Faculty Liaison Profile

Recently I was appointed Coordinator of Library Collections.  In this role as collection manager, I hope to build stronger ties with faculty, via the Liaison Program, as we set the vision for a collection that supports teaching and learning.  I will work to support the Library's Mission of, "responding to our patron's informational needs by developing, maintaining and providing access to a balanced collection of materials and services that reflects the full range of diversity of the college community."  The Library has several goals that focus on collection development and enhancement.

• To acquire, provide, and preserve access to books, periodicals, and non-print material that best support and enrich the curriculum.
• To assist faculty in ordering materials that will enhance classroom performance.
• To cooperate with other libraries and consortia in sharing resources to provide optimal access to information.
• To encourage the use of the Library by building awareness of our collections, resources, and service.

I am the liaison to the Liberal Arts division.  My goal has always been to acquire those materials that support and enhance the curriculum.  I encourage and welcome all faculty to contact me with collection suggestions.

I have an M.S. In Library Science from the University of IL Urbana-Champaign and am currently working on a C.A.S. in Library Science also at the University of IL.  I have a B.A. in English Literature and Spanish, and an A.A. from Harper College.

Currently I serve on the College's Institutional Planning Committee, represent RFL on the Faculty Senate and Chair the Library's Marketing Committee.  I have been a librarian at Harper College since the year 2000, and enjoy my work very much!