Written By: Marissa Criswell Working in the interlibrary loan office of UNT’s Willis Library is a daily exploration of academic curiosity for me. I have been a part of the department for over a year now. It is a quiet office on a quiet floor, but if you ever stop in, do not mistake that… Read more »
Written by: Abbie Teel Background The Access Services department at Willis Library, located on the University of North Texas main campus, functions as the primary public facing department for research and reference inquiries. Access Services is the first front desk patrons encounter when entering the library. Access Services houses the popular ‘AskUs’ Team who assist… Read more »
Written by: Devika Jagarlamudi The library of today looks quite different than the libraries of old, as technology has woven its way into the deepest stacks and archives. With books turning digital and card catalogs stored in the cloud, the role of the librarians has radically transformed as well. To get an inside look at… Read more »
Written by: Madan Mohan Here are few tips that might help you understand the interview process a little better. While everyone is excited about graduating, our job is not done quite yet, but instead takes us to the next important aspect of finding a job that matches our skill sets. This can be a daunting… Read more »
Written By: Melissa Gamez-Herrera Introduction Willis Library provides many materials and services, which patrons and students may be surprised to learn exist. I am the GSA in the Digital Projects Unit of Willis Library, and I digitize primary materials for institutional partners to contribute to the Portal to Texas History. I have worked on projects… Read more »
Written By: Madison Brents Are you fascinated by all things old and rare? As an aspiring librarian, I certainly am. However, despite this fascination, I have never visited UNT’s Special Collections Library because I found it intimidating and felt like I could not go if I did not have a reason. Thankfully, I recently had… Read more »
Written by: Anima Bajracharya Whether you are a college freshman or a recent graduate, you may be in search of a job. You may be ready for the interview, but you are looking for something to set you apart from other candidates. At that point, ePortfolio can be a great opportunity to showcase yourself in… Read more »
Written By: Anima Bajracharya I believe there are certain misconceptions about the roles of a librarian. I think it is also safe to say that a lot of people do not have a full idea about exactly what a librarian does. This is true for me, albeit working as a Graduate Service Assistant in the Library…. Read more »
