Park University Appoints Camille Cook as Head of Library Operations
Camille Cook Named Director of Library Services at Park University
Camille Cook, a distinguished figure in the library and academic community, has been promoted to the role of Director of Library Services at Park University, effective August 1, 2024. This announcement comes after Cook's successful tenure as an instruction and outreach librarian, and assistant professor of library instruction and outreach, which began in 2020.
Prior to her promotion, Cook was awarded the Faculty Newcomer of the Year Award at Park University in 2021, and the Dusing-Proudfoot Award in 2023. She also holds a Master of Library Science degree from Emporia State University and a Bachelor of Arts in English.
As the Director of Library Services, Cook will oversee library operations, manage staff, develop library policies, curate collections, support academic research and teaching needs, and promote information literacy and access for students and faculty. Her new duties also include serving as a faculty librarian in key areas of library services, including collection and archives management, and digital services.
Cook's involvement in the American Library Association's Emerging Leaders program has provided her with valuable networking opportunities with peers and an inside look into ALA structure. Her participation in project planning work groups has further equipped her with the skills necessary for her new role.
In addition to her role at the library, Cook continues her role as the director of first-year experience at Park University. Her dedication to the university and its students is evident in her commitment to both roles.
While specific details regarding Cook's appointment and responsibilities can be found in general knowledge of library directors at universities, for precise details about Camille Cook's role at Park University, additional direct sources from Park University or announcements from their library would be needed.
As Cook embarks on this new chapter in her career, she continues to make significant contributions to the library and academic community at Park University. Her leadership, dedication, and expertise are sure to further enhance the university's library services and support the academic success of its students and faculty.
- Camille Cook's new role as Director of Library Services at Park University emphasizes her dedication to education-and-self-development, particularly personal-growth and learning, as she will oversee library operations, manage staff, develop library policies, curate collections, support academic research and teaching needs, and promote information literacy and access for students and faculty.
- In her new position, Camille Cook will continue to apply her extensive knowledge gained from her Master of Library Science degree and her Bachelor of Arts in English, further enhancing her capabilities for academic research and teaching needs, and digital services, thereby contributing significantly to the personal-growth of students and faculty at Park University.
