Wynn Culbertson

About me

As the assistant to the Music Library I am the Music Library’s primary contact for Course Reserves, Interlibrary Loan (ILL), Access & Delivery, and the Alma Governance Board. Within the Music Library I oversee the MusiCommons computer lab, equipment loans, audio technology, stacks maintenance, and the Music Library’s Special Collections. I also assist the Music Library Services Manager, Karen Snively, with hiring, training, and supervising the Music Library’s Wage staff and student employees.

 

Education
B.S. Recording Industry Management, Middle Tennessee State University (2008)

First in class from the College of Mass Communication with a focus in Production & Technology and a minor in Electronic Media Communication

Current Work:

• Visual Artist (Shenandoah Photography)
• Recording/Mixing Engineer

Previous Experience

• Musician (euphonium, trombone, bass guitar, alto/tenor voice)
• Audio Engineering Society (AES) executive officer
• Audio engineer and live sound technician
• JMU Facilities Management (Utilities) (hazmat certified)
• Instructor: woodcarving, basketry, leather-craft, wilderness survival, emergency preparedness, first aid
• General craftsman: perfumery, metalworking, painting, and more
• Commercial lab technician (hazmat certified)
• Contract and technical writing for small businesses (retail)
• Special education classroom aide and long-term substitute (Augusta County Public Schools)
• Event and wedding photographer
• Social media manager & graphic designer

Trivia

• In 2004 the 108th US Congress convened a day’s session in my honor. I was given the flag that flew over the US capital. I also received letters from the President, Vice President, and several Supreme Court Justices congratulating me on the honor and thanking me for my public service.
• Two series of my photographs have been used as classroom examples in the photography programs of three universities.

About Music Library Department

We are the Music Library: JMU Libraries’ home for music. Drop by, call, or email to schedule an appointment to get expert assistance in research, make suggestions, ask questions, or just say “hello.”

Not sure who to contact? Send an email to library-music@jmu.edu or phone (540) 568-6041. Messages will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

About Academic Engagement Unit

Academic Engagement is a new, public-facing division of the Libraries, under formation now. Departments include Library and Information Services, the Music Library, Research & Education Services, and Digital Scholarship and Distinctive Collections, which includes Digital Projects and Special Collections.