Monika Antonelli, Outreach Librarian

Hometown

• Elkhart, Indiana

Schools Attended

• Indiana University
• North Texas State University
• University of North Texas

Things we can talk about

Just about anything. If I am not able to help you with an answer, I can connect you to a person who can be more helpful. As a librarian I am available to help you find the information you need for your classes and research projects. I think I am also good with helping people make decisions.

How we can meet

• Call or email me and we can find a way to connect
• On the phone
• Over zoom
• In person on campus

Why I want to be a Maverick Firsts Advocate

Just about anything. If I am not able to help you with an answer, I can connect you to a person who can be more helpful. As a librarian I am available to help you find the information you need for your classes and research projects. I think I am also good with helping people make decisions.

Things I'm connected with that might be of interest to you

I am concerned about climate change and am researching how libraries can help their communities become more resilient and prepared for climate related hazards.

The book, Libraries and Sustainability, I co-edited with three other librarians was recently published.

Other information about me

• English was not the first language of either of my parents. My mother was born in Germany and my father’s parents were from Italy.
• My brother, who was born with Down’s Syndrome, lives with me.
• I love animals and have five rescued cats.
• For six years I worked as a voice actor for Funimation on the animated television series Dragonball and Dragonball Z.