Librarians by Subject Area

Advertising, Public Relations & Media Design

Stacy Gilbert

Assistant Professor • Social Sciences Librarian

Social Sciences

stacy.gilbert@colorado.edu     303-492-9395

American Music Research Center (AMRC)

Eric Harbeson

Assistant Professor • Music Special Collections Librarian

Special Collections, Archives & Preservation

eric.harbeson@colorado.edu     303-735-1367

Anthropology

Juliann Couture

Assistant Professor • Acting Head, Business Library/Social Sciences Library

Social Sciences

juliann.couture@colorado.edu     303-492-9716

Architectural Design & Planning

Alexander Watkins

Assistant Professor • Art & Architecture Librarian

Arts & Humanities

As the Art & Architecture Librarian, Alexander teaches research skills in the areas of art, architecture and design. Email him to arrange a session for your class . He is also available to answer your research questions and provide in-depth research consultations. You can use his calendar to schedule a research appointment . Alexander also builds the library’s collection of books, journals, and electronic resources for art, architecture and design...

alexander.watkins@colorado.edu     303-492-3966

Archives

Megan Friedel

Assistant Professor • Head of Archives

Special Collections, Archives & Preservation

megan.k.friedel@colorado.edu     303-735-4846

Art & Art History

Alexander Watkins

Assistant Professor • Art & Architecture Librarian

Arts & Humanities

As the Art & Architecture Librarian, Alexander teaches research skills in the areas of art, architecture and design. Email him to arrange a session for your class . He is also available to answer your research questions and provide in-depth research consultations. You can use his calendar to schedule a research appointment . Alexander also builds the library’s collection of books, journals, and electronic resources for art, architecture and design...

alexander.watkins@colorado.edu     303-492-3966

Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences

Emily Dommermuth

Assistant Professor • Science & Engineering Librarian

Sciences

Emily can help faculty and students find science and engineering information for these subject areas: Engineering ; Computer Science ; Math ; Applied Math ; Physics ; Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences

emily.dommermuth@colorado.edu     (303) 735-8365

Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences

Philip White

Assistant Professor • Earth Sciences & Environment Librarian

Sciences

Phil's research interests lie at the intersection of data science and library collection development. His current work involves mining data to identify gaps in the library's journal holdings. He is also interested in gauging data literacy among students he teaches and works with.

philip.white@colorado.edu     303-735-8278

Biology EBIO

Abbey Lewis

Senior Instructor • Interim Head, Earth Sciences & Map Library • STEM Science Librarian

Sciences

Schedule a Research Consultation Abbey Lewis is the STEM Learning and Collections Librarian at the University of Colorado Boulder. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Ohio State University and received her MLS from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Before coming to the University of Colorado, she worked as a librarian for the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

abbey.b.lewis@colorado.edu     303-492-3921

Biology MCDB

Barbara Losoff

Associate Professor • Chemistry & Sciences Librarian

Sciences

Barbara Losoff is the chemistry and life sciences librarian at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she has been employed since 1995. She received her bachelor's degree in Earth Science from Youngstown State University, a master's degree in Basic Science from the University of Colorado Boulder, and an MLS from Emporia State University. As a science librarian, she has held positions at the USEPA, the US Bureau of Mines and...

barbara.losoff@colorado.edu     303-492-1859

Business

Juliann Couture

Assistant Professor • Acting Head, Business Library/Social Sciences Library

Social Sciences

juliann.couture@colorado.edu     303-492-9716

Natalia Tingle

Assistant Professor • Business Collections & Reference Librarian

Social Sciences

Natalia's research is focused on information-seeking behaviors, information literacy, information access and library usage behaviors.

natalia.tingle@colorado.edu     303-492-3034

Halley Todd

Assistant Professor • Business Research and Instruction Librarian

Social Sciences

halley.todd@Colorado.EDU     303-492-9945

Chemistry & Biochemistry

Barbara Losoff

Associate Professor • Chemistry & Sciences Librarian

Sciences

Barbara Losoff is the chemistry and life sciences librarian at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she has been employed since 1995. She received her bachelor's degree in Earth Science from Youngstown State University, a master's degree in Basic Science from the University of Colorado Boulder, and an MLS from Emporia State University. As a science librarian, she has held positions at the USEPA, the US Bureau of Mines and...

barbara.losoff@colorado.edu     303-492-1859

Chinese and Other Asian Languages & Literature

Xiang Li

Assistant Professor • Chinese & Asian Studies Librarian

Arts & Humanities

Xiang’s research interests include the changing practices of East Asian librarianship and information behavior of East Asian Scholars. Her current research is on how East Asian scholars cite foreign language materials. Xiang is also interested in international students’ information needs and the library’s role in support their academic success.

