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Jennifer Betts Appointed Director of the John Hay Library and University Archivist

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The University Library is pleased to announce that Jennifer Betts has been appointed Director of the John Hay Library and University Archivist. In this senior leadership role at the University Library, she will oversee all staff, programs, and services at the John Hay Library and serve as the chief steward of the University’s priceless assemblage … Jennifer Betts Appointed Director of the John Hay Library and University Archivist

Expanding Opportunities: Spotlight on a Recent Brown Graduate on Working at the Library’s Center for Digital Scholarship 

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Angel Benjamin ‘25, who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English and Visual Arts, talks with Ashley Champagne, Director of the Center for Digital Scholarship (CDS) at the Brown University Library, about her experience working as the Publicity Coordinator for CDS. Ashley Champagne: Congratulations on graduating! Would you share a little about what your … Expanding Opportunities: Spotlight on a Recent Brown Graduate on Working at the Library’s Center for Digital Scholarship 

Daniel P. O’Mahony Appointed Associate University Librarian for Resource Strategy

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Daniel P. O’Mahony, formerly Director of Library Planning and Assessment, has been named Associate University Librarian for Resource Strategy at the Brown University Library. As AUL for Resource Strategy, Dan will be part of the Library’s senior executive team, and he will assume oversight for cross-departmental and cross-functional coordination of academic and budgetary strategy. In … Daniel P. O’Mahony Appointed Associate University Librarian for Resource Strategy

Cosette Bruhns Alonso Appointed Assistant Editor of Brown University Digital Publications

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The Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Cosette Bruhns Alonso as Assistant Editor of Brown University Digital Publications (BUDP). Cosette joins an innovative and exciting program expanding the frontiers of scholarly publishing. A collaboration between the University Library and the Dean of the Faculty, launched with generous support from the Mellon Foundation with … Cosette Bruhns Alonso Appointed Assistant Editor of Brown University Digital Publications

Soljane Martinez Appointed Director of Library Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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The Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Soljane Martinez, Ed.D. as the Director of Library Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this role, Soljane will serve as a Library leader and administrative thought partner, advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the Library by directing organizational and programmatic initiatives, contributing to our outreach to … Soljane Martinez Appointed Director of Library Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Gwendolyn Collaço: Anne S.K. Brown Curator for Military and Society

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The Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Gwendolyn Collaço as the Anne S.K. Brown Curator for Military and Society. In this role, Gwendolyn will grow and develop the renowned Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection. She will focus on expanding its use by the Brown community and to enhancing its prominence among scholars.  Gwendolyn … Gwendolyn Collaço: Anne S.K. Brown Curator for Military and Society

Student Employee Spotlight: Center for Digital Scholarship’s Publicity Coordinator, Ellen Huggins

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Brown University Library is one of the biggest student employers on the Brown University campus, and this post features one of the Library’s student employees who is graduating this Spring 2024: Ellen Huggins, an American Studies M.A. student. Over the past year, Ellen has worked for the Center for Digital Scholarship (CDS) as the Publicity … Student Employee Spotlight: Center for Digital Scholarship’s Publicity Coordinator, Ellen Huggins

Soojeong Herring: Cataloging and Metadata Librarian

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Soojeong Herring will join the Library as the new Cataloging and Metadata Librarian, an integral member of the Scholarly Resources team. Soojeong brings valuable experience in cataloging both general and special collections items, managing the acquisition and cataloging of print and electronic serials, and using ExLibris’s Alma library management system. She previously served as the … Soojeong Herring: Cataloging and Metadata Librarian

Leslie Varrecchia: Senior Library Expert – Electronic Resources

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Congratulations to Leslie Varrecchia, who has been promoted to the position of Senior Library Expert -Electronic Resources.  Previously, Leslie served as the Senior Library Specialist – Cataloging in Scholarly Resources since June 1, 2022. Leslie came to Brown from the Newport Public Library where she worked as a cataloger performing cataloging and database management. She also helped maintain the library’s … Leslie Varrecchia: Senior Library Expert – Electronic Resources

Todd Steiner: Library Technical Assistant II – Mailroom

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The Library is pleased to announce that Todd Steiner has joined the mailroom staff as Library Technical Assistant II. His first day is March 20, 2023. Todd comes to us from the Brown University Bookstore where he has worked for the past 18 years in various roles supporting the University’s faculty, staff, and students with necessary materials for academic pursuits. … Todd Steiner: Library Technical Assistant II – Mailroom