Welcome Messages
Pumerantz Library Mission
To promote critical thinking among the Western University of Health Sciences community, provide resources and services in support of university heritage and research, and foster a humanistic environment.
Vision Statement
The Library will be a leader in providing an innovative and inclusive community of academic learning for users in all locations, will strengthen the research culture of the university, will collaborate and contribute to the intellectual and interprofessional activities of the university, and continue to embrace change with a focus on student success.
A message from the Library Director
– Karoline Almanzar, MLIS
Library Administration
Karoline Almanzar, MLIS
Director of the Pumerantz Library
Jessica Bartolome, BA, LSSGB
Director of Operations
Jennifer Cassidy, MLIS
Library Assistant Director
Olivia Solis, MA, MLIS
University Archivist
Louise Clark
Administrative Associate
A message from Access Services
Access Services
Julia Barrios
Library Assistant II
Kim Hoang
Library Assistant II
Greg Lewis
Library Clerk
Olivia Manson
Library Clerk
Lurlene Moreno
Library Assistant III – Resource Sharing
Jessica Tsang, MLIS
Library Assistant III
A message from Reference & Outreach
Reference & Outreach
Rudy Barreras
Assessment and Public Relations Librarian
Ruth Harris, MLIS, MSHS
Education Services Librarian
Kelli Hines, MLIS, AHIP
Scholarly Communications Librarian
Christyana Visk, MLIS
eLearning and Student Engagement Librarian
A message from Information Services
Remote access is available for currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff. Your remote access password is your WesternU Network credentials.
Information Services
Anna Cardenas
Information Services Coordinator
Alicia Prosser, MLIS
Electronic Resources Librarian
Denise Rodriguez, MLIS
Library Systems Specialist
A message from the University Archivist
– Olivia Solis, MA, MLIS
University Archives
Mary Helen Ellis
Special Collection & Events Specialist
Jon Ganahl
Digital Preservation Specialist
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For more information about the Pumerantz Library please see our About the Library page.