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Renee Kuhles : About Me

Faculty Librarian - Assistant Professor

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Renee Kuhles
she/her/hers
Contact:
Head Librarian /Assistant Professor
Rio Grande Campus
1212 Rio Grande
Austin, TX 78701
512-223-3066
marie.kuhles@austincc.edu

Education

Master of Library and Information Science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 

Bachelor of Arts, English, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 

Professional Experience

Marie Renee Kuhles, MLIS
Head Librarian, Rio Grande Campus Library 

Experienced Academic Librarian with a strong record of leadership, innovation, and service across multiple Austin Community College campuses. Demonstrated expertise in reference and research support, information literacy instruction, integrated library systems, and strategic collection development. Highly skilled in supervising library operations, managing budgets, developing policies and procedures, and leading teams through periods of transition and growth.

Adept at designing and delivering in-person and virtual instruction, advanced research training, and user-centered services that support diverse academic programs. Recognized for effective communication, collaborative leadership, and a long-standing commitment to student success, community engagement, and continuous improvement in academic library services.

ACC Library Services Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise Rio Grande Campus Library Services faculty and staff

  • Oversee campus library operations, budget, facilities, and resources

  • Manage Rio Grande library functions, including:

    • Selection, supervision, development, and evaluation of faculty and staff

    • Coordination of library functions and services with Austin Community College instructional, campus-specific, and collegewide units

  • Provide reference services, online services, and selective dissemination of information to students, faculty, staff, administration, and the community

  • Contribute to the development and delivery of information literacy instruction 

  • Teach information literacy and deliver library instruction to students and faculty.

    • Would you like an in-person or virtual information literacy session? Select your preference on this page, complete the form, and a campus librarian will contact you to confirm details.

  • Participate in Library Services collection development

  • Serve on the Library Leadership Team and participate in Library Services,  ACC's Teaching Learning Excellence Department, and collegewide committees and meetings

  • Develop and maintain library policies, procedures, and services

  • Gather and report data on Library Services functions and services

  • Participate in facilities design, facility management, and Library Services public relations


Library Services Team Participation

  • Co-Leader - Reference & Instruction Core Operation Group

 

Office Hours: RGC

**Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8 am to 5 pm (**hours may vary) 

Contact Info:

Office - 512-223-3066

Email - marie.kuhles@austincc.edu

Expertise

  • Research and reference assistance 
  • Information literacy instruction 
  • Collection development 
  • Circulation services 
  • Customer relations

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