New Faces in the Libraries

Meet our newest colleagues

Nicholas AlbaughNicholas Albaugh
Management and Social Sciences Librarian for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Joined the MIT Libraries: January 2016

What do you do?
I am the MIT Libraries point person when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship activities on campus, supporting all those engaged in these activities, either in the classroom or outside of it, by way of outreach, collections, instruction, and research support. I am also the liaison to the Economics Department.

What might surprise someone to learn about you? I received my MBA from Bentley University in December of 2015.

Complete this thought: “The future of libraries…” will be one of innovative outreach and interaction with diverse communities and stakeholders, increasingly mediated by digital technologies and virtual spaces and services. Librarians will also play a greater and greater role in the curation and maintenance of open access scholarship.

 

Frances BotsfordFrances Botsford
Web Product Manager and User Experience Specialist
Joined the MIT Libraries: January 2016

What you do? I strive to use design, usability best practices, and research to make the Libraries experience great for our users, primarily through the Libraries website, but also by coordinating and collaborating with the Libraries staff and wider MIT community.

What might surprise someone to learn about you? I was a Riot Grrrl and part of Positive Force DC in the 1990s.

Complete this thought: “The future of libraries…” is as a central, collaborative, and grounding space for the community; a source of reputable, non-commercial information; and a place for exchanging scholarship and nurturing critical thinking.

 

Grace Kindeke © Bryce Vickmark. All rights reserved. www.vickmark.com 617.448.6758Kaseke Grace Kindeke
Administrative Assistant, Director’s Office
Joined the MIT Libraries: December 2015

What you do? I lend administrative support to Greg Eow, associate director for Collections, and to Tracy Gabridge, associate director for Academic and Community Engagement.

What might surprise someone to learn about you? I am an aspiring professional dancer.

Complete this thought: “The future of libraries…” is in the hands of those who believe that knowledge should be preserved for and accessible to all who seek it.

 

Caitlin RoblesCaitlin Robles
Project Manager/Business Analyst
Joined the MIT Libraries: January 2016
What you do? Working with project teams, identify project requirements and then manage the projects to ensure they complete on time and meet the intended goals and objectives.

What might surprise someone to learn about you? I’ve lived in four different states, moved eight different times, and visited almost every state.

Complete this thought: “The future of libraries…” is exciting; with all of the initiatives and goals for the upcoming years, there will be many challenging and fun projects to work on. It is a great time to join the Libraries and directly contribute to the future of the Libraries.

 

Felicity Walsh © Bryce Vickmark. All rights reserved. www.vickmark.com 617.448.6758Felicity Walsh
Head, Information Delivery and Library Access
Joined the MIT Libraries: February 2016

What you do? I oversee various library operations that provide all types of patrons access to our facilities and our collections.

What might surprise someone to learn about you? I love to bake, especially snickerdoodles.

Complete this thought: “The future of libraries…” is evolving rapidly.