Written by Samantha Lewis. Associate Professor and Department Head of Research, Outreach and Instruction Amy Harris Houk has accepted a promotion to Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning with the University Libraries. This appointment is Houk’s fifth position during her tenure at UNC Greensboro. Houk graduated with a Masters of Library and Information Studies (now known…
Category: Research Outreach and Instruction
University Libraries Welcomes Lindsay Gypin as Data Services Librarian
Lindsay Gypin (she/her/hers) has accepted the position of data services librarian and assistant professor in the Research, Outreach and Instruction (ROI) Department at the University Libraries as of August 1, 2021. Currently, she is working on her PhD in research methods and statistics from the University of Denver, with a focus on qualitative research methods. Gypin…
Krista Westervelt Is Honored with the 2021 University Libraries Undergraduate Research Award
Krista Westervelt has been awarded the University Libraries Undergraduate Research Award (ULURA). The award focuses on the ability of an undergraduate student to locate, select and synthesize information from library resources for the creation of an original research project or paper. Westervelt is a junior Peace and Conflict Studies major and Gerontology Program minor at…
Juanita Thacker Steps into New Role as Information Literacy Lecturer
University Libraries is pleased to announce that Juanita Thacker has accepted the position of information literacy lecturer in the Department of Research, Outreach and Instruction (ROI). In this role, she will provide curriculum-integrated information literacy instruction for ENG 101 and 102 courses. She will also be University Libraries’ liaison to the College Writing Program. Her…
Don’t Want to Ask?
Have you ever been too nervous or uncomfortable asking someone a question? The Research, Outreach and Instruction Department created a library guide titled Don’t Want to Ask? containing ebooks on topics that people may have a difficult time asking a librarian about. This library guide contains ebooks on the following topics: Bullying/Harassment Physical Health Mental…