xiang.li@colorado.edu     303-492-7454

Cinema Studies (formerly Film Studies)

Eugene Hayworth

Associate Professor • Director, Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Gene Hayworth attended undergraduate school at UNC-Greensboro. He worked for 10 years as a layout artist, technical writer, computer specialist and training instructor before returning to school at the University of Rochester, where he received a Master's degree in English. He received an MLS from Syracuse University in 1995. Gene moved to Colorado in 1995 where he worked for CARL Corporation, and in the summer of 1999 he worked for...

gene.hayworth@colorado.edu     303-492-5383

Classics

Frederick Carey

Assistant Professor • History & Philosophy Librarian

Arts & Humanities

Frederick is the History and Philosophy Librarian at the University of Colorado Boulder. He earned his MLIS from the University of Denver, and received a BA in Philosophy with minors in Medieval & Byzantine Studies and Theology & Religious Studies from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He teaches how to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information in the areas of history and philosophy. You can use his...

frederick.carey@colorado.edu     303-735-5873

Communication

Allan Van Hoye

Lecturer • Temporary Government Information Librarian

Social Sciences

allan.vanhoye@colorado.edu     303-492-3797

Computer Science

Emily Dommermuth

Assistant Professor • Science & Engineering Librarian

Sciences

Emily can help faculty and students find science and engineering information for these subject areas: Engineering ; Computer Science ; Math ; Applied Math ; Physics ; Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences

emily.dommermuth@colorado.edu     (303) 735-8365

Critical Media Practices

Alexander Watkins

Assistant Professor • Art & Architecture Librarian

Arts & Humanities

As the Art & Architecture Librarian, Alexander teaches research skills in the areas of art, architecture and design. Email him to arrange a session for your class . He is also available to answer your research questions and provide in-depth research consultations. You can use his calendar to schedule a research appointment . Alexander also builds the library’s collection of books, journals, and electronic resources for art, architecture and design...

alexander.watkins@colorado.edu     303-492-3966

Digital Humanities & Digital Scholarship

Nickoal Eichmann-Kalwara

Assistant Professor • Digital Scholarship Librarian

Open & Digital Scholarship Services

nickoal.eichmann@colorado.edu     303-735-7195

Economics

Allan Van Hoye

Lecturer • Temporary Government Information Librarian

Social Sciences

allan.vanhoye@colorado.edu     303-492-3797

Education

Lindsay Roberts

Assistant Professor • Education Librarian

Social Sciences

Lindsay Roberts, assistant professor at University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, is the subject liaison to the School of Education, Department of Linguistics, and Department of Ethnic Studies. They are also responsible for the Children's and Young Adult Collection . Their research interests focus on information literacy, motivational design, transfer of learning and metacognition/metaliteracy, particularly as they relate to adult learners. Lindsay earned an MLIS from University of Denver, and was...

lindsay.m.roberts@colorado.edu     303-735-8425

Engineering

Emily Dommermuth

Assistant Professor • Science & Engineering Librarian

Sciences

Emily can help faculty and students find science and engineering information for these subject areas: Engineering ; Computer Science ; Math ; Applied Math ; Physics ; Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences

emily.dommermuth@colorado.edu     (303) 735-8365

English & American Literature

Environmental Studies

Philip White

Assistant Professor • Earth Sciences & Environment Librarian

Sciences

Phil's research interests lie at the intersection of data science and library collection development. His current work involves mining data to identify gaps in the library's journal holdings. He is also interested in gauging data literacy among students he teaches and works with.

philip.white@colorado.edu     303-735-8278

Ethnic Studies

Lindsay Roberts

Assistant Professor • Education Librarian

Social Sciences

Lindsay Roberts, assistant professor at University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, is the subject liaison to the School of Education, Department of Linguistics, and Department of Ethnic Studies. They are also responsible for the Children's and Young Adult Collection . Their research interests focus on information literacy, motivational design, transfer of learning and metacognition/metaliteracy, particularly as they relate to adult learners. Lindsay earned an MLIS from University of Denver, and was...

lindsay.m.roberts@colorado.edu     303-735-8425

French Language & Literature

Kathia Ibacache

Assistant Professor • Romance Languages Librarian

Arts & Humanities

kathia.ibacache@colorado.edu     303-492-3134

General Collections

Gabrielle Wiersma

Associate Professor • Director, Scholarly Resource Development

Scholarly Resource Development

Professor Wiersma's research focuses on library collection management and assessment. She is interested in innovative acquisition models and collection analysis tools.

