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Get to know our newest librarian, Larraby Fellows! Larraby began her academic career at age four when she "helped" her Mom, a first-generation college student, proofread her dissertation with red crayon. Since that time, she has fallen in love with helping students conduct research, find sources, and navigate the complex world of information.

After attending Bennington College with a concentration in European History, film, and voice, she was offered a job at the college's library and was accepted into a low-residence Master of Science program in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Simmons University. After graduating, she worked as a librarian at various Vermont colleges, finally settling in at the Community College of Vermont and Vermont State College system for 15 years, where she worked as a Reference and Instructional Design Librarian. In 2022, she returned to school to earn a Master of Arts degree in Leadership Studies from Northern Vermont University. 

She has been at National University since 2025 and serves as the liaison to Arts & Humanities, Math & Natural Sciences, Applied Behavioral Analysis, School Psychology, and Educational Counseling.

Larraby lives in Northern Vermont with her husband, two daughters, and a herd of unruly cats. In her free time, she loves watching movies, reading, gardening, and playing games with her family.

Celebrate Pride Month with the Library! We have updated our digital display of novels, memoirs, biographies, nonfiction books, and more about the LGTBQIA+ community. Check it out here.

The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025 for Juneteenth. If you're interested in learning more about this holiday, make sure to check out the library's mini book display.

Research Superstars transforms learning into an adventure! Combining an old-school board game layout with retro video game graphics, players navigate the research process from start to finish. Interactive and video elements aim to increase engagement in this fun, game-based learning experience. Give it a try and let us know what you think! This game is currently in beta, so your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve the final product. Thank you!

Credible Sources episode 22 is now available! This episode revisits Dr. Sam Humphrey and Dr. Laurie Balsano Wright, the first two graduates from National University's Ed.D. in Organizational Innovation in the Sanford College of Education. They share highlights from their journey through the doctoral program, the challenges they faced, and the support they received from their families and from National University's academic services. Hear about where they are now, their excitement for the next phase of learning and professional growth, and the value of their doctoral journey. View it here.

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Might we suggest celebrating with a good book or documentary? Check out the library's updated display featuring selected works that explore the stories, experiences, and contributions of these resilient communities. Access the display here.

Credible Sources episode 21 is now available! For this special episode, we shine a spotlight on leaders and support staff at National University featured on previous episodes of the Credible Sources podcast. These remarkable individuals are shattering glass ceilings, championing transformative initiatives, strengthening student success, and serving as powerful role models. View it here.

The library has put together a new guide to help you learn all about artificial intelligence (AI). You'll find information about the use of generative AI tools in education, AI literacy, ethical use of AI, faculty views on AI, and more. Make sure to also check out our videos on AI, including brief primer videos as well as recorded webinars. Our latest video is the first in a new series called AI Launchpad: Industry Insights that focuses on the use of AI in retail.

Keep an eye out for more content and video updates as we continue to add to this guide in the future. 

Interested in attending a live webinar on AI? Please see our previous blog post to find out more about the two webinars currently offered by the library!

Successfully navigate your doctoral journey with the National University Library Dissertation Toolbox Webinars! Designed specifically for doctoral students, these engaging workshops provide essential skills for every stage of your dissertation research. Learn how to effectively find and stay current on research topics, identify literature gaps, research theoretical and conceptual frameworks, organize your findings, and more. 

Explore the upcoming live sessions and past recordings to equip yourself with the tools for dissertation success. View the live webinar schedule here, or check out the recordings here.

The library is now offering webinars to help you learn how to use generative artificial intelligence tools responsibly and also how to identify pitfalls to avoid. For example, did you know that generative AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Gemini, will produce fake (or hallucinated) citations? Learn more by registering for a webinar here.