Kiersten Merkel

Creative Technology Services Manager

Access and User Services Department


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Role in the Library

Kiersten Merkel manages the Innovation Garage and Digital Media Studio at Auraria Library. These spaces are designed to provide hands-on support for media and technology-based project learning, giving a wider audience access to the tools and practices of digital scholarship. 

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With deep experience in studio photography and graphic design Kiersten has a demonstrated passion for design and teaching people to learn how to use their creativity to communicate their ideas.