School of Information and Library Science (SILS) Dean Gary Marchionini will be the featured guest in an upcoming episode of North Carolina People, UNC-TV’s longest-running program. The show is hosted by William Friday, former president of the University system, who interviews “a range of interesting North Carolinians, engaging the Tar Heel State’s best thinkers, writers, politicians, educators, athletes, entertainers and other newsmakers...” Previous broadcasts have included interviews with special guests ranging from Andy Griffith to Charles Kuralt, Roy Williams and Billy Graham to name just a few.
The broadcast with Dr. Marchionini is expected to air on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 8, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. on UNC-TV. The program will also be aired on UNC-MX, a digital service of UNC-TV on Saturday, January 7 at 3:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 10 at 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, January 17 at 11:30 a.m. The program will be streamed on Monday, January 9.