Library Experts
University Libraries experts are here to support your research and teaching. Partner with us for guidance on publishing, conducting research, and teaching information literacy!
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Gab Alderete-CruzAlderete-CruzGabriellaLibrarianEmail Gab Alderete-Cruz at g_a95@txstate.edu g_a95@txstate.edu Faculty Profile for Gab Alderete-Cruz Faculty Profile
Gab is the Digital Initiatives Librarian and is located in Alkek Library.
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Isabelle AntesAntesIsabelleOpen Educational Resource (OER) LibrarianEmail Isabelle Antes at isabelle.antes@txstate.edu isabelle.antes@txstate.edu The phone number for Isabelle Antes is 512.408.6421 512.408.6421
Isabelle Antes is a librarian at the San Marcos Campus. Isabelle partners with faculty and staff to fund and implment OER into their courses and projects.
Ask me about finding, adopting, adapting, and creating Open Educational Resources (OER), developing open education project plans, open vs affordable learning materials, and open education advocacy
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Mark J BlairBlairMarkMusic LibrarianEmail Mark J Blair at mb53@txstate.edu mb53@txstate.edu The phone number for Mark J Blair is (512) 245-9661 (512) 245-9661
Mark is the Music Librarian located in the Music Library in the Music Building. Contact Mark and find more information on his Profile page.
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Noah Z BrockBrockNoah(He/Him/His/Himself)Coord, MakerSpaceEmail Noah Z Brock at nbrock@txstate.edu nbrock@txstate.edu The phone number for Noah Z Brock is (512) 408-2867 (512) 408-2867 ALK 102 Faculty Profile for Noah Z Brock Faculty Profile
An expert in 3D modeling, design, digital fabrication, and converting ideas to real life. Find more information about the MakerSpace and schedule an appointment here.
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Hithia DavisDavisHithiaPrinter IEmail Hithia Davis at hd13@txstate.edu hd13@txstate.edu The phone number for Hithia Davis is (512) 245-7124 (512) 245-7124 Faculty Profile for Hithia Davis Faculty Profile
An expert in scanning, preparing, and printing large format documents.
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Julian J DelarosaDelarosaJulian(He/Him/His/Himself)Programmer Analyst IEmail Julian J Delarosa at jjd95@txstate.edu jjd95@txstate.edu Faculty Profile for Julian J Delarosa Faculty Profile
An expert in augmented reality, virtual reality, and interactive 3D web technology.
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Erin DorrellDorrellErinUndergraduate Research LibrarianEmail Erin Dorrell at erin.dorrell@txstate.edu erin.dorrell@txstate.edu The phone number for Erin Dorrell is 512.408.5706 512.408.5706
Dr. Erin Dorrell (she/her) is the Undergraduate Research Librarian. Erin's background in learning technologies and guiding student scholars shapes her role and informs her research on improving research literacy in undergraduate students.
Ask me about qualitative research methodologies/data analysis, research impact metrics, information literacy instruction support.
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Taylor GloverGloverTaylorFirst Year Experience LibrarianEmail Taylor Glover at taylorglover@txstate.edu taylorglover@txstate.edu The phone number for Taylor Glover is 512.408.5122 512.408.5122
Taylor is the First Year Experience (FYE) Librarian for Texas State University Libraries. Taylor's goal is to help first - year and transfer students become acclimated to Texas State University by making them aware of the resources and materials available to them through the University Libraries.
Ask me about Alkek's First Year Research program, first-year information literacy instruction, and our digital research tutorials for first-year students.
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Anthony GuardadoGuardadoAnthonyHead RRC LibrarianEmail Anthony Guardado at guardado@txstate.edu guardado@txstate.edu The phone number for Anthony Guardado is 512.716.4701 512.716.4701
Anthony is the head librarian at the ever growing Round Rock campus and is able to assist students, faculty, and staff with their research needs.
Ask me about library resources and services provided the Round Rock campus as well as research assistance related to courses at the RRC.
