Rita Soenksen is the liaison librarian to the English and Communication Studies departments. She is responsible for collection development, outreach, reference, and information literacy instruction. Her professional interests include African American literature, diversity within libraries, and creativity in the research process. Rita is always happy to meet for a research consultation, and is available to teach classes on the research process, topic development, and information literacy. 

MA, Library and Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison

MA, Afro-American Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison

BA, English, University of Northern Iowa

American Library Association (ALA)

Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)

Iowa Library Association/ACRL (ILA/ACRL)