Helen Levenson

Helen Levenson is an Associate Professor and Collection Development Librarian at Oakland University. She holds roles in library administration, academic service, and professional collaboration. Her work focuses on collection development strategies, shared print preservation, and resource optimization in academic libraries. Levenson has contributed to initiatives like the Michigan Shared Print Initiative (MI-SPI) and the Partnership for Shared Book Collections, emphasizing data-driven approaches to library management.

Education: Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Wayne State University, Master of Arts in Library Science (A.M.L.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Philosophy) from the University of Michigan.

Research interests include collaborative collection development, preservation of print materials, and the role of streaming video in academic libraries. Her work bridges legal expertise with information science, addressing challenges in library resource sustainability and policy adaptation.

Publications highlight her focus on topics like bibliographic accuracy in shared print programs, optimal monograph copy models, and cost-saving collaborative weeding strategies. Her book reviews and presentations further demonstrate engagement with legal and information science topics.

Awards include Oakland University's Founder's Day Faculty Recognition (2020). Service contributions span university committees (e.g., Academic Conduct Committee), library governance roles (e.g., Chair of Merit/Travel Committee), and leadership in statewide initiatives like the Michigan Shared Print Initiative.

Levenson actively participates in professional organizations such as the American Association of Law Libraries and the Special Libraries Association, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in library science.