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Maria Davaris
Maria’s key responsibility is receiving and overseeing the physical collection of government information materials. She holds a B.S. in public health sciences and an M.S. in clinical nutrition and food technology. Maria joined the library in 1998.
Government Information Assistant
Nicole Rae Valencia
Nicole's key responsibilities are procurement/purchasing and processing honoraria, travel and entertainment reimbursements. She joined the library in 2016.
Financial Services Analyst
Shannon Castro is our new Senior Director of Development
Please Welcome Shannon Castro to the UCR Library
Under the leadership of the Sr. Executive Director, Constituency Programs and in close collaboration with the University Librarian, Shannon will develop and execute long- and short-term strategies to grow the philanthropic pipeline and secure major gifts for the UCR Library.
Shannon brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. Before joining us, Shannon served as the Director of Resource Development for the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity. In this role, she juggled multiple responsibilities, including overseeing all donor revenue for Resource Development, marketing, communication events, and volunteer programs.
Additionally, Shannon has held key roles at San Antonio Hospital Foundation, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, and Citrus Valley Health Foundation, showcasing a wealth of experience in major donor cultivation, annual donors, stewardship, event planning, and project management. One of her notable achievements includes executing a $12 million Vineyard Tower Capital Campaign and overseeing a $6 million San Antonio Regional Hospital/City of Hope Cancer Center Capital Campaign. Her ability to increase donor bases through annual giving memberships and events has consistently produced remarkable results.
UCR Library Team Presents at NDLC 2016
Five UCR librarians presented at the National Diversity in Libraries Conference (NDLC) this August, including Judy Lee, Kent LaCombe, Stephanie Milner, Melissa Cardenas-Dow, and Julie Mason.
“Bridges of Inclusion” was the theme of the 2016 NDLC conference, which was presented by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and UCLA Library. UCR Library was also one of the conference sponsors, among other libraries and organizations.
NCLC 2016 highlighted issues related to diversity and inclusion that affect staff, users, and institutions in the library, archive, and museum (LAM) fields. UC Riverside's team of librarians presented throughout the 3-day event.
An emotional keynote address by Lakota Harden opened the conference. Speaking from the heart, she moved the audience to tears while sharing about her struggles as a Native American woman and her efforts to see that Native American histories and lives are portrayed honestly in literature.
Melissa Cardenas-Dow, UCR Research and Instructional Services Librarian and member of the ALA Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, presented in a panel session on the first day discussing lessons learned by the task force. On the second day, Melissa presented “Diversity Standards in Action: How Do We Practice & Value Cultural Competencies?” Melissa also played a role in planning the conference.
Judy Lee and Julie Mason served on a panel discussing successful Library and Information Science (LIS) Diversity Initiatives, exploring a new follow-up study on recruitment and retention with IE LEADS fellows.
Kent LaCombe and Stephanie Milner followed up with a poster presentation, exploring the impact of the IE LEADS program on institutional partners and affiliates. This project was led through the LAUC-R Diversity Committee. Patricia Smith-Hunt, Christina Cicchetti, and former UCR librarian Denise Kane are also part of the IE LEADS follow-up study research team.
The conference concluded with a lively discussion on “whiteness” and ARL Library Leadership between Director of Libraries at MIT and Chair of the ARL Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, Chris Bourg and April Hathcock, Scholarly Communications Librarian at NYU.
The next NDLC is slated for 2020.
Photo Shoots in the Library
Please submit your request to do a photo shoot (e.g. graduation / senior portraits) inside Orbach Library or Rivera Library at least 48 hours in advance, to allow sufficient time for leadership to review your request.
You can expect a response from library staff within two business days.
Research Services Workshops - Fall Quarter 2018
Each quarter, the UCR Library's Research Services department presents a series of workshops on a variety of subjects that benefit our students and faculty.
Below is the workshop schedule for fall quarter 2018:
Reference & Citation Managers - How to Choose
Wednesday, October 29
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm - Duration 45 min.
Orbach 122
Description:
Working with a citation manager such as Zotero or EndNote will save you time, but which one should you choose? Come to this workshop to find out which citation manager will work best for your unique combination of needs such as: Which databases you search in, what software you use to write papers, how and where you want to store your papers and how much control you want over styles and formatting. We will look at Zotero, EndNote (online and desktop), Paperpile and Mendeley, and you will find out where to go for more information on each.
Introduction to GIS
Wednesday, November 7
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Duration 2 hours
Orbach 122
Description:
Geographic information systems (GIS) are powerful tools for displaying and analyzing features on the earth’s surface. GIS is used extensively in academic and other settings.
This workshop is for anyone who is new to GIS or who needs a refresher about the basic principles and functions of a GIS. The workshop will focus on ArcGIS, the industry leader in software, but alternatives such as QGIS and Google Earth will also be discussed. Hands-on exercises and resources for further learning will be offered.
EndNote Desktop - Making Writing Easier
Thursday, November 8 - Week 6
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Duration 1.5 hours
Orbach 122
Description:
If you are looking for a robust tool to help you manage your references and seamlessly create in-text citations and bibliographies, the full EndNote Desktop application might be for you. We will create and build libraries, search and sort records, study and alter styles and finish off with inserting sources into Word documents. Note: EndNote Desktop is not a free product, but it does offer some robust customization that might be invaluable to advanced researchers.
