Amelia Brunskill

Amelia Brunskill is an Associate Professor and Information Services & Liaison Librarian at the University of Illinois Chicago's University Library. She serves as a liaison to the College of Applied Health Sciences, covering areas such as Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, Disability and Human Development, and Rehabilitation Sciences. Her academic roles include coordinating collections, managing electronic resources, and supporting systematic review methodologies.

She holds a Master of Science in Information Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Art from the University of Washington. Prior roles include positions at DePaul University and Dickinson College.

Her research focuses on accessibility in academic libraries, disability studies, and systematic review methodologies. Key interests include improving library services for users with disabilities, analyzing library contributions to evidence-based research, and exploring the social determinants of health through literature synthesis. She has led grants on topics like refugee resettlement, brain health messaging, and medical humanism in education.

Notable awards include the 2024 Jean Williams Sayre Innovation Award and the 2022 Stephen E. Wiberley, Jr. Library Faculty Publication Award. She actively participates in professional service, including roles in the Medical Library Association and the Association of College & Research Libraries.

Amelia collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as analyzing physical activity interventions for ADHD and dance’s cognitive benefits for older adults. She advocates for inclusive library practices through grants, committees, and publications.