Kara Flynn is the Archives Education and Outreach Coordinator at Archives and Special Collections, working to engage students, faculty, and the larger community with the archives through instruction and outreach programming. Kara holds an MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh and a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Puget Sound. Before coming to the University of Connecticut, Kara worked as the Special Collections Librarian at Augusta University, and as the Education & Engagement Archivist at the University of Arkansas. In her free time, Kara enjoys being in nature, working on various craft projects, and being entertained by her cats’ antics.
Areas of Expertise:
- Archival outreach
- Teaching with primary sources
- Archival education
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Kathryn is a Geospatial Services Librarian at UConn Library. She has a Master of Arts in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, and a certificate in Geographic Information Sciences from Tufts University. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Politics and Sociology from Southern New Hampshire University. Prior to her graduate studies, Kathryn did a year of service as an AmeriCorps Data and Research VISTA with the City of Hartford’s North Hartford Promise Zone, which greatly impacted her approach to social science research, data analysis, and of course, mapping! Her other research interests include land use policy, researching the environmental impact of lead and how it relates to environmental justice, and affordable housing policy. In her free time, Kathryn enjoys spoiling her two cats Ben and Jerry, hiking, reading fantasy novels, and bird watching.
Karl Muth is a Financial Services Assistant at UConn Library. Karl is responsible for processing and maintaining the Library’s financial transactions, including the purchasing of collection and non-collection materials, travel and non-travel requests and reimbursements, vendor/supplier management, and budget tracking. Karl graduated from Fairfield University with a B.A. in History. He also earned an MLS degree at Southern Connecticut State University and an M.S. in Finance at Fairfield. Karl previously held positions as both an Equity Analyst and a Data Analyst at Bloomberg, the Financial Times and two boutique investment management firms. His last role before joining UConn was as a Reference Librarian at the Wethersfield Library.
Michael is the Repository Manager for the Connecticut Digital Archive (CTDA) at the University of Connecticut Library. Michael coordinates with CTDA partner institutions across the state of Connecticut to provide training and support with using the CTDA to preserve and make discoverable cultural heritage material from a diverse range of collections. Prior to this role, Michael served as a Social Sciences & Data Librarian at San Diego State University with a focus on developing quantitative literacy skills for students through data visualization and data analysis approaches. Michael previously was at the UConn Library in various roles and was co-founder of the Connecticut Digital Archive (CTDA). Michael is well known for his work in geospatial literacy efforts with nearly two decades of experience working with students and faculty on geospatial data and mapping projects, instruction, and research. Michael has taken extensive PhD level courses in Geography at the University of Connecticut, has a Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from Kent State University and a BA in Geography from the University of Cincinnati.
Jennifer L. Schaefer is the Research Services Librarian for Latina/o, Caribbean, & Latin American Studies and Spanish Studies at the UConn Library.
Before joining the UConn Library, Jennifer was a Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College, a Roots of Contemporary Issues Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow at Washington State University Vancouver, and a Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Michigan.
Jennifer is deeply committed to supporting undergraduate and graduate research and writing, especially drawing on her previous experiences working as the Education and Outreach Fellow in both the Emory Writing Center and the Woodruff Library and then as Interim Director of the Emory Writing Center.
Jennifer earned a BA in History and Comparative Literature from Brown University, an MA in Latin American Studies from the University of Chicago, and a PhD in History from Emory University. Her historical research focuses on political mourning and authoritarianism in late twentieth century Argentina, and she is currently working on a book manuscript titled Rebels, Martyrs, Heroes: Political Mourning in Authoritarian Argentina, 1966-1983. Outside of her work at the library, she enjoys cycling, running, playing pick-up soccer, and gardening.
