If you have a staff-related announcement for an upcoming newsletter, please email it to Sarah Marie Burkard at sarah.b@wustl.edu by noon Wednesday.
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2023 Day of Dialogue & Action
The 2023 Day of Dialogue & Action presented by Here and Next will feature in-person experiences from keynote speakers, panel discussions, and more. The event will take place today Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 9:00 am in Emerson Auditorium on WashU’s Danforth Campus. Overflow seating will take place in Frick Forum, and YouTube Livestream is available for virtual attendees.
See the schedule of events and register for the 2023 Day of Dialogue & Action.
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Staff News
Staff Departure
Japanese and Korean Studies Librarian Mitsutaka Nakamura is departing for a position at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. Mitsutaka's last day is tomorrow, Friday, April 28. Please wish Mitsu a fond farewell by signing the digital goodbye card by end of day today, Thursday, 27 April.
In celebration of Mitsutaka's time with Washington University, University Libraries staff is invited to join the students, faculty, and staff from the East Asian Languages and Cultures department for a farewell party.
The in-person party will be in Olin Library Room 142 tomorrow, Friday, April 28, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Remarks will begin at 2:20 pm. To plan for refreshments, please RSVP by accepting the meeting invitation sent via Outlook.
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Recent Recruitment
DevOps Engineer
Timothy Mooney transitioned into the role of DevOps Engineer in Library Technology Services on Monday, April 24. Tim has contributed valuable efforts to the work of Library Technology Services as a term-limited DevOps engineer over this past spring. Timothy reports to interim Head of Library Technology Services Harriett Green and can be reached at mooneyt@wustl.edu. Congratulations, Tim!
Timothy has over 20 years of relevant experience, including DevOps Engineer roles at Tata Consultancy Services, Refinitiv, and Thomson Reuters. Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in Systems and Data Processing from WashU.
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Learning & Development Opportunities
Amigos Know & Go
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Libraries
May 1 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm CDT | Online Classroom
Artificial intelligence (AI) machines think, learn, and perform tasks in a way that resembles human intelligence. This session examines scenarios for AI in the library environment.
Learn more and register for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Libraries.
Skilltype
Importance of Mental Health and Wellness for All Library Workers
Available online anytime
Libraries can help transform lives for staff and patrons through efforts that promote mental health and wellness. This Library 2.0 mini-conference focuses on helping library workers thrive in uncertain and complex times.
Login to Skilltype and view the Importance of Mental Health and Wellness for All Library Workers.
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Recent University Libraries News
The 2023 Neureuther Essay Award Winners
by Washington University Libraries | April 11, 2023
Libraries Welcome New Student Advisory Group
by Washington University Libraries | April 14, 2023
Announcing the Joseph D. Murphy Papers
by Anna Lopatin | April 26, 2023
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Upcoming Public Events
MFA in Illustration and Visual Culture Student Exhibition Opening
May 3 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm | John M. Olin Library, Ginkgo Reading Room
The Maid of McMillan Screening
May 14 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Brown Hall, Auditorium
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