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Rina Vecchiola

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Contact

Department
Library
Name
Rina Vecchiola
Job Title
Head of Distributed and Departmental Libraries; Art & Architecture Librarian
Phone Number
(314) 935-7658
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Subject

Art History

Bio

Rina Vecchiola has worked for the WashU Libraries since 2005. In 2018, she was selected to assume responsibilities as Head of Distributed and Departmental Libraries. Before her time at WashU, Rina was the Research Librarian for Art History and Studio Art at the University of California, Irvine Libraries, with additional liaison responsibilities for film studies and Spanish and Portuguese languages and literature. Rina also directed the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s library, archives, and slide library and managed the Art Department’s slide library at Santa Barbara City College.

Rina earned a BA in art history and international relations from the University of California–Davis, an MLIS from the University of California–Los Angeles, and an MA in the history of art and architecture from the University of California–Santa Barbara.

Selected Projects, Activities, and Accomplishments

  • Common Reading Program discussion leader
  • Art Libraries Society of North America: current year-long mentoring program mentor, past executive board member, past conference program co-chair, past study tour leader
  • Leadership and oversight of departmental libraries’ staff and operations, comprised of Art and Architecture, Business, East Asian, and Music units
  • Reference and research services through email, chat, and individual/group consultations, both in-person and virtually
  • Library instructional activities, online learning, and digital tools through collaboration with faculty, students, and staff
  • Art Libraries Society of North America: past nominating committee member, past executive board member, past conference program co-chair, past study tour leader

Services Include

  • Identifies and provides library tools, resources, and services that meet your research needs.
  • Uncovers options to address data challenges, including data analysis, visualization, and management.
  • Develops effective instruction and learning materials for courses and disciplines.
  • Cultivates, maintains, and manages collections of greatest value to the WashU community.
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