Gorgas Information Services
Printer-friendly versionPrinter-friendly version Gorgas Information Services provides research assistance, library instruction and outreach in support of The University Libraries. Contact information is listed below.
 
Need help? Ask a Librarian provides instant answers to many frequently asked questions and is one of one of several ways to contact a librarian.

You can also find us by:
  • Calling 205.348.6047, texting 205.377.0920, or tweeting @gorgaslib
  • Requesting a library instruction session.
  • Requesting an EN102 library instruction session.
Information Desk

The first-floor Information Desk is staffed by graduate students in the School of Library and Information Studies during the following times throughout the regular semester. They are available to assist with reference and research questions and computer and printing issues. Library Hours may change during holidays, breaks and interim and summer sessions.

Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
 
A librarian is available to assist you during the following times in the regular semester. Please ask at the first-floor Information Desk for assistance or call 205.348.6047. Hours may change during holidays, breaks and interim and summer sessions.

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
Workshops

Gorgas Information Services holds workshops on a regular basis. Upcoming events are the spring semester Lunch ‘n Learn series, from 1 to 2 pm in room 205 in Gorgas Library:

23 February – Zotero, an online tool (and alternative to Refworks) to collect, organize, cite and share your resources

21 March – Evernote,    organize notes, web clips, files and images across all your devices

18 April – Prezi, a cloud-based presentation software and alternative to PowerPoint
 
GIS Contact Information

Information Desk   205.348.6047 gorgasinfo@ua.edu first floor
Nancy Fawley Head, Gorgas Information Services

Works with: Honors College, The College of Human Environmental Sciences, Student Affairs and the Writing Center
205.348.1976 nefawley@ua.edu room 110
Bill Friedman Research & Instructional Librarian 205.348.6048 wcfriedman@ua.edu room 308
Melissa Green Research & Instructional Librarian

Works with: Department of Anthropology, Early College, College of Continuing Studies, Office of Disabilities Services, Center for Instructional Technology, Faculty Resource Center and the College of Arts & Sciences Office of Educational Technology
205.348.6220 mbfortson@ua.edu room 305
Cynthia Miller Music, Fine and Performing Arts Collections Coordinator

Works with: School of Music and the Department of Theatre & Dance
205.348.8644 cfmiller@ua.edu room 109B
Michael Pearce Information Services Librarian

Works with: Department of Art and Art History and the New College
205.348.6194 pearc007@ua.edu room 107
Jennifer Richardson Library Assistant II 205.348.7778 Jlrichardson5@ua.edu room 104A
Josh Sahib Research & Instructional Librarian

Works with: Departments of Journalism and Telecommunication and Film, Housing & Residential Communities, SGA, Center for Teaching and Learning and Student Support Services
205.348.6529 jsahib@ua.edu room 305
Amanda Scott Library Assistant II – Music Library 205.348.7344 alscott@ua.edu room 109C
Brett Spencer Information Services Librarian

Works with: Departments of History and Criminal Justice, Graduate School, McNair Scholars Program.
205.348.1200 dbspence@ua.edu room 110A
Sara Whitver First Year Experience Librarian

Works with: First Year Writing Program and Student Affairs' First Year Experience division
205.348.0896 smwhitver@ua.edu Room 107
William Worford Research & Instructional Librarian 205.348.6584 wworford@ua.edu room 308