Jennifer Branch-Mueller

Jennifer Branch-Mueller is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta and serves as Associate Dean, Academic and Student Experience. She holds leadership roles including President of the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL). Her expertise lies in teacher-librarianship education, focusing on online program design, professional development for educators, and the integration of emerging technologies in education.

Education: Jennifer holds a PhD, MLIS, B.Ed., and B.A., reflecting her interdisciplinary background in education and information science.

Research Interests: Her work explores teacher-librarianship education, digital literacy, inquiry-based learning methodologies, and the application of the Think Aloud method to study information-seeking behaviors. She emphasizes professional learning strategies for educators working in isolation and the role of technology in transforming pedagogical practices.

Articles Overview: Her publications highlight themes such as collaborative learning environments, the evolution of school library education in digital spaces, and preparing teacher-librarians for 21st-century challenges. Recent work examines barriers to inquiry learning in grade 9 students and the transformative potential of online communities in educational settings.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant details are listed. Her contributions extend to service roles on the General Faculties Council and Augustana Faculty Council.

Labs/Teams: She leads initiatives in online education program development and collaborates internationally to advance teacher-librarian training standards.