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Library Users Group Purpose:

The Library Users Group meets twice a year to explore ideas related to the delivery of library and information services that will enhance productivity and professional development at VDOT. The group's purpose is to help improve library efficacy by:

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Helping identify unmet information needs (within the scope of current collections and services) and helping identify underserved VDOT employee groups.
Serving as a sounding board for new ideas and emerging trends in library and information needs at VDOT and nationally.
Helping Library staff align collections and services with the highest needs and priorities of VDOT personnel.
Providing input on potential expansions of or changes to library collections or services.
Facilitating coordination of library activities with key information management activities occurring in other parts of VDOT.
Serving as Alpha or “Usability” testers to help improve new or existing library resources and services.

Members:

Name	Affiliation	Role
Byron Marshall, PMP, PSP	Security & Emergency Management, Central Office	Committee Chairperson
Ken Winter, MLIS	Associate Director, VDOT Research Library	Executive Secretary
Gil Kenner, MSLIS	Head of Technical Services, VDOT Research Library	Executive Secretary
Wade B. France	Learning Technology/Human Resources (Salem District)	Member
Marian Kshetrapal	Lead Negotiator, Professional Services Procurement (Central Office)	Member
Andrew M. Zickler, PE	Complex Bridge and ABC Support Manager (Central Office)	Member
Bernie Kassner, PhD, PE	Research Scientist (VTRC)	Member
Lance Dougald	Senior Research Scientist (VTRC)	Member
Steve Sharp, PhD, PE	Associate Principal Research Scientist (VTRC)	Member
Richard Allert	Senior Performance Improvement Consultant (Central Office)	Member
David L. Wilson	Environmental Division (Central Office)	Member
Ramesh Neupane, PhD, PE, PMP	Materials Division (Elko)	Member
Tiffany Terry	Safety Program Coordinator (Central Office)	Member
Matt Lott, MPA	Assistant Director for Emergency Management (Cental Office)	Member
Kendal Walus, PE	Engineer Senior Project Manager (VTRC)	Member
Tara Richardson	Employee Experience Program Manager (Central Office)	Member

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Please direct your questions or comments about the Library Users Group to: Ken.Winter@VDOT.virginia.gov

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