Kimberly Shotick

Kimberly Shotick serves as Assistant Professor and Student Success Librarian at Dominican University, specializing in accessibility, inclusion, and universal design for learning within academic libraries. She actively contributes to the Journal of Library Outreach and Engagement as an editor and participates in professional organizations including ALA and ACRL.

Her educational credentials include:

• 2014, M.A., Communication, Media, and Theatre, Northeastern Illinois University
• 2011, M.S., Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Shotick's research examines systemic barriers in library services through frameworks like universal design for learning and EDI policy analysis. Her work addresses practical implementation of accessibility standards, neurodiversity considerations in library design, and strategies for equitable information literacy instruction. She bridges theoretical concepts with actionable solutions for library practitioners.

Analysis of her 2022-2024 publications reveals a cohesive focus on dismantling oppressive structures in academic libraries. Recurring themes include policy reform through EDI lenses, UDL applications in digital instruction, and marketing techniques that prioritize inclusive user engagement. Her scholarship consistently connects accessibility initiatives with broader social justice objectives in information science.

Professional activities encompass national conference presentations on topics ranging from neurodiversity to policy evaluation, demonstrating leadership in advancing library practices through evidence-based approaches and community-centered frameworks.