Imported Archives

Jan 24, 2018
  • ECU Contributor

Laupus Library offers guidance on confrontations with angry patients and families.

Health care providers are called upon every day to have difficult conversations with patients and family members. When patients become angry or upset, it’s important to know the most effective ways to respond.A new research guide has been developed by Laupus Library to help providers and staff at East Carolina University quickly access current research on this topic.   ...

Dec 19, 2017
  • ECU Contributor

Let’s be friends in 2018

The Friends of Laupus Library provide much needed advocacy and support of the library, the health sciences community and East Carolina University. Friends serve as ambassadors by sharing information about the library’s programs and resources with the community and organizations beyond the library and the university. ...

Dec 19, 2017
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Laupus Library awards Tinglestad as 2017 Friend of the Year

The award, given to an outstanding member of the Friends of Laupus Library who demonstrates continued service and avocation of the group, has only been given once before in 2013. The award, given to an outstanding member of the Friends of Laupus Library who demonstrates continued service and avocation of the group, has only been given once before in 2013....

Dec 13, 2017
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Laupus Library pampers dedicated scholars

“Laupus loves our students,” said Beth Ketterman, Laupus Library director. “We know that they are especially dedicated and hard working since they’ve chosen to pursue future health careers, so we do whatever we can to brighten their really intense preparation for exams.”...

Dec 11, 2017
  • Layne Carpenter

From the Archivist: Winter Patent Medicine Trade Cards

The Laupus Library's History Collections has many Patent Medicine Trade Cards.  Each advertises a product that claims to relieve a variety of maladies. ...

Nov 21, 2017
  • ECU Contributor

Laupus Library recognizes 127 health sciences authors

“It’s a privilege to host this event to honor the faculty and staff who’ve expanded and enriched the scholarly culture of our university and reputation of the division of health sciences,” said Beth Ketterman, director of Laupus Library. “It is truly inspiring to see this breadth of research.” ...

Nov 03, 2017
  • ECU Contributor

Trick or Treat event brings children, families to Laupus Library

The William E. Laupus Health Sciences Library at East Carolina University held its third annual Health Sciences Trick or Treat event on Oct. 27 throughout the library. Attended by over 400 ECU faculty, staff, students and their children, who enjoyed participating a variety of games, crafts and trick-or-treating....

Oct 25, 2017
  • Marlena Barber

Medical History Interest Group Lecture on Monday November 13

Presentation by Dr. John Lehman, Vaccines: Successes and Tribulations to be given on Monday November 13 at 4:30PM in Laupus Library....

Oct 17, 2017
  • ECU Contributor

Laupus Library exhibits “Pictures of Nursing: The Zwerdling Postcard Collection”

On display from Oct. 23 through Dec. 2, the six-banner exhibit explores a unique archive of 2,588 postcards and over 100 years of images of nurses and the nursing profession from around the world, investigating the hold these images exert on the public imagination — then and now....

Logo featuring the stylized white text ‘Visions in Wood’ above the smaller text ‘CARVED CREATIONS,’ both set against a dark brown background.
Oct 05, 2017
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“Visions in Wood: Carved Creations” – An Art as Avocation Exhibit

Trujillo’s 57-piece exhibition reflects a lifetime of learning the art of carving and love for nature. Each piece represents a personal story of places he’s lived and seen....