Data Services Librarian

Lisa D. Zilinski has joined University Libraries as Data Services Librarian, succeeding Steven Van Tuyl, who left CMU in July 2014 to take a position at Oregon State University. Zilinski's research experience and interests include data management principles, vocabulary development, knowledge transfer, data education, and information dissemination and access practices. "With her knowledge and skills, Lisa will make an invaluable contribution to addressing the issues related to data management at CMU," said Director of Scholarly Publishing, Archives & Data Services Gabrielle Michalek. Zilinski comes to CMU from Purdue University Libraries, where she was an assistant professor of library science and a data specialist in the Research Data Division. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida Atlantic University, a master’s degree in human resource management from Nova Southeastern University, and a master’s degree in library and information studies from Florida State University.