Libraries Administration

Our Mission & Vision

Our mission is to provide information resources and support that fosters student success and pillars research and scholarship for an increasingly dynamic society.
Our vision is to anchor comprehensive and innovative research and scholarship as the University of Memphis aspires towards greater national recognition as a public research institution.
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How Can We Help?

Need our assistance? Email lib_admin@memphis.edu and we will get back to you within 1 business day.
Interested in reserving event space? Visit our Event Space page.
Have questions about job openings at the library? Visit our Jobs page.
Would you like something displayed in the library or on our TV? Email mswrngen@memphis.edu.
Interested in our upcoming events? Visit our Events Calendar.
Review our Policies and Forms.

Contact Us

Located in McWherter Library, Room 204
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM.

Who We Are

View the Libraries Organizational Chart

John Evans, Executive Director & Associate Professor
Represents the Libraries on campus, in the community, and on the state and national levels.

Oversees strategic planning, budgeting, and faculty and staff recruitment.

jevans@memphis.edu

Kenneth Haggerty, Associate Dean for Innovation and Scholarly Engagement & Associate Professor
Oversees the Libraries website and Digital Commons.
khggerty@memphis.edu
901.678.4465

Jill Green, Administrative Associate
Supports the Executive Director and oversees the Administration Office and student hiring.
jdgreen6@memphis.edu
901.678.8219

Shanika Jones, Business Officer
Oversees the Libraries budget and purchasing.
snjones8@memphis.edu
901.678.2209

Casey Parkman, Emerging Technologies Specialist, Head of the sandbox. creatorspace
ckprkman@memphis.edu
901.678.2955

James Singleton, Building Management Coordinator
jesngltn@memphis.edu
901.678.8202

Michelle Dry, Community Engagement Coordinator
Oversees the Libraries event coordination & collaborations, marketing, social media, and development.
mdry@memphis.edu
901.678.8207

Anna Maria Swearengen, Outreach Associate
mswrngen@memphis.edu
901.678.2744