University Libraries
Miller Nichols Library
800 E. 51st Street
Service Desk (816) 235-1526
Administration (816) 235-1531
Fax: (816) 235-5531
Health Sciences Library
School of Medicine, Second Floor
2411 Holmes Street
(816) 235-1880
Leon E. Bloch Law Library
School of Law
500 E. 52nd Street
(816) 235-1650
Mailing Address:
University of Missouri-Kansas City
University Libraries
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
Dean of Libraries:
Cindy Thompson
Assistant Dean of Special Collections and Archives:
Kelly Spring
Associate Dean of Library Services:
Brenda Linares
Assistant Director for Administrative Services:
Jennifer Eigsti
Interim Director of Leon E. Bloch Law Library:
Lisa Gooden
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 Miller Nichols Library Accessibility website 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:
Rebecca Becker; librarian III; university archivist; B.S., M.S. (University of Tennessee-Knoxville).
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; interim director, Leon E Bloch Law Library; B.A. (Tulane University); M.A. (University of Missouri-Columbia).
Khiana Harris; librarian II; teaching and learning librarian; B.A. (Kansas State University), M.L.S. (Emporia State University).
Stuart Hinds; librarian III; curator of special collections and archives; B.A. (University of Missouri-Kansas City); M.A. (University of Iowa).
Kris Ann Hudson; librarian III; electronic resources and collections assessment librarian; B.A., M.A. (Nelson University); M.L.S. (Texas Woman's University).
Tracey Hughes; librarian IV; director, inclusive engagement 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).
Spencer Keralis1; librarian IV; head of digital scholarship and co-director of the center for digital public humanities; B.A. (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities); M.A.(New York University); Ph.D. (New York University).
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).
Matthew Lutt; librarian I; teaching and learning librarian; B.A. (Truman State University); M.L.S. (Emporia State University).
Mardi Mahaffy; librarian IV; head of teaching and learning; B.M. (University of Northern Iowa); M.L.S. (Indiana University).
Ann E. Merryman; librarian IV; head of labudde special collections; B.A. (Benedictine University); M.L.I.S. (University of South Carolina – 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).
Mēgan Oliver; librarian IV; head of digital projects; B.A., M.L.I.S. (University of South Florida).
Buddy D. Pennington; librarian III; head of systems and technology; B.S., M.L.S. (University of Missouri-Columbia).
Stephanie Porrata; librarian II; metadata librarian; B.A. (Valparaiso University); M.A., M.L.S (Indiana University-Bloomington).
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).
James Smith; librarian II; head of collections and acquisitions; B.A. (Kansas State University); M.L.S. (Emporia State 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).
Kelly Spring; librarian IV; assistant dean of special collections and archives; B.A. (Towson University); M.L.A. (The Johns Hopkins University).
Courtney Strimel; teaching and learning librarian; B.S. (Troy University); M.A. (Kansas State University); M.L.S. (University of Missouri-Columbia).
Garth L. Tardy; librarian III; B.A. (Bowdoin College); M.S. (University of Kansas); M.L.S. (Indiana University).
Cynthia Marie Thompson; librarian IV; 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; head of outreach and engagement; B.A. (Wichita State University), M.A. (University of Missouri-Columbia); M.A. (Kansas State University).