Subject Specialties
- Latina/o, Caribbean, & Latin American Studies
- Spanish Studies
Website
JenniferLSchaefer.com
Professional Affiliations
Recent Scholarly Activity
- Presenter, “The Detroit of Argentina: Automobile Manufacturing and Labor Unions in Córdoba, Argentina,” American Historical Association/Conference on Latin American History, February 2022
- Organizer and Chair, “Avocados, Sugar Beets, and Automobiles: Transnational Markets and Local Labor Practices in the Americas, 1950-2000,” American Historical Association/Conference on Latin American History, February 2022
- Roundtable Participant, “Chile-Rio de la Plata Studies Section Meeting: Writing, Thinking, & Teaching the Southern Cone Today,” Conference on Latin American History, January 2021
- Presenter, “‘Spilled blood will not be negotiated’: Acts of ‘Revolutionary Justice’ by 1970s Argentine Militant Groups,” Conference on Latin American History, January 2020
Publications
- “Mapping Politics into the Stadium: Political Demonstrations and Soccer Culture in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1973-1974,” Journal of Sports History Special Issue “Doing Sport History in the Digital Present” 44, no. 2 (Summer 2017):193-208.
- (Review) Miradas médicas sobre la cultura física en Argentina, 1880-1970, Pablo Ariel Scharagrodsky Ed., Journal of Sport History.December 2015.
- (Disciplinary Publication) Co-author, “Guide to Preparing Fellowship Applications,” American Historical Association, September 2016.
Stephanie Birch is the Africana Studies Librarian at UConn Library. Prior to becoming a Husky, she served as the African American Studies Librarian at the University of Florida and library liaison to the UF Oral History Program. Stephanie holds advanced degrees in History, African Studies, and Library Science from the University of Illinois, where she also earned a BFA in Art History with a concentration in African Diaspora Art. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys creating art, exploring historical sites, and being a human/dog mom.
Areas of Expertise
- African American Studies
- Black Digital Humanities
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Prison Studies & Mass Incarceration
- Oral History
Recent Works
Professional Affiliations
Website https://stephaniebirch.com/
Fyansia ( Fyiane) Nsilo Swai is the Social Science Librarian and liaison to Archaeology & Anthropology, Communications, and Sociology at the UConn Library. She has a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Resources Economics from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Library Information Science from the University of Rhode Island.
Fyiane is a 2007 recipient of the NISOD Excellence in Teaching Award and recently Co-authored a chapter in the 2018 ACRL Book “Undergraduate Research and the Academic Librarian: Case Studies and Best Practices”.
Area of Expertise
- Information Literacy Instruction
Recent Scholarly activity
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Research Guides
Sam is liaison to the Music Department and Head of Research Services at UConn Libraries. Sam’s primary function is to connect UConn Library collections, services, and spaces to stakeholders in support of research, scholarship, teaching, and learning at UConn and in the state of Connecticut.
Subject Specialties
- Asian American Studies
- Music
Michelle Greene is an Access & Visitor Services Associate at the Homer Babbidge Library. Michelle earned her B.S. in Library Science from the University of Maine at Augusta. Michelle is currently enrolled in a M.S.L.S. at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. She can help you with information assistance and technology lending. She actively contributes to Area and Unit priorities, initiatives, and library operations through collaboration and cooperation. She is committed to providing quality customer service to the UConn campus and community and contributes to its patron’s research and educational needs. She can be located at the iDesk on the main floor of the library at the Storrs campus.
Jason Anderson is an experienced Director of Web Development with a demonstrated 17 year history of working in the marketing, financial services, and advertising industry. He is a strong media and communication professional skilled in Graphics, User Experience, PHP, jQuery, and Content Management Systems (CMS). Previously, Jason has been the Senior Web Developer at Webster Bank, Digital Channel Manager at The Hartford, and Web Support Team manager at TicketNetwork. Outside of work Jason enjoys the outdoors through camping, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. He is also a shade-tree mechanic, BBQ smoker, and seasoned angler.
Areas of Expertise
- Web development
- Online Accessibility
- User Experience
- Web Analytics & Reporting
- PHP
- CSS
- JQuery
- .Net
- Web Design
- MySQL/SQL
Recent Works