Submitted by Andrea Pritt, information resources and services support specialist, Penn State Mont Alto Library

Originally from the small town of Fremont, Ohio, Stephanie Diaz joined the University Libraries in August 2013. After completing her Masters in Library Science degree at the University of South Carolina she was hired as the Reference and Instruction Librarian at Penn State York. Stephanie spent two years at the York campus where her duties included bibliographic instruction as well as collection development. She recently moved to Erie, Pa., and is now the reference and instruction librarian at Penn State Erie. Stephanie’s new opportunity at the John M. Lilley Library is a welcomed relocation for her, her family and friends, and her cat, Libby.

During her time at York, Stephanie served on the Diversity Committee and helped to coordinate
events for Black History Month. She is also a new member of the University Libraries Innovation
Microgrant Program Review Committee. Outside of the university, Stephanie sits on the PaLA
Conference Planning Committee and has helped plan the upcoming PaLA poster session events.

Stephanie is a film enthusiast and, in her spare time, can often be found at the movie theater. A
few of her favorites include “Thelma & Louise,” “Forrest Gump” and “Good Will Hunting.”