Meet Our Team – Dana Whitmire
I was raised in San Antonio, TX and have worked at UT Health San Antonio Library since 2007. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a master’s in library science. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in English from Schreiner University.
Describe yourself in three words.
Inquisitive; Analytical; Productive
What is your role at the library?
As the Electronic Resources Librarian, I serve as the point of contact for electronic journals, books, and databases. This area of work includes subscriptions, licensing, and maintenance. I also oversee Interlibrary Loan and manage the library website, libguides, and publishing discounts.
What do you like best about working at UT Health?
- A wide range of duties keeps work from feeling monotonous
- Collaborating with my peers
- The puzzles that come along with managing electronic resources. Each day brings a new challenge.
What are you reading, listening to, or watching?
Currently listening to audiobook: Heretical Fishing: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself.
My go-to podcast is Ologies, where I learn fun facts about subjects ranging from the human body to Tasmanian devils.