Mindy King Appointed Interim Library Director

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Mindy King, Associate Professor in the University Library, has been appointed interim library director of the University Library. 

Mindy has served as the Emerging Technology Librarian since 2012, and was the Serials Librarian prior to that. She brings a variety of experiences to this position, including large-scale budget management, emerging technologies, strategic planning for the library, curricular planning, reference service, and was instrumental in transitioning the library’s web site to a more user-supported design. Mindy has served on numerous committees, including several with the UW System’s Council of University of Wisconsin Libraries. At the campus level, she has served on the UPDC committee, Faculty Affairs (now Faculty Council), and the Instructional Technology Team.  She currently serves on the University College Management Team.  

Prior to joining UW-Stevens Point, Mindy was the Health Sciences Librarian at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point. She holds a MBA from UW-Oshkosh, a MLIS from UW-Milwaukee, and a BA in Biology from Concordia College in MN. 

Dr. Kathy Davis, who has been serving as the Library Director, continues her role as the Dean of the University College through July. 

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