Accomplishments: Teacher Development & Resources Library
Amber Sewell (Libraries) is the host of The LibParlor Podcast, which is an open peer review podcast for information professionals interested in a feminist, care-based approach to research. The pilot episode, "Building an augmented reality game for academic libraries", features a discussion on an instructional design case study about…
Amanda Melilli (Libraries) gave a presentation, "Rainbow Reflections: Exploring LGBTQIA+ Representation in Curriculum Materials Library Picture Book Collections," with Alicia G. Vaandering, University of Rhode Island, and James Rosenzweig, Eastern Washington University, at the 2022 Association of College and Research Libraries New England…
Katherine Keller (Libraries) is the recipient of the 2022 Libraries Classified Staff of the Year award. She was nominated for her dedication to the Teacher Development & Resources Library (TDRL) and the University Libraries. In addition to her work, she has taken on many extra responsibilities during position vacancies, including managing the…
Amanda Melilli (Libraries) has been named chair of the American Library Association's 2023 Rainbow Booklist committee, charged with creating a national booklist of the best LGBTQIA+ books for young people. She is head of the Teacher Development & Resources Library.
Christina Miskey (Libraries) has been awarded an Administrative Faculty Professional Development Grant by the office of faculty affairs. This competitive grant is given to administrative faculty to focus on professional development efforts as part of the Top Tier initiative. She will use the funds received to assist with attending the 2020 ALA…