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In “The Civilizing Machine: A Cultural History of Mexican Railroads, 1876-1910,” Â鶹ÊÓƵ Assistant Professor Michael Matthews shows how railroads shaped the way citizens of the young republic viewed industrialization, technology & modernization as they struggled to form their national identity.

The professor emeritus will lead efforts to preserve Â鶹ÊÓƵ's history.

Professor Laura Roselle co-authored a book that explores the way world leaders and policy makers interact with each other, and with their citizens, through the narratives they share.

Announcing Belk Library's schedule for the holiday break

A partnership between the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Belk Library and the Office of Alumni Engagement will make it possible for alumni to access a variety of library resources and services.

Belk Library will have extended hours during the exam period.

Katie Nash, archivist and special collections librarian, and Patrick Rudd, coordinator of access services and instruction, recently presented together at the Tri State Archivists Conference in Greenville, S.C.

Just in time for Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Homecoming 2013, the Belk Library Archives and Special Collections has digitized a number of Homecoming related videos.

Visit the Isabella Cannon Room during Homecoming Week for an exhibit that highlights the milestones and people of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's 125-year history.

Randall Bowman, Teresa LePors, and Shannon Tennant gave a presentation on Oct. 17 at the 60th North Carolina Library Association Biennial Conference in Winston-Salem.