Show us your love: Join the Friends of Laupus Library today!

Do you love Laupus Library?

February is the time of year we acknowledge those we love and admire, and the Friends of Laupus Library would like you to take a moment and reflect on your admiration for what Laupus Library does to support our growing Division of Health Sciences faculty, staff, and students. Some of the best of what Laupus Library offers includes:

History Collections exhibits. Laupus showcases the rich history of the Health Sciences Division’s researchers through their research papers and other archival materials. This month we are featuring two pioneering African American physicians from eastern NC.

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.

Access to technology. We make sure our students have access to the current technologies that will ensure their success, be it top of the line computers, 3D anatomy imaging programs, and flip cameras and projectors for loan.

Pet Therapy and Exam Breaks. Laupus schedules therapy animals and provides coffee, pizza, and other snacks to help keep spirits and concentration levels high.

Our Art as Avocation series. A gallery exhibit showcasing the artistic talents of employees throughout the Division.

Medical History Interest Group lecture series. We produce four lectures each semester focusing on the history of the health sciences, primarily presented by DHS faculty.

What we also love about Laupus is the employees, who provide a vital link between quality health information and the practitioners who put that information into practice. This year three of our employees received external honors for their commitment to service:

Carrie Forbes, Interlibrary Loan specialist, won the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Medical Library Association’s inaugural award for Outstanding Health Sciences Library paraprofessional

Kerry Sewell, Nursing Liaison Librarian, was awarded the Beta Nu “Friend of Nursing” award for non-nurses who go beyond the call of duty to support nursing

Carenado Davis, Medicine Liaison Librarian, is selected for ECU’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award 2017 for Research and Education

Libraries are often referred to as the heart of a university, and we believe that to be true for Laupus. By joining the Friends of Laupus Library, your contribution will ensure that we remain that way.

If you love Laupus library like we do, please join the Friends of Laupus Library today to make your donation count. Membership is now offered online at and joining has never been easier. You may also join the Friends by payroll deduction for as little as $2.08 per pay period as the Principal Level, at the Distinguished Level for $10.41 per pay period, or the Special Level for $41.66 per pay period.

For an enrollment form and mailing information please visit the Friends of Laupus Library website. For any questions or concerns please contact Kelly Rogers Dilda at rogerske@ecu.edu.