Doane College

Meet the Staff

Photo of Julie Pinnell, Director of Perkins Library

Julie Pinnell, MA-Library Science - Director of Perkins Library

Julie earned her master's degree from the University of Iowa. Her areas of responsibility are information literacy instruction, reference, and planning and management of library operations. An experienced public services librarian, Julie just wants everyone to love their library!

Contact Information:  julie.pinnell@doane.edu; 402.826.8568

  
Jayne Germer

Jayne Germer, MLS - Collection Development Librarian, rank of Assistant Professor

Jayne is a Doane graduate with a Masters in Library Science from Emporia State University. She is responsible for selecting materials for the library collections as well as teaching information skills to students and managing the library's Web pages.

Contact Information: jayne.germer@doane.edu; 402.826.8567

  
Janet Jeffries

Janet Jeffries, MA-History - Public Services/Archivist, rank of Lecturer

Janet has a Masters Degree in History and has worked at Doane for several years, wearing many hats in the Office of Communication and Marketing and the Advancement Office. Janet brings her expertise in preserving the past to Perkins Library.

Contact Information:  janet.jeffries@doane.edu; 402.826.8234

 
  
Janis Mitchell

Janis Mitchell - Library Assistant, Acquisitions

Janis manages acquisition and budget expenditures in the library as well as the government documents collection. She also assists with the daily functions of the library. Her previous experiences included budget allocations and general finance.

Contact Information: janis.mitchell@doane.edu; 402.826.8224 

 
  
Holly Baber

Holly Baber - Library Assistant, Cataloger

Holly catalogs all materials that become a part of the Perkins Library collection, and manages the reserves. She also provides assistance to any patron or co-worker that may need help in the library. Completing her Bachelor degree at Doane in 2010, all of her children also have attended Doane. Holly enjoys reading and staying busy with family.

Contact Information: holly.baber@doane.edu; 402.826.8569

 
  
Judy Bespalec

Judy Bespalec - Library Assistant, Periodicals

Judy has seen Doane change since she started in 2000. She works with the periodicals and students with their needs. Judy grew up in Crete, coming to the campus for different occasions and events before working at Doane. She is a mother, wife, and mother-in-law of Doane graduates.

Contact Information: judy.bespalec@doane.edu; 402.826.8571

 
  
Tammy Roach

Tammy Roach - Library Assistant, Interlibrary Loan

Tammy has been called a "wizard" at locating those hard-to-find pieces of information. In addition to interlibrary loan, she helps patrons if they need assistance in the library. Tammy enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family. 

Contact Information: tammy.roach@doane.edu; 402.826.8566

 
  

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