Title
Skills
Languages
Beth Vandenboogaard
Acquisitions Technician
Interlibrary Loans Acquisitions Distance ebooks ereaders
As an Acquisitions Technician I am responsible for purchasing print materials and ebooks. I am also responsible for our library's Interlibrary Loan service and providing library resources to distance students and staff. You will also find me at the front desk assisting students and staff.
E: Beth.Vandenboogaard@NorQuest.ca
T: 780-644-6081
Catherine Hergert
Library Assistant
I am a Library Assistant at the Westmount Campus Library working in a shared position with Rita Jandrey. I am responsible for the day to day operations of the library including opening and closing, circulation, assisting faculty and students in finding materials to support projects, and pulling appropriate level reading material for student use during scheduled library times. I really enjoy helping students practice their growing English language communication skills!
E: Catherine.Hergert@NorQuest.ca
T: 780-644-6709
David Mucz
Library Assistant
History Research Reference
I am the 2016 summer Library Assistant and will be helping to evaluate a pilot moodle course. In addition I will also be performing circulation and reference duties and may have the opportunity to also work on some tutorials. I enjoy research, reading about history and current events, and helping users locate resources relevant to their information needs.
E: David.Mucz@NorQuest.ca
T: 780 644-6079
Eve Poirier
Head Librarian. BA, MLIS, MACT
Hiring really talented people
As library manager, I am responsible for the overall financial, operational and strategic management of the library. I am a proud member of the NorQuest Library team and you can find me in the Learner Centre located on the 5th floor.
E: Eve.Poirier@NorQuest.ca
T: 780-644-6258
Gisele Ramgoolam
Lead, Library Services
As head cataloger, I am responsible for the organization and classification of the library's print and audio-visual resources. I lead the Collection Development Team and I manage the operations and staff of the Westmount Campus Library. You will also see me at the front desk assisting students and staff.
E: Gisele.Ramgoolam@norquest.ca
T: 780-644-6078
Kathy Zarft
Team Lead, Technical Services
Ezproxy WorldCat Local ebooks online video
I love investigating and implementing new technologies. I provide support for the library's technology and lead the purchasing and cataloging team. I troubleshoot any problems with off-campus access to our ebooks, databases or online video. I select materials for our Easy Reading and Paperbacks collection and am very interested in promoting the benefits of reading to our students.
E: Kathy.Zarft@NorQuest.ca
T: 780 644-6077
Leah Townsend
Instruction Librarian
Captivate Nursing Psychology Philosophy Distance Students
As an instruction librarian, I provide support for on-campus and distance students to help develop their research, citation and critical thinking skills. I teach classroom instruction sessions and meet with students for face-to-face and online appointments. I am also developing online interactive tutorials which focus on many essential library skills.
E: Leah.Townsend@NorQuest.ca
T: 780 644-6074
Lindsay Steeves
Student Engagement and User Experience Technician
Information Literacy Social Media
As the Student Engagement and User Experience Technician, I plan activities and events at the library and manage our social media platforms. At the front desk, I provide a range of circulation and reference services for faculty and students. Additionally, I assist with research guide maintenance, collection development activities, and website updating.
E: Lindsay.Steeves@norquest.ca
T: (780) 644-6157
Liz Fulton Lyne
Lead Librarian (Instruction), BA, MA, MLIS
English Literature Women's Studies Information Literacy Research Guides
I am responsible for teaching and leading the ongoing development of our library's information literacy program. Our program includes classroom instruction sessions, face-to-face and online appointments with librarians, teaching and curriculum support, and online tools—all designed to develop students’ research, citation, critical thinking skills while promoting lifelong learning. I feel very fortunate to be part of this great team!
E: Liz.Fulton-Lyne@NorQuest.ca
T: 780-644-6073
Marg Sheppard
Circulation Technician
Provides support and assistance to library patrons at the Main library circulation desk. Respond to/or redirect library email enquires and have become the go to person for circulation procedure and problem questions.
E: Margaret.Sheppard@NorQuest.ca
T: 780-644-6080
Michael Calaresu
Library Assistant
Research Information Literacy Patron Service
At our circulation desk, I provide assistance to students and staff in identifying and accessing library resources. I also field a variety of questions from the academic to the mundane, and provide feedback regarding citation styles and strategies for research. I have a graduate degree in Library and Information Science and am currently researching neuroplasticity in my spare time. I am an avid potter, swimmer, hiker, and traveler.
E: Michael.Calaresu@norquest.ca
Penny Chu
Multi-Media Technician
Acquisitions Contract Management Online Videos Social Media
Apart from helping students & staff, I’m responsible for ordering audio-visual materials including online streaming videos. I also catalog resources, manage our Facebook page and process NEOS hold requests.
E: Penny.Chu@norquest.ca
T: 780-644-6157
Rita Jandrey
Library Assistant
I am a Library Assistant at the Westmount Campus Library working in a shared position with Cathy Hergert. I am responsible for the day to day operations of the library including opening and closing, circulation, assisting faculty and students in finding materials to support projects, and pulling appropriate level reading material for student use during scheduled library times. It is a pleasure helping students achieve their English language goals.
E: Rita.Jandrey@Norquest.ca
T: 780-644-6709
Sarah Bailey
Instruction Librarian, BA, MLIS
ESL LINC AU YIT LES Pathways graphic design English French Spanish
I teach citation, research and evaluation skills. I create new research guides and tutorials that promote information literacy. I enjoy doing research, fixing technology problems, and helping students.
E: Sarah.Bailey@norquest.ca
T: 780-644-6072
Sherri Smith
Library Assistant
Information Literacy Research
You will most often find me at the circulation desk helping students with a variety of questions, from how to cite using APA, to locating the bathrooms and everything in between.
When I'm not on the front desk, I work in the back room scheduling staff and booking rooms for library instruction among other things.
I love helping students find relevant information as well as promoting literacy and lifelong learning.
E: Sherri.Smith@NorQuest.ca
T: 780-644-6076