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Andrea Driver

Posted on: September 27th, 2017 by Clemon Beamon

My role:

I am the Library Specialist assigned to Librarian Elizabeth Choinski, Head of Science Library and Professor. I assist her with any and all projects and assignments she may have. On a daily basis, I make sure that our branch is opened and closed at the designated times and keep tabs on the condition of our facility and all its contents. One of my primary duties is the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of all Student Library Assistants. I, with the students’ assistance, provide guidance to patrons seeking to use our collection on-site, as well as both on-site and remote users of our digital collection. The students assist me with various duties associated with the circulation and upkeep of our collection. I also am responsible for keeping the needed office supplies in stock for faculty, staff, and student use.

Elizabeth Dorris

Posted on: September 27th, 2017 by Clemon Beamon

My role:

Beth Dorris is a library specialist in the Cataloging unit. She performs complex copy cataloging for purchased items, gift items, and retrospective projects. She also contributes original cataloging for special projects.

Melissa Dennis

Posted on: September 27th, 2017 by Clemon Beamon

My role:

As Head of Research and Instruction Services I support teaching and learning at all levels on the Oxford and distance campuses with a team of librarians and students in the Department of Research and Instruction. I am the subject librarian to the departments of Athletic Training; Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management; Public Health; and Freshman Studies. I coordinate the Ask a Librarian chat services and lead the first-year instruction initiative as well as work with the campus-wide Common Reading Experience committee each year. My research involves first-year student learning in academic libraries as well as community engagement partnerships with school librarians, including two annual events, School Library Symposium and Library Experience Day, both hosted by UM Libraries.

Education:

2006 Master of Library and Information Science, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS Thesis: Intellectual Freedom and Mississippi Academic Libraries: An OPAC Study of Books Challenged or Banned in 2003-2004

Bachelor of Arts, University of MS Major: English, Minor: Business Administration

Associate of Arts, Jones County Junior College, Ellisville, MS

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Ashley Dees

Posted on: September 27th, 2017 by Ashley Dees

My role:

As the Associate Head of Research & Instruction Services, I oversee all projects, collections, staff, and resources associated with AICPA and Government Information within the department. I am an active member of the UM Libraries First-year Instruction Initiative, serve as the liaison to the School of Business Administration, the School of Journalism and New Media, and the Department of Economics. I also serve as the Regional Depository Coordinator for Mississippi and the Government Documents Librarian at UML. I provide library instruction for undergraduate and graduate classes, perform collection management duties for assigned liaison areas, and provide assistance to students and faculty via research consultations.

To make an appointment: https://ashleysdees.youcanbook.me

Education:

M.L.I.S University of Southern Mississippi

B.A. University of Mississippi

Selected Publications and Presentations:

Publications:

Dees, A.S., Dennis, M., & Durham, R. (2024). Measuring success with strategic partnerships: The impact of a university library and center for student success collaboration. In N. Watkins & T. Bennett (Eds.), Proceedings of the 20th Annual National Symposium on Student Retention, Miramar Beach, Florida. The University of Oklahoma. Refereed

Dennis, M. & Dees, A.S. (2024). Strategic alliances: The library as a partner for student success. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 50(6), 102964. Refereed

Dennis, M. & Dees, A.S. (2023). The library as a partner for student success and retention. In N. Watkins & T. Bennett (Eds.), Proceedings of the 19th National Symposium on Student Retention, New Orleans, Louisiana, 218-234. The University of Oklahoma. Refereed

Dees, A.S. (2019). They do it here: A case study of how public space is used in a research library. The Southeastern Librarian, 67(2). Refereed

Dees, A.S., Reed, J., & Young, B. (2017) Searching for answers: Using student searches to determine engagement. Mississippi Libraries, 80(3), 49-52. Refereed

Young, B. & Dees, A.S. (2017). From Saboteurs to Change Management: Investigating the Correlation between Workplace Behavior and Change Resistance. The Proceedings of the ACRL 2017 Conference, March 22–25, Baltimore. Refereed

Dees, A.S. (2016). A business citation analysis: A local follow-up study. Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship, 21(1), 49-59. Refereed

Dees, A.S. (2015). A bibliometric analysis of the scholarly publications of librarians at the University of Mississippi, 2008-2013. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 41(3), 241-245. Refereed

Dennis, M. & Dees, A.S. (2015). It’s SO boring: Improving library orientation sessions for first-year students. The Southeastern Librarian, 63(2), 2-10. Refereed

Dees, A.S. (2015). Information entrepreneurs: Nonproprietary resources in the academic library. Mississippi Libraries, 78 (1), 2-3.

