Fellows Profiles
The 2023-2026 class of NC State University Libraries Fellows includes Elan Sandler and Cas Saroza.
The NC State University Libraries Fellows Program develops academic library leaders of the future, giving new librarians the opportunity to build their knowledge and expertise in a home department and to play a leadership role in an initiative of strategic importance for the Libraries. Fellows are appointed for a three-year term as members of the Libraries faculty. Since its inception in 1999, the program has attracted many highly talented graduates from universities throughout North America.
Elan Sandler joins the Research Engagement department, and his initiative is “Student Success for a New Generation” in Learning Spaces & Services. Sandler was previously as a part-time Reference Librarian at Eckerd College Library in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he provided in-person and digital reference assistance for students and faculty; assisted with instruction, workshops, and outreach activities; designed and coordinated library social media activity; and helped with training and supervision of student employees. He also served as an Instruction & Reference Assistant at St. Petersburg College Library, providing reference and research services, creating instructional materials, contributing to the library’s assessment and training protocols, and serving as a disciplinary liaison for the Arts & Humanities departments across all St. Petersburg College campuses. His previous roles include Library Instruction Intern at New College of Florida and Outreach & Collection Development Intern at the Fagin Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Collection in Sarasota, Florida.
Sandler received the Master of Science in Information Sciences from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He also holds the Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from New College of Florida and the Associate of Arts in Political Science from Tallahassee Community College.
Cas Saroza joins the Access Services as a home department, and their initiative is “Supporting Equitable Collection Strategy & Scholarly Communication” in Collections & Research Strategy. Saroza was previously a Carolina Academic Libraries Associate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries. As a member of the Research and Instructional Services department, they taught information literacy sessions to first-year undergraduates; provided research consultation and support for students both in person and online; served as a Personal Librarian to support new transfer students; and assisted in creating and facilitating outreach and wellness events. Working with the Media and Design Center, they created a series of seven videos on information literacy skills; produced course-based information literacy instruction videos for English instructors to embed into online learning management systems; and provided a variety of services for users of that center. Previously, they served as a University Library Technician in the Student Success division at the NC State University Libraries, providing a range of public services and facilitating in-person and virtual workshops and instruction sessions.
Saroza received the Master of Science in Information Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and they hold the Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from NC State University.
Current & Former Fellows