Library Faculty & Staff

High Point University Libraries
One University Parkway
High Point, NC 27268  (336) 841-9102
hpulibraries@highpoint.edu

Staff Directory	Contact Information	About
	David Bryden, MLS Director of Library Services 336-841-9215 dbryden@highpoint.edu Schedule Appointment	David Bryden is the Director of Library Services and has been with High Point University since 1991. He has an undergraduate degree in Asian Studies from Guilford College and a Master’s in Library Science from University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
	Brian Carter, 2012, Late Night Library Supervisor. BA, MLIS 336-841-9102 bcarter0@highpoint.edu	Brian Carter has been with HPU since 2012. He has an undergraduate degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master’s in Library and Information Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
	Jennifer Erdmann, MLS Head of Reference & Instruction 336-841-9068 jerdmann@highpoint.edu Schedule Appointment	Jenny Erdmann is the Head of Library Reference Services and has been with HPU since 2016. She has undergraduate degrees in International Relations and Music from Salem College, and a Master’s in Library Science from Indiana University.
	Robert Fitzgerald Jr., MLIS Reference & Inter-library Loan Librarian 336-841-9170 rfitzger@highpoint.edu Schedule Appointment	Robert Fitzgerald has been with HPU since 2007. He has a an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts from UNC Asheville and a Master’s in Library and Information Studies from University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
	Megan Franks, 2017, Evening Library Supervisor BS, MLIS 336-841-9002 mfranks@highpoint.edu	Megan Franks has been with HPU since 2017. They have an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Wake Forest University, and a Master's in Library and Information Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
	Pam Grubb, 2016, Librarian, School of Education BS, MLIS 336-841-4621 pgrubb@highpoint.edu	Pam Grubb has been with HPU since 2016. She has an undergraduate degree in Educational Media from Appalachian State University and a Masters of Library Science from University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
	Karen Harbin, BA Acquisitions Supervisor 336-841-9100 kharbin@highpoint.edu	Karen Harbin is the Acquisitions Librarian and has been with HPU since 1980. She has an undergraduate degree in Studio Art and Interior Design from High Point University.
	Josh Harris, BA, MFA Media & Digital Services Supervisor 336-841-9103 jharris@highpoint.edu Schedule Appointment	Josh Harris has been with HPU since 2014. He has an undergraduate degree in Motion Picture Studies from Western Carolina University and an MFA in Documentary Film from Wake Forest University.
	Leanne Jernigan, MLIS Wanek Center Librarian 336-841-9095 ljerniga@highpoint.edu Schedule Appointment	Leanne Jernigan has been with HPU since 2011. She has an undergraduate degree in English with minors in history and philosophy and a Master’s in Library and Information Studies from University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
	Chelene Marion, BA Print Coordinator 336-841-9103 jordac13@highpoint.edu	Chelene Marion has been with HPU since 2016. Chelene graduated from High Point University in 2015 with a B.A. in Graphic Design.
	Trae Middlebrooks, 2010, Late Night Library Supervisor BA, MA, MLIS 336-841-9102 wmiddleb@highpoint.edu	Trae Middlebrooks has been with HPU since 2010. He has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Guilford College, a Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies, and a Master’s in Library and Information Studies from University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
	Bryan Nicholls, 2016, ILL Assistant, Evening Library Supervisor BA, MA Ed, MLIS 336-841-9002 bnicholl@highpoint.edu	Bryan Nicholls has been with HPU since 2016. He has an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Religion and a Master of Arts in Education in School Counseling from Western Carolina University and a Master's of Library and Information Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
	Melinda Pennington, 2018, Evening Library Supervisor BA, MLIS 336-841-9002 mpennin1@highpoint.edu	Melinda Pennington has been with HPU since 2018. Melinda graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and Minor in Public Administration from East Carolina University, and a Master of Library and Information Studies from University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
	Laura Silva, 2019, Evening Library Supervisor/Archives BS 336-841-9101 lsilva@highpoint.edu	Laura Silva has been with HPU since 2019. She has a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is completing a Master's in Library Science this May.
	Chaka Smith, 2011, Evening Library Supervisor BA 336-841-9101 smit3004@highpoint.edu	Chaka A. Smith has been with HPU since 2010. He has an undergraduate degree in History from HPU and is working on his Master’s degree in History and his Middle and High school history certification.
	Sarah Taylor, 2016, ILL Assistant, Evening Library Supervisor BA, MA, MLIS 336-841-9002 staylor@highpoint.edu	Sarah Taylor has been with HPU since 2016. She has an undergraduate degree in History with a minor in English from UNCG, a master's in History with a concentration in Public History from ECU, and an MLIS from University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
	Sheri Teleha, MLS Cataloging & Serials Librarian 336-841-4549 steleha@highpoint.edu	Sheri Teleha is the Cataloging / Serials Librarian and she has been with HPU since 1999. She has an undergraduate degree in English with a minor in religion from The College of Wooster in Ohio and a Master’s degree in library science from Kent State University.
	La-Nita Williams, BA Circulation Services 336-841-9122 nwilliam@highpoint.edu	La-Nita Williams is the Head of Circulation and has been with HPU since 1987. She has an undergraduate degree in English from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. La-Nita has been the advisor of Black Cultural Awareness organization since 1990 and has been the Region 3 Director for the NCLPA.