BiblioBios
BiblioBios shine a light on the people behind the collections, programs and services in KU Libraries.
Jack Hawthorn
Jack Hawthorn loves Gothic-inspired books featuring fascinating buildings, so what better place to work than a Gothic-inspired building full of fascinating books? As Watson Library’s operations manager, Hawthorn brings creativity and a nurturing spirit to one of KU Libraries’ most beloved locations.
Matt Bristow
The building blocks of Matt Bristow include a natural curiosity, a bit of 1980s television, some mechanically minded craftsmen in the family tree, and the “freedom to get into a little bit of mischief.” Bristow brings these influences and a variety of skills and interests to his role as Makerspace Coordinator.
Milton Machuca-Galvez
Milton Machuca-Galvez understands the merit of self-sufficiency, a quality that has proven worthwhile throughout a career that has included transporting essential supplies into remote mountain ranges, as well as decades of research, teaching, and academic leadership in sometimes new and unfamiliar places.
Sarah McCall
Sarah McCall brings a non-traditional student experience to her new role as undergraduate engagement librarian at KU Libraries.
Tiffany McIntosh
As Administrative Associate at Spencer Library, Tiffany McIntosh is often at the center of activity in the vast library, supervising student workers, coordinating across departments and resolving day-to-day challenges to keep operations running smoothly for staff and visitors.
Amber Ovsak
Amber Ovsak has a deep appreciation for the challenges of college life and academics, shaped by her own experiences attending KU as a first-generation college student. Ovsak has returned to campus two decades after leaving KU amidst her own struggles, to support student success Undergraduate Engagement Librarian.
Eve Wolynes
Spencer Library Special Collections Curator Eve Wolynes explores “human moments” across time.
MC Mack
The Night and Weekend Manager role at the service desk in Watson Library hits all the right notes in a return to KU Libraries for MC Mack.
Carol Smith
As a child, Carol E. Smith discovered dual-language books in her community library on Long Island, N.Y., poring over pages with English on one side and Spanish on the other, opening new worlds of curiosity and launching Smith on a path that has led her to become the next Dean of KU Libraries.
Morgan Smith
Each day is different at Anschutz Library and new Operations Manager, Morgan Smith, is ready to explore whatever the next moment brings. Smith, who began the new role in late April, manages circulation services and oversees access services staff and student employees at Anschutz.
Andrew Morgan
If experience is the best teacher, then Andrew Morgan’s 17 published albums on Spotify hint that he might know a thing or two about creating and performing original content. Armed with a law degree and years of private practice protecting artists like himself, he’s well qualified for his role in the libraries.
Phil Cunningham
As new Kansas Collections Curator Phil Cunningham has familiarized himself with the holdings in Spencer Research Library, his discoveries have been wide ranging.
Gwen Geiger Wolfe
Gwen Geiger Wolfe is KU's Science and Engineering Librarian, having joined the faculty in April 2022 as part of the Collections Strategy and Development unit. Her role is largely to develop the science collections, but also provide instruction and consultation for faculty and students.
April Friedl
Friedl, who joined KU Libraries last fall, brings a wide range of experience in GIS, data management, cartography, programming, and spatial analysis to the services provided in Watson Library, specifically the GIS & Data Lab on the fourth floor.
Heather Mac Bean
From the city planner’s office to the Shulenburger Office of Scholarly Communication & Copyright, Heather Mac Bean’s positions may have changed drastically over the years, but the common goal of serving the public has remained the same.
Cecilia Zhang
Cecilia Zhang is a librarian specializing in Chinese Studies books, databases and journals, supporting faculty members in their teaching and research. Zhang came to KU in August 2022 after earning her two master’s degrees in art history and information and her bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies.