Presentations:

Dees, A.S., Dennis, M., & Durham, R. (2024). Measuring success with strategic partnerships: The impact of a university library and center for student success collaboration. The 20th Annual National Symposium on Student Retention, Miramar Beach, FL.

Dees, A.S. & Dennis, M. (2024). Supporting student success: Collaborative strategies in first-year instruction partnerships. MLA 2024 Conference, Natchez, MS.

Dennis, M. & Dees, A.S. (2023). The library as a partner for student success and retention. The 19th Annual National Symposium on Student Retention, New Orleans, LA.

Dees, A.S. (2023). Enhancing critical thinking skills through true crime research: The case of Lizzie Borden. ARLA.SELA 2023 Conference, Hot Springs, AR.

Dees, A.S. (2022). Ask an editor: Demystifying the journal publication process. MLA/SELA 2022 Conference, Meridian, MS.

Dees, A.S. (2020). Assessment during a pandemic: Using ACRL’s project OUTCOME to assess instruction and plan for the future. GA/SELA 2020 Conference, Virtual.

McCutcheon, C., Dees, A.S., & Dodge, T. (2019). Making space for students: Deselection and renovation projects in academic libraries. ARLA/SELA 2019 Conference, Hot Springs, AR.

Dees, A.S. & Sanders, J. (2019). Improving user experience in the library. Mississippi Library Association Conference, Jackson, MS.

Kirk, J., Johnson, H., Dees, A.S. (2018). Basics for newcomers: Navigating government information. Western States Government Information Conference, online.

Dees, A.S., Kelly, S., & Parks, C. (2018). Coordinating first-year library instruction: 7 librarians, 13 courses, 15 student learning outcomes, and 8,187 students. MLA-ACRL Summer Program, Oxford, MS.

Dees, A.S. & Terrell, D. (2017). Best practices for using government information in all libraries. Mississippi Library Association Conference, Hattiesburg, MS.

Dees, A.S. (2017). I like it over here: Exploring student use and preferences in the Academic Library. MLA-ACRL Spring Program, Starkville, MS.

Young, B. & Dees, A.S. (2017). From saboteurs to change management: Investigating the correlation between workplace behavior and change resistance. ACRL 2017 Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Dees, A.S. & Dennis, M. (2016). They do it here: How students use space in a research library. GaCOMO/Southeastern Library Association Conference, Athens, GA.

Dees, A.S. & Reed, J. (2016). Searching for answers: Using student searches to determine engagement. Mississippi Library Association Conference, Vicksburg, MS.

Dennis, M. & Dees, A.S. (2015). Are we boring you? Using first-year student feedback to evaluate a library orientation session. Mississippi Library Association Conference, Natchez, MS.

Honors:

2024 Mississippi Library Association (MLA) Outstanding Achievement Award: Given for contributions in one or more of the following areas – Library promotion resulting in permanent library service improvement; Contributions to professional literature; or Outstanding service in one individual library unit.

2022 Southeastern Library Association (SELA) Hal Mendelsohn Award: Given for continual, dedicated, outstanding service to SELA.

2019 Mississippi Library Association (MLA) Past Presidents Award: Given to an outstanding beginning professional librarian with two to six years of professional experience who is an active MLA member

2018 Federal Depository Library of the Year: Received during my first full year as Regional Depository Coordinator and during UM Libraries 135th anniversary as a FDLP

Beta Phi Mu

Phi Kappa Phi

Clemon Beamon

Posted on: September 25th, 2017 by Clemon Beamon

My role:

As Web & Media Designer, I support and develop the libraries’ website and provide web support for additional online products.

Education:

B.A., English, Tougaloo College
A.A.S, Information Technology in Web Design, Southwest Tennessee CC
M.S., Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Mississippi