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Get To Know Nakeisha Cates! [May 2026]
Role at DUL: Financial Analyst Library/Department: DUL Finance Department Location: Rubenstein Library Years at Duke: 12 years altogether & almost 2 ½ with Duke Libraries In a nutshell, what do you do at Duke University Libraries? I am responsible for maintaining the budget for the DUL Collections Dept. Those duties entail issuing payments, clearing expenses, […]
Get To Know Katherine Carlson! [April 2026]
Role at DUL: I am a Research & Education Librarian and the Liaison to the School of Nursing MN/MSN Programs Library/Department: Medical Center Library and Archives Location: The Seeley G Mudd Building, next to the Trent Semans Center for Health Education Years at Duke: 4 years in June! · In a nutshell, what do you […]
Get to Know Neal Shipe! [March 2026]
Library/Department: I work in the Rubenstein Library (RL), in the Access Services department. We’re a small team tucked in alongside the Research Services department. Location: On-site at the Rubenstein Library, Monday through Friday. Years at Duke: Four years in May! In a nutshell, what do you do at Duke University Libraries? I’m the Research Services […]
Get to Know Triniti Gupton [February 2026]
Role at DUL: Administrative Office Coordinator Library/Department: Office of the University Librarian Location: Library Administration Office Years at Duke: 1 year & 1 month In a nutshell, what do you do at Duke University Libraries? I provide support to the libraries executive group, offer administrative and logistical assistance to colleagues across DUL, and oversee the reservation and management of […]
Get to Know Emilie Menzel! [January 2026]
Role at Duke: Collections Management and Strategies Librarian Library/Department: Collections Location: J. Michael Goodson Law Library Years at Duke: 3 In a nutshell, what do you do at Duke? My role is to make sure our collection is what it needs to be and where it needs to be. I also play a systems […]
Get to Know Stewart Engart! [December 2025]
Role at DUL: Library Systems Developer Library/Department: Digital Strategies and Technology (DST) > Library Systems and Integration Support (LSIS) Location: Bostock Library Years at Duke: 3 years In a nutshell, what do you do at Duke University Libraries? A large part of my job involves working on Alma, Leganto, and Primo integrations. However, I also support […]
Get to Know Jenna Strawbridge! [November 2025]
Role at DUL: Librarian for the Nicholas School of the Environment & Chemistry Library/Department: Perkins Library, Research & Public Services, Natural Sciences & Engineering Location: West Campus Years at Duke: 2.5 years In a nutshell, what do you do at Duke University Libraries? As a subject librarian, I primarily conduct research consultations with students and […]
Get to Know Reed David! [July 2025]
Title: Special Formats Description Librarian Library/Department: Collections Services, Resource Description Location: Smith Warehouse, Bay 10 Years at Duke: 2+ months In a nutshell, what do you do at Duke University Libraries? I perform original and complex copy cataloging of library materials in a variety of formats, particularly music formats. If you had to pick one […]
Get to Know Tina Winston! [June 2025]
Title: Monograph Receipts Processing Assistant Library/Department: Collections Services, Monograph Acquisitions Location: Smith Warehouse, Bay 10 Years at Duke: about 4 months In a nutshell, what do you do at Duke University Libraries? I receive, copy catalog, and shelf prep physical materials for the Western Languages team. If you had to pick one thing, what’s the […]
Get to Know Uyen Nguyen! [May 2025]
Title: Electronic Resources and Discovery Librarian Library/Department: Medical Center Library / Content and Discovery Location: West Campus Years at Duke: 11 months In a nutshell, what do you do at Duke University Libraries? I manage the electronic collection at MCL to ensure that our patrons can get access to our materials as needed. If you […]
