Farewell to Susan Whitehead
Union Institute & University Library bids a fond farewell to Reference Librarian Susan Whitehead, who will be embarking on new adventures with the Howe Library at the University of Vermont. Susan began working at Union in October of 2008, when our library was books, bricks, and mortar in Montpelier, Vermont. Over the years, she has provided reference services for bachelor through doctoral-level students, and also assisted with collection development, copy cataloging, electronic resources, and interlibrary loan.
Her many accomplishments at Union include:
- Improving research services with welcome letters, an online help center, improved research appointment scheduling, and custom searches for doctoral students.
- Expanding evening and weekend coverage during peak academic periods.
- Leading the development and implementation of the library’s information literacy learning objectives.
- Creating and delivering presentations and tutorials on topics including: citations, bibliographic management tools, data management, evaluating sources, literature reviews, open access textbooks and journals, peer-review, qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the research process, and advanced search strategies.
- Helping to develop high-quality, cost-effective digital collections to support Union’s academic community.
Susan, we are grateful for your dedication and commitment to the students, faculty, and staff of Union. Thank you for your fifteen years of generous service. Best of luck with your future endeavors!
Posted By: Susan at 5:15 pm
Date: Wed, Aug 09, 2023
