Library Staff Directory

Michael became Acting University Librarian on August 1, 2011, assuming administrative responsibilities for the University Libraries.
He also continues with his Associate University and Systems Librarian responsibilities for managing  the Integrated Library System (ODYsseus) and the technical and public support services provided by the Library Systems Office.   His professional experience and interests are integrated library systems, library technical services, and bibliographic control.   Michael holds a B.A. and an M.A. in history from the Pennsylvania State University and an M.L.S. from the University of Toronto.

Carol works with faculty and students in classrooms and in the science library’s GIS computer lab, offering instruction and assistance with spatial analysis and applications of geospatial data, and coordinates the overall selection and organization of the libraries’ geospatial data collections. Carol has a BS and MS in Zoology from University of Massachusetts and University of Vermont. In addition to GIS work, Carol has worked for many years as a field biologist monitoring bird populations in the Northeast.

Rhonda works with students and faculty, assisting them with their research needs. As a member of the Library Instruction team, she helps provide classroom bibliographic instruction in the humanities and social sciences. She meets with students one-on-one to offer hand tailored research consultations. Rhonda oversees Access Services, which includes the Circulation and Reserves departments. She can help you with questions regarding your library account, placing materials on reserve, and creating coursepacks. She has a BA in Anthropology from Binghamton University, a MALS from Stony Brook University, and received her MLS from Albany University.

Paul is charged with reference, that is, with helping students integrate both the print and electronic materials into their research in ways that move them along intellectually, and help faculty find the materials that are the substance of their syllabi and research. In the academic year, Paul will be working to expand consultation and outreach services, so that the depth and breadth of library resources are better understood and utilized. Paul supervises the Interlibrary Loan Department, and questions about ConnectNY or other interlibrary loan services should go to him. Paul will be teaching in the FYP in the Fall 2008 semester, and will offer a course on Alan Turing this Spring for FYS. He has a B.A. in English from Keene State College, and an M.A. in English from the University of Maine. His Master’s in Library Science is from SUNY Albany.

Michelle oversees book acquisitions, collection development, and cataloging for the SLU Libraries. She has a BA in English/Writing from Edinboro University and received her MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh. Her professional interests include cooperative collection development and the impact of digital resources on library collections and services. She serves on the University Assessment Committee and participates in cooperative collection development work for ConnectNY and the Center for Research Libraries (CRL). Michelle acts as the SLU Libraries’ CRL Coordinator and can help with questions about CRL collections and services.

Robin is responsible for both the acquisitions and cataloging of print and electronic journal collections for the SLU Libraries. His B.A. and M.A. in History are from Cambridge University and his Master’s in Library Science is from Simmons College in Boston. Robin has organized the Library’s web resources relating government and statistical information, and so would be an excellent resource for faculty interested in including these resources in their teaching.

Mark is responsible for the Library’s rare books and manuscript collections. Mark has a B.A. in English Literature from Hamilton College and a Master’s in Library Science from Columbia University. Mark Teaches several courses on the History of Printing and is also a printer/publisher of texts new and old at this press – Caliban Press.

As Vice President, Justin is responsible for both the Library and Information Technology organizations at St. Lawrence. This position, created in 2012, attempts to seize opportunities for maximized efficiency and effectiveness between the two organizations supporting the SLU community as they produce, consume and analyze all forms of information. Justin has worked in higher education since 1994 in various technical and leadership capacities and has consulted, presented and authored in that period. Justin is on the Board of Directors for both EDUCAUSE and NYSERNet, non-profit organizations supporting higher education and the use of information technology. He also is a member of the Microsoft Higher Education Advisory Group (HEAG). Justin holds a BA in Mathematics, an MS Ed in Instructional Technology from SUNY Potsdam and is a 2001 Frye Leadership Institute fellow.

Eric is responsible for all services and collections located at the Launders Science Library. He is also responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the Libraries’ websites as well as for digital projects supported by the library, including digital repositories. He received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from St. Lawrence University and a Master’s in Library Science from Simmons College.