Becky  Hyde
Processing Archivist and Special Collection Librarian, Special Collection
Academic Affairs
University Library
025B University Library
rhyde1@samford.edu
205-726-4104

Becky joined Samford in 2016 in the Special Collection Department. She enjoys processing archival collections to make history accessible to all and aiding students in their research pursuits. She enjoys sharing her love of history and information literacy with all our patrons. Before coming to Samford Becky was a Children’s Public Librarian. In her spare time Becky enjoys spending time with her dogs and family, crocheting, baking, and reading.

Degrees and Certifications

  • BA, History, The University of Mary Washington
  • MLIS, The University of Alabama

Liaison Areas

Howard College of Arts and Sciences

  • Geography
  • Sociology

Selected Presentations

  • “Tip and Tricks of the Special Collection” Presentation at the Society of Alabama Archivists Annual Meeting, April 2019
  • “Library Resources” Interactive Presentation at the First Annual Samford Faculty Mini-Conference, August 2018

Professional Associations

  • Alabama Library Association
  • Society of Alabama Archivists
  • Association of Archivists in Baptist Institutions