Mar González Palacios
About Mar González Palacios
Mar González Palacios serves as the Associate Director of Arts Library Special Collections at Yale University, a position she has held since 2018. She has a diverse background in library science and architecture, with previous roles at various institutions including the University of Texas at Austin and the Centre Canadien d'Architecture.
Work at Yale University
Mar González Palacios has served as the Associate Director of Arts Library Special Collections at Yale University since 2018. In this role, she oversees the management and development of the library's special collections related to the arts. Her responsibilities include curating collections, providing access to resources, and supporting research initiatives within the university community. This position has allowed her to contribute significantly to the academic environment at Yale, fostering a deeper engagement with the arts through library resources.
Previous Experience in Libraries
Prior to her current role, Mar González Palacios held various librarian positions across several institutions. She worked at the Architecture & Planning Library at the University of Texas at Austin as an Architecture & Planning Librarian from 2008 to 2014. She then served as the Art & Architecture Librarian at the University of Oregon from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she was the Head of Collection Access at the Centre Canadien d'Architecture from 2015 to 2018. Her experience also includes working as a Liaison Librarian for Health, Statistics, and Actuarial Science at Simon Fraser University and as an on-call Librarian at Burnaby Public Library.
Educational Background
Mar González Palacios has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from Universidad Iberoamericana in Ciudad de México, completing her studies from 1987 to 1991. She later pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Visual Arts at the Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design, graduating in 2001. Furthering her education, she obtained a Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS) from The University of British Columbia between 2005 and 2007. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Arts in Architectural History at The University of Texas at Austin, which she began in 2013.
Professional Development in Library Science
Throughout her career, Mar González Palacios has focused on enhancing her expertise in library science and information management. Her roles have involved significant interaction with various academic disciplines, particularly in the arts and architecture. By working in multiple libraries and institutions, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of collection management, user services, and research support. Her ongoing studies in architectural history further complement her professional experience, allowing her to integrate her artistic background with her library science skills.