Find Your Librarian
Librarians serve in a number of roles in support of co-collaborative teaching, learning, research and scholarship at the University of the Incarnate Word. These roles include reference and research consultation, serving as liaisons for academic departments and disciplines, collection development, and coordinating library programs and systems that support library users.
Please consult the directory of librarians below to get assistance in your area of need. If you are uncertain who to reach out to, please feel free to contact the Reference Desk at (210) 829-3835 or via email at reference@uiwtx.edu.
Liaison and Research Librarians
Supports undergraduate / graduate students and faculty in assigned disciplines in all instructional modalities through reference and research consultation. Works with faculty and program leads in identifying and creating learning objects and building scaffolded instruction. Works with faculty and collection development librarians in developing collections, discipline resources, and assisting with literature searches and other research activities.
| Librarian | Area of Specialization | Phone | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Andersen | Business, Communication Arts, History, Religious Studies, Sports Management | (210) 832-2119 | panderse@uiwtx.edu |
| Marlo Brown | Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Cyber Security Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Meteorology, Nutrition, Physics, Statistics | (210) 832-2156 | mmbrown1@uiwtx.edu |
| Erin Cassity | Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Coordinator of Learning Assessment | (210) 283-6316 | cassity@uiwtx.edu |
| Dr. Chera Cole |
English, Modern Languages, Fashion, Interior Design, 3D & Graphic Design, Coordinator of Information Literacy |
(210) 829-3841 | cacole@uiwtx.edu |
| Dawn Field | Biomedical Science, Osteopathic Medicine, Public Health | (210) 283-6971 | dfield@uiwtx.edu |
| Linda Levy | Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician | (210) 883-1121 | lslevy@uiwtx.edu |
| Jessica Morris | Art, Theatre Arts, Cultural Studies, Political Science | (210) 829-3835 | jlmorris@uiwtx.edu |
| Farhad Moshiri | Music, Music Composition, Music Education, Music Industry Studies, Music Performance, Music Therapy, Philosophy, International Affairs | (210) 829-3842 | moshiri@uiwtx.edu |
| Travis Real | Optometry, Vision Science | (210) 930-8688 | treal@uiwtx.edu |
| Dr. Dede Rios | Community Health, Nursing, Mexico Campuses Liaison | (210) 829-6054 | dmrios1@uiwtx.edu |
| Dr. Dede Rios INTERIM |
Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy | (210) 829-6054 | dmrios1@uiwtx.edu |
| Yumi Yaguchi | Healthcare Sciences (Pre-Health Profession Programs), Kinesiology, Nuclear Medicine | (210) 619-7039 | yaguchi@uiwtx.edu |
Collection Development
Works with faculty and discipline librarians in working with and developing collections and in providing reference and research support.
| Librarian | Area of Specialization | Phone | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jinks | Education, Juvenile and Young Adult Collections, Special Collections | (210) 829-3839 | marydlg@uiwtx.edu |
| Melissa Rucker | Dissertations and Theses, Humanities, Art, Theatre Arts | (210) 829-6097 | melissa@uiwtx.edu |
| Yumi Yaguchi | Biomedical Science, Osteopathic Medicine, Public Health | (210) 619-7039 | yaguchi@uiwtx.edu |
Systems / Program Coordinators
Serves as the program coordinator of a core library program or system. May serve as a collection development librarian in assigned disciplines.
| Librarian | Area of Specialization | Phone | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Cassity | Learning Assessment | (210) 283-6316 | cassity@uiwtx.edu |
| Dr. Chera Cole | Information Literacy/Library Instruction | (210) 829-3841 | cacole@uiwtx.edu |
| Virginia Garcia | Systems, Online Platforms, e-Resources and Remote Access | (210) 805-5809 | vdgarci2@uiwtx.edu reference@uiwtx.edu |
| Mary Jinks | Institutional Repository, Interlibrary Loan and Resource Sharing | (210) 829-3839 | marydlg@uiwtx.edu |
| Farhad Moshiri | Media Acquisitions | (210) 829-3842 | moshiri@uiwtx.edu |
| Melissa Rucker | Archives, Institutional Repository, Metadata Manager | (210) 829-6097 | melissa@uiwtx.edu |
Directors
| Librarian | Area of Specialization | Phone | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jinks | Director of Technical Services, UIW Libraries | (210) 829-3839 | marydlg@uiwtx.edu |
| Tracey Mendoza | Dean of Libraries, UIW Libraries | (210) 829-3838 | temendo2@uiwtx.edu |
| Dr. Dede Rios |
Director of Public Services, UIW Libraries |
(210) 829-6054 | dmrios1@uiwtx.edu |
| Yumi Yaguchi |
Director of Library Services, Medical Library |
(210) 619-7039 |