Hello to Dirk Burhans, part-time, Research Specialist, HSL. The position works under the general supervision of the Health Sciences Library Research Consultant (p-t), and in collaboration with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Liaison representative, and with oversight from the Health Sciences Library Director. Primary duties include statistical data analysis, producing various reports and maintaining paper and electronic files related to library research project activities. Dirk has a Ph.D. in Biology from MU. Dirk has previously worked in ecological research and as a Library Associate at Columbia Public library. He is also a freelance non-fiction writer.