James Shedlock, AMLS, Director
Jim has been the Director of the Galter Health Sciences Library since 1991.  Major accomplishments so far have included developing the electronic library concept with Galter staff, participating in the Health SmartLibrary grant and introducing this innovation to users, bringing MEDLINE to the medical school community in the early 1990s and leading the library’s renovation and expansion project in 1994-1996. 

Linda Walton, MLS, Associate Director
Linda joined the Galter Library as Associate Director in 1997. She is responsible for the daily operation of the library which includes collection development, personnel and policy decisions.

Julia Hsiao, BA, Financial Assistant
Julia came to Galter in 2001 and she is responsible for the financial operations of the library, including ordering, payments, and billing. She has been associated with Northwestern since 1985.

Patty Sekirka, BPhil, Program Assistant
Patty is the Program Assistant in Library Administration and she handles the day-to-day administrative duties for the Director and Associate Director.

Tony Olson, MS, MLS, Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian
Tony is responsible for the cataloging and acquisitions of all library materials. He also manages the Library's acquisitions budget.

S.J. Murray, Library Assistant
S.J. supports the cataloging and acquisitions operations of the library.

Ramune Kubilius, MALS, Collection Development/Special Projects Librarian
Ramune is a longtime staff member of the Galter Library. She is involved in collection development activities that include book and journal selection (and de-selection), as well as other special projects. She also participates in various Galter Library task forces and committees.

Stephanie Kerns, MLS, Head, Education and Outreach/Curriculum Librarian
Stephanie and her department plan the library’s educational activities, including orientations, integrated curriculum, and information management training.

Mark Berendsen, MLIS, Education Librarian
Mark has been with Galter since 2002 and is responsible for department support and resource training.

Jim Brucker, MSLIS, Instructional Design Librarian
Jim has been with Galter since 2001 and recently graduated from UIUC as a librarian. He is responsible for electronic reserves and curriculum support as well as the creation of online education programs.

Linda O’Dwyer, MA, MSLIS, Education Librarian
Linda has been with Galter since 1997. She handles clinical department support and resource training.

Michelle Frisque, MLS, Head, Information Systems
Michelle started at Galter in 2002 and became Head of IS in 2003. Her department is responsible for the library’s Web site and computing resources.

Steve Hunt, MLS, Web Programmer
Steve is a long-time staff member at the Galter Library and takes care of the library’s Web site. Everybody loves Steve.

Susan Wishnetsky, MLS, Electronic Serials Librarian
Susan's job is to make sure electronic resources are working properly.  She also keeps the records up-to-date for all journals and electronic resources. Susan considers herself fashion-impaired and doesn't like to wear shoes. Her favorite band is Creedence.

Ryan Kappes, MLIS, Technical Support Consultant
Ryan is responsible for all aspects of public and staff computing support. He has been at Galter since 2004.

Jeremy Prevost, B Phil Comm, Technical Support Consultant
Jeremy is also responsible for all aspects of public and staff computing.

Kurt Munson, MSLIS, Head, User Services
Kurt manages the User Services Department, which encompasses Circulation, Reference, Document Delivery and the Learning Resources Center. Kurt has been at Galter since 1998.

Isabel Diaz, Library Assistant
Isabel is responsible for the library’s daytime operation of the Circulation Desk.

Gerald Battle, Library Assistant
Gerald supervises the library’s evening operation of the Circulation Desk.

Jerry Pendergast, Library Clerk
Jerry “Stackman” Pendergast keeps the shelves in order by returning all the books to their rightful places, hunting down missing items, and moving stacks around to accomodate our increasing collections. Outside the library, he is active in Athletes United For Peace, Chicago-Cinquera Sister Cities, and Nicaragua Solidarity Committee. Jerry has also been published in Mill Hunk Harold Quarterly, Overtures, Wide Open and Black and White.

Rodney Jackson, Library Assistant
Rodney mans the Circulation Desk during the day and also maintains the print journal collection.

Abebi Pendleton, Library Assistant
Abebi supports the evening operation of the Circulation Desk and supervises the desk on the weekends.

Ira Hardin, Library Assistant
Ira supports the evening operation of the Circulation Desk.

Eddie Wiggins, Library Clerk
Eddie is our newest staff member. His primary responsibility is weekend coverage of the Circulation Desk; he also works some evenings during the week.

LaShanda Howard-Curry, BA, Library Assistant
LaShanda heads up the Document Delivery division and is primarily responsible for interlibrary loan requests. She has been with Galter since 1992.

Natasha Bowman, Library Assistant
Natasha is in charge of the library’s photocopy service as well as supporting interlibrary loan operations.

Cheryl Powell, BA, Library Assistant
Cheryl manages the day-to-day operations of the Learning Resources Center. She has worked at Galter for eight years and has two cats.