Joellen McKillop Dickie

JoEllen McKillop Dickie has an extensive background in library and special collections management, currently serving as a Reference Services Librarian and Selector for Reference at the Newberry Library since February 1996. In this role, JoEllen is involved in the selection of reference collections and contributes to the Collection Development and Services Committee. Previous positions at the Newberry Library include Special Collections Services Librarian and Special Collections Reference Assistant, where JoEllen managed the Special Collections Reading Room and supervised staff, interns, and volunteers. Prior experience includes serving as a Reference Assistant at Donors Forum Library and as Registrar at the Harris Center, Field Museum. JoEllen earned a Master of Library and Information Science from Dominican University and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History/Museum Studies from Northern Illinois University.