![The Harriet K. and Philip Pumerantz Library and Learning Resource Center was remodeled. It opened to students January 3, 2022. Some rooms still need to be furnished and completed.](/media/library/images/011922-pumerantz-library-remodel-first-floor-024.jpg)
Welcome Messages
Pumerantz Library Mission
To promote critical thinking among the Western University of Health Sciences community, provide resources and services in support of university heritage and research, and foster a humanistic environment.
Vision Statement
The Library will be a leader in providing an innovative and inclusive community of academic learning for users in all locations, will strengthen the research culture of the university, will collaborate and contribute to the intellectual and interprofessional activities of the university, and continue to embrace change with a focus on student success.
![Pumerantz Director Karoline G. Almanzar, MLIS in the lobby.](/media/library/images/080322-pumerantz-library-tour-46.jpg)
A message from the Library Director
– Karoline Almanzar, MLIS
Library Administration
![Portrait of Karoline Almanzar, MLIS](/media/westernu/images/staff/kalmanzar.jpg)
Karoline Almanzar, MLIS
Director of the Pumerantz Library
![Portrait of Jessica Bartolome, BA, LSSGB](/media/westernu/images/staff/jbartolome.jpg)
Jessica Bartolome, BA, LSSGB
Director of Operations
![Portrait of Jennifer Cassidy, MLIS](/media/westernu/images/staff/jcassidy.jpg)
Jennifer Cassidy, MLIS
Library Assistant Director
![Portrait of Andrew Rutledge](/media/westernu/images/staff/arutledge.jpg)
Andrew Rutledge
Access Services Supervisor
![Portrait of Olivia Solis, MA, MLIS](/media/westernu/images/staff/osolis.jpg)
Olivia Solis, MA, MLIS
University Archivist
![Student studying in PLC](/media/library/images/plc-studyroom-student.png)
A message from Access Services
Access Services
![Portrait of Julia Barrios](/media/westernu/images/staff/jbarrios.jpg)
Julia Barrios
Library Assistant II
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Kim Hoang
Library Assistant II
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Greg Lewis
Library Clerk
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Olive Manson
Library Clerk
![Portrait of Lurlene Moreno](/media/westernu/images/staff/lmoreno.jpg)
Lurlene Moreno
Library Assistant III – Resource Sharing
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Jessica Tsang, MLIS
Library Assistant III
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Fabian Vazquez, MLIS
Assistant Circulation Supervisor
![A sign with the phrases "to teach to heal together" is displayed on a green, leafy background with wooden accents.](/media/library/images/081022-new-library-tour-21.jpg)
A message from Reference & Outreach
Reference & Outreach
![Portrait of Rudy Barreras](/media/westernu/images/staff/rbarreras.jpg)
Rudy Barreras
Assessment and Public Relations Librarian
![Portrait of Ruth Harris, MLIS, MSHS](/media/westernu/images/staff/harrisr.jpg)
Ruth Harris, MLIS, MSHS
Education Services Librarian
![Portrait of Kelli Hines, MLIS, AHIP](/media/westernu/images/staff/khines.jpg)
Kelli Hines, MLIS, AHIP
Scholarly Communications Librarian
![Portrait of Christyana Visk, MLIS](/media/westernu/images/staff/cvisk.jpg)
Christyana Visk, MLIS
eLearning and Student Engagement Librarian
![books and articles hovering over laptop](/media/library/images/plc-is.png)
A message from Information Services
Remote access is available for currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff. Your remote access password is your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app Network credentials.
![Close-up of various types of green moss on a surface, showcasing different textures and shades.](/media/library/images/plc-greenwall1.jpg)
Information Services
![Portrait of Anna Cardenas](/media/westernu/images/staff/acardenas.jpg)
Anna Cardenas
Information Services Coordinator
![Portrait of Alicia Prosser, MLIS](/media/westernu/images/staff/aprosser.jpg)
Alicia Prosser, MLIS
Electronic Resources Librarian
![Portrait of Denise Rodriguez, MLIS](/media/westernu/images/staff/rodriguezd.jpg)
Denise Rodriguez, MLIS
Library Systems Specialist
![solis olivia](/media/library/images/solis_olivia-e1660689839814.jpg)
A message from the University Archivist
– Olivia Solis, MA, MLIS
University Archives
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Mary Helen Ellis
Special Collection & Events Specialist
![Portrait of Jon Ganahl](/media/westernu/images/staff/jganahl.jpg)
Jon Ganahl
Digital Preservation Specialist
Visiting the Pumerantz Library
For more information about the Pumerantz Library please see our About the Library page.