Accomplishments: University Libraries
Sarah Jones, Emily Lapworth, and Tammi Kim (all Libraries) had an article, "Assessing Diversity in Special Collections and Archives," published in the May 2023 issue of College & Research Libraries.
Darcy Del Bosque and Lateka Grays (both Libraries) have been selected as the recipients of the Libraries' 2023 Spring Inspirational Customer Service Award. They were nominated for providing excellent customer service to library patrons in a variety of ways through their role in expanding the creative activity and reach of Lied Library's Makerspace…
Chelsea Heinbach (Libraries) has been named to the Library Journal's 2023 Movers & Shakers list as an Innovator. She was selected for her work with the Librarian Parlor (aka LibParlor) a platform for library workers and LIS students to ask questions, discuss issues, and share expertise on developing, pursuing, and publishing library…
Aidy Weeks (Libraries) is the author of a book chapter, "Planning and Managing Library Projects: An Introduction to Project Management," published in the new book, Essential Leadership Skills for Health Sciences Information Professionals, part of the Medical Library Association Book Series.
Aidy Weeks (Libraries) is the co-author of an article, "Shannon D. Jones, MLS, MED, AHIP, FMLA, Medical Library Association President, 2022-2023," published in the Journal of the Medical Library Association. Weeks is an assistant professor within UNLV Libraries and director of the School of Medicine Library serving the Kirk Kerkorian…
The Oral History Research Center (Libraries) received a $10,000 donation from the NV Energy Foundation to support Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American & Pacific Islander Oral History Project.
Christina Miskey and Richard Saladino (both Libraries) recently published their article, "Showing Impact in the Visual Arts and Design Disciplines: A Study of Faculty Usage and Knowledge with an Academic Librarian Perspective," in the Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication based on a survey of UNLV arts and architecture faculty that…
Kavita Batra (Medicine), Jennifer R. Pharr (Public Health), Axenya Kachen (UNR School of Medicine), Samantha Godbey (UNLV Libraries), and Emylia Terry (Public Health), published an article, "Investigating the psychological impact of COVID-19 among the sexual and gender minority population: A systematic review and meta-analysis," in the LGBT…
Aidy Weeks (Libraries) is the author of "MLA as Your Professional Home," published by the Medical Library Association in MLAConnect. Weeks is the director of the UNLV School of Medicine Library.
Samantha Godbey (Libraries) is the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Library Faculty Service Award. Godbey is active in service and leadership opportunities both nationally and at UNLV. She served as the Libraries’ senior senator on the UNLV Faculty Senate, vice-chair and chair of the Association of College & Research Libraries’ Education and…
Sarah Jones (Libraries) is the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Libraries Faculty Scholarship Award. Jones’ scholarship has appeared or been accepted for publication in top journals in the archival field including the American Archivist, the leading professional journal for archivists, along with the Journal of Contemporary Archival…
Xan Goodman (Libraries) has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the McPhee Librarian of the Year Award. Goodman was nominated for her dedication, research-informed, and community-responsive approaches to librarianship that make the UNLV Libraries a respected and valuable part of our university community, the Las Vegas community, and the broader…