DiPietro Library Newsletter

 A Note from the University Librarian

In 1974, John Lennon released an album titled Walls and Bridges. While the phrase was not original to the former Beatle, it does nicely encapsulate the primary challenge of anyone employed in a service industry: How can we knock down walls that separate us from our patrons and rather build bridges that connect us to those we strive to serve? As we begin the transition to a Student Success Center, we are keenly aware of the many bridges that must be built to connect the library with offices that also serve our students' needs: The Writing Center, Tutoring, Student Accessibility, IT, and Career Services. Student Success Librarian Barrett Golay (see below for more on Barrett) will be reaching out to all appropriate parties to ensure that we work together as a cohesive team in the interest of our students. We also need your help in identifying any walls that remain. Please contact me so that we can discuss the prompt demolition of such barriers, or to plan the construction of additional bridges. 

On an entirely different topic, PLEASE VOTE on November 5! A democracy depends on the participation of its informed citizens. 

Welcome Barret Golay, Student Success Librarian

The DiPietro Library welcomes Barrett Golay as our new Student Success Librarian!

Barret comes to librarianship as a career change - he recently completed his Masters of Library Science at Simmons University. Before joining FPU, Barrett worked as a Digital Consultant for Godine, Inc., a Senior Product Manager for WGBH, and a Product Manager for Newsbank. Besides liaising with our graduate programs and supporting other student success offices, Barrett will be leading our Reference and Instruction services. If you would like to schedule an instructional presentation, please use this link.

One of Barrett's research interests is how AI can be utilized effectively and appropriately in higher education.

Email: golayb@franklinpierce.edu
Phone: 603-899-4149
Office: DiPietro Library, 1st floor

Faculty Research Spotlight

Dr. Lara Ingram, Assistant Professor of Psychology, is connecting with local addiction recovery centers in pursuit of a different avenue of research. This represents a shift from her previous predoctoral and postdoctoral research which examined the neuroadaptations that develop after chronic alcohol drinking. Previously, she used rodent models to study the brain as a result of excessive alcohol consumption due to stress or limited availability of alcohol. While this preclinical research was important for developing novel pharmacological treatments for alcohol use disorder, she currently hopes to divert much needed attention towards addiction in people. With a new research agenda in harm reduction, prevention, and treatment, she aims to make a positive impact within recovery communities in New Hampshire, which have been particularly affected by the opioid crisis.

Please contact Paul O. Jenkins if you would like to have your research featured in the next newsletter.

Library Faculty & Staff Professional Development and Research

A short story, "Edward's Point," written by University Librarian Paul O. Jenkins was recently published in the literary magazine, The Westchester Review.

Mary Anne Blauert read an excellent article: Qualitative Methods in Health Care Research. 

Healthcare research is a systematic inquiry intended to generate robust evidence about important issues in the fields of medicine and healthcare. Qualitative research has ample possibilities within the arena of healthcare research. This article aims to inform healthcare professionals regarding qualitative research, its significance, and applicability in the field of healthcare.

The greatest strength of the qualitative research approach lies in the richness and depth of the healthcare exploration and description it makes. In health research, these methods are considered as the most humanistic and person-centered way of discovering and uncovering thoughts and actions of human beings. 

Renjith, V., Yesodharan, R., Noronha, J., Ladd, E., & George, A. (2021). Qualitative methods in health care research. International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 12(1), 20.

Technical Services Librarian, Brantley Palmer, is deep into the production of his second documentary (currently titled Contenders) that will tell the history of the Fall Mountain Regional High School football program and follow them through the 2024 season. Brantley's hope is to have the film completed by the fall of next year for submission to festivals. His first documentary, Everything to Entertain You: The Story of Video Headquarters, will be distributed digitally this fall on a number of streaming platforms. 

Technical Services Associate, Todd Niemi, has had a chapbook of poems published by Bottlecap Press in Los Angeles.