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About the Buxton Library @ PVCC

The Buxton Library @ PVCC serves the college and community by supporting learning through relevant resources and engaging learners through excellence in diverse programs and instruction.

Welcome

Welcome to Buxton Library at PVCC!

We’re part of the Maricopa Colleges library network, here to support your success with helpful resources, research support, and a space built for modern learning. Stop by or visit us online—your cozy study spot is waiting.

Inside view of the Buxton Library

Contact Information

Library Faculty & Staff Directory

Sami Lange
Division Chair/Library Faculty
602-787-6682
sami.lange@paradisevalley.edu

Liaison areas: Education, Psychology, Art (Studio)

Research Appointment:  https://paradisevalley.libcal.com/appointments/sami

John Chavez
Library Faculty/E-Resources/Assessment
(602)787-7222  
johxx04361@paradisevalley.edu 

Liaison Areas: Marketing, Business Law, IT, Life/Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Dance

Research Appointment:  https://paradisevalley.libcal.com/appointments/johnc 

Paula Crossman
Library Faculty/Collection Development/OER&ZTC Development
​(602) 787-7203
paula.crossman@paradisevalley.edu
Liaison Areas: Theatre, Education, Reading, Sociology, AJS, Social Work, Humanities, Nutrition/Dietetics

Research Appointment: https://paradisevalley.libcal.com/appointments/paula

Lili Kang
Library Faculty/Library Instruction
(602)787-7209
li.kang@paradisevalley.edu
Liaison Areas: Communication, Counseling, Nursing, English, Art History, History

Research Appointment: https://paradisevalley.libcal.com/appointments/lili

Catalina Sandoval
Library Specialist Supervisor
(602) 787-7207

catalina.sandoval@paradisevalley.edu

Whitley Abrams 
Library Specialist, Evening Circulation/Acquisitions/IDL
(602) 787-7213
whitley.privatt@paradisevalley.edu

Jordan Bates
Administrative Specialist
(602) 787-7259
jordan.bates@paradisevalley.edu

Jerice Eckels 
Library Specialist, Day Circulation/Reserves/ILL
(602) 787-7206
jerice.eckels@paradisevalley.edu

Dee Perry 
Service Faculty Adjunct Librarian 
darlene.perry@gccaz.edu

Jenai Trefny
Service Faculty Adjunct Librarian 
jenai.trefny@paradisevalley.edu

Lori Espinoza
Service Faculty Adjunct Librarian 
lori.espinoza@paradisevalley.edu
 

Tracy Mertens
Service Faculty Adjunct Librarian 
tracy.mertens@paradisevalley.edu

Your PVCC Librarians

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Your life is a journey, and research is part of that journey. Good information = good decisions = better world.  

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