GREENVILLE, Pa.—Tressa Snyder, M.L.S., will become the new Director of the Thiel College Langenheim Memorial Library on June 1, 2021.
The College search committee cited her passion for students and her recent work in implementing new methods for remote students to access library resources that made her the top candidate to lead the library.
“Tressa has been an exceptional advocate for students and the library as long as I’ve known her, and I look forward to seeing her realize her vision for the library,” said Associate Academic Dean for Student Success Greg Q. Butcher, Ph.D.
Snyder came to Thiel College in fall 2008 as the reference and instruction librarian. In August 2020, she was promoted to her current position as the reference librarian for information services. She is responsible for administering and maintaining the library budget, developing and overseeing library services, implementing and promoting high-quality user access to library resources, creating library staffing plans, and providing reference services. She also manages and updates the library’s website and social media presence, collaborates with other departments on campus to provide technology-related problem-solving solutions as a member of the Instructional Design Team, and teaches library instruction and information literacy skills.
“My heart is with Thiel students and faculty. The library will continue to remain the academic hub of the campus while holding tight to our liberal arts educational traditions and promoting academic integrity and scholarly research,” Snyder said. “I am truly honored to be leading the library into the future, building active partnerships across campus and improving access and services to the campus community.”
Snyder has extensive experience in library science. Her previous position as the Reference and Instruction Librarian at Thiel College required her to provide students with reference services, create and teach library instruction courses, organize and promote research awards, and implement library outreach programs. She has also worked as a library specialist at Southside Virginia Community College in Alberta, Va., the Assistant Librarian at the Greenville Area Public Library in Greenville, Pa., a Graduate Assistant at Clarion University in Clarion, Pa., and as the Library Director at the Corry Public Library in Corry, Pa.
Snyder earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental studies/geography/geology from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in May 2000, her Master of Science in Library Science from Clarion University in July 2004, and her Instructional Design MasterTrack Post-Graduate Certificate from the University of Illinois in August 2020.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.