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On January 8, 2024, the UMass Global Library switched platforms for the homepage. The library’s home page URL has remained the same (umassglobal.edu/library) however, several pages have new addresses. Please review the pages noted below and plan to update your shortcuts/bookmarks accordingly. If you were directed here through a link in a course, resource, or webpage, please kindly email askalibrarian@umassglobal.libanswers.com with the location of the link so we can update it.
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University of Massachusetts Global Library
Mission Statement
The University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global) Library provides its students with access to the information resources and research support services they need to become critical, efficient, and ethical users of information as they advance in their professions, earn credentials, and complete their degrees. The UMass Global Library does this by:
Facilitating equitable access to the universe of recorded knowledge.
Selecting relevant and representative tools appropriate for the university curriculum and the professions it represents.
Teaching critical approaches to the research process by developing a sequenced and integrated approach for each discipline.
Providing accessible and flexible opportunities to learn information literacy skills using various teaching modalities.
Upholding and articulating standards of academic integrity and the ethical use of information.
Being meticulous stewards of the library’s budget and resources.
Using evidence-based data to assess effectiveness of programs, resources, and processes.
Working collaboratively with appropriate partners to align library collections and services with the educational goals and strategic directions of the university.
Applying technologies and practices that enhance both the library’s services and the users’ experiences.
Library Policies, Reports and Planning
If you have questions about the library's goals, or how the library operates and make decisions, you may be able to find your answer on the UMass Global Library Policies & Reports page. You will find library statistics, the library's strategic plan and annual reports, and library policies regarding instruction, collections, interlibrary loan services.Collection Development and Acquisitions
The Collection Development & Acquisitions policy explains how the library makes purchasing decisions and manages the budget.
Information Literacy and Instruction
The Information Literacy and Instruction mission and guidelines provide definitions, theories, and best practices in information literacy and information on how to get help. Also learn what Citation Assistance librarians offer.
Annual Reports
Each year, the library posts its Annual Report, starting with the 2022-23 academic year. The report provides an overview of library resources, services, accomplishments, and challenges duirg the prior year.
Library Staff
Christine Bombaro, MLS
Head Librarian
Chris Bombaro has more than two decades of award-winning experience in library instruction and management. She is the author of numerous articles and books about information literacy and other library-related topics, notably Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Action: Planning, Leadership, and Programming and an open-access historical biography entitled Forgotten Abolitionist: John A.J. Creswell of Maryland. Chris takes the greatest satisfaction from her work in mentoring students, having helped several become librarians and publish works as undergraduates. Chris earned her Bachelor of Arts in history and secondary teaching certification from Dickinson College and her Master of Library Science degree from Drexel University. She was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and now resides in Carlisle, PA with her husband and son.
Monique Clark, MLS
Librarian
Monique Clark has more than ten years of experience providing research support and information literacy instruction in academic libraries. Her professional interests include online learning, educational technology, and instructional design. Monique earned her Master of Library Science from the University of Maryland and her Bachelor of Arts in English from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. She currently lives in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC. with her spouse and two cats.
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