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Leslie Varrecchia New Senior Library Specialist – Cataloging in Scholarly Resources

The Library is pleased to announce the hire of Leslie Varrecchia as Senior Library Specialist – Cataloging in Scholarly Resources. Leslie is responsible for general cataloging of library materials in all formats. Her first day at Brown was June 1, 2022. Leslie comes to Brown from the Newport Public Library where she worked as a cataloger performing Leslie Varrecchia New Senior Library Specialist – Cataloging in Scholarly Resources

GIS Librarian Authors Article on US Census for American Library Association

As part of the Library Technology Reports series, ALA TechSource (an imprint of the American Library Association) has published “US Census Data: Concepts and Applications for Supporting Research,” written by Frank Donnelly, Brown University GIS and Data Librarian (vol. 58, no. 4, May/June 2022). Library Technology Reports help librarians make informed decisions about technology products and projects. From the publisher:  GIS Librarian Authors Article on US Census for American Library Association

Elizabeth Mellen Appointed Senior Library Specialist, Access Services – Circulation

The Library is pleased to announce Elizabeth Mellen as Senior Library Specialist, Access Services – Circulation at the Rockefeller Library. April 25 was her first day at the Library. Elizabeth joins the Library after spending the past few years at Brown’s School of Public Health, where she was the Program Coordinator for Student Engagement. She Elizabeth Mellen Appointed Senior Library Specialist, Access Services – Circulation

Porscha-Dior Williams Appointed Director of Library Human Resources, Talent, and Organizational Development

The Library is pleased to announce that Porscha-Dior Williams will be the new Director of Library Human Resources, Talent, and Organizational Development in the Office of the University Librarian. Porscha-Dior’s first day at the Library will be May 16. The Director of Library Human Resources, Talent, and Organizational Development is a member of the Library’s Porscha-Dior Williams Appointed Director of Library Human Resources, Talent, and Organizational Development

Dawn Silvia Appointed Executive Assistant in the Office of the University Librarian

The Library is pleased to announce the hire of Dawn Silvia, currently in the Office of the President, as Executive Assistant in the Office of the University Librarian. Dawn’s first day at the Library will be March 21. Dawn brings to this role extensive experience supporting senior leaders across multiple industries. She joined Brown University Dawn Silvia Appointed Executive Assistant in the Office of the University Librarian

Kimberly Toney Inaugural Coordinating Curator for Native American and Indigenous Collections

The John Carter Brown Library and the Brown University Library are pleased to announce Kimberly Toney as the inaugural Coordinating Curator for Native American and Indigenous Collections. Kim’s first day will be July 18, 2022. The Coordinating Curator for Native American and Indigenous Collections will support the libraries in their focus on Native American and Kimberly Toney Inaugural Coordinating Curator for Native American and Indigenous Collections

Colleen Major Appointed Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Resources

The Library is pleased to announce the hire of Colleen Major as the Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Resources, a member of the Library’s senior leadership team. Colleen’s first day will be March 1.  This key position at the Library has broad responsibility for ensuring that Brown’s educational mission, research priorities, and diverse campus community Colleen Major Appointed Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Resources

Melissa Skinnell Appointed Director of Digital Technology

The Library is pleased to announce the hire of Melissa Skinnell as the Director of Digital Technology. Melissa’s first day at the Library was January 4. The Director of Digital Technology is a member of the Library’s executive team, providing energetic, creative, and forward-looking leadership for the Library’s digital infrastructure and applications. Melissa coordinates and Melissa Skinnell Appointed Director of Digital Technology

Niamh McGuigan Appointed Director of Library Exploration and Research

The Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Niamh McGuigan as the inaugural Director of the University Library’s new Center for Library Exploration and Research (CLEAR). Niamh’s first day at Brown was January 10, 2022. She reports to the Deputy University Librarian and will work closely with the University Librarian and Associate University Librarian Niamh McGuigan Appointed Director of Library Exploration and Research