University Libraries
Miller Nichols Library
800 E. 51st Street
Service Desk (816) 235-1526
Administration (816) 235-1531
Fax: (816) 235-5531
http://library.umkc.edu/
Health Sciences Library
School of Medicine, Second Floor
2411 Holmes Street
(816) 235-1880
http://library.umkc.edu/hsl
Leon E. Bloch Law Library
School of Law
500 E. 52nd Street
(816) 235-1650
http://law.umkc.edu/library
Mailing Address:
University of Missouri-Kansas City
University Libraries
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
Dean of Libraries:
Cindy Thompson
Associate Dean of Special Collections and Archives:
Sandy Rodriguez
Associate Dean of Library Services:
Brenda Linares
Assistant Director for Administrative Services:
Jennifer Eigsti
Director of Leon E. Bloch Law Library:
Paul D. Callister
Associate Director of Leon E. Bloch Law Library:
Ayyoub Ajmi
Description of the Libraries
The University Libraries consist of the Miller Nichols Library and the Health Sciences Library, and we partner with the Leon E. Bloch Law Library. The University Libraries is an integral partner within UMKC and the greater Kansas City community and seeks to inspire and empower learners engaged in research, discovery, services, and creativity to reach their goals.
The University Libraries provide research facilities, resources and services in support of academic programs. We partner with UMKC Student Disability Services and are committed to providing services and assistance to all members of the UMKC Community. Information about accessibility can be found on the Web site at http://library.umkc.edu/accessibility and by calling 816-235-5612 or the Miller Nichols Library at 816-235-1526. The Library accepts calls through the National Relay Service (711) and the Missouri Relay Service (800-735-2966).
The Miller Nichols Library serves primarily the Conservatory, and the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences, Management, Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences, and Science and Engineering. Specialized libraries include: the Leon E. Bloch Law Library in the School of Law and the Health Sciences Library located in the School of Medicine, and serving the schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Health Studies and Pharmacy. UMKC faculty, students and staff have access to all collections and services, subject to the policies in effect at each library location.
Other Collections:
Ayyoub Ajmi; librarian II; associate director, Leon E. Bloch law Library; B.S. (University of Texas in Arlington); M.L.I.S. (University of North Texas - Denton).
Jason K. Alston; assistant teaching professor of information science & learning technology; B.A. (University of North Carolina-Wilmington); M.L.S. (North Carolina Central University); Ph.D. (University of South Carolina).
Rebecca Becker; librarian II; university archivist; B.S., M.S. (University of Tennessee-Knoxville).
Paul D. Callister1; director, Leon E. Bloch Law Library, and professor of law; B.A. (Brigham Young University); J.D. (Cornell Law School); M.S.L.I.S. (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign).
Scott Curtis; librarian IV; teaching and learning librarian; B.S. (University of Pittsburgh); M.S. (The George Washington University); M.L.S. (Emporia State University).
Cynthia Flanagan; librarian II; clinical medical librarian; B.A., M.L.I.S. (University of South Carolina).
Lisa Gooden; librarian II; circulation and operations librarian, Leon E Bloch Law Library; B.A. (Tulane University); M.A. (university of Missouri-Columbia).
Mariah L. Harvey; librarian II; electronic resources and acquisitions librarian; B.S. (Rockhurst University); M.L.S. (University of Missouri-Columbia).
Stuart Hinds; librarian III; curator of special collections and archives; B.A. (University of Missouri-Kansas City); M.A. (University of Iowa).
Tracey Hughes; director, diversity, equity & inclusion and teaching & learning librarian; B.S. (McPherson College); M.I.S.L.T. (University of Missouri-Columbia); M.A.L.S. (University of Missouri-Kansas City).
Brenda Linares; librarian IV; associate dean of library services; B.S. (California State University-Northridge); M.L.I.S. (University of California-Los Angeles); M.B.A. (North Carolina State University).
Derek C. Long; librarian II; head of marr sound archives; A.S. (Full Sail University); M.L.S. (University of North Carolina).
Mardi Mahaffy; librarian IV; head of teaching and learning; B.M. (University of Northern Iowa); M.L.S. (Indiana University).
Kelley K. Martin; librarian III; assessment and user research coordinator; B.A. (University of Missouri-Kansas City); M.Ed. (University of Missouri-Columbia); M.L.I.S. (University of Missouri-Columbia).
Nara L. Newcomer1; librarian IV; interim director of library operations and head of music/media library and adjunct associate professor, conservatory of music and dance; B.A. (Bethany College); M.L.S., M.A. (State University of New York at Buffalo).
Ariel Newman; librarian II; student services and references librarian, Leon E. Bloch Law Library; B.A. (Mercer University); J.D. (Mercer University); M.L.I.S. (North Carolina Central University).
Megan Oliver; librarian III; head of digital projects; B.A., M.L.I.S. (University of South Florida).
Buddy D. Pennington; librarian III; head of electronic resources and systems; B.S., B.S., M.L.S. (University of Missouri-Columbia).
Julia Pluta; librarian III; director of research and instructional services, Leon E. Bloch Law Library; M.A. (University of Missouri-Columbia); J.D. (University of Nebraska College of Law).
Sandy Rodriguez; librarian IV; associate dean of special collections and archives; B.M.M.E., M.S.L.S. (University of Kentucky).
Jennifer R. Salvo; librarian II; head of resource sharing and graduate student services; B.A. (University of Iowa); M.L.S.I.S. (Long Island University).
Lynn Gullickson Spencer; librarian III; head of cataloging and metadata management; B.M. (University of Wisconsin-Madison); M.L.S. (Indiana University – Bloomington); M.M. (Northwestern University); M.A. (Wheaton College).
Lindy Smith; librarian III; head of labudde special collections; B.M. (Bowling Green State University); M.L.I.S., M.M. (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign).
Kristy E. Steigerwalt; librarian III; head of clinical support; M.L.S. (University of Missouri-Columbia); Pharm.D. (University of Missouri-Kansas City).
Courtney Strimel; librarian I; teaching and learning librarian; B.S. (Troy University); M.A. (Kansas State University); M.L.S. (University of Missouri-Columbia).
Brent Sweany; librarian I; head of health sciences library operations; B.S., B.S. (Kansas State University), M.A. (University of Missouri-Columbia).
Garth L. Tardy; librarian III; metadata librarian; B.A. (Bowdoin College); M.S. (University of Kansas); M.L.S. (Indiana University).
Cynthia Marie Thompson; librarian IIV; dean of libraries; B.A. (William Jewell College); M.A. (University of Missouri-Columbia); Ph.D. (University of Missouri-Kansas City).
Marie Thompson; librarian III; teaching and learning librarian; B.A. (University of Missouri Kansas City); M.A. (University of Missouri-Columbia).
Danielle Wellemeyer; librarian II; head of outreach and engagement; B.A. (Wichita State University), M.A. (University of Missouri-Columbia); M.A. (Kansas State University).
Fu Zhuo; librarian IV; teaching and learning librarian; B.A., M.A. (Wuhan University); M.ED. (University of Western Ontario); M.L.I.S. (University of Alberta).
