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| Monday - Thursday |
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| 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
| 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday and Sunday |
| Closed |
About Us
The library instruction program contributes to the mission and curriculum of the University through course-integrated library instruction classes. Teaching and learning initiatives at the University Library are student and faculty centered. The Research and Instruction Department promotes critical thinking, self-discovery, and ethical participation in diverse learning communities. Librarians, in partnership with classroom faculty, teach students the information literacy skills they need to attain their academic goals and become lifelong learners.
Meet the Team
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Joel H. Chirinos, MLIS
Head of Research and Instructional Services
joel.chirinos@utrgv.edu
(956) 882-7465, (956) 665-3331
BLIBR 3.302, ELIBR 1.104
Areas of Expertise: Education, Teaching, Information Literacy
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Liliana Galindo, MLIS
Instruction & Education Resource Coordinator
Liliana.Galindo@utrgv.edu
(956) 882-6576, (956) 665-7948
BLIBR 1.108, ELIBR 1.104
Areas of Expertise: Communication, Information Literacy
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Andrew Portner, MLIS
Research & Instruction Librarian
Andrew.Portner@utrgv.edu
(956) 665-2877
ELIBR 1.104
Areas of Expertise: History, Finance, Accounting, EndNote, Information Literacy
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Carlton Nelson, MLS, MAIS
Research & Instruction Librarian
Carlton.Nelson@utrgv.edu
(956) 665-2753
ELIBR 1.104
Areas of Expertise: Anthropology, History, Military Science, Security Studies, Information Literacy
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Jesus Resendez, MLIS
Research & Instruction Librarian
Jesus.Resendez01@utrgv.edu
(956) 882-7107
BLIBR 1.120
Areas of Expertise: Business Administration, Information Literacy, History
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John Ferris, MLIS, MBA
Research & Instruction Librarian
John.Ferris@utrgv.edu
(956) 882-7138
BLIBR 3.306
Areas of Expertise: History, Business Administration, Information Systems, Marketing, Information Literacy
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Esteban Gonzalez
Research & Instructional Support Specialist
Esteban.Gonzalez@utrgv.edu
(956) 665-2754
ELIBR 1.104
Charles Roush, MLS, MIS, MM
Assessment Librarian
Charles.Roush@utrgv.edu
956-665-3301
ELIBR 3.113
Areas of Expertise: Music, Information Literacy
Please email directly to schedule a consultation.
