Accomplishments: University Libraries
Cyrus Ford Zarganj (Libraries) presented “Ways to Increase Discoverability, Access, and Circulation of Equipment and Realia in Libraries” during the Nevada Library Association 2018 annual meeting in Las Vegas.
Kelsey Lupo (Libraries) presented the findings of her masters in library and information science cumulative review project, “Library Perceptions during Times of Terror: Students Affected by the October 1 Shooting and Their Impressions of Safety in the Academic Library Community” at the Nevada Library Association’s 2018 Conference.
Christina Miskey, Michael Frazier, Sarah Jones, Barbara Tabach, and Claytee White (all Libraries) recently presented during “Nevada Libraries are for Everyone," the Nevada Library Association’s 2018 annual meeting.
Miskey presented “Finding Their Way: An Information Resource Guide for Refugees in Southern Nevada”.
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Rosan Mitola and Amanda Melilli (both Libraries) recently presented "The Banned Books Buffet: Introducing Intellectual Freedom to Library Users" during the Nevada Library Association's 2018 annual meeting in Las Vegas. Melilli also presented "LGBTQIA+ Children's/YA Literature: Making the Case for Inclusion."
David G. Schwartz (Center for Gaming Research), along with several notable Las Vegas gaming figures, participated in a panel and Q&A marking the 50th anniversary of the opening of Circus Circus. On a related note, a recent commentary he wrote for Forbes.com, "The Clown that Made Las Vegas Hits a Major Milestone," assessed the visionary…
Kelsey Lupo and James Cheng (both Libraries) presented, "UNLV University Libraries' Inclusion and Equity Committee: Exploring the Path to Inclusiveness and Diversity in an Academic Library," at the Nevada Library Association 2018 Annual Conference. The presentation discussed the background of the committee, its strategic plan, and challenges…
Markita Dawson, Kelsey George, Brittany Paloma-Fiedler, and Amy Tureen (all Libraries) recently conducted a panel titled "Awestruck: Moving Past Vocational Awe" at the 2018 NSHE Diversity Summit held at Nevada State College earlier this month.
Rosan Mitola (Libraries) had a book chapter, "Plan, Prioritize, and Partner: A Model to Create Successful Outreach Programs and Events," published in the book, Successful Campus Outreach for Academic Libraries. The book, published by Rowan & Littlefield, covers a variety of ways academic libraries are engaging with their…
Special Collections and Archives (Libraries) recently received a $10,000 donation from NV Energy to support the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada project. Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada is an oral history and community engagement project aimed at expanding the diversity of the voices that UNLV University Libraries Special Collections and…
Samantha Godbey, Chelsea Heinbach, and Xan Goodman (all Libraries) recently presented at the European Conference on Information Literacy in Oulu, Finland.
Godbey presented "Assessment and the ACRL Framework", a discussion on the different types of assessment, using specific examples of assessment data using the framework developed by…
Su Kim Chung (Libraries) recently moderated a panel, "Fishnets & Spotlights: Casino de Paris Part Duex" at the Clark County Library. The panel shared stories about the spectacle of the famed octuramic stage, the choreography of Ron Lewis, and the glamorous designs of Jose Luis Vinas that were part of Frederic Apcar’s legendary…
Maggie Farrell (Libraries) recently presented a poster, "Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Inclusiveness —the Leader's Role," with Beth McNeil, dean of library services at Iowa State University, and Janice Welburn, dean of libraries at Marquette University, at the Third National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color. The poster explores …