Eight University Libraries faculty and staff from the
@uofmemphis shared their expertise at the annual Tennessee Library Association (TNLA) Conference, held April 21–23 in Knoxville, Tennessee 📚
The conference brings together library professionals from across the state for professional development, collaboration, and conversations about the future of library services.
University Libraries presenters included:
▪ Bess Robinson, Head of Research & Instruction Services (RIS) – “Bridging Access: Creative Approaches to Community Connection”
▪ Carl Hess, Undergraduate Success Librarian, and Brannen Varner, Graduate Student Outreach Librarian – “The Greatest Show on Campus: Building Belonging with the University Libraries Welcome Carnival”
▪ Perveen Rustomfram, Head of Government Publications, and Alex Taylor, Library Assistant II (with another collaborator) – “Connecting with Tennessee Government Information in the Digital Age”
▪ Perveen Rustomfram and Bess Robinson (with collaborators) – “How Do YOU Reference? The Evolving Face of Reference Service in Academic Libraries”
▪ Caitlin Harrington, Head of Information Access Services – “Stepping Into Leadership: Supporting New Managers in Libraries”
▪ Casey Parkman, Digital Initiatives Librarian, and Grace Neeley, Special Collections Librarian/Archivist – “Activating Archives: Bringing Special Collections to Life in Digital Commons”
These presentations reflect the Libraries’ ongoing engagement in advancing the field and contributing to conversations shaping library services across Tennessee.
