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Wendy

photo of Wendy on her deck
Associate Professor/Graduate Research and Instruction Librarian
East Tennessee State University
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
graduate programs
motivation
Presentations & Public Speaking
Project Management
international students
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Library Agencies
About Me

I've been a librarian since 2007 and have taught on and off since 1989. I demystify big projects and the research process to help students (and often faculty) focus on a project plan and reorient themselves when things go off course.

Isabelle Graves

Isabelle Graves YS librarian 2
YS Librarian 2
OCL- Manchester Branch
NJ - County
ATLANTIC
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Children’s Program & Services
Outreach
School Outreach
databases
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Public
Special
About Me

Currently a YS librarian, but spent some time in info services and at a state historical society as well. I received my MLIS in Missouri so am new to NJ.

Kimberlee Byrge

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Library Director
Norris Community Library
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Manga/Graphic Novels
Collection development
Technology
Library Administration
Digital Literacy
Project Management
Outreach
Social Media Management
Social Media Content Creation
Website Management
Games and Game Systems
Canva
Building Management
Adult Program & Services
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Public
Special
About Me

Hello! My name is Kimberlee Byrge. I currently serve as the Library Director of the Betty Anne Jolly Norris Community Library in Norris, TN. I have been in libraries since 2015 and at this location since 2021.

Mary Beth Weber

Mary Beth Weber, Coordinator for Training & Mentorship, Rutgers University Libraries
Coordinator, Training and Mentorship
Rutgers University Libraries
NJ - County
MIDDLESEX
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Management (Personnel)
Research & Publishing
Mentoring
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
About Me

I have had a long career in academic libraries, and have served as a mentor in an ALA division program and currently am the inaugural Coordinator for Training and Mentorship in my library.

Selena Harmon

Selena Harmon
Assistant Regional Director
Holston River Regional Library
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Organizational Leadership
Organizational culture
Presentations & Public Speaking
Marketing and Public Relations
Grant writing
Information Service | Reference
Information Literacy
Customer Service
Collection development
Working with Local Officials
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Public
Special
About Me

Greetings! My name is Selena Harmon, and I currently serve as Assistant Director of the Holston River Regional Library. My professional journey spans a decade and includes academic, public, special, and government libraries.

Erik Nordberg

Erik Nordberg, Dean of the Paul Meek Library, University of Tennessee at Martin
Dean of Libraries
Paul Meek Library, Univ. of Tennessee at Martin
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
academic libraries
Library Administration
Strategic Planning
Library Advocacy
Fundraising
Grant writing
Grant Management
Budgeting
Collaboration
Building Local Partnerships
Archives
Local History
Professional Development
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Special
About Me

I am dean at UT Martin and have been employed in academic libraries and archives for more then 30 years across several states.

Jennifer Johnson

Children's Program Coordinator
Washington County Public Library
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Children’s Program & Services
Children's Collections
Children's Programming
Outreach
School Outreach
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Public
School
About Me

Hello! My name is Jennifer Johnson and I have been the Children's Program Coordinator for the Washington County Library system since February of this year.

Anne Reever Osborne

photo of Anne holding the family cat.
Assistant Regional Director
Buffalo River Regional Library
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Adult Program & Services
Information Service | Reference
Staff Development
Staff Training
Collection development
Library Administration
Budgeting
Staff Supervision & Evaluation
Library Advocacy
Organizational communication
Technology integration
Building Management
Event Planning
Strategic Planning
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Library Agencies
Public
Special
About Me

I have worked in libraries for over 30 years and am committed to providing high quality learning support to library communities.

Laura Giacobbe

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Specialist Librarian (Research & Instruction)
Monmouth University
NJ - County
MONMOUTH
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Diversity
Information Literacy instruction
Research
Presentations & Public Speaking
academic libraries
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Public
About Me

Hello there! My name is Laura and  most of my experience lies in the academic library. I spend most of my time teaching research instruction classes. My area of focus is in DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging).

Amy Corbitt

Amy's Headshot
Library Director
Millersville Public Library of Sumner County
<strong>Areas of Expertise</strong>
Collection development
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Public
School
About Me

Hey there! I'm Amy, the Library Director at the Millersville Public Library of Sumner County. I've been in this role since October 2022, but my experience in library work goes way back.

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