Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams
Describe yourself in three words:

Professional, productive, forward-thinking.

What are you reading (or listening to on your mobile device)?

I just finished 鈥淎 Girl Named Zippy: Growing Up Small in Mooreland, Indiana鈥 by Haven Kimmel. This book was recommended by Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (dubbed the 鈥淣FL鈥檚 unofficial librarian鈥) for members of his book club. I am also reading 鈥淪tars between the Sun and Moon: One Women鈥檚 Life in North Korea and Escape to Freedom鈥 by Lucia Jang.

Describe ACRL in three words:

Advocate, supportive, informative.

What do you value about ACRL?

I value how ACRL encourages and supports connections among librarians as well as the opportunities it provides for professional development.

What do you as an academic librarian contribute to your campus?

As a business librarian, I am always working to help our students learn to identify and use reliable business information, including how to recognize the best open and public resources they can freely access for their information needs beyond graduation.

In your own words

As an academic librarian, I have the opportunity to get to know so many students, but I have just a few short years to make a difference in how they navigate their way to reliable information. That is why I think it is so important for academic librarians to encourage students to also connect with their local public libraries. Information needs do not end after college, and I hope our graduates will continue to use the many valuable resources and services of libraries no matter where their careers might take them.

Title:Business Librarian

Workplace:Butler University

Location:Indianapolis, IN