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Sheri Edwards is the electronic resources librarian at the George A. Smathers Library System. Her research areas focus on human information behavior as it relates to information seeking and use of electronic resources in academic libraries, particularly by first- and second-year students.
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Special Projects Manager – Jacksonville Public Library
About
Gemma Rose is a dedicated and dynamic librarian with over 20 years of experience working in public libraries throughout the state of Florida. A proud graduate of St. John’s University, she holds a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) with specialized concentrations in library management, archival management, genealogy, and museum informatics.
Gemma currently serves as the Assistant Branch Manager at the Flagler County Public Library. In her role, she oversees multiple departments including Reference, Passport Services, and Circulation, ensuring seamless daily operations and exceptional public service. She also leads the library’s Adult Programming division, where her creativity and commitment to community engagement shine.
Known for her ability to think outside the box, Gemma curates a wide array of innovative and inclusive events. Her programming has included everything from glass blowing demonstrations and kitten yoga to local author book festivals and historical musket shooting exhibitions. Her work not only enhances library services but also fosters lifelong learning, community connection, and cultural enrichment.
Throughout her career, Gemma has remained passionate about making libraries vibrant, accessible, and ever-evolving centers of knowledge and experience.
About
Mike Wells has most recently served as the Library Director at Wilmington College in Ohio. His previous roles include Library Director/Copyright Officer at Thomas More University (Kentucky), Systems Librarian at Northern Kentucky University, Library/IT Director at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, and Manager of the Center for Information Management at Miami University (Ohio). Mike has a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree from Kent State University and is a summa cum laude graduate of Capital University (Ohio). Mike has over 20 years of experience in information technology management. He was a recipient of the EBSCO Charleston Conference Scholarship in 2017 and was a nominee for the Frederick G. Kilgour Award (sponsored by LITA and OCLC) for outstanding research in libraries and information technology. He is a husband and father of three, an avid amateur radio operator, amateur baseball historian, and long-distance runner. His community involvement in Ohio has included serving in elected office and various public library support roles.
Links to previous presentations, resources and/or help guides.
Wells, Michael D. (2024) Enhancing User Experience in Small Academic Libraries: Enhancing User Experience in Small Academic Libraries: Leveraging Matomo Analytics as a UX Design Tool. https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2435&context=tcl
Wells, Michael D. (2020) Perspectives on Public Services: Bringing a Small Academic Library Back from the Brink. International Information & Library Review https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10572317.2020.1746028?journalCode=ulbr20
June 2024 – Professional Workshop: Association of Christian Librarians (ACL) National Conference, University of Northwestern – St. Paul, MN. “Aligning Library Spaces and Services to Meet Evolving Patron Expectations.” Co-Presenters: Thomas Sens (BHDP Architecture) and Scott Lloyd (Library Director, Mt. St. Joseph University)
November 2022 – Presentation – Charleston Conference, “The Polarization Antidote: How a Method for Comparing News Sources, and an Understanding of Bias, Can Counteract Divisiveness” w/ Harleen Kaur, Ground News and Michael Walmsley, Baker & Taylor
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