Dr. Sylverna Ford, Dean of University Libraries Professor sford@memphis.edu Phone: (901) 678-2201 Office: McWherter Library: RM 203A
Responsibilities: Provides leadership and vision for the centralized system of libraries that serves
the information needs of the students, faculty, and staff of the University and the
residents of the region. The dean has administrative responsibility for planning,
budgeting, and decision making in support of the programs and services of the University
Libraries. She represents the University Libraries on campus, in the community, and
on the state and national levels.
Research Interests:Library cooperation, organizational effectiveness, organizational change, program
assessment.
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Annelle R. Huggins, Associate Dean of University Libraries Associate Professor ahuggins@memphis.edu Phone: (901) 678-4482 Office: McWherter Library: RM 203B
Responsibilities: Assists Dean of University Libraries in planning, management, and organization.
Research Interests:Tenure/Promotion Guidelines with academic libraries. Professional organization governance.
Resource sharing.
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Dana Baker-Hardin, Reception Associate dlbaker3@memphis.edu Phone: (901) 678-2201 Office: McWherter Library: RM 204
Responsibilities: Manages the front office of the Libraries’ Administrative Office suite.
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Jill Green, Administrative Associate jdgreen6@memphis.edu Phone: (901) 678-8219 Office: McWherter Library: RM 203H
Responsibilities: Provides administrative support to the Dean of University Libraries.
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T.J. Jackson, Mail Clerk tjjacksn@memphis.edu Phone: (901) 678-5436 Office: McWherter Library: RM 126B
Responsibilities: Oversees University Libraries shipping, receiving, deliveries, and mail services.
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Shanika Jones, Business Officer II snjones8@memphis.edu Phone: (901) 678-2209 Office: McWherter Library: RM 203E
Responsibilities: Oversees the overall budget of the University Libraries as well as specific project
related budgets.
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Betsy Park, Assistant to the Dean for Organization Development & Assessment Professor ehpark@memphis.edu Phone: (901) 678-8214 Office: McWherter Library: RM 124
Responsibilities: Assists Dean in matters related to organizational development and library assessment.
Research Interests: Tenure and promotion; faculty status for librarians; publications by academic librarians;
cooking.
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Nancy Massey, Personnel Associate nmassey@memphis.edu Phone: (901) 678-4484 Office: McWherter Library: RM 203G
Responsibilities: Provides leadership in personnel matters for the University Libraries.
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Jennifer Schnabel, Assistant to the Dean for Community Engagement Assistant Professor jschnbel@memphis.edu Phone: (901) 678-8210 Office: McWherter Library: RM 123
Responsibilities: Plans programs and coordinates projects to advance the outreach efforts of the Dean
of University Libraries. Serves as the Libraries’ liaison to the Friends of the University
Libraries and the marketing and development offices.
Research Interests: : Using special collections to educate and engage on and off-campus communities;
facilitating student, faculty and community access to library resources; partnering
with local organizations and institutions to create diverse programming inspired by
library collections.
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James Singleton, Coordinator of Building Management jesngltn@memphis.edu Phone: (901) 678-8202 Office: McWherter Library: RM 206
Responsibilities: Supervises the physical maintenance of the McWherter Library building.
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Anna Swearengen, Community Outreach Associate mswrngen@memphis.edu Phone: (901) 678-2744 Office: McWherter Library: RM 203F
Responsibilities: Provides administrative assistance to the Friends of the University Libraries, the
Associate Dean of University Libraries, the Assistant to the Dean for Community Engagement,
and the Administration Office.
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Meg Zapletal, Departmental Support Associate mszpltal@memphis.edu Phone: (901) 678-4310 Office: McWherter Library: RM 207
Responsibilities: Provides administrative assistance to the various Department Heads and the Administration
Office.
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