gabrielle.wiersma@colorado.edu     303-492-4316

Geography (Human & Physical)

Philip White

Assistant Professor • Earth Sciences & Environment Librarian

Sciences

Phil's research interests lie at the intersection of data science and library collection development. His current work involves mining data to identify gaps in the library's journal holdings. He is also interested in gauging data literacy among students he teaches and works with.

philip.white@colorado.edu     303-735-8278

Geological Sciences

Philip White

Assistant Professor • Earth Sciences & Environment Librarian

Sciences

Phil's research interests lie at the intersection of data science and library collection development. His current work involves mining data to identify gaps in the library's journal holdings. He is also interested in gauging data literacy among students he teaches and works with.

philip.white@colorado.edu     303-735-8278

Geospatial Data

Philip White

Assistant Professor • Earth Sciences & Environment Librarian

Sciences

Phil's research interests lie at the intersection of data science and library collection development. His current work involves mining data to identify gaps in the library's journal holdings. He is also interested in gauging data literacy among students he teaches and works with.

philip.white@colorado.edu     303-735-8278

Germanic Language & Literature

Thea Lindquist

Professor • Director, Open & Digital Scholarship

Open & Digital Scholarship Services

Thea Lindquist's research currently focuses on ways to better find, share, and use historical data. She is also interested in the application of digital research methods and tools in scholarly research, and on how academic libraries can best support their integration into campus research and teaching.

thea.lindquist@colorado.edu     303-492-3996

Government Information

Kate Tallman

Assistant Professor • Head, Government Information Library

Social Sciences

Kate Tallman is the Regional Federal Depository Coordinator and subject specialist for Government Information and International Affairs.

kathryn.w.tallman@colorado.edu     303-492-3900

History

Frederick Carey

Assistant Professor • History & Philosophy Librarian

Arts & Humanities

Frederick is the History and Philosophy Librarian at the University of Colorado Boulder. He earned his MLIS from the University of Denver, and received a BA in Philosophy with minors in Medieval & Byzantine Studies and Theology & Religious Studies from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He teaches how to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information in the areas of history and philosophy. You can use his...

frederick.carey@colorado.edu     303-735-5873

Information & Library Science

Nickoal Eichmann-Kalwara

Assistant Professor • Digital Scholarship Librarian

Open & Digital Scholarship Services

nickoal.eichmann@colorado.edu     303-735-7195

Katie Mika

Assistant Professor • Data Services Librarian

Open & Digital Scholarship Services

katherine.mika@colorado.edu     303-735-3111

Integrative Physiology

Merinda McLure

Associate Professor • Interim Director, Arts & Humanities • Health & Human Sciences Librarian

Arts & Humanities

Merinda serves as the subject specialist and liaison librarian for the departments of psychology and neuroscience; integrative physiology; and speech, language, and hearing sciences. She is one of the Libraries’ Open Educational Resources (OER) Leads . Merinda joined the University Libraries in 2017 and has previously worked at Colorado State University, The University of Montana, and The University of Alberta, since completing her Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS)...

merinda.mclure@colorado.edu     303-735-6968

Intermedia Art, Writing & Performance

Alexander Watkins

Assistant Professor • Art & Architecture Librarian

Arts & Humanities

As the Art & Architecture Librarian, Alexander teaches research skills in the areas of art, architecture and design. Email him to arrange a session for your class . He is also available to answer your research questions and provide in-depth research consultations. You can use his calendar to schedule a research appointment . Alexander also builds the library’s collection of books, journals, and electronic resources for art, architecture and design...

alexander.watkins@colorado.edu     303-492-3966

International Affairs

Kate Tallman

Assistant Professor • Head, Government Information Library

Social Sciences

Kate Tallman is the Regional Federal Depository Coordinator and subject specialist for Government Information and International Affairs.

kathryn.w.tallman@colorado.edu     303-492-3900

Italian Language & Literature

Kathia Ibacache

Assistant Professor • Romance Languages Librarian

Arts & Humanities

kathia.ibacache@colorado.edu     303-492-3134

Japanese and Korean Languages & Literature

Adam Lisbon

Assistant Professor • Japanese & Korean Studies Librarian

Arts & Humanities

Schedule a Research Consultation Adam manages the Japanese and Korean Collections at the University libraries. He teaches research skills in literature, history, language, and across many other disciplines as they relate to Japanese and Korean Studies. If you have students whose research skills you want to improve, you can email him to set up a session for your class . If you need an in depth discussion on supporting your...

