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What is the IMS?

Instructional and Media Services grew out of the Instructional Resource Center. Since it has been an amalgamation of different resources, its collection is eclectic.

• Coordination of Library, Research, Writing, and Technology instructional workshops
• Library WriterSpace (our writing center)
• Digital Learning Lab
• All audiovisual media (physical and streaming)
• Copyright Coordination
• Christian Education Curricula Collection
• Library Smithy (the Makerspace)
• Coordination of Library Events

Collection Highlights

• Audio collection spanning more than 75 years of sermons, lectures, addresses, and more
• Reinhold Niebuhr Recording collection
• Paul Tillich Recording collection
• Graphics Collection (not for children!)
• Picture Book and Chapter Book collections

Who is Dora?

Dora is a Richmond native who graduated with her Masters in Library Science in 1996. She began her first professional position within 6 weeks of graduation and has managed research and technology instruction in each of her school, public, and academic libraries.

She has published local newspaper columns and academic library journals, led writers' groups, and presented at many professional conferences. In addition, she has worked with library, maker, computer, and research technology throughout her career.