For nearly 50 years, Laupus Library has served a large and diverse constituency of students, researchers, practitioners and citizens of eastern North Carolina. In 2009, the Friends of Laupus Library was established to provide much needed advocacy and support of the library, the health sciences community and East Carolina University.
“Laupus Library has a tremendous impact on the success of the students and faculty across the entire Division of Health Sciences. Our librarians, resources and services are enhanced by the Friends, whose support ensures that we provide an excellent experience to everyone we serve.”
–Beth Ketterman, director, Laupus Library
“AS A BRODY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNUS, I KNOW HOW INSTRUMENTAL LAUPUS LIBRARY WAS TO MY SUCCESS AS WELL AS THE CLASS OF 2006. BY BEING INVOLVED WITH THE FRIENDS, MY SUPPORT HELPS LAUPUS TO CONTINUE TO SERVE A GROWING HEALTH SCIENCE DIVISION.”
–Dr. John Papalas, chairman of Friends of Laupus Library
The Friends of Laupus Library are the library’s best advocates and representatives throughout the community. The Friends serve as the library’s alumni through their support of library:
- Collections
- Programs
- Special Events
- Activities
- Exhibits
When students in my research class or my thesis students need assistance in searches, I direct them to the Laupus librarians. They guide my students in learning how to do searches and find the best evidence. Laupus Library offers support for teaching and research I do not want to be without."
–Dr. Anne E. Dickerson, professor, Department of Occupational Therapy (2018 Lifetime Achievement for Research and Creative Activity Award)
Laupus Library supports our growing Division of Health Sciences’ faculty, staff, and students. Some of the best of what Laupus offers includes:
- History Collections exhibits
- Systematic Review Services
- Access to Technology
- Pet Therapy and Exam Breaks
- Art as Avocation series
- Medical History Interest Group Lecture series
- Promoting Scholarship
- Listening to our Patrons
History Collections exhibits
Laupus showcases the rich history of the Health Sciences Division’s researchers through their research papers and other archival materials.
Systematic Review Service
Many of our liaison librarians are trained in providing the highest quality in research support to faculty in all our colleges and schools.
Our collaboration with the Systematic Review Service at Laupus Library provided information critical to the Food and Drug Administration's regulation of vaping (or e-cigarette) retailers. Our systematic review, which is published in Tobacco Control, was only possible with the expertise and collaboration of a librarian. This service is INDISPENSABLE given the ever growing volume of scientific literature and the need to leverage high-quality scientific evidence to improve the health of the public."
–Dr. Joseph G. L. Lee, assistant professor, Department of Health Education & Promotion, College of Health & Human Performance
Pet Therapy and Exam Breaks
Laupus schedules therapy animals and provides coffee, pizza, and other snacks to help keep spirits and concentration levels high.
Medical History Interest Group lecture series
We produce four lectures each semester focusing on the history of the health sciences, primarily presented by health sciences faculty.
Last year, Laupus recognized 127 authors from the Brody School of Medicine, College of Allied Health Sciences, College of Nursing, Laupus Library and the School of Dental Medicine. Together, these researchers submitted 440 qualified peer reviewed publications including 220 journal articles, 165 creative works, 43 book chapters and 12 books.
Listening
User feedback is especially important to Laupus. Based on the responses we receive special purchases have been made to better serve our customers. These purchases include:
- specialty lighting for study carrels
- new anatomical models
- Brody WorkLounge study units
- customized study tables and seating
- outdoor furniture on the terrace balcony
“Laupus library is an amazing space where I can study, eat, and meet with my cohort members, all while being able to enjoy the amazing views from the library. Not many libraries let you do all of that!”
–Lauren Selingo, Class of 2017, master's of Occupational Therapy
“Laupus Library plays such an important role in providing essential resources for the students from all of the colleges and schools on the health sciences campus. Your philanthropic gifts will ensure continued excellence, both now and in the future.”
–Mark Notestine, president Medical and Health Science Foundation
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Words by Kelly Dilda/Contributed photos