adam.lisbon@colorado.edu     303-492-8822

Jewish Studies

Frederick Carey

Assistant Professor • History & Philosophy Librarian

Arts & Humanities

Frederick is the History and Philosophy Librarian at the University of Colorado Boulder. He earned his MLIS from the University of Denver, and received a BA in Philosophy with minors in Medieval & Byzantine Studies and Theology & Religious Studies from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He teaches how to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information in the areas of history and philosophy. You can use his...

frederick.carey@colorado.edu     303-735-5873

Journalism

Stacy Gilbert

Assistant Professor • Social Sciences Librarian

Social Sciences

stacy.gilbert@colorado.edu     303-492-9395

Juvenile Literature

Lindsay Roberts

Assistant Professor • Education Librarian

Social Sciences

Lindsay Roberts, assistant professor at University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, is the subject liaison to the School of Education, Department of Linguistics, and Department of Ethnic Studies. They are also responsible for the Children's and Young Adult Collection . Their research interests focus on information literacy, motivational design, transfer of learning and metacognition/metaliteracy, particularly as they relate to adult learners. Lindsay earned an MLIS from University of Denver, and was...

lindsay.m.roberts@colorado.edu     303-735-8425

Linguistics

Lindsay Roberts

Assistant Professor • Education Librarian

Social Sciences

Lindsay Roberts, assistant professor at University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, is the subject liaison to the School of Education, Department of Linguistics, and Department of Ethnic Studies. They are also responsible for the Children's and Young Adult Collection . Their research interests focus on information literacy, motivational design, transfer of learning and metacognition/metaliteracy, particularly as they relate to adult learners. Lindsay earned an MLIS from University of Denver, and was...

lindsay.m.roberts@colorado.edu     303-735-8425

Maps

Ilene Raynes

Operations Manager Map Library

Sciences

ilene.raynes@colorado.edu     303-492-4487

Mathematics

Emily Dommermuth

Assistant Professor • Science & Engineering Librarian

Sciences

Emily can help faculty and students find science and engineering information for these subject areas: Engineering ; Computer Science ; Math ; Applied Math ; Physics ; Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences

emily.dommermuth@colorado.edu     (303) 735-8365

Media Studies

Stacy Gilbert

Assistant Professor • Social Sciences Librarian

Social Sciences

stacy.gilbert@colorado.edu     303-492-9395

Museum Studies

Barbara Losoff

Associate Professor • Chemistry & Sciences Librarian

Sciences

Barbara Losoff is the chemistry and life sciences librarian at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she has been employed since 1995. She received her bachelor's degree in Earth Science from Youngstown State University, a master's degree in Basic Science from the University of Colorado Boulder, and an MLS from Emporia State University. As a science librarian, she has held positions at the USEPA, the US Bureau of Mines and...

barbara.losoff@colorado.edu     303-492-1859

Music

Stephanie Bonjack

Assistant Professor • Head, Music Library

Arts & Humanities

stephanie.bonjack@colorado.edu     303-492-9895

Philosophy

Frederick Carey

Assistant Professor • History & Philosophy Librarian

Arts & Humanities

Frederick is the History and Philosophy Librarian at the University of Colorado Boulder. He earned his MLIS from the University of Denver, and received a BA in Philosophy with minors in Medieval & Byzantine Studies and Theology & Religious Studies from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He teaches how to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information in the areas of history and philosophy. You can use his...

frederick.carey@colorado.edu     303-735-5873

Physics

Emily Dommermuth

Assistant Professor • Science & Engineering Librarian

Sciences

Emily can help faculty and students find science and engineering information for these subject areas: Engineering ; Computer Science ; Math ; Applied Math ; Physics ; Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences

emily.dommermuth@colorado.edu     (303) 735-8365

Political Science

Allan Van Hoye

Lecturer • Temporary Government Information Librarian

Social Sciences

allan.vanhoye@colorado.edu     303-492-3797

Program for Writing and Rhetoric

Caroline Sinkinson

Associate Professor • Head, Teaching & Learning

Arts & Humanities

Caroline Sinkinson’s research centers on information landscapes and learners’ manifestation of identity and critical habits of mind within those spaces. Specifically, her research has investigated notions of information literacy within Higher Education contexts in order to enhance both theoretical and pedagogical approaches to information literacy initiatives.

caroline.sinkinson@colorado.edu     303-492-0450

Psychology & Neuroscience

Merinda McLure

Associate Professor • Interim Director, Arts & Humanities • Health & Human Sciences Librarian

