By Josette M. Kubicki. All photos by AU photographer Michael Holahan except where noted. The University Libraries was excited to host its inaugural AU Authors Reception a week ago, last Thursday, November 2nd, in collaboration with CURS (Center for Undergraduate…
The Conference Newbies This was my first library conference since I have worked here at Augusta University. It was the first ever conference where I actually presented. I am not good with standing up in front of people and talking,…
Reese Library’s Thomas Weeks, Reference and Instruction Librarian, and Melissa Johnson, Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian, along with her co-researcher, Dr. Rhonda Armstrong, Chair of the Department of English and Foreign Languages, received recognition from the Office of Faculty Development…
Julie K. Gaines, Associate Professor and Head of the Medical Partnership Library, AU-UGA Medical Partnership, received the 2018 Michael E. DeBakey Library Services Outreach Award by the Friends of the National Library of Medicine.
Awards and Grants Jalesia Horton, Access Services Librarian, Reese Library, was appointed Intern of the ALA Awards Committee for June 2018 – June 2020. Ms. Horton is also running uncontested for the Reference & User Services Association (RUSA) STARS Member-at-large…
On the behalf of University Libraries, this year’s Annual Report is now online. This report highlights a wide range of university activities, including, Enriching Education 537 educational sessions for 9,216 attendees 5,760 reference transactions 196 consultations 325 literature searches Maximizing…
Augusta University Service Recognition 5 years Dr. Brenda Seago, Professor and Director of Libraries Natalie Logue, Access Services Librarian, Greenblatt Library Patricia Marcano, Acquisitions Specialist, Reese Library Jessica Huey, Library Assistant, Reese Library 10 years Sandra Bandy, Assistant Professor and…
Staff Updates Vinaya Ann Alapatt joins Reese Library as a Student Assistant in the Access Services department. She also assists Reese Technical Services Department. She graduated from Evans High School and she is currently completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology…
by Rebe LeGoullon Several GRU Libraries faculty and staff participated in paper and poster sessions at the Georgia COMO conference in Augusta on October 2, 2014. Erin Prentiss presented “#WeNeedDiverseBooks in Academic Libraries: Collecting African American Literary Fiction.” GRU librarians…
The Greenblatt librarians recently visited Mobile, Alabama to present posters and papers at the Southern Chapter of the Medical Library Association Annual Meeting from October 26-30, 2014. The theme for this year’s meeting was “Making a Difference in Health,” which focused on…