ArchivesSpace Public Interface | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Special Collections

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Danielle Pritchett, MLS—Danielle is the Genealogy Librarian of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room. She received a BS from Longwood University and Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) with a concentration on public libraries from North Carolina Central University. With over a decade of experience in genealogy and local history, Danielle continues to share her knowledge with the community through teaching and outreach. Danielle is a certified North Carolina Public Librarian.

John O'Connor, MSIS, MPA—John is the Manager of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room. He received BAs in Political Science and Contemporary European Studies from UNC Chapel Hill. He also holds a Master of Science, Information Science (MSIS) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from UNC Chapel Hill. John provides leadership and oversight of archives and special collections at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Prior to working for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, he served as the Scholarly Communications Librarian at Boston College, Educating Stewards of the Public Information Infrastructure (ESOPI) Fellow at UNC Chapel Hill, and Program Support Assistant for Digital Preservation Outreach and Education at the Library of Congress. John is a certified North Carolina Public Librarian.

Meghan Bowden, MH, MLIS—Meghan is the Genealogist and Library Aide of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room. She received a BA from the University of Colorado-Boulder, Master of Humanities (MH) from University of Colorado-Denver, and Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from UNC Greensboro. She concentrated her graduate studies on History and Architectural History. Meghan enjoys conducting historical research and helping others learn more about their family history. She also leads the department’s efforts in book preservation. Meghan is a certified North Carolina Public Librarian.

Robert Stocker, MLIS—Robert is the Cataloger of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room. He holds a BA from Furman University and Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from UNC Greensboro. He has worked in public libraries since 1989 and has been with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library since 1998; he joined the Carolina Room staff in 2014. Robert is a certified North Carolina Public Librarian.

Shelia Bumgarner, MA, MLIS—Shelia is the Photograph Librarian, Music Librarian, and Curator of Exhibitions for the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room. She received a BA in History from Elon University, a Master of Arts (MA) in American History, and Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from UNC Greensboro. Shelia specializes in social history, photograph preservation, Charlotte-Mecklenburg County history, and educational programming. Shelia is a certified North Carolina Public Librarian.

Sydney Carroll, MLIS—Sydney is the Archivist of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room. She received her BA in History from Virginia Tech and Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) with concentration on archives and digital curation from the University of Maryland-College Park. She is working toward earning a Digital Archives Specialist Certificate from the Society of American Archivists. Sydney also has a strong passion for research and education; she is motivated to empower young learners with skills in archival research to help jumpstart their excitement in learning history. Sydney is a certified North Carolina Public Librarian.

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