Tag: staff
How student workers further the McGoogan Library mission
Three thousand books down, and nearly 8,000 to go. Facing McGoogan Library’s rare books collection, Kara Walters does the math. Supporting the inventory of these texts is among Walters’ current projects and is representative of unique opportunities provided to the library’s student workers. The efforts of students like Walters bear great effects at McGoogan. Recent […]
Aug 12, 2026
Get to Know Your Digital Commons
DigitalCommons@UNMC, a service of McGoogan Library, offers a snapshot of the scholarship happening in and around University of Nebraska Medical Center. That is, if a snapshot could also capture panoramic scenes and contain great depth of field. This open-access repository exists as a tool for learning and publication and is open to submissions ranging from […]
Aug 5, 2026
Meet Our New Graphic Designer!
McGoogan Library’s new Graphic Designer, Carli Cominoli is a lifelong Omaha resident who cares deeply about how her community sees and is seen. Among the cornerstones of her career to date: work within the graphics department at Omaha’s renowned Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. The position afforded her unforgettable experiences, such as cuddling up to […]
Jul 29, 2026
Health Science History Hour: ‘From Colony to Country’
Erin Torell, associate professor and the rare book librarian at the McGoogan Health Sciences Library, will discuss the “From Colony to Country: Medicine in America’s Founding Era” exhibit on July 21 from noon to 1 p.m. The discussion will be held virtually. Register or join the presentation at this link. The exhibit and Torell’s presentation will […]
Jul 13, 2026
Meet Our Newest Team Member!
Aarik Danielsen recently joined the McGoogan Library staff as Communications Specialist. Danielsen brings a long storytelling history, appreciation for on-campus work and the curiosity of a new Nebraska resident to the role. Aarik (pronounced “Eric”) previously spent 16 years writing and editing features for the Columbia Daily Tribune, a daily newspaper in Columbia, Missouri. There, his coverage revolved around music, art and human-interest stories. He earned […]
Jul 8, 2026