Christina Chester-Fangman

Archives and Special Collections Librarian

Reporting to the Coordinator of Digital Services, University Archives, & Special Collections (UASC), Christina is responsible for the University's Records Management and Retention program, research services, providing effective and creative access to collections, and the development and enhancement of rare book, manuscript, and archival collections. Christina's primary duties include preparing the University-wide records holdings report for the Tennessee Secretary of State Records Management Division; the coordination and prioritization of cataloging and metadata for special collections materials; preservation of special collections materials; education and outreach activities; assisting researchers using University Archives & Special Collections materials; and assistance with exhibitions, events, and donor-related activities. She also designs and creates instructional materials, and conducts information literacy sessions for library users. Christina serves as the library liaison to the Department of Communication. In addition, she performs all aspects of traditional and electronic reference services.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Employed at APSU since: 2005

Committees

General Education Standing Committee, Library Representative
Library Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Library Facilities Committee, Chair
Phi Kappa Phi, Chapter #191 President
Students for Secular Humanism, Advisor
University Library Advisory Committee
Woodward Library Society Board of Directors

Awards

2020 QEP Impact of Excellence Award
2015 APSU Student Organization Advisor of the Year, Students for Secular Humanism
2010-2011 Socrates Award Recipient

Education

B.A., Austin Peay State University
M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky

Christina Chester-Fangman

Phone: (931) 221-1267
Fax: (931) 221-7296
Email: chester-fangmanc
Office: Library 317