Terra Rogerson, previously a research support and engagement librarian, has been named Head of the Research Support & Engagement (RSE) department at WVU Libraries.
Rogerson brings over a decade of experience into this role, including librarianship and managership. She is a community building leader with a library-centered focus and passion. During her time as a librarian at WVU Libraries, she established relationships with WVU research faculty across campus, as well as throughout the Libraries.
Terra Rogerson, Head, Research Services & Engagement, WVU Libraries.
Rogerson will now prioritize guiding the development of the RSE department’s goals and executing and leading its services to strengthen the Libraries’ support for campus researchers throughout the research process, ultimately helping to bolster the University’s R1 mission.
“Our University’s researchers and my fellow librarians’ dedication is inspiring,” Rogerson said. “I am honored and excited to have the opportunity to impact not only the research support and engagement librarians, but WVU Libraries’ commitment to the WVU researchers we serve, in a deeper way.”
I am honored and excited to impact WVU Libraries’ commitment to the WVU researchers we serve in a deeper way. Terra Rogerson, Head,Research Services & Engagement, WVU Libraries
In her new role, Rogerson will provide leadership for the RSE department and direct active programming for education, training, advocacy, support and information sharing regarding a wide range of Libraries research services.
“I look forward to expanding the work I’ve already begun in helping build the WVU Libraries community. I firmly believe that by working together we will accomplish extraordinary things,” Rogerson said.
Prior to her time at WVU Libraries, Rogerson spent 15 years at several academic libraries and institutions, teaching information literacy, providing reference services, managing programming and more. Rogerson earned her Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from Florida State University and a master’s in coursework, curriculum and instruction from Texas State University. Rogerson is also in the process of earning her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from WVU.