The NDSU Libraries hosted a reception on Feb. 22 to introduce the two newest librarians – Nicole Mason, agricultural and biological sciences librarian, and Carolyn Mead, physical sciences and engineering librarian. 

Mason earned a master’s degree in library and information science from the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology from Michigan State University. Before moving to Fargo, she has lived in Michigan, Colorado, Illinois and Georgia. Prior to working at NDSU, Mason worked at the Illinois Fire Service Institute Library.

As the agricultural and biological sciences librarian, Mason assists NDSU and associated Extension communities with their information needs; with a focus on instruction, general and specialized reference, and development and management of library materials.

Mead completed her master’s degree in library and information science at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her bachelor’s degree is also from the University of Illinois, where she studied chemistry and molecular and cellular biology. Before attending library school, Mead worked in university research labs in the fields of analytical chemistry and microbiology. Prior to joining NDSU Libraries, Mead worked at Grainger Engineering Library at the University of Illinois.

In her duties as the physical sciences and engineering librarian, Mead serves the information needs of NDSU faculty, students and researchers. She provides specialized and general reference services, participates in library instruction for the fields of physical sciences and engineering, and develops library collections in her subject areas.