Lindsay Inge Carpenter

Lindsay Inge Carpenter serves as an Affiliate Lecturer at the University of Maryland's College of Information (INFO College) and functions as the Pedagogy Librarian at the University of Maryland Libraries. Her work centers on advancing information literacy instruction for undergraduate students in first-year and general education courses, coordinating the Libraries' online learning initiatives and open educational resources (OER) programs, and co-directing the UMD Libraries Research & Teaching Fellowship—a comprehensive teacher training program for MLIS students preparing them for academic librarian roles.

Education Background:

• BA in History from American University
• MLIS and MA in Russian & Soviet History from the University of Maryland
• Currently pursuing Ph.D. in Student Affairs at the University of Maryland

Research Focus: Carpenter's scholarship critically examines information literacy instruction through critical pedagogies, emphasizing inclusive practices for diverse student populations. Her expertise extends to international librarianship, analyzing globalization's impact on academic libraries, and open educational resources development with feminist theoretical frameworks. She actively explores mentorship models for developing future librarians as educators, particularly through her co-directed fellowship program that bridges theory and practice in library science education.

Publication Trends: Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2017-2022) reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Innovations in information literacy instruction aligned with the ACRL Framework, especially for first-year students; (2) Critical examinations of international dimensions in academic librarianship, including US-Russia educational partnerships; and (3) Feminist and pedagogical approaches to OER development and librarian training. Her work consistently connects classroom practice with broader social justice implications in library science.

Professional Leadership: As co-director of the UMD Libraries Research & Teaching Fellowship, Carpenter mentors dozens of MLIS students annually in developing evidence-based teaching practices. She strategically integrates this mentorship with her OER coordination role to advance open education initiatives across campus. Her current Ph.D. studies in Student Affairs further deepen her scholarly contributions to understanding student development within library instruction contexts.