BGSU University Libraries News

Several BGSU librarians were honored last week for their years of service to the University, two of whom (pictured here) can often be seen at our main Research & Information Desk.

Linda Rich, Reference Coordinator, is celebrating 15 years at Jerome Library. Linda coordinates staffing and services offered at the main Research & Information Desk, and is also the instruction liaison to the department of Apparel Merchandising and Product Development. Linda has created LibGuides (online research guides) for AMPD, legal resources, and classes dealing with legal issues.

Chris Miko is a Reference Librarian and Bibliographer and has been at Jerome Library for 25 years. Chris is the collection development liaison for Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics & Astronomy, Psychology, Technology Systems, and VCT. You can check out his LibGuides for Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics & Astronomy.

Other librarians honored were John Forsyth (Bibliographer for Media & Communication, Accounting & MIS, Economics, and other departments; 15 years of service), Stefanie Hunker (Digital Resources Librarian, Browne Popular Culture Library, and liaison to the Film Studies, Theatre & Film, and American Culture Studies programs; 15 years), Julie Rabine (Coordinator of Acquisitions & Cataloging and bibliographer for the Art Department; 15 years), Stephen Charter (Head, Center for Archival Collections and bibliographer for History, 20 years), and Nancy Down (Head, Browne Popular Culture Library and Chair of Archival Collections and Branches as well as bibliographer for ACS, English and Popular Culture; 20 years). We are thankful for all these librarians’ many years of expert service!