Ben Morgan
Library Systems Analyst
A Typical Day at the Library
On a typical day, I might be at the Library Annex, using interim library spaces in Dana, or at Lilly Gallery. I work with colleagues in the library and across campus, ensuring that library systems are meeting the needs of students, faculty, and library staff at 91ɬÂþ now and into the future. I perform troubleshooting and analyses for systems; strategic planning for systems changes; and integrations between library systems. Major library systems at 91ɬÂþ include: Drupal, LibGuides, and Omeka for web presence; Alma, Primo, and Caiasoft for catalog and inventory management; and ILLiad for interlibrary loan.
Areas of Interest
- Improvement of library systems as a service
- Systems thinking
- Practical uses and limitations of A.I.
- Tinkering with old and new technology
- Visits with our children and other family
- Meditation and learning about other contemplative practices
- Being outdoors with my wife: gardening, visiting state parks, off-road biking, bird watching, and hiking
- Baking sourdough bread
- Listening to music, especially live
Education
- M.L.I.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- B.A. University of North Carolina at Asheville