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Roberto Gutierrez Jr.GutierrezRobertoLibrary SpecialistEmail Roberto Gutierrez Jr. at rg34@txstate.edu rg34@txstate.edu The phone number for Roberto Gutierrez Jr. is (512) 245-3886 (512) 245-3886 Faculty Profile for Roberto Gutierrez Jr. Faculty Profile
Expert in collection and curation of oral histories and archival preservation.
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Alexa HightHightAlexaAssistant Director of Research & Data ServicesEmail Alexa Hight at alexa.hight@txstate.edu alexa.hight@txstate.edu The phone number for Alexa Hight is 512.408.8659 512.408.8659
Alexa Hight (she/her) is the Assistant Director for Research and Data Services. She leads the Research and Data Services team including digital repositories, research data management, library-based digital publishing, open science, data analytics, data visualization, and GIS services to support researchers at every stage of the research lifecycle.
Ask me about library-based digital publishing, open access, and research data management
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Sam M MarshMarshSam MLibrarianEmail Sam M Marsh at tqz16@txstate.edu tqz16@txstate.edu
Samuel is our Business & Entrepreneurship Librarian for University Libraries.
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Karina A MartinMartinKarina ALibrarianEmail Karina A Martin at cby24@txstate.edu cby24@txstate.edu
Karina is the Research Engagement Librarian for University Libraries
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Harley C Miller Jr.MillerHarleyDigital Design SpecialistEmail Harley C Miller Jr. at harley@txstate.edu harley@txstate.edu The phone number for Harley C Miller Jr. is (512) 245-3911 (512) 245-3911 Faculty Profile for Harley C Miller Jr. Faculty Profile
Harley is the Digital Design Specialist in the Alkek One Design Space. Contact Harley and find out more about the space and schedule an appointment for help here.
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Dr. Khoi H NguyenNguyenKhoiEmerging Technology SupervisorEmail Dr. Khoi H Nguyen at khn15@txstate.edu khn15@txstate.edu ALK 106 Faculty Profile for Dr. Khoi H Nguyen Faculty Profile
An expert in augmented reality, virtual reality, and interactive 3D web technology. Contact Khoi and find out more information about immersive technology here.
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Arlene SalazarSalazarArleneCollections LibrarianEmail Arlene Salazar at as33@txstate.edu as33@txstate.edu The phone number for Arlene Salazar is 512.408.0281 512.408.0281
Arlene is the Collections Librarian. She can help with research in Education (C&I and CLAS), Health & Human Performance (Public Health, Exercise & Sports Science, Recreation Studies), and Social Work. She also manages Alkek Library's Juvenile Collection and can help with research related to children's & young adult literature.
Ask me about research related to Education (C&I, HHP, CLAS); Social Work, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Children's & Young Adult Literature
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Tara Spies SmithSmithTara SpiesOpen Licenses LibrarianEmail Tara Spies Smith at ts20@txstate.edu ts20@txstate.edu The phone number for Tara Spies Smith is 512.408.3732 512.408.3732
Tara is an expert in teaching the basics of copyright for images and other media, how to find and use Creative Commons licensed/public domain images and other content for publication, presentation, and educational purposes, how to give attribution, and how to give one’s own work a Creative Commons license. Tara is also the Liaison Librarian for the College of Fine Arts & Communication. Subject specialties include Anthropology, Art and Design, Communication Studies, and Interior Design. She also manages Alkek's Graphic Novel Collection, the Zine Collection, and the Artists' Books Collection.
Ask me about finding research and inspiration sources for studio art projects, art history, comm des, interior design, anthropology, communication studies, and about images, image copyright, Creative Commons Licenses, attribution, zines, artists' books, and graphic novels.
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Audrey StewartStewartAudreyAssistant Director of Information Literacy & InstructionEmail Audrey Stewart at ydz23@txstate.edu ydz23@txstate.edu The phone number for Audrey Stewart is 512.408.6376 512.408.6376
Audrey is the Assistant Director for Information Literacy and Instruction. She has a background in education and is excited about the intersection of libraries and literacy. As a librarian, she can help students and faculty in a variety of areas. Her current research is around hiring practices in academic librarianship and digital learning as a "great third place".
