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Montana State University Library is building community through its innovative Bobcat Browse area, a curated enrichment reading collection in the center of the Library. We will explain how our emphasis on collaboration, advocacy, and on-demand purchasing to meet reader needs without judgment fosters inclusivity and amplifies diverse voices.
Jan Zauha is the Humanities and Outreach Librarian at the MSU Library where she has been a faculty member since 1995. She currently works out of Archives & Special Collections and co-chairs the Bobcat Browse Committee.
Rachelle McLain is the Collection Development Librarian & Assistant Professor at Montana State University Library in Bozeman. She manages the library’s collections budget and oversees the acquisition and deselection of resources to meet the research and learning needs of the Montana and MSU communities. Rachelle serves as Co-Chair for the MLA Academic & Special Libraries Division as well as the Co-Chair for the Bobcat Browse Committee.
Molly Arrandale is the Program Manager for Print & e-Books at MSU Library. A longtime member of Bobcat Browse, Molly coordinates the purchasing and receiving of print materials and maintains the MSU e-Book collection.
Emily O'Brien is the Metadata & Mendery Technician at MSU Library, where she has been a member of Bobcat Browse since 2022. She mends, processes, and catalogues physical and digital materials as well as works on digital collections.
Star Bradley is an Instruction Librarian at the MSU Library in Bozeman. She is a new member of Bobcat Browse and currently works out of the Instruction Department where she offers research consultations, teaches courses, and assists with virtual reference questions.
Cindy Hinson is the Service Desk Bridge Supervisor at the MSU Library and has recently joined Bobcat Browse. As a Service Desk Supervisor in the Access, Information and User Services department at Montana State University Bozeman, I've found my sweet spot working with books and amazing people. My latest adventure began in the summer of 2024 when I joined the Bobcat Browse committee, bringing together my love for collection management and a particular passion for children's books and graphic novels. Staying current is key in my world, so I'm always diving into book review journals to keep my finger on the pulse of new authors and emerging literary talents. At the MSU Library, I'm most proud of managing our juvenile book section, supporting our fantastic student employees, and ensuring every library user has a great experience.
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