Gorgas Information Services

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 [1] 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:

• Email: askalibrarian@ua.edu [2]
• Phone: 205.348.6047
• Text: 205.377.0920
• Tweet: @gorgaslib

For library instruction requests:

• EN102 library instruction session [3]
• Other library instruction session [4]

Information Desk

The first-floor Information Desk is staffed by graduate students in the School of Library and Information Studies [5] 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 [6] 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 fall semester Lunchtime Learning Workshops, 12 to 1 pm in the Alabama Digital Humanities Center on the first floor of Gorgas Library:

5 September: Quick Tools for Data Visualization
19 September: Introduction to HTML5
26 September: Planning Video and Audio Projects
3 October: Introducing Omeka for Digital Projects
17 October: Introduction to WordPress: Building a Class Online
24 October: Scholar's Choice: RefWorks or Zotero
14 November: Using Social Media in the Classroom
28 November: HooteSuite: Reclaim Control Over Your Social Media


GIS Contact Information

 

Information Desk		205.348.6047	gorgasinfo@ua.edu [7]	first floor
Brittany Deputy	Information and Instructional Services Librarian Works with: College of Human Environmental Sciences	205.348.6584	brdeputy@ua.edu [8]	room 308
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 [9]	room 110
Melissa Green	Research & Instructional Librarian Coordinates the Libraries' professional development program and works with: Office of Disabilities Services, Center for Instructional Technology and the College of Arts & Sciences Office of Educational Technology	205.348.6220	mbfortson@ua.edu [10]	room 305
Rose Loucks	Library Assistant II – Music Library	205.348.7344	mrloucks@ua.edu [11]	room 109C
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 [12]	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 [13]	room 107
Jennifer Richardson	Library Assistant II	205.348.7778	Jlrichardson5@ua.edu [14]	room 104A
Mark Robison	Information and Instructional Services Librarian Works with: College of Communication, German Program, Honors College	205.348.6048	mdrobison@ua.edu [15]	room 308
Josh Sahib	Distance Education Librarian Coordinates the Libraries' distance education efforts and works with: College of Continuing Studies, Early College, Faculty and Resource Center, Housing & Residential Communities, SGA, Center for Academic Success and Crossroads Community Center	205.348.6529	jsahib@ua.edu [16]	room 305
Brett Spencer	Information Services Librarian Works with: Departments of History and Criminal Justice, Graduate School, McNair Scholars Program.	205.348.1200	dbspence@ua.edu [17]	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 [18]	Room 107