Kristen Wilson
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Discovery Systems Manager
Department:
Digital Library Initiatives (DLI)Email: kmblake@ncsu.edu
0000-0002-3509-3417
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Projects I've worked on
Shout-outs From My Colleagues
Shout-outs are kind words from Libraries staff to other Libraries staff for going out of their way to be extra awesome at their job.
A big shout-out to the developers who attended the Accessibility Fix-a-thon in Feb. 2026! Together, we identified errors, fixed dozens (hundreds?) of issues, and helped each other troubleshoot tricky accessibility problems. Thanks for a fun and productive morning — and for your dedication to digital inclusivity!
— Robin Davis
The implementation of new software for TRLN Direct meant the Discovery Systems Unit had to touch almost all of the systems they manage: the Catalog, My Account, Sirsi, ILLiad, NCIP connections, and more. Adam, Josh, Dawn, and Kristen brought creative and user-focused ideas to every puzzling edge case, helped us work with our TRLN colleagues, and even took the opportunity not just to replace what we had before, but improve upon it. The end result was a smooth implementation. I am grateful that I get to work with this team regularly!
— Mia Partlow
This team planned a Discovery Retreat for 30+ Libraries staff members. The full-day event was engaging, fruitful, and fun. It was wonderful to discuss exciting new ideas with my colleagues. I appreciate the meticulous, thoughtful planning that went into making the retreat happen, and I look forward to the next chapter of Libraries innovation!
— Robin Davis