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UM-Flint's Svoboda named Michigan Academic Librarian of the Year

Liz Svoboda, senior associate librarian for instruction and outreach at UM-Flint’s Thompson Library, has been honored as the Michigan Academic Librarian of the Year by the Michigan Academic Library Association.

Picture this: Midterm exams are coming up and you've been putting in long study sessions to ace your tests before fall break. It's hard work, but thankfully, the Frances Willson Thompson Library is hosting the Mid-Michigan Therapy Dog Association. Rubbing a friendly pooch's belly during "Paws for Stress Relief" gives you a momentary escape from[…]

UM-Flint welcomes new director of Frances Willson Thompson Library

Jennifer Dean, Ph.D., MLIS, MMus, has joined the University of Michigan-Flint community as director of the Frances Willson Thompson Library. Dean's leadership, both as a scholar and engaged advocate for education, will ensure that the Thompson Library remains a cornerstone of excellence for UM-Flint stakeholders.  Having served most recently as dean of libraries and instructional[…]