University Library News Release

Date: May 11, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Jeanette Smith, NMSU Library, (505) 646-7492, jcsmith@lib.nmsu.edu

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Gary Mayhood Receives Teaching Award

New Mexico State University faculty member Gary Mayhood received the Outstanding Part-Time Instructor Award at the recent Stars of Excellence awards ceremony at Doña Ana Branch Community College.

Mayhood, a cataloger and Associate Professor at the NMSU Library, teaches part-time in DABCC's online library science program.

Program director Susan Pinkerton said, "Beyond normal teaching, Gary has been a tremendous help behind the scenes. He deserves recognition for his help with recruitment, co-op placement, course development, and his overall enthusiasm, far beyond part-time instructor responsibilities."

Mayhood developed and taught advanced cataloging and two special topics courses. He has also taught introductory library science, introductory technical services, and a capstone course. This fall he will be developing a course on library privacy and confidentiality.

For more information, contact Ellen Bosman at (505) 646-1723.

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