About Us

David H. Townsend Library

Townsend Library contains over 50,000 books, over 170 magazine/journal subscriptions, nearly 2,000 New Mexico State Documents, and several thousand audiovisual titles. The present library building was completed in 1982. It was officially named “David H. Townsend Library” on October 30, 1992. David H. Townsend was a history professor at NMSU-A, as well as Branch Campus Director from 1978-1982, and remains a long-time library supporter.

Mission Statement

By promoting information literacy and providing resources and services, David H. Townsend Library supports the academic goals of New Mexico State University at Alamogordo in serving its diverse communities.

Library & Media Services Staff

Name Job Title Phone (575)- E-Mail Address
Barbara Adams Media Services Technician 439-3655 barbara@nmsua.nmsu.edu
Lyn Johnson Library Technician II 439-3653 lyn@nmsua.nmsu.edu
Dan Kammer Library Director 439-3806 dkammer@nmsu.edu
Lois Knowles Library Specialist I 439-3820 lois@nmsua.nmsu.edu
Melissa McIntyre Library Technician I 439-3803 mcintyre@nmsu.edu
Bob Schenk Media Services Coordinator 439-3655 schenk@nmsua.nmsu.edu
Teresa Torres Library Technician II 439-3803 ttorres@nmsua.nmsu.edu