Pat Vince

The Director for Access, Research and Instruction Services is responsible for planning and managing user access, Center for Library User Education, Music and Media and Microforms and newspaper services. Oversees hiring and evaluation of staff and librarians across divisions. Manages the library aspects of the Learning Commons partnership with other units on campus and works to strengthen these partnerships.  Works to develop and maintain a Learning Commons program that will enable students to develop a framework to understand and evaluate the impact of information technology and library resources on the choices they make as researchers and practitioners.  Contributes to library-wide strategic planning efforts and promotes and organizes regular evaluation of library services.  Helps to coordinate services at the main library with those at Tulane's other libraries.  Serves as liaison to other library divisions and to other units on campus as appropriate. Promotes library outreach and community services that span units within the division such as the library's support for teachers and students in the Lusher Charter School K-12 district.