Research and Instruction Librarians

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How do Research and Instruction Librarians Support Students & Faculty?

  • Teach research skills to support student learning (library instruction) .
  • Promote and support effective research strategies for teaching, learning and research (Reference and Research help).
  • Create research guides and research strategies for assignments.
  • Assist with digital projects, including digital collections, digitization, and metadata.
  • Consult on data management, copyright, open access, and publishing strategies for research and teaching projects.
  • Assist departments with library collection selections.

Research & Instruction Librarians

Aaron Albertson

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Economics, Education, Geography, International Studies, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
albertson@macalester.edu, 651-696-6530

Beth Hillemann

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Economics, Education, Geography, International Studies, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
hillemann@macalester.edu, 651-696-6704

Dave Collins

Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science & Statistics

Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics and Astronomy
collins@macalester.edu,651-696-6347, Book appointment

April Anderson

Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science & Statistics

April Anderson

Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics and Astronomy
aanders9@macalester.edu, 651-696-6743

Ginny Moran

Humanities & Fine Arts

Ginny Moran

American Studies, Art, Asian Languages and Cultures, Classical Mediterranean and Middle East, Dance, English, French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, Russian Studies, Hispanic Studies, History, Japanese, Media and Cultural Studies, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theater, Women and Gender Studies
vmoran@macalester.edu, 651-696-6398, Book appointment

Christina Buckles

Humanities & Fine Arts

Christina Buckles

American Studies, Art, Asian Languages and Cultures, Classical Mediterranean and Middle East, Dance, English, French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, Russian Studies, Hispanic Studies, History, Japanese, Media and Cultural Studies, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theater, Women and Gender Studies
cbuckles@macalester.edu, 651-696-6793

Marina Ito

Outreach & User Experience

Develops inclusive and equitable library services for the community, creates and fosters partnerships, and supports campus initiatives and programs. Helps ensure a welcoming environment, supportive research and instruction services, and positive library experiences.
mito1@macalester.edu, 651-696-6741,
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