Library and Learning Services (LLS) is pleased to announce that Gouthami Vigneswaran will be taking on the role of Emerging Technologies and FAST Liaison Librarian on October 11.
Gouthami has gained extensive experience working in both Librarian and Technician roles with Sheridan College Libraries since 2012. Gouthami’s recent work experiences in Librarian roles such as Liaison Librarian, Pilon School of Business (contract), Liaison Librarian, Faculty of Arts, Animation & Design (contract), and as First Year Experience Librarian (contract) have helped her develop and enhance her presentation and instructional skills, while incorporating information literacy concepts and skills into workshops to help reinforce curriculum initiatives. Gouthami’s experiences as an Acquisitions and Serials Technician, and as a Reference & Information Support Technician have helped her developed a strong understanding of resources available in the College, and have enhanced her ability to answer reference questions. Her experiences in both Liaison and Technician roles at Sheridan College Library make her an ideal fit for the Emerging Technologies and FAST Liaison Librarian role. As her Manager, I am confident that Gouthami will continue to serve the Sheridan Community well, as she further develops her skills as a Librarian with Sheridan College.
Gouthami has proven to be a dedicated Library professional over the years, and has two academic credentials focusing on Library Science. Gouthami has a Masters of Library and Information Sciences, a Library and Information Technician Diploma, and an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree.
As an Emerging Technologies Librarian, Gouthami will become responsible for admin set up, promotion and troubleshooting of Library e-resources and emerging technologies, update the Library Web site, and work closely with CTL, and other educational technologies. In her capacity as FAST Liaison Librarian, Gouthami will work on scaffolding Information Literacy skills through the FAST curriculum, alert the Library to events/developments in her faculty, and support Library staff in using resources specific to her faculty. In her new role, Gouthami will represent LLS on a variety of committees such as: Emerging Technologies (Chair), Social Media (Chair), and E-Resources Committee (with OCLS). Gouthami will work out of the Davis campus when her new role begins.
Gouthami is excited to work with the FAST Faculty as their Liaison Librarian, CTL, IT, and other members of the Sheridan Community. Gouthami can be reached by e-mail at gouthami.vigneswaran@sheridancollege.ca or by phone at ext 5281 when she takes on her new role on October 11.
Please join me in welcoming Gouthami into her new role.
Jennifer Hance
Manager, Library Collections and Technical Services