Catherine Lantz

Catherine Lantz is an Associate Professor and Reference Librarian at the University of Illinois at Chicago's University Library, serving as a liaison to Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her work focuses on information literacy, accessibility in academic libraries, and science education. She holds adjunct teaching experience in mathematics and has professional experience in museum research.

Her research explores student research processes, faculty-student collaboration in pedagogy, and library accessibility for users with disabilities. Notable projects include analyzing ARL library accessibility webpages and adapting UCLA’s WI+RE model for information literacy tutorials. She has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science Student Travel Award (2013).

• Professional Memberships: ACRL STS (Co-chair 2021-2023), AAAS, Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• Grants: CARLI-funded study on first-year student research skills (2014-2015)
• Teaching: Courses include Honors Seminars, Research Database Use, and Blackboard Training

Lantz actively collaborates with academic departments to enhance library services and supports interdisciplinary initiatives in STEM education. Her work emphasizes practical applications of library resources in scientific research and pedagogy.