Arts & Humanities

Merinda serves as the subject specialist and liaison librarian for the departments of psychology and neuroscience; integrative physiology; and speech, language, and hearing sciences. She is one of the Libraries’ Open Educational Resources (OER) Leads . Merinda joined the University Libraries in 2017 and has previously worked at Colorado State University, The University of Montana, and The University of Alberta, since completing her Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS)...

merinda.mclure@colorado.edu     303-735-6968

Reference

Gabrielle Wiersma

Associate Professor • Director, Scholarly Resource Development

Scholarly Resource Development

Professor Wiersma's research focuses on library collection management and assessment. She is interested in innovative acquisition models and collection analysis tools.

gabrielle.wiersma@colorado.edu     303-492-4316

Religious Studies

Frederick Carey

Assistant Professor • History & Philosophy Librarian

Arts & Humanities

Frederick is the History and Philosophy Librarian at the University of Colorado Boulder. He earned his MLIS from the University of Denver, and received a BA in Philosophy with minors in Medieval & Byzantine Studies and Theology & Religious Studies from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He teaches how to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information in the areas of history and philosophy. You can use his...

frederick.carey@colorado.edu     303-735-5873

Research Data Management

Andrew Johnson

Assistant Professor • Head, Data Services & Scholarly Communication

Open & Digital Scholarship Services

Andrew Johnson's research focuses on emerging services and infrastructure for research data management as well as scholarly communication more broadly. This includes research on developing resources and training to help librarians provide support in these areas. In addition, he is interested in the role of technology and policy in controlling access to and use of research data in web-based disciplinary data repositories.

andrew.m.johnson@colorado.edu     303-492-6102

Scholarly Communication

Melissa Cantrell

Assistant Professor • Scholarly Communication Librarian

Open & Digital Scholarship Services

melissa.cantrell@colorado.edu     303-492-3739

Ryan Caillet

Institutional Repository Program Manager • Academic Services Program Manager

Open & Digital Scholarship Services

ryan.caillet@colorado.edu     303-735-4593

Slavic Languages & Literature

Jim Kalwara

Instructor • Special Materials Cataloging Librarian

Metadata Services

james.kalwara@colorado.edu     303-735-5250

Sociology

Allan Van Hoye

Lecturer • Temporary Government Information Librarian

Social Sciences

allan.vanhoye@colorado.edu     303-492-3797

Spanish and Portuguese Languages & Literature

Kathia Ibacache

Assistant Professor • Romance Languages Librarian

Arts & Humanities

kathia.ibacache@colorado.edu     303-492-3134

Special Collections

Deborah Hollis

Associate Professor • Head, Special Collections

Special Collections, Archives & Preservation

Deborah Hollis is an associate professor on the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries faculty and leads Special Collections in teaching that inspires curiosity in students. She and her colleagues develop active-learning assignments for class instruction featuring rare works and primary sources that often results in students’ creating an artistic response. Hollis is a certified archivist and member of the Society of American Archivists, the Society of Photographic Education (SPE), and...

deborah.hollis@colorado.edu     303-492-3910

Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences

Merinda McLure

Associate Professor • Interim Director, Arts & Humanities • Health & Human Sciences Librarian

Arts & Humanities

Merinda serves as the subject specialist and liaison librarian for the departments of psychology and neuroscience; integrative physiology; and speech, language, and hearing sciences. She is one of the Libraries’ Open Educational Resources (OER) Leads . Merinda joined the University Libraries in 2017 and has previously worked at Colorado State University, The University of Montana, and The University of Alberta, since completing her Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS)...

merinda.mclure@colorado.edu     303-735-6968

Theatre & Dance

Stephanie Bonjack

Assistant Professor • Head, Music Library

Arts & Humanities

stephanie.bonjack@colorado.edu     303-492-9895

Undergraduate Studies

Caroline Sinkinson

Associate Professor • Head, Teaching & Learning

Arts & Humanities

Caroline Sinkinson’s research centers on information landscapes and learners’ manifestation of identity and critical habits of mind within those spaces. Specifically, her research has investigated notions of information literacy within Higher Education contexts in order to enhance both theoretical and pedagogical approaches to information literacy initiatives.

caroline.sinkinson@colorado.edu     303-492-0450

Women, Gender & LGBT Studies

Eugene Hayworth

Associate Professor • Director, Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Gene Hayworth attended undergraduate school at UNC-Greensboro. He worked for 10 years as a layout artist, technical writer, computer specialist and training instructor before returning to school at the University of Rochester, where he received a Master's degree in English. He received an MLS from Syracuse University in 1995. Gene moved to Colorado in 1995 where he worked for CARL Corporation, and in the summer of 1999 he worked for...

gene.hayworth@colorado.edu     303-492-5383