Kaia Henrickson

Kaia Henrickson serves as Associate Professor of Library and Information Science and Reference & Information Literacy Librarian at Egan Library, University of Alaska Southeast, where she provides critical research support and information literacy instruction to students and faculty across the Juneau campus.

Her academic credentials include:

• Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) from University of Alaska Southeast (2004)
• Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) from Simmons College (2000)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) from Corcoran College of Art and Design (1998)

Her professional focus centers on developing information literacy competencies through innovative library instruction methodologies, with research interests spanning digital resource curation, academic research support systems, and pedagogical approaches in library education. She integrates her background in educational technology and visual arts to create engaging learning experiences that bridge traditional library services with contemporary information ecosystems.

As the primary Reference & Information Literacy Librarian, she manages comprehensive research consultations, develops curriculum-integrated instruction sessions, and maintains the library's digital resource infrastructure to support the university's academic mission.