David Michels – 11/2023

David is the Public Services Librarian at the Sir James Dunn Law Library, Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (545 FTE in the Law School and 19,000 FTE University wide). David has been a member of ACL since 2016.

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Collection Development and Instruction Librarian – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor – Belton, TX

Job Summary

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s Townsend Memorial Library seeks qualified faculty member, beginning in December 2023, with an initial appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (non-tenure track), commensurate with experience. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated librarians to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
The Townsend Memorial Library supports instruction, research, creativity, and the advancement and transmission of knowledge as the University prepares students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.

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Larissa Orman – 10/2023

Larissa is a circulation aide at Belgrade Community Library in Belgrade, MT serving a population of just under 125,000. Larissa has been a member of ACL since 2019.

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Randy Miller – 9/2023

Randy is the Graduate Research and Instruction Librarian at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA (100,000+ FTE). Randy has been a member of ACL since 2005.

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Bethany Radcliffe – 8/2023

Bethany Radcliffe is the Adjunct Lecturer (Remote Position) at the iSchool of University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, IL (33,000 FTE). Bethany has been a member of ACL since 2018.

Describe yourself using a book title: It depends on which hat I’m wearing. As a librarian, Book Woman of Troublesome Creek probably describes me best. Providing patrons with information at the point-of-need is my ultimate goal. I like to look for creative ways to meet information needs outside of the four walls of the library. As a parent, I’m attempting to convince my children that French Kids Eat Everything and that they should too!

What’s the best thing about being a librarian? Empowering patrons to conduct research confidently.

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