Hello from the newbie!
As the newest member on the Tompkins-McCaw Library staff I am learning new things about the library, VCU, and the MCV Campus every day. I come to VCU after having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Central Michigan University (President Rao is following me, or I'm following him) in 2005. In 2007, I received my Masters of Science in Information from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and then moved to North Carolina State University for my first job as a Libraries Fellow. At NCSU, I worked at the William Rand Kenan, Jr. Library of Veterinary Medicine and the Natural Resources Library where my work focused on instruction.

As the Education and Research Librarian, I am available to assist one-on-one, with small groups, or entire classes to impart the knowledge and skills necessary to meet a variety of literature searching needs. In particular, I am a liaison to the VCU School of Medicine's Basic Sciences Department and the School of Allied Health Professions.

I am dedicated to making the library, its resources and information as accessible and user-friendly as possible. I strive to teach transferable skills, relevant across databases, questions and circumstances. Whether you need to answer a specific question or learn how to navigate the library's website I am happy to help.

Check out my Faculty Vita or send me an email.