Hello, I am the Information Literacy and Outreach Librarian; I have worked at Hollins since 2002. My current work focuses on creating student-centered and impactful opportunities for teaching information literacy. As the librarian to all of the visual and performing arts departments, I love the never-ending opportunity to work with artists to further their goals, collaborating to answer questions, brainstorm opportunities, and deepen intellectual and creative exploration. In addition to my work facilitating teaching and research, I am also building the library’s collection to support the arts at Hollins.
Students, I’m here to help you with any stage of your research projects: whether you are working on a paper, presentation, play, screenplay, thesis, or other work of art. Schedule an appointment with me at https://calendly.com/librarymbarber.
Areas of Expertise
Assists students with research in the following majors:
Art History
Dance
Film
Music
Theatre
Studio Art
Courses Taught
DANC/FILM/MUSIC/THEA 250 Research for the Arts
THEA 262 Non-Western Theatre
Education
M.S.I.S., University of Tennesee, Knoxville
M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
B.F.A., Shenandoah College and Conservatory
Publications & Articles
Barber, M., Vilelle, L. (2013) “Looking Outward: Partnerships and Outreach at Hollins University.” In Excellence in the Stacks: Strategies, Practices and Reflections of Award-Winning Libraries. Oxford: Chandos Publishing.
Barber, M. (2012) “Thinking Outside of the Book: Recycled Book Art at the Library.” Virginia Libraries, 58.4, 5-6.
Barber, M. (2007) “You can do it: documents for International Women’s Day and National Women’s History Month.” DTTP: Documents to the People, 35,1, 20-21.
Accomplishments
Cocreator of Wyndham Robertson Library’s fine-free policy.
