The blog was transferred then on hiatus, but we’ve had some changes and we’ll have some occasional updates, so hello… again! ~ Serving students blog
Our pals at Paws Across Texas returned for our Student Library Advisory Boards Finals Week event on May 7 from 2-4pm in Willis Library!

URL: https://twitter.com/lillylibrarian/status/992520411870048260
In case you missed it, here are some photos:
Thank you to all the students, faculty and staff who stopped by! We hope it eased the stress a bit.
~Lilly
- Dec 12 (Tues) 2 – 4 pm | Paws and Relax – Pet Therapy Dogs| Willis Library Forum – Tweet
- Dec 11 (Mon) & Dec 12 (Tues) 6 – 8 pm| Coffee and Cookies | Willis Library Forum (Co-sponsored by Graduate Student Council) – Tweet

Enjoy!
~ Lilly
(Co-advisor for the Undergraduate Student Library Advisory Board)
Constitution Day celebrates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. This year, the University of North Texas is looking at the constitutionality of a new Texas law, Senate Bill 4 (SB 4,) that goes into effect on September 1, 2017. This is a forum style discussion featuring Texas House Representative Ramon Romero, who argued vigorously against SB4, and Texas House Representative Lynn Stucky, who is a strong supporter of the new law.
This event will be live-streamed in Willis Library.
Date: Thursday, September 14th
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30pm
Location: Room 250H, 2nd floor of Willis Library
Students will be able to ask the speakers questions via Twitter using hashtags #UNT #Constitution Day. U.S. Pocket Constitutions will be available at the event or you can visit the Eagle Commons Library in Sycamore Hall to receive a copy. For questions and additional information, please contact govinfo@unt.edu.

Posted on behalf of Julie Leuzinger, Political Science Subject Librarian/LLS Department Head.

Thank you to Paws Across Texas for bringing Pet Therapy Dogs to UNT Willis Library from 2-4pm on May 9, 1017. Over 300 people signed in to see these cute and helpful pups during the stressful time that is Finals Week!
In February, a welcome message with a custom banner and display was posted on the library website, on the ads and Twitter.

“In support of our mission to provide leadership in innovation and learning, the Public Services Division of the University of North Texas Libraries affirms the principles described in the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and Core Values of Librarianship. We are committed to welcoming the entire UNT community, in all its diversity, to enjoy the information and services provided by the Libraries.” (News page) The story also has a list of resources on campus, and at the libraries.
Please visit the full page to learn more: http://www.library.unt.edu/news/public-services/all-are-welcome-library
The second of our two 2016 finals events was Coffee and Cookies. Volunteers included the advisors and members of the Student Library Advisory Boards (SLAB),This year, the event was co-sponsored by the UNT Graduate Student Council (GSC) who, coordinated by Graduate SLAB member Giselle, provided a couple of volunteers, granola bars and GSC branded supplies.

Feedback from two nights of this event was positive.
Wonderful #UNT students make working later nights in library Public Services worth it! Coffee&Cookies finals event sample comments.Thank YOU pic.twitter.com/70PAlvZVMK
— Lilly Ramin (@lillylibrarian) December 14, 2016
Finals are done. Phew : )
Hope every one enjoys the break!
~ Lilly
The first of our two 2016 finals events was Paws and Relax pet therapy dogs courtesy of Paws Across Texas. The event was sponsored by the Student Library Advisory Boards (SLAB), and volunteers included the advisors and members of the boards. We not only had hundreds of students stop by, but saw UNT faculty and staff enjoying the event as well!
Pics from yesterday's Pet Therapy Dogs in Willis Library SLAB event.Thanks Paws Across Texas (& students who stopped by :) #UNT #FinalsWeek pic.twitter.com/IfsqYB2jDy
— Lilly Ramin (@lillylibrarian) December 13, 2016
One of our Undergraduate SLAB members, Evi, did a Paws and Relax UNT libraries news story for the library website and included several great pictures if you would like to learn more about the event.

Thanks to all involved!
~ Lilly
Welcome!

We have a library webpage in honor of International Education Week Nov 14-18
(https://www.library.unt.edu/international-education-week)
Thank you to Nicole at UNT International for reaching out to me, and cross-promoting out “Foreign Correspondent” Reel to Real Classics film showing (11/16 from 5-7pm, Willis Library 340) on the calendar of events. Thank you to User Interfaces for the amazing customized logo and collaborating and posting the web page. Thank you to Access Services for processing a few books to put on the book drop.
Have a great week!
~ Lilly

- The monthly books display in Willis will feature select items to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 – Oct 15th)
- Since the timing involves another nice display from Access Services, feel free to browse the full Willis Library 1st Floor Monthly Books Display list.
- Carnaval! (from UNT Multicultural Center) is Sept 20th from 11-1 Library Mall. I will be at a UNT Libraries table if you want to learn about services and more!
- The UNT Media Library also has a spotlight on Hispanic Heritage Month on display.
- Reel to Real Classics, Meeting 1: September 28 at 4pm, Media Library – A new classic film discussion group I am facilitating with Steven Guerrero of the Media library. For our first meeting and in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be discussing Gilda/Rita Hayworth. See Meeting 1 post for more information.
Thanks!
~ Lilly Ramin (@lillylibrarian)