2023-2024

Library staff members are critical to the governance of the Library. The entire staff meets monthly and teams meet regularly. Advisory committees of university faculty and students meet with the Dean to facilitate communication and advise on Library policies and procedures. The Dean of the Library also establishes an array of standing committees, as well as ad hoc committees and task forces when needed.

Administrative Council

The Administrative Council meets monthly to discuss, develop, and review policies, plans, projects, and issues relevant to the Library and its roles in the University.

• Rodrigo Castro, Director of Public Services
• Lauren Corbett, Director of Resource Services
• Thomas Dowling, Director of Technology
• Veronica Escamilla-Brady, Business Manager
• Jemma Johnson, Library Staff Representative
• Molly Keener, Director of Digital Initiatives and Scholarly Communication
• Mary Beth Lock, Associate Dean
• Tim Pyatt, Dean
• Morgan Ritchie-Baum, Library Faculty Representative
• Joel Rivera, Assistant Director of Development
• Rosalind Tedford, Director of Research, Instruction and Outreach
• Tanya Zanish-Belcher, Director of Special Collections

Assessment

The Assessment Committee is charged with planning and facilitating assessment efforts for library services.

Assessment Annual Report 2022-2023

• Rodrigo Castro, Director of Public Services
• Lauren Corbett, Director of Resource Services
• Thomas Dowling, Director of Technology
• Veronica Escamilla-Brady, Business Manager
• Molly Keener, Director of Digital Initiatives and Scholarly Communication
• Mary Beth Lock, Associate Dean (Chair)
• Rosalind Tedford, Director of Research, Instruction and Outreach
• Tanya Zanish-Belcher, Director of Special Collections and Archives

Collections Executive Committee

The Collections Executive Committee is charged with reviewing the Library collection budget and allocations and reviewing/creating collection policies. The Committee serves in an advisory capacity and reports regularly to the Dean and the University Committee on Library Planning.

Collections Executive Committee Annual Report 2022-2023

• Stephanie Bennett, Collections Archivist
• Carol Cramer, Head of Collection Management
• Veronica Escamilla-Brady, Business Manager
• James Harper, Public Services Librarian-Content and Access Delivery
• Kathy Shields, Research Services Lead, (Chair)
• Kate Silton, Electronic Resources Librarian

Communications

The Communications Committee identifies, fosters, and sustains various communication channels to increase the library’s visibility and value within the larger university community. For help, services, and more, see the ZSR Communications Portal.

Communications Committee Annual Report 2022-2023

• Prentice Armstrong (2023-2024)
• Daisha Bunn (standing)
• Christian Burris (2023-25)
• Kevin Gilbertson (standing)
• Maddie Koontz (2023-24)
• Rebecca May (Chair, standing)
• Will Ritter (2023-24)
• Joel Rivera (ex officio)
• Kathy Shields (2022-24)
• Alayna Veasey (2023-2024)

Employee Development and Recognition (including Staff Mentorship)

The Employee Development and Recognition Committee is charged with developing and implementing employee enrichment activities for the staff and faculty of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library, evaluating and running our annual Employee Recognition program, and providing mentor/mentee pairings for staff in the library.

Employee Development and Recognition Annual Report 2022-2023

• Daisha Bunn (2023-24)
• Thomas Dowling (2023-24)
• Joy Gambill (2023-25)
• Tara Hauser (2023-24)
• Molly Keener, (Chair, 2023-25)
• Steve Kelley (2023-25)
• Melde Rutledge (2023-24)

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee is charged with identifying programming and conducting policy review that will create a more welcoming and respectful environment for all library employees and patrons.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Annual Report 2022-2023

• Daisha Bunn (2023-25, Co-Chair, 2023-24)
• Christian Burris (2023-25, Co-Chair, 2023-24 )
• Barry Davis (2023-24)
• Jemma Johnson (2023-24)
• Monesha Staton-Fluker (2023-24)
• Hu Womack (2022-24)

Safety & Security

The Safety and Security Committee is charged with the development and maintenance of emergency protocols and policies to guide ZSR Library staff response and with conducting and coordinating training for library staff related to emergency procedures.

Safety and Security Annual Report 2022-2023

• Stephanie Bennett (standing)
• Charles Bombeld (2023-24)
• Rodrigo Castro (Chair, standing)
• Barry Davis (2022-24)
• Thomas Dowling (standing)
• Patrick Ferrell (2023-25)
• Kristen Morgan (2023-24)
• Will Ritter (2023-24)

TALA Conference Planning

The TALA Conference Planning group includes representatives from all TALA Libraries to plan the annual conference held usually in May. Representatives volunteer from each library every year.

TALA Conference held at High Point University in May, 2023

• Colleen Foy (2023-24)
• Tara Hauser (2023-24)

User Experience (UX)

The User Experience (UX) Committee conducts user research and offers design recommendations to improve library services and web resources for all library users.

UX Committee Annual Report 2022-2023

• Kyle Denlinger (Co-Chair, standing)
• Veronica Escamilla-Brady (Co-Chair, 2023-24)
• Kevin Gilbertson (standing)
• James Harper (2023-24)
• Rebecca May (standing)
• Leslie McCall (2022-24)
• Kathy Shields (2022-24)
• Kate Silton (2023-24)

Wake the Library

The Wake the Library Committee will coordinate the library’s “Wake the Library” program during exam periods.

Wake the Library Annual Report 2022-2023

• Kylie Bradley (2023-24)
• Will Clarke (2023-24) (Co-chair)
• Jeff Eller (2023-25)
• Veronica Escamilla-Brady (2023-24)
• Ashelee Gerald Hill (2023-24)
• Maddie Koontz (2023-24)
• David Link (2023-25) (Co-chair)
• Tim Mitchell (2023-24) (Co-chair)

Wellness and Sustainability

The ZSR Library Wellness and Sustainability Committee develops programming that supports wellness initiatives and promotes sustainable living. In collaboration with other offices on campus, including the Offices of Wellbeing and Sustainability, the committee works to advance knowledge, skills, and practices that contribute to a sustainable and balanced lifestyle.

Wellness and Sustainability Annual Report 2022-2023

• Maia Dickinson (2023-24)
• Amanda Kaufman (2022-24, Co-Chair, 2023-24)
• Carolyn McCallum (2023-25)
• Kaeley McMahan (2023-24)
• Morgan Ritchie-Baum (Co-Chair, 2023-24)
• Kate Trathen (2023-2024)
• Jess Wilson-Saia (2023-24)