NCSU Libraries Fellows 1999-2001
We are pleased to announce the appointment of E. Sebastian Hierl, Rachel Kuhn, Tim Mori, Rhodney "Tripp" Reade, and Brad Warren as the 1999-2001 NCSU Libraries Fellows. With these appointments, the Libraries launches its NCSU Libraries Fellows Program, which will afford a select group of recent graduates with master of library science degrees the unique opportunity to join a research library noted for its digital library programs and services, technological advances, and commitment to defining the future of librarianship. Fellows receive appointments for two academic years. The NCSU Libraries Fellows Program will contribute to the profession by identifying talented new graduates and introducing them to exciting opportunities in research libraries, especially at NC State. Fellows are appointed to a home department—to cultivate professional expertise in the day-to-day practice of librarianship—and to one of the Libraries' innovative projects. The project assignments allow Fellows to develop high-demand skills in areas such as digital library initiatives, science librarianship, project management, and teamwork.
Sebastian Hierl's educational background includes a B.A. in international business and an M.A. and Ph.D. in comparative literature. He earned the M.L.S. at the University of Texas, Austin. Fluent in four languages, Hierl served as director of international operations with Best Doctors, Inc., and completed several internships in the publishing industry in France, Canada, and Germany before becoming a librarian. Hierl has been assigned to the Collection Management Department, which is making great use of his extensive humanities background by introducing him to all aspects of selecting and managing collections that support the university's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Assignment to a project supporting digital services—including laptop lending, digital readers, and electronic reserves—is also planned.
Rachel Kuhn brings experience in library services and an architectural and design background to the Libraries. A graduate of Wake Forest University with a major in art history and a minor in studio art, Kuhn worked in the art department's slide library and in reference and document delivery services for the Z. Smith Reynolds Library in Wake Forest. She holds an M.L.S. from UNC-Greensboro. As a library Fellow at NC State, Kuhn is serving as slide librarian for the planning and development of a digital catalog to deliver the Design Library's slide collection via the Web. Kuhn's home department is Research and Information Services, where she provides reference service and consultation in art, photography, fine arts, and handicrafts and teaches in the library’s instructional program.
Tim Mori's first experience working in a library was during his service with the U.S. Navy on the USS Divight D. Eisenhoiver, where part of his assignment included serving as the ship's technical librarian. Mori went on to earn a B.S. in biochemistry and molecular biology before entering the library and information science program at the University of Pittsburgh. His graduate studies focused on library automation and technology. His experience with the Pennsylvania Educational Network Digital Object Repository and with Web design and maintenance will be valuable to his project assignment to further the integration and effectiveness of the Libraries' electronic resources. Mori's home assignment is to the Systems Department, where he supports ongoing systems operations and initiatives.
As an NCSU Libraries Fellow, Tripp Reade continues his association with the major universities of the Research Triangle. He attended Duke University for a B.A. in English and received an M.L.S. from UNC-Chapel Hill. Reade previously worked as a curriculum development consultant with Measurement, Inc., with responsibility for content, design, and development of a CD-ROM multimedia project. His assignment to the MyLibrary@NCState project will help bring this exciting Web-based service into full operation by educating users and promoting its features. In his home department of Special Collections, Reade's work with the Division of Student Affairs collection will establish a basis for documenting student life on campus.
Brad Warren joins the Fellows from Indiana University's William and Gayle Cook Music Library, which houses one of the largest music score and recording collections in the country. Warren actively participated in Indiana University’s digital library program, digitizing both scores and recordings. He received a B.A. in comparative literature and in history, and an M.L.S. from Indiana University, Bloomington. He is gaining administrative experience and project management skills in his work with the assistant director for Library Space Planning and Design by developing solutions to the critical space needs for the library's collections. His home assignment is with library development and the Friends of the Library. Working with the Corporate Partners Program, Warren assists with grant proposals and researching new prospects.