Missed the Launch?

No worries!

If you were unable to join us for the official launch of the North Carolina Literary Map you can view the recorded session by clicking on the web address below. Once you have clicked the link, you will be prompted to sign in with your name and email. After submitting that information, the recorded session will load and be ready to go.

If you have any questions or feedback contact us at nclitmap@uncg.edu.

https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/launch/nativeplayback.jnlp?sid=315&psid=2012-10-24.1249.M.669FDEC58C8549C611C2EC64F0EDEE.vcr

Ready to Launch!

Well the big day is almost here! Tomorrow, October 24 @ 3:30, we are officially launching the North Carolina Literary Map! Below are detailed instructions for accessing the webinar. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend and have questions, tweet us @NCLiteraryMap or post on our Facebook page.

We hope to "see" you there!


Here is the link to access the session. Please sign in a few minutes early to ensure everything is working properly.  https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=315&password=M.E0B6259CCE8D3964DCE521B4B0A71C 

Technical requirements:

• We will be using the library's virtual room in Blackboard Collaborate. It requires that you be able to download Java onto your computer, but you do not need any special software. Check your system requirements and find more details, guides and sample recording can be found here: http://uncg.libguides.com/content.php?pid=280830&sid=2856233#10013438  
• You do not need a microphone as a chat system is available in the software but if you want to talk, use a headset-mic combo, to avoid feedback sound issues. 

When you enter the virtual room, you will be prompted for a session name. This is your personal name. You do not need a password to enter the session. 

Once in the  the room, please set up your audio (info will be on the opening slide) 

If you are having trouble entering the virtual room at the time of the event, please contact Beth at efwilli3@uncg.edu.

Questions? please ask us!

3, 2, 1....Launch!

Hi everyone....

The web launch of the NC Literary Map is quickly approaching! Mark your calendar for October 24th @ 3:30. Be sure to sign-up for the webinar at tinyurl.com/nclitmaplaunch.

Also,check out our new re-designed site !

Happy reading!!

A Note from Bookmarks...



Our poster at Bookmarks!

So this weekend we kicked off our journey toward our official launch of the NC Lit Map by attending the BookMarks festival in Winston-Salem this past Saturday. We debuted our new poster (loving the new map!) as well as frisbees and bookmarks (of course!) detailing how to find us on the Web. Here are some interesting tidbits from the festival...

Kathelene and I made the trek to 7th and Trade Street to unload all of the Lit Map materials from my car.  (I honestly didn't believe we would have soooo much stuff until I had started gathering it together the day before.)  I was able to park right next to our table where we discovered we had a glamourous location directly in front of the port-o-potties.  Thank goodness we had such a pretty map to put up to block the view!  We set up our table with all the Lit Map swag and waited for the crowds.

The frisbees

And they came!  We met tons of people who were excited to hear about the Lit Map: parents with children, school and public librarians, teachers, and readers of all ages.  The frisbees really brought the children to our table.  One small boy took a look at the logo on the frisbee and said "Is that a compass rose?"  I was pleased to report that he had gotten it right.  And pleased that the chosen design elements had successfully connected with our audience.  Yay Lit Map!!

And thanks to the Book Diva for the shout-out in your blog.  It was a great festival!

Bookmark the Day!

Come visit us at the 8th Annual Festival of Books Saturday, September 8 in the downtown arts district of Winston-Salem, NC. We will be located at exhibit table 16, across from the Food for Thought tent at the corner of 7th Street beside Inter_Section Gallery. We hope to see you there!

Keep an eye out....

UNC-Greenboro's University Libraries will host the official launch for the North Carolina Literary Map Wednesday, October 24. Blackboard Collaborate will be used to host the presentation. Continue to check our blog for more details as the launch date nears.