Librarians receive promotions

The Georgia Tech Library is proud to announce three of its faculty members will receive promotions July 1.

Head of Academic Engagement Liz Holdsworth and Assessment Librarian Matt Frizzell both will move from Librarian II classifications to Librarian III. Emerging Technologies Librarian Alison Valk will be promoted to Librarian IV, the highest classification available. 

“We’re extremely proud of our incredible faculty here at the Georgia Tech Library,” said Dean Leslie Sharp. “Through their hard work, dedication and commitment to scholarship, these longtime librarians exemplify the best of what this institution brings to students, faculty and staff daily.”

Valk has been emerging technologies librarian since 2010. In 2016, she championed the creation of Library's Media Scholarship Commons and developed the curriculum for the Library's multimedia program, integrating numerous educational resources including tools for video/audio editing and graphic design supporting technical communication skills. Valk now leads research initiatives focused on the use of virtual reality and emerging technologies in libraries.

Holdsworth, who has been with the Library since 2016, provides leadership for all aspects of instruction-related policies, procedures, and practices that support student learning and assesses programs in relation to student success. They engage as a thought-leader with faculty and colleagues in developing and enhancing strategies for an inclusive library culture. 

Frizzell has been at Georgia Tech since 2006. He provides assessment leadership and support for pilot projects, services, and spaces to facilitate evidence-based decision making. He also plans, develops, and implements library-wide or campus-wide library focused assessment programs and strategies that enable continuous review, evaluation and improvement of services.