Title: Librarian for Psychology and Neuroscience & STEM Engagement
Library/Department: Natural Sciences & Engineering in Research & Public Services (mid-transition out of Library Human Resources)
Location: Perkins
Years at Duke: 2
In a nutshell, what do you do at Duke University Libraries? I act as the library liaison to the Psychology & Neuroscience department. I provide research consultations to faculty and students; purchase psychology books for the collection; and provide instruction to undergraduate and graduate classes in the department. I also teach library instruction in Writing 101s, provide library instruction to various groups across campus, and participate in the Ask a Librarian chat-mail service.
If you had to pick one thing, what’s the best part of your job so far? I’m still very new to this role, but I missed working with students and have greatly enjoyed getting to assist students with their research once again. I love seeing a student have that lightbulb moment when they understand for the first time how to effectively harness a database for their research project.
What is the best thing you’ve read/watched/listened to recently? For any action/comedy fans out there, Slow Horses Season 4 just dropped and I’ve been loving it so far! I also just finished Flynn Berry’s Northern Spy to prepare for the recent release of her sequel, Trust Her. It’s an espionage thriller set in Northern Ireland, and I found the setting and character development cozy and fascinating.
What do you like most about living in The Triangle? I love the access to nature in the Triangle. I grew up in a dense metro area where parks like Eno and Umstead were hours away, so I find the Triangle’s combination of urban amenities and nature to be a great balance!
What do you like to do outside of work? I spend a lot of time reading, hiking with my husband, babysitting (and spoiling!) my niece and nephew, and getting to know my brand new puppy.
