Posted on: September 27th, 2017 by Clemon Beamon
My role:
I am the Electronic Resources Library Specialist for the University of Mississippi Libraries. I am responsible for troubleshooting support calls that are turned in by users when they encounter issues with the electronic resources. I help to find resolutions to the issues by working with vendors or fix the problem myself. I am part of a team responsible for updating and maintaining accurate subscription information for our electronic resources (activating/deactivating titles, update coverage dates to reflect correct access, etc.). I help the Electronic Resources and Discovery Librarian as needed for tasks such as journal access, database issues, and maintaining access. I communicate with multiple vendors and review licensing agreements for the Head of Continuing Resources. I work with DDA (demand driven program) e-books: MARC record loading and invoicing; watching the budget.
I am a part of the team that manages eGrove, the University of Mississippi’s digital archive and institutional repository (I.R.). I work closely with the Head of Metadata and Digital Initiatives (MDI) and the Digital Initiatives Librarian on maintaining, updating, and making accessible digital projects within eGrove. I collaborate with my colleagues to improve the accuracy, findability, and accessibility of the content stored in the I.R.
I am a part of the team that manages eGrove, the University of Mississippi’s digital archive and institutional repository (IR). I work closely with the Head of Metadata and Digital Initiatives (MDI) and the Digital Initiatives Librarian on maintaining, updating, and making accessible digital projects within eGrove. I collaborate with my colleagues to improve the accuracy, findability, and accessibility of the content stored in the IR.
Education:
Bachelor of General Studies with minors in Southern Studies, English, and History
Posted on: September 27th, 2017 by Clemon Beamon
My role:
Mr. Whitehorn coordinates the physical operational functions of the library. Mr. Whitehorn serves as the primary facilitator for University departments, external agencies, general public, and representatives of consultant groups in coordinating of administrative functions for the library.
Christina Streeter serves as assistant to the Head of Library Facilities and manager of the library’s IDEAlab and STUDIOone.
Posted on: September 27th, 2017 by Clemon Beamon
My role:
Alex Watson is the English, Theater, Journalism, and Southern Studies librarian.
Education:
B.A. Western Michigan University
M.A. English Literature Western Michigan University
M.L.S Library Science University of Michigan
Posted on: September 27th, 2017 by Clemon Beamon
My role:
I supervise the department responsible for acquiring all content purchased or subscribed by the library. We handle all formats and multiple acquisition methods: firm ordering, demand-driven, evidence-based, and subscription. I oversee renewals, payment processing, receiving and physical processing, licensing, discovery, access issues, collection budget projections, and collection management reports. I am also the subject specialist for philosophy and religion, and in that capacity I do collection development, information literacy instructions, outreach to that department, and special
Education:
B.A., English, University of the Pacific
M.A., English, Holy Names College
MDiv., McCormick Theological Seminary
MLIS, Dominican University
Selected Service:
Chapter Adviser, Alpha Phi Omega, Epsilon Omega chapter
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Posted on: September 27th, 2017 by Clemon Beamon
My role:
I coordinate and provide oversight for all of the public service departments. These include Instruction & Outreach, Information Services, Interlibrary Loan, Access Services, Web Services and the Science Library. It is my goal to make sure that everyone has a good experience while using the University Libraries.
Education:
B.A. Western Maryland College
M.A. Eastern Illinois University
M.L.S. University of Maryland, College Park