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The People of the George F. DeVine Music Library

Pauline S. Bayne, Professor and Head, Music and Media Services.

Pauline handles a variety of administrative tasks in the University Libraries Dean’s Office. She has been Head of the Music Library for many years and added the responsibility of directing Hodges Library Media Center and its media production lab - The Studio - in 2000. She teaches the graduate course, Music Bibliography, for the School of Music.

Please contact her when you have ideas for improvements in Music Library services.

Office: 610 Hodges Library / 974-4465 / pbayne@utk.edu

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Nathalie Hristov, Assistant Professor and Music Librarian for Technical Services.

Nathalie works as the professional cataloger for music. She is responsible for overseeing all activities related to the cataloging and processing of music materials. She also provides collection development, reference, and bibliographic instructional services for the School of Music faculty and students. Contact Nathalie for consultation for your music research needs.

Originally from Puerto Rico, Nathalie holds a Bachelors of Music in Cello Performance and a Masters in Library and Information Science from LSU. Among her favorite activities are playing chamber music with friends, reading, swimming, and hiking. These days, her loving husband and adorable children occupy most of her free time.

Office: 302 Music / 974-9893 / mhristov@utk.edu

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Chris Durman, Music Librarian for Public Services.

Chris Durman is responsible for public services in the Music Library. He supervises the staff, offers help on the reference desk, provides instruction, and works to build the Music Library collection. Call on Chris for consultation for your music research needs.

Chris holds a Master of Science in Information Science from the University of Tennessee. He also gardens a little, and nurtures an abiding interest in various forms of American folk and popular music. He and his wife, Candy, make their home in Jefferson City.

Office: 301B Music / 974-7542 / cdurman@utk.edu

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Connie Steigenga, Library Supervisor I (Daytime).

Connie Steigenga, Library Supervisor I (Daytime). Connie serves as the daytime supervisor for the Music Library. She is primarily responsible for course reserve and circulation assitance. Contact her for assistance with music library reserve or circulation questions.

She holds a Baccalaureate of Music Education from The University of Southern Mississippi, a Master of Music in Music Education from the University of Tennessee, and is currently a graduate student in the School of Information Science at the University of Tennessee. Connie’s musical background consists of over a decade of training on the bassoon, flute, and clarinet as well as band and orchestral ensemble experiences. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking in the Smoky Mountains, camping, gardening, knitting, and attending renaissance festivals.

Office: 301 Music / 974-9946 / willow1@utk.edu

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Matt Jordan, Library Supervisor I (Sunday/Evening).

Matt Jordan serves as the Sunday and evening supervisor for the Music Library. He is primarily responsible for maintaining our computers, the Music Library website, and providing evening/Sunday reference and circulation services. His responsibilities also include technical processing for the branch library.

Matt is currently taking Information Science and Information Technology classes. He is a lifelong piano player and more recently a guitarist and songwriter. Additionally, in his spare time he enjoys writing and photography.

Office: 302 Music / 974-4051 / mjordan3@utk.edu

Student Library Assistants

We are proud of the student library assistants who staff our circulation desk. Through the years many of them have been recognized library-wide for their outstanding service to the Libraries.

Our SLA Award of Excellence Winners:
2007- Rosann Wilson, 2006- Jeannine Souder, 2005- Rebekah Smeltzer, 2004- Tiffany Wild,
2002- Marshunda Smith, 1999- Lora Brown, 1998- Laurie Lee, 1997- Lorri Keeling, 1996- Luke Batson,
1995- Eric White and Marcus Green, 1994- Ed Richardson