Hamon Arts Library

Alisa Rata Stutzbach, Director: Alisa has been on staff at Hamon since the summer of 2003, when she started as the Music, Theatre, and Dance Librarian. In her position as director, Alisa handles executive level responsibilities for the library and takes an active role in reference and instruction for patrons. Alisa earned master's degrees in library science and historical musicology from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and her undergraduate degree in viola performance here at SMU as a President's Scholar. Alisa performs in the Dallas area on baroque and modern viola.

(214)768-1855 arata@smu.edu

Beverly Mitchell, Fine Arts and Dance Librarian: Beverly began at Hamon in spring 2005 as the Fine Arts Librarian. In fall 2007, she accepted additional responsibility for dance. For these subjects, she provides reference, teaches bibliographic instruction to students and works in collection development. She received her MA in English in 1995 and MLS in 2003 from the University of North Texas. In addition to her work at the Dallas Museum of Art, she also volunteered at the Kimbell Art Museum for ten years.

(214)768-2796 bmitchel@smu.edu

Amy Turner, Film, Theatre, and Communications Librarian: After spending several years as a reference librarian in Fondren Library Center, Amy transferred to the Hamon Arts Library where she is responsible for collections and services in film, theatre, and communications. She also serves as the Head of the G. William Jones Film and Video Collection. Amy has an M.A. in Film Studies from Pennsylvania State and an MLS from Texas Woman's University.

(214)768-1856 aeturner@smu.edu

Jon Haupt, Music and Media Librarian: Jon came to Hamon in January 2008. As Music and Media Librarian, he helps music students and faculty with their information needs. Prior to his appointment at SMU, Jon was Fine & Performing Arts Librarian at Iowa State University with responsibilities in art & design, music, theatre, and dance. Jon earned a masters degree in library and information science from the University of Washington in Seattle, and the master of music in musicology and bachelor of music in piano performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

(214)768-1857 jhaupt@smu.edu

Chris Leamy, Head of Circulation Services: Chris is responsible for hiring and supervising Circulation Staff and directing their activities. These responsibilities range from check-in/out to course reserves, e-reserves, and stacks maintenance. In many ways Chris is the frontline for the Library, the first face people see when they come in and often the first person they approach with questions.

(214)768-3814 cleamy@smu.edu

Greg Dawson, Night and Weekend Supervisor: Greg is responsible for supervising and assisting with circulation services in the evenings and most of the weekend. Greg is available to take fines and help with any library account issues. He received his BA from Austin College in 2005 and is currently pursuing a MLS degree from the University of North Texas.

(214)768-1858 or (214)768-3814 dawsong@smu.edu

Sam Ratcliffe, Head, Bywaters Special Collections: Sam has been at Hamon for 20 years and oversees the special collections area. Sam is active in the preservation and conservation of rare material as well as directing efforts to identify and catalog the contents of individual collections. Sam is also responsible for curating exhibits in the Mildred Hawn Gallery, located on the 1st floor of the Hamon Library. Sam spends a great deal of time on developing, hanging, and promoting exhibits both here and in cooperation with the Meadows Museum.

(214)768-2303 sratclif@smu.edu

Ellen Buie Niewyk, Curator of Bywaters Special Collections: Ellen received her BFA from the University of North Texas in 1976 and her MFA from Southern Methodist University in 1978. She recently published Jerry Bywaters: Lone Star Printmaker, a book based on the Bywaters’s prints housed in the collection. In addition to her work at SMU, she is also interested in jewelry design and ancient techniques of metalsmithing.

(214)768-1859 eniewyk@smu.edu

Chris Edwards, Administrative Assistant: Chris has been on staff at the Hamon since February of 2004. In addition to administrative and general support for library functions, Chris edits Quarter Notes, the official Hamon newsletter and maintains the Hamon website. Faculty, staff and students can contact Chris to schedule time in the Hawn conference room or the group study rooms. Chris has a BA in Theatre Arts from Texas Tech University and has nearly completed his MLS degree from the University of North Texas.