Beth Woodard

Beth Woodard is an Adjunct Lecturer and Associate Professor Emerita at the University of Illinois' School of Information Sciences. She holds an MS in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois and a BA in English from Illinois Wesleyan University. Her research focuses on reference training, library instruction methodologies, and evaluation of reference services.

• Professional Appointments: Associate Professor Emerita (University Library), Adjunct Lecturer (School of Information Sciences)
• Teaching: Currently instructs IS501AC (Reference and Info Services) and IS544AML (Adm Mgt of Libs Info Centers)
• Recognition: Consistently ranked as excellent by students in 2021, 2020, and 2017

Her work emphasizes improving library service quality through evidence-based practices and staff development. Office hours are held Mondays 12:00–1:00 PM in 214 Library.