ECU’s Main Campus Library – Year in Review
A message from Library Director, Jan Lewis
Jan Lewis, Library Director
Our 2024 Year in Review offers a moment to reflect on the year and look ahead. While our mission remains steadfast, our methods evolve to meet the changing needs and behaviors of our users, trends in research and publishing, program growth at East Carolina University, and the exciting innovations brought by generative artificial intelligence. This year, we introduced new initiatives to support students’ well-being, personal growth, and academic success. We expanded our support for open access publishing at ECU, reinforcing our leadership in this vital area. We also acquired and provided access to new electronic and print resources, ensuring our students and faculty have access to cutting-edge research and an unprecedented amount of primary content. We added educational videos from two prestigious academic publishers, recognizing that some students prefer this format for learning new content. Our campus was enriched by exciting speakers and curated exhibits that educated, inspired, and fostered Pirate pride.
These accomplishments are the result of a dedicated team at Academic Library Services. It is my privilege to work with such an exceptional group. Our success is also due to the generosity of supporters like you. Thank you for your contributions of time, talent, and treasure. We hope you enjoy this year in review and invite you to join us in shaping our future.
Check out some of our Past Year in Review Publications below:
Also, below is our short video providing a “look back at 2021.”