Trademark Basics for Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, November 13
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Duration 1 hour
Orbach 122
Description:
The brand is pivotal to the success of any business. A trademark can help develop the brand loyalty of your goods/services among your customers. In this session, we will examine different kinds of trademarks, how they are created and protected in the US. We will also discuss the basics of the trademark application process.
Zotero - Making Writing Easier
Wednesday, November 14
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Duration 1 hour
Orbach 122
Description:
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool that assists in gathering, organizing, and integrating sources into research papers. In this hands-on workshop, we will create libraries, import and organize citations from a variety of locations, and get started on writing some (pretend but awesome) papers. If you love painstakingly crafting an extensive reference list in flawless APA style, this workshop may not be for you.
Megan Murphy
Megan earned her B.A. in Archaeology from Dickinson College, and her M.A. in Anthropology (Archaeology) from the University of Boulder, CO. Before coming to UC Riverside, Megan served as the Oral History Intern at Louisville Historical Museum. Previous roles include: the Archaeology and Collection Intern at Fort Vasquez Museum, the NAGPRA Intern at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and the Archives and Special Collections Intern and Arabic Language Tutor at Dickinson College. She joined the library in 2021.
NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator
Rochelle Settle
As Executive Assistant to the University Librarian, Rochelle provides administrative oversight for the University Librarian, including the coordination of communications among the UL's subordinate management staff, and oversees the daily administrative operations of Library Administration.
She holds her M.A. in Theological Studies at the Central Theological Seminary, Shawnee Kansas and her B.S. in Biblical Studies from Calvary University, Kansas City, Missouri.
Rochelle joined the library in 2017.
Executive Assistant to the University Librarian
The Finals Countdown at Access Services Conference 2016
On Friday, November 18, UCR Library team members Elisha Hankins and Sahra Missaghieh Klawitter were the closing speakers at the 2016 Access Services Conference.
Their presentation title was: It’s The Finals Countdown – Finals Week Stress Relief Programming at the UCR Library. The 2016 Access Services Conference theme was “Unlocking the 21st Century Library.”
Both Sahra and Elisha wanted to share the idea of Finals Week Stress Relief with fellow Access Services professionals, in hope that more universities would be inspired to add similar programming to serve their campus communities. “We had attendees flock to the front after our time was up to get more information and to thank us for presenting,” Elisha said.
“People said they were empowered, inspired, and excited to try out some of our events. They said that we provided not just variety of ideas, but that we pointed out tangible resources that could be used and explored on their own campuses,” she continued. “I think people could see the passion we have for our students and the programming we provide.”
Finals Week Stress Relief had its humble beginnings back in fall quarter 2012 when the Access Services Department had an idea to start a study break corner to create a place of respite from the stress that students experience during finals week. “Both Sahra and I were students that transitioned to staff,” Elisha explained. “We are UCR alumni and we both know intimately the struggles of students. We both have played the role of ‘student supervisors.’ We want to help our students carry their sometimes unbearable burdens.”
Over time, the program has increased both in popularity and in scale. It’s now greatly anticipated by the UC Riverside community. “It’s been rewarding to watch the FWSR events grow and blossom!” Elisha said. “Over the years, we’ve heard the students rave about our events. It’s even highlighted through UCR Tours – to promote UCR. These type of results are not just tangible but fulfilling on a human level.”
Some events, such as the Therapy Dogs with The Well and Massage Therapy + Stress Busters with Active Minds, have consistently yielded a massive turnout. Events with free food also draw large crowds, such as “Finals Are Nacho Problem” on December 1. Library staff handed out more than 450 servings of nachos at Rivera and Orbach libraries. Last Spring, the “Monday Sundae Funday” event was also quite popular with students.
The inspiration behind the first Finals Week Stress Relief program was to find a creative approach to nurturing UCR students by creating a relaxing and stress-free environment in the library during finals week each quarter. By winter quarter 2013, other departments on campus expressed interest in collaboration, including the Academic Resource Center, which now partners with the library on the Study Jam event. “We stressed that it is not a one-man show,” Elisha said of their presentation. “You need a team committed to excellence and to a shared vision of wanting to help their student population.”
Each quarter, the Finals Week Stress Relief program features a series of activities including Surprise Snack Giveaway with Scotty the Bear, Cookie Break with the Chancellor and University Librarian, and many more, all offered free of charge to UCR students.
View Sahra’s and Elisha’s Presentation (Prezi).
View their “Finals Countdown” Video.
Digital Initiatives Specialist
We are delighted to announce that Krystal Boehlert has joined the UCR Library as our Digital Initiatives Specialist, effective November 18, 2019.
Krystal will be a new member of the Digital Library Division, and her office will be located on the first floor of Orbach Library, reporting to Kevin Comerford, the Associate University Librarian for the Digital Library.
Krystal earned her BFA in Visual Media from Rochester Institute of Technology, her MA from the Art Center College of Design, and her MLS in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University.
Most recently, Krystal served as the Visual Resource Specialist for the UC Riverside department of Art and Art History. Prior to working for UCR, Krystal also worked for the J. Paul Getty Museum, Albright Knox Gallery and Art Collection Management, Inc. She brings a variety of experience managing digital projects.
Please join us in welcoming Krystal to the library!