Gwen Gregory

Gwen Gregory is an Associate Dean for Collections Management and Associate Professor at Northern Illinois University. She oversees the Collections Management Division, which includes Technical Services, Special Collections and Archives, Digital Projects, and Southeast Asia Collections Departments.

Education:

• MPA in Public Administration from New Mexico State University
• MLS in Librarianship from University of Arizona
• BA in Anthropology from University of New Mexico

Her research focuses on technical services innovation, collection maintenance, and organizational change in libraries. She has explored pandemic-driven job transitions, retreat-based communication strategies, and the evolution of discovery systems in academic settings.

Publications: Gregory has contributed to journals like College and Research Libraries and Journal of Web Librarianship, addressing topics such as usability testing, change management, and policy implementation. Her 2005 edited book The Successful Academic Librarian remains a key resource for professional development.

Additional Roles: She currently serves as a columnist for EDI Perspectives at Information Today, advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion in librarianship.

Departments: Gregory leads the Collections Management Division at Northern Illinois University Libraries, integrating digital and physical collection workflows across multiple departments.