Amanda Walch

Amanda Walch serves as Director of Libraries and Assistant Professor at the University of Jamestown, passionately dedicated to creating inclusive library spaces and advancing critical information literacy education. She emphasizes student-centered approaches to understanding information interactions within academic contexts.

Education:

• MLIS (2018), University of Iowa

Her professional focus centers on information literacy instruction, user experience optimization in virtual library systems, and critical analysis of information consumption. Walch integrates archival expertise—particularly with audiovisual materials—from her Library of Congress fellowship into contemporary library pedagogy, prioritizing accessibility and critical engagement with information sources.

Scientific Awards:

• Librarians in Residence Fellowship at the Library of Congress (2018-2019)

Walch actively teaches information literacy concepts through reference services and instructional sessions, focusing on research skill development. Her administrative leadership encompasses strategic oversight of library resources and services without documented grant funding or formal student advisement.

As head of University Libraries, she directs the Raugust Library team in delivering user-centered academic support, maintaining physical and virtual environments optimized for student success through Wednesday evening office hours and virtual appointments.