Library People

Heather L. Smith

What I enjoy most about working at the UAMS Library is the people. Everyone is extremely friendly and very helpful. I have enjoyed getting to know everyone. I am excited about the opportunities available to me and look forward to many happy years here at the Library.

Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, I moved to Arkansas when I was twelve because my dad was transferred with Union Pacific Railroad. I am the youngest of three children with an older brother and sister. Steve Smith and I have been married for five years. We live in Sherwood and have a Pomeranian named Misty (no kids).

I received a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 1996 from UALR and was employed with Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic school for six years. I taught a semi-departmentalized sixth grade for three years and then moved to a self-contained fifth grade where I taught for another three years. I enjoyed the diversity of my days when I was teaching the students in my classes. Each child was different and it was fun to teach and get to know each student.

In May, 2002, I received a Master's Degree in Learning Systems Technology/Instructional Resources in Education, again from UALR. The main focus of this program is web-design, computer software, networking of computers, and many other aspects of computer based instruction.

In June, 2002 I accepted the position with the UAMS Library Learning Resource Center as the Curriculum Support Liaison. In this position I work closely with the faculty of UAMS to:

• develop and schedule computer based testing,
• locate necessary images to use in lectures,
• make sure software is available to students,
• assist in operation of the Access Grid,
• help faculty with CPS Audience Response System, and
• participate in the operation of various UAMS committees.