Nanci DeLa Cruz Aguayo
Library Specialist
Email: nanci.dela@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2808
Office: RSC 210
Biography: Nanci creates and maintains exemplary customer service at the service desk. She is also responsible for supervising student workers and managing the technology and device lending in the library. Nanci holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Lauren Johnson
User Experience Librarian
Liaison Areas: Art / Business & Management / Economics / English / Humanities / Leadership Development & Engagement / Spanish (Español)
Rank: Assistant Professor
Email: lauren.johnson@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2802
Office: RSC 212
Biography: Lauren designs and conducts holistic assessments of library resources and services so the library can make evidence-based changes to better serve the University. She holds a BA in English and Theatre from Presbyterian College and an MFA in Creative Writing and an MS in Information Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Grace Kim
Electronic Resources Librarian
Liaison Areas: Communication / Film Studies / Mathematics / Psychology
Rank: Assistant Professor
Email: grace.kim@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2807
Office: RSC 213
Biography: Grace is responsible for leading the electronic resources lifecycle to serve Nevada State’s growing community. She evaluates existing and prospective electronic resources to meet the changing information landscape. She holds an MA in Art History from State University of New York, Binghamton and a Master of Library and Information Science from San Jose State University.
Nathaniel King
Dean
Email: nathaniel.king@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2806
Office: RSC 216
Biography: Nathaniel has primary responsibility for planning, developing, and administering library programs; creating and sustaining an environment supportive of teaching, research, and academic excellence. He holds an MSLS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Kelly Lutz
Systems Librarian
Liaison Areas: Criminal Justice / Education / History / Interdisciplinary / Social Sciences / Sociology / Speech Pathology
Rank: Assistant Professor
Email: kelly.lutz@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2804
Office: RSC 215
Biography: Kelly customizes, configures, and integrates library applications to help create convenient and seamless access to library resources and services. Kelly holds a BA from the University of Notre Dame, an MA in Political Science from the University of Toronto, and a Master of Library and Information Science from San José State University.
Alena Manjuck
Outreach & Engagement Librarian
Liaison Areas: Biology / Chemistry / College Success / Environmental and Resource Science / Physical & Life Sciences
Rank: Assistant Professor
Email: alena.manjuck@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2803
Office: RSC 214
Biography: Alena creates educational programming and events for the campus community, often in collaboration with student organizations and other units on campus. She is also responsible for developing a range of communications to increase awareness about what the library offers. Alena holds a BA in English and Art from Lafayette College and an MSLS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Yvonne Tran
Teaching & Learning Librarian
Liaison Areas: Nursing
Rank: Assistant Professor
Email: yvonne.tran@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2810
Office: RSC 211
Biography: Yvonne supports student and instructor success through collaboration and integration of library resources and services into the Nevada State curriculum. She holds a BA in History from Nevada State University and an MLIS from San Jose State University.