Zollinger Library Celebrates Heritage, AI Insights, Community Events

Zollinger Library’s November programming brought books, technology and cultural programming into the center of campus life. On Tuesday, November 11, the library held a grand unveiling of the Martin Link Collection, a new section of historical books donated by the family of the late Martin Link, a historian and former UNM Gallup instructor. The collection includes works on the Old West, the Civil War and Native American culture, and a small reception followed the dedication.

The following day, Wednesday, November 12, UNM Gallup instructor Roseanna McGinn presented in the library atrium on how artificial intelligence has changed medical billing and coding worldwide. The session included a summary of survey findings from IFHIMA, the nonprofit health information management organization. The presentation addressed technical shifts that affect how medical claims are coded, billed and processed, and it invited local health workers and students to consider implications for practice.

From Monday November 17 through Wednesday November 26 the library staged a lighthearted turkey hunt on site with an online option, asking visitors to pick up a hunting license at the front desk to participate. The library also observed Native American Heritage Month with a November film series at 4 p.m. every Thursday in the conference room. Films screened included Maroni for President on November 6, The Stolen Valley on November 13 and Up Heartbreak Hill on November 20. The campus was closed for Thanksgiving on November 27. Popcorn was available on a first come, first served basis.

For McKinley County residents the programs carry practical value beyond events and entertainment. The AI and medical billing presentation speaks to workforce development and operational shifts in healthcare administration, with potential consequences for billing accuracy, patient access to care and training needs for local staff. The Martin Link Collection and film series reinforce cultural recognition and access to historical materials that matter to Indigenous communities and students on campus. Zollinger Library staff encourage community members to contact the library for more information at 505 863 7531 or by email at markos@unm.edu.