
- Dana Moore — Coordinator, Curriculum Compliance
- Clarence Tate — Director, Plant Operations
- Becky Watkins — Purchasing Agent
