Glacier weather and Yay Me!

Hey everyone! Just think...in only ONE week we'll be spending the 4th together, listening to Jimmy talk about the fireworks show at the Boy Scout Jamboree of '53! :) I am excited to see everyone! But I digress...

I'm here on a mission from grandma to share a final weather forecast for the reunion...I was getting conflicting reports when I looked on the internet, and I was spreading false rumors indicating that it was going to be chilly. Grandma talked to the authority on all things Glacier (her contact "Deb"), and apparently it has been in the 70s and 80s...LOVELY! Of course it will be cooler in the morning/evenings, so bring jackets and be prepared, but no need to bust out the winter clothes! Yay!!

On an unrelated note, yours truly just got a promotion! This is a GREAT opportunity for me! Here's the e-mail that the Dean of Libraries sent out making the announcement:

As you all know, Tamera Hanken starts as our new Director of Technical Services on July 1. We are all very excited to have her join us.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to Jen Fabbi for her willingness to step in and lead the Technical Services Division this past year, in particular in leading the work of "Revisioning Technical Services." The work we did will help frame the directions for the next biennium. http://staff.library.unlv.edu/index.php/Revisioning_Technical_Services

After a two week overlap with Tamera to help with orientation, Jen will return to her role as my Special Assistant half time. I am also pleased to announce that she will also be working half time in the Office of the Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, concentrating on Undergraduate Education initiatives. Jen will be working with Dave James and others in the Provost's Office to help with the undergraduate education review that is underway. This is a terrific opportunity for Jen and for the Libraries. Please join me in congratulating her on this outstanding opportunity.

As you can see, Jen will not be returning to the CML. During Jen's absences, Amy Johnson has done an outstanding job as the Interim Head of the CML. Starting July 1, Amy will become the permanent Head of the CML and will work closely with Paula McMillen, who will become the Liaison for all of the departments in the College of Education. Because of her collection development and instruction activities and her regular interaction with faculty and students in the College, I have asked Amy to join the Liaison's group. Both Amy and Paula will report to Vicki Nozero. I would like to thank the entire CML staff for their flexibility and commitment to providing the best possible service and assistance to their patrons. Congratulations Amy!

Please join me in thanking everyone who has stepped up during this time of further (or is it continual) transition.

Patty
Patricia Iannuzzi
Dean, University Libraries