Joyce Shaw

Joyce Shaw is a Professor at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL), part of the University of Southern Mississippi. She holds an MLS from Dominican University (1994), MA from Roosevelt University (1982), and BS from the University of New Orleans (1978). Her expertise focuses on Special Libraries, Scholarly Communication, and the history of GCRL. She is affiliated with organizations like the International Association of Marine Science Libraries and the Mississippi Library Association.

• Professional Memberships: Atmospheric Science Librarians International, Geoscience Information Society, Rotary Club of Ocean Springs
• Languages: Spanish (Limited Working)

Her research emphasizes institutional histories, science education outreach, and the intersection of libraries with STEM fields. Recent work includes studies on Gulf Coast seafood industry histories, Juneteenth cultural education programs, and marine science disaster communication strategies.

Dr. Shaw has contributed to GCRL’s Science Café initiative and collaborated on publishing partnerships like Aquila. Her articles explore topics ranging from librarian training to the legacy of hurricane impacts on coastal communities.