The UCR Library is delighted to announce that Jernine McBride has joined the library as our Associate Director of Development, effective Nov. 4, 2019.

Her office will be located in the Administration Suite on the first floor of the Rivera Library. She will report to Clyde Derrick, the Assistant Dean of Development for CHASS and the UCR Library.

Jernine earned her BA in English Language and Literature from Sonoma State University, her MA in Education from Arizona State University, and her Certificate in Africana Studies from Claremont Graduate University.

Most recently, Jernine served as the Director of Development for Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council in Redlands. Prior to working in libraries, Jernine worked for thirteen years in nonprofit, corporate, academic, research, and legal environments. Her positions included Chief Operating Officer and Community Outreach Coordinator for Sigma Beta Xi, Inc. Youth Services, and as a history instructor at Crafton Hills College.

Please join us in welcoming Jernine to the library!