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Library Science

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To meet the information needs of health and human service professionals who practice in MAHEC’s 16 counties, our Department of Library Science has evolved from having a print-based library space, to providing “just in time” virtual access where and when our customers need information.

On our MAHEC Biltmore Campus, librarians are now embedded within departments, programs, and residencies. Being integrated into clinical and programmatic teams, librarians develop strong relationships with providers and administrators that enhance our ability to meet specific information needs, support departmental goals, and target information delivery.

For general library information: library@mahec.net | phone: (828) 257-4444 | fax: (828) 257-4712.


Joan Colburn, MLIS (she/her/hers) Joan Colburn, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Director of Library Science
email joan.colburn@mahec.net
phone (828) 257-4438

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6507-0008
Liaison to Administration, Practice Support, Rural Health, Community Health Workers, Workforce Development


Ellen Justice, MLIS, AHIP Ellen Justice, MLIS, AHIP
Clinical and Research Librarian
email ellen.justice@mahec.net
phone 828-257-4446

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1746-5862
Liaison to Family Medicine and Psychiatry


Emily Mazure, MSI, AHIP Emily Mazure, MSI, AHIP
Clinical and Research Librarian
email Emily.Mazure@mahec.net
phone 828-257-4441

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9426-4853
Liaison to Ob/Gyn, Internal Medicine, and Surgery


Sue Stigleman, MLS Sue Stigleman, MLS
Special Projects Librarian
email Sue.Stigleman@mahec.net
phone 828-257-4451

Elisabeth Wallace, MSIS (she/her/hers) Elisabeth Wallace, MSIS (she/her/hers)
Health Sciences Education Librarian
email elisabeth.wallace@mahec.net
phone 828-257-4473

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2621-6275
Liaison to Continuing Professional Development, Health Careers and Diversity, Community and Public Health, UNC School of Medicine Asheville, and UNC Gillings MPH Program in Asheville


Scout Shaw, BS Scout Shaw, BS
Library Technical Assistant
email scout.shaw@mahec.net
phone 828-257-4444

Information Delivery Specialist

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