Ask me about information literacy instruction, digital literacy, and library research instruction.
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Gwendolyn E ThompsonThompsonGwendolynLibrarianEmail Gwendolyn E Thompson at gt1040@txstate.edu gt1040@txstate.edu The phone number for Gwendolyn E Thompson is (512) 716-4706 (512) 716-4706 AVRY 264 Faculty Profile for Gwendolyn E Thompson Faculty Profile
Wendy Thompson is a librarian at the Round Rock Campus. Wendy assists students and faculty studying the Health Sciences and also provides reference and instruction support to any faculty or student at the RRC.
Ask me about information literacy instruction, research consultations, evidence-based research, systematic reviews and AI tools.
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Stephanie ToweryToweryStephanie(She/Her/Hers/Herself)Administrative LibrarianEmail Stephanie Towery at sst25@txstate.edu sst25@txstate.edu The phone number for Stephanie Towery is (512) 408-3564 (512) 408-3564 Alkek 222 Faculty Profile for Stephanie Towery Faculty Profile
An expert in copyright and other aspects of information policy, including plagiarism, privacy, and the ethical uses of information. Contact Stephanie and find more information on her Profile Page.
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Kristin M Van DiestVan DiestKristinAdministrative LibrarianEmail Kristin M Van Diest at kvandiest@txstate.edu kvandiest@txstate.edu Alkek Library 204 Faculty Profile for Kristin M Van Diest Faculty Profile
Kristin is Head of Special Collections and Archives.
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Margaret A VaverekVaverekMargaretLibrarianEmail Margaret A Vaverek at outreach@txstate.edu outreach@txstate.edu The phone number for Margaret A Vaverek is (512) 245-2352 (512) 245-2352 Faculty Profile for Margaret A Vaverek Faculty Profile
Margaret is the liaison to the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Applied Arts. Contact Margaret and find more information on her Profile Page.
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Laura S WaughWaughLaura(She/Her/Hers/Herself)Associate University LibrarianEmail Laura S Waugh at lwaugh@txstate.edu lwaugh@txstate.edu The phone number for Laura S Waugh is (512) 408-2351 (512) 408-2351 Alkek Library 217 Faculty Profile for Laura S Waugh Faculty Profile
An expert in digital repositories, metadata, digital preservation, and open digital initiatives.
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Jess WilliamsWilliamsJessica(She/Her/Hers/Herself)Dir, Research & Lrng SvcsEmail Jess Williams at jesswilliams@txstate.edu jesswilliams@txstate.edu The phone number for Jess Williams is (512) 245-2133 (512) 245-2133 ALK ALKEK 213 Faculty Profile for Jess Williams Faculty Profile
An expert in Open Education, digital pedagogy, academic library service models, personal knowledge management, and leadership development.
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Kira L Wright-LealWright-LealKira(She/Her/Hers/Herself)Supv, Instructional MediaEmail Kira L Wright-Leal at kirawright@txstate.edu kirawright@txstate.edu The phone number for Kira L Wright-Leal is (512) 245-1014 (512) 245-1014 Faculty Profile for Kira L Wright-Leal Faculty Profile
Kira is the You Star Studios Supervisor in Alkek One. Contact Kira and find out more information about the You Star Studios here.
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Xuan ZhouZhouXuanData Curation SpecialistEmail Xuan Zhou at x_zhou@txstate.edu x_zhou@txstate.edu The phone number for Xuan Zhou is 512.408.5388 512.408.5388
Dr. Xuan Zhou received her Ph.D. degree in Educational Psychology and a graduate certificate in Advanced Research Methods in Social Science from Texas A&M University, College Station. She is an expert in research data management, including data management planning, data organization and curation, data analysis and visualization, data sharing and publishing, and open data science.
Ask me about research data management and the development of data mnagement plans.