Library Research & Instruction

Stephanie (she/her) is responsible for providing research assistance across the curriculum and tailoring instruction sessions for classes for which there is a research component. Stephanie is the liaison librarian to the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics and Statistics, Neuroscience, and Physics and Astronomy. 

Kelly (she/her) is responsible for leading the Library's user experience program, using qualitative and quantitative methods to understand user needs, values, perspectives, and journeys. She works with other library departments to continuously improve library services, spaces, and resources for the community. Kelly is also available for consultations involving UX research, interviewing methods, anti-racist and community-led design practices, and design justice.

Blake (she/her) is responsible for providing research assistance across the curriculum and tailoring instruction sessions for classes for which there is a research or creative component. She works with student groups and other departments and offices on campus to connect users with library instruction, resources, and services. Blake is the liaison librarian to the departments of French, German, Latinx & Latin American Studies, Spanish, and Sexuality, Women's, & Gender Studies.

Cat (she/her) is responsible for providing research assistance across the curriculum, and tailoring instruction sessions for classes for which there is a research or creative component. Cat is the liaison librarian to Anthropology, Economics, Education Studies, LJST, Political Science, and Sociology. 

Alana (they/them or she/her) is responsible for providing research assistance across the curriculum and tailoring instruction sessions for classes for which there is a research or creative component. Alana is the librarian for Black Studies, Classics, History, and Philosophy. They have additional expertise in research engaging primary sources, community/grassroots archives, and zines.

Missy (she/her) is responsible for coordinating research instruction and support across the curriculum, and teaches instruction sessions for classes for which there is a research or creative component. She is the liaison librarian to the departments of American Studies, English, and Religion and has additional expertise in research with newspapers and incorporating digital scholarship into teaching research methods.

Sara (they/she) is responsible for providing research assistance across the curriculum, and tailoring instruction sessions for classes for which there is a research or creative component. Sara is the liaison librarian to Architectural Studies, Art and the History of Art, European Studies, Film & Media Studies, Music, and Theater & Dance. She has additional expertise in creative and archival research methods.