Cindy Pierard

Cindy Pierard is Director of Access Services & Undergraduate Engagement at the University of New Mexico, where she leads and supports a team that provides public services and collections support across UNM’s four main campus libraries. This team also works with other library and campus partners to develop and strengthen services for undergraduates. Cindy previously served as Head of Reference & Research Services at New Mexico State University and in a variety of public services positions at the University of Kansas. She holds an MLIS from Indiana University where she did additional graduate work at the IU School of Journalism. Cindy is energized by the opportunity to share student work within library spaces and has been active in developing and coordinating programs with this focus. Other current projects involve space planning and assessment, and intersections between student employment and student learning.