Printer-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.

 
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.

 
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