Heather Lauer

Heather Lauer serves as a Research Assistant Professor and Librarian within the Research and Instruction Services (RIS) department of the University Libraries at Marshall University. Her primary responsibilities include research support and instructional services for the academic community.

Specializing in library and information science, her work focuses on research methodologies, information literacy instruction, and scholarly communication practices. She contributes to academic success through curriculum-integrated library instruction and research consultation services.

Her professional activities center on enhancing research capabilities across disciplines, with particular attention to digital resource navigation and academic writing support. Current initiatives include developing specialized research guides and collaborating with faculty on course-integrated information literacy sessions.