Lynn Best
Evening and Weekend Librarian
Email: lynn.best@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2800
Biography: Lynn provides evening and weekend supervision of the Marydean Martin Library. Lynn holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and an MLIS from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Kristi Chidiac
Library Specialist - Acquisitions and Budget
Email: kristiana.chidiac@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2805
Biography: Kristi is responsible for developing and maintaining the library acquisitions budget to consistently provide quality materials for students and faculty. She holds a BA in English Literature from Hope International University.
Rachel Eichen
Evening and Weekend Librarian
Email: rachel.eichen@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2800
Biography: Rachel provides evening and weekend supervision of the Marydean Martin Library. Rachel holds a BA in English from the University of Central Florida and an MLIS from the University of South Florida.
Annelise Friedman
Library Specialist - Access Services
Email: annelise.friedman@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2808
Biography: Annelise is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure efficient operation of library facilities. She oversees the management of the library service desk, the library annex, a team of library student assistants, and the technology lending program. She holds a BA in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Joel Gonzales
Evening and Weekend Librarian
Email: joel.gonzales@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2800
Biography: Joel provides evening and weekend supervision of the Marydean Martin Library. Joel holds a BS in Environmental Biology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and an MLIS from San José State University.
Maggie Harris
Systems Librarian
Rank: Assistant Professor
Email: maggie.harris@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2809
Biography: Maggie is responsible for supporting and managing the information technology used in the library to ensure connectivity and accessibility for Nevada State’s growing community. She holds a BA in Communication from Mississippi State University and an MLIS from San José State University.
Lauren Johnson
User Experience Librarian
Liaison Areas: Art / Business & Management / Economics / English / History / Humanities / Interdisciplinary Studies / Leadership Development & Engagement / Spanish (Español)
Rank: Assistant Professor
Email: lauren.johnson@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2802
Biography: Lauren designs and conducts holistic assessments of library resources and services so the library can make evidence-based changes to better serve the University. She holds a BA in English and Theatre from Presbyterian College and an MFA in Creative Writing and an MSIS from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Christine Joy Caro
Library Specialist - Electronic Resources and Interlibrary Loan
Email: christinejoy.caro@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2804
Biography: Christine is responsible for handling Interlibrary Loan services, which involves sharing and borrowing materials between libraries. She is also responsible for electronic resource management, ensuring access to digital content for the University. Christine holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and an MLS from the University of North Texas.
Grace Kim
Electronic Resources Librarian
Liaison Areas: Communication / Film Studies / Mathematics / Psychology
Rank: Assistant Professor
Email: grace.kim@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2807
Biography: Grace is responsible for leading the electronic resources lifecycle to serve Nevada State’s growing community. She evaluates existing and prospective electronic resources to meet the changing information landscape. She holds an MA in Art History from State University of New York, Binghamton and a MLIS from San José State University.
Nathaniel King
Dean of the Library
Biography: Nathaniel has primary responsibility for planning, developing, and administering library programs; creating and sustaining an environment supportive of teaching, research, and academic excellence. He holds an MSLS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Alena Manjuck
Outreach & Engagement Librarian
Liaison Areas: Biology / Chemistry / College Success / Criminal Justice / Environmental and Resource Science / Physical & Life Sciences
Rank: Assistant Professor
Email: alena.manjuck@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2803
Biography: Alena creates educational programming and events for the campus community, often in collaboration with student organizations and other units on campus. She is also responsible for developing a range of communications to increase awareness about what the library offers. Alena holds a BA in English and Art from Lafayette College and an MSLS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Yvonne Tran
Teaching & Learning Librarian
Liaison Areas: Education / Nursing / Social Sciences / Sociology / Speech Pathology
Rank: Assistant Professor
Email: yvonne.tran@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2810
Biography: Yvonne supports student and instructor success through collaboration and integration of library resources and services into the Nevada State curriculum. She holds a BA in History from Nevada State University and an MLIS from San José State University.
David Trillo
Evening and Weekend Librarian
Email: joel.gonzales@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2800
Biography: David provides evening and weekend supervision of the Marydean Martin Library. David holds a BA in History from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and an MSLS from the University of North Texas.