University Library

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http://library.csueastbay.edu/

John Wenzler, Dean of Libraries

Librarians
Linda S. Dobb, M.S. Simmons College; J.D. University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Liz Ginno (Library Faculty Chair), M.L.S. University of Washington, Seattle
Douglas B. Highsmith, M.S.L.S. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; M.B.A. Northern Illinois University
Aline Soules, M.S.L.S. Wayne State University; M.A. University of Windsor; M.F.A. Antioch University, Los Angeles

Associate Librarians
Stephanie Alexander, M.S. University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Thomas F. Bickley, M.S.L.I.S. The Catholic University of America; M.A. (Music) American University, Washington, DC; M.Div. Wesley Theological Seminary
Dana S. Edwards, M.S.L.I.S. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; M.A. (English as a Foreign Language) Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Kyzyl M. Fenno-Smith, M.L.S. University of Washington, Seattle
Sharon Radcliff, M.L.I.S. University of California, Berkeley
Diana Wakimoto, M.S.L.S., Simmons College; Ph.D. Queensland University of Technology (Australia)
Jiannan Wang, M.L.I.S. University of Iowa; M.S. (Computer Science) University of California, Riverside

Senior Assistant Librarians
Jeffra Bussmann, M.L.S. San José State University
Andrew Carlos, M.L.I.S. San José State University
Gretchen Keer, M.L.I.S. Rutgers University
Lana Wood, M.S. Simmons College

Mission and Goals

University Libraries Mission Statement

The mission of the University Libraries at Cal State East Bay is to provide user-focused quality services and collections in support of undergraduate and graduate programs, faculty research, and the general information needs of the diverse community. The University Libraries provide access to recorded knowledge in all formats regardless of ownership. Consistent with the teaching mission of the university, the libraries assist students in becoming information competent, critical thinkers, and life-long learners. The University Libraries provide physical facilities to foster individual and collaborative teaching and learning and to encourage the exchange of ideas.

The Libraries’ mission is accomplished through the following goals:

Goals

• Identify, acquire, organize, preserve, and provide access to pertinent recorded knowledge to support teaching, research, and creative activities.
• Develop and promote a comprehensive information literacy program that addresses specifically the Institutional Learning Outcomes of helping students locate, evaluate and use information appropriately.
• Provide an easily accessible, user-friendly and safe environment that fosters teaching and learning.
• Engage in outreach to the campus and wider communities to inform them about library resources and services, identify needed resources and services, and promote partnerships.
• Aspire to be a forward thinking, dynamic organization that is responsive and flexible in order to achieve its mission and goals.
• Continue to improve the library’s effectiveness through systematic, on-going outcome assessment.

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