Elise Tomlinson, M.P.A., M.L.I.S.

Elise has a lifelong passion for libraries and has worked in nearly every type and role within the field. After earning tenure as an Associate Professor of Library and Information Science at UAS, she was appointed Regional Library Director and later became Library Dean. Her responsibilities also extend to overseeing the Juneau campus Learning, Testing, and Writing Centers, as well as the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), which supports faculty development and instructional design.

Outside of librarianship, Elise is an accomplished painter and photographer who exhibits regularly in Alaska. She also loves spending time outdoors skiing, skijoring, sailing, kayaking, hiking, and camping with friends, family, and Freddie the Wonder Terrier. Stop by the library to say hello the next time you’re on campus!