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Justin Lillard, Director of the E. Allen Gordon Library

Mr. Lillard was born and raised in southwest Arkansas.  Over the years, he’s lived in almost every region of the state, as well as: Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia. 

He enjoys reading and writing across a broad range including: history, theology, literature, politics, economics, science fiction, fantasy fiction, and comic books. 

Jeannie Luu, Assistant Librarian

Ms. Luu has been at UACCM since 2020.

She enjoys devotional literature, juvenile mysteries, and young adult fiction (e.g., Nancy Drew and The Invisible Library).

Her hobbies include scrap-booking, jigsaw puzzles, and board games.

Her favorite movie is My Fair Lady, but she also enjoys superhero and sci-fi movies.

Ms. Luu believes learning is part of life; so, choose the lessons you want to learn carefully.

Lizee VanGilst, Library Technician

Ms. VanGilst has 83 first cousins. 

She enjoys spending time with her dog (Jake) and cat (Natasha). 

Romance is her favorite genre. 

When not reading or hiking, she's liable to be on phone calls with family. 

Originally from Pine Bluff, Ms. VanGilst enjoys living in Perryville near her godparents.

Michael Cockrum, Library Technician

In addition to being a library technician, Mr. Cockrum is an English major who's writing an urban fantasy novel about a young man battling werebeasts in rural Virginia.
 
Some of his favorite stories include Howl’s Moving Castle, DiscworldFrankenstein, and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

Ashe Singley, Part-Time Library Technician

Ashe Singley is from Conway, Arkansas, “born and raised.” They graduated from UCA with an English degree, and literature is their life. Whether reading or writing, they live for it. 

Their favorite book genre is fantasy, and their favorite series that they are currently reading is Joseph Delaney’s The Last Apprentice series, but another close is John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series. 
When not at the library, Ashe enjoys time with their family, reading, and playing video games.