Julie Hatfield joins the library staff in the University Archives

Julie Hatfield is the new part-time Library Services Assistant in the University Archives on the 3rd floor of the library. Growing up in Menomonie, Julie enjoyed being a part of the Menomonie High School Marching Band and Colorguard and traveling throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Indianapolis to compete.

Julie received a Bachelor’s Degree in Public History from UW-Eau Claire, December 2008, and a Master of Library and Information Science, with an Archives concentration, from UW-Milwaukee, May 2013. She previously worked at the UW-Eau Claire McIntyre Library as an Archives Assistant before coming to Stout in February.

Elizabeth Steans is our new Circulation Supervisor

Elizabeth Steans is our new Circulation Supervisor. She comes to us with sixteen years of library work experience, most recently working as library director in Spring Valley. Elizabeth earned her bachelor of science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UW-Stout in August 2013. During her time as a student she worked as a library student assistant, an office assistant at the Graduate School, and an undergraduate research assistant for Infusing Diversity across the Curriculum.

Interesting facts about Elizabeth: she used to play on a women’s semi-professional baseball league traveling from Wisconsin to Indiana bi-weekly; she performed as lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of an Eau Claire band with two of her five sisters. Her hobbies include creating large scale real-life drawings, acting in local theater productions, organizing fundraisers showcasing local talent, coordinating teen book discussions, library advocacy and reading 1-2 books a week.

One of the greatest joys in life is reading books with my children.

Nominations being accepted for 2015 Barnard Award

Nominations for the 2015 Barnard Outstanding Service Award for exceptional library staff are being accepted now through March 27, 2015.

The Barnard Outstanding Service Award was established by David and Kay Barnard to recognize library staff members who have achieved over and above what is required in their position description and have made outstanding contributions in serving the information needs of students, faculty, and staff.  The Award continues to be supported by the David P. Barnard Family Endowment and the Stout Foundation, Inc.

Visit the library's Barnard Outstanding Service Award web page to view award recipients from previous years. Go to the Barnard Outstanding Service Award: Nomination web page to submit your nomination.