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Biography

Tamara Karr is the Director of the Architecture Resource Center, a branch of the James White Library at ¶·Å£ÆåÅÆ University. Tamara previously worked at the Center for Adventist Research for five years as the Collection Associate. In this capacity, she managed over 1,400 multi-lingual periodicals covering various disciplines, and provided information services to off-site and visiting researchers. Tamara is a graduate of ¶·Å£ÆåÅÆ University (B. S., 2003), Plymouth State University (M.A.T., 2008), and Wayne State University (Master of Library and Information Science, 2021). She completed an internship at the Studebaker National Museum as part of her library science graduate program. Prior to her work at ¶·Å£ÆåÅÆ University, she taught Art, Art History, Digital Photography, Photoshop, and Desktop Publishing at the high school level in Taipei, Taiwan.

In addition to her academic preparation and experience, Tamara brings creativity, collegiality, dedication to service, and a wealth of artistic and technical skills to her new role. Tamara holds a membership in the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) where she nurtures her interest in design. Tamara enjoys collaborating with the students and faculty of the School of Architecture and Interior Design on engaging research in the arts, architecture, and the environment, and in facilitating an inviting and caring atmosphere at the ARC.

Education:

• Wayne State University (Master of Library and Information Science, 2021)

• Plymouth State University (M.A.T., 2008)

• Tamara is a graduate of ¶·Å£ÆåÅÆ University (B. S., 2003)