The Friends of the James E. Shepard Memorial Library held several events, including a Declaration Signing Ceremony on April 13, 2014 where guests affirmed the importance of libraries. There was also a panel discussion on February 5, 2012 titled "Looking Back, While Moving Forward" about the Durham Woolworth's lunch counter sit-ins. Another event on June 12, 2011 included guest speakers and a tour of a photographic exhibit and the Woolworth's lunch counter. The Friends group brings community members together through educational programs that celebrate the history and role of libraries.
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3. (Front Row) Delores Baker-Hargrow, Tammy
Baggett, Theodosia T. Shields, Margaret Morris, Ann
McMillon, Jamillah Scott-Branch. (Second Row) Mary Allen,
Janis Quarles, Alton Darden, Loren Darden
Friends Steering Committee Members
4. GUEST SPEAKERS
Stefan Weathers
SGA President, NCCU
Mickey
Michaux, Representative
N.C. General Assembly
Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye,
Provost and Vice Chancellor
for Academic Programs
William Bell
Mayor
City of Durham
Altonya Washington
Author
Michael D. Page, Chairman
Durham County
Board of Commission
5. AFFIRMATION READING
LIBRARIES EMPOWER THE INDIVIDUAL
Whether developing skills to succeed In school, looking for a
job, exploring possible careers, having a baby, or planning
retirement, people of all ages turn to libraries for
instruction, support, and access to computers and other
resources to help them lead better lives.
Affirmation #1
Mrs. Rhonda Parker
Director, Durham Parks
and Recreation
Miss. NCCU, Renee Natson
Affirmation #2
Many children and adults learn to read at their school and public libraries via
story times, research projects, summer reading, tutoring and other
opportunities. Others come to the library to learn the technology and
information skills that help them answer their questions, discover new
interests, and share their ideas with others.
LIBRARIES SUPPORT LITERACY
AND LIFELONG LEARNING
6. AFFIRMATION READING
Affirmation #3
Affirmation #4
LIBRARIES STRENGTHEN FAMILIES
Families find a comfortable, welcoming space
and a wealth of resources to help them
learn, grow, and play together.
Ms. Karen Grimwood
CMC Librarian
Mrs. Virginia Purefoy-Jones
University Librarian, SLIS
LIBRARIES ARE THE GREAT EQUALIZER
Libraries serve people of every age, education level,
income level, ethnicity and physical ability. For many
people, libraries provide resources that they could not
otherwise afford—resources they need to live, learn,
work and govern.
7. Nichelle Perry
Interim Director
Law Library
Affirmation #5
Affirmation #6
Mona Couts, TRLN
Executive Director
AFFIRMATION READING
LIBRARIES BUILD COMMUNITIES
Libraries bring people together, both in person and
online, to have conversations and to learn from and help
each other. Libraries provide support for
seniors, immigrants and others with special needs.
Our right to read, seek information, and speak
freely must not be taken for granted. Libraries
and librarians actively defend this most basic
freedom as guaranteed by the First amendment.
LIBRARIES PROTECT OUR RIGHT TO KNOW
8. Dr. Irene Owens
Dean, School of Library
and Information Sciences
Affirmation #7
Affirmation #8
AFFIRMATION READING
The economic health and successful governance
of our nation depend on people who are literate
and informed. School, public, academic, and
special libraries support this basic right.
LIBRARIES STRENGTHEN OUR NATION
LIBRARIES ADVANCE RESEARCH
AND SCHOLARSHIP
Knowledge grows from knowledge whether doing a school
assignment, seeking a cure for cancer, pursuing an academic
degree, or developing a more fuel efficient engine. Scholars
and researchers of all ages depend on the knowledge and
expertise that libraries and librarians offer.
Brenda Howerton
Durham County Commissioner
9. Tammy Baggett
Director, Durham
County Library
Affirmation #9
Affirmation #10
LIBRARIES HELP US TO BETTER
UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER
People from all walks of life come together at libraries to
discuss issues of common concern. Libraries provide
programs, collections, and meeting spaces to help us
share and learn from our differences.
LIBRAREIS PRESERVE OUR NATION’S
CULTURAL HERITAGE
The past is key to our future. Libraries
collect, digitize, and preserve original and unique
historical documents that help us to better
understand our past, present and future.
AFFIRMATION READING
Mrs. Vernice Faison
Music Librarian
15. February 5, 2012
Friends of the James E. Shepard Memorial Library
WOOLWORTH’S LUNCH COUNTER
Rededication of the
“Looking Back,
While Moving Forward”
featuring
Panel Discussion
DURHAM WOOLWORTH’S LUNCH COUNTER
A BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM
17. MODERATORTHE OCCASION
Andre D. Vann
Coordinator of University Archives
James E. Shepard Memorial Library
Dr. Baiyina W. Muhammad
Assistant Professor, History Department
North Carolina Central University
18. MEET THE PANELISTS
Dr. Courtney S. Ferguson
NCCU Associate Professor of Business (Retired)
NCCU Alumna
Vivian McCoy
Civil Rights and Community Activist
NCCU Alumna
Virginia Williams
Civil Rights Activist & “Royal Seven” Member
Cassandra S. Stokes
NCCU Student Leader
Faye Bryant Mayo