Department Liaison

Responsibilities

In becoming a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Section on General Interest in Science and Engineering reflected on components of my service statement. I view statements of service as reflections of the individual's philosophy of desire, commitment, and motivation for providing service. My service to the university, the library profession, the community in which I live, society as a whole, and the planet on which we live, is guided by a deep commitment to education, equity, access, social justice, environmental responsibility, sustainability, and stewardship. As a librarian, I believe in equitable access to information to inform, educate, and empower others. My goal is to pro-actively apply my service philosophy, as well as my education, experience, and expertise, to facilitate a better understanding and meaning of scientific and technical data and information. This hopefully provides knowledge and positive outcomes for others. The setting of an academic library in a major publicly funded research university provides me with opportunities for applying my philosophy of service. I have been intimately involved in research and higher education, throughout my professional career, especially in STEM (scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematical) settings.  My earlier experiences as a research scientist in toxicology, chemical hazard assessment, and environmental health for eight years before my 42-year career in science librarianship provided invaluable insights for my role as a science librarian and information specialist. My mission, as a member of the University at Buffalo and the University Libraries, fosters my contributions to the academic success and personal growth of UB faculty, students, and staff in their pursuit of excellence in research, teaching, and learning. And I extend these aspirations to my professional peers, alumni, and members of the community-at-large in the places where I live, work, play, and serve.

Education and Training

• MLS, School of Information Studies, Syracuse University, 1982
• MS, Zoology, State University of New York College at Brockport, 1974; Sigma Xi Award for Outstanding Graduate Research
• BA, Biology, Hartwick College, 1972, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
• Non-degree studies: Environmental Engineering, University of Rochester; Environmental Geology, Syracuse University; Forest Zoology, SUNY College Environmental Science and Forestry
• 120+ Contact Hours training in NCBI (National Center for Bioinformatics Information, a program of the National Library of Medicine) Databases