Nancy Everhart

Nancy Everhart, Ph.D., is a Professor at the College of Communication & Information (CCI) at Florida State University. She is an international scholar and consultant with notable recognitions including a Fulbright Scholarship to China (2019) and DAAD Research Stay (2016). Her expertise spans school library leadership, autism-inclusive library practices, and technology integration in educational settings.

Education: B.S., Kutztown University; M.Ed., University of Central Florida; Ph.D., Florida State University.

Research focuses on: (1) Technology's impact on school librarian roles, (2) Evaluation of school library programs, and (3) Supporting individuals with autism in library environments. Teaching areas include information literacy and multimedia production.

Key contributions include over 50 peer-reviewed publications and major grants totaling >$4M from organizations like IMLS and NSF. Notable projects include Project A+ (serving autistic students) and the I-CPALMS initiative.

Awards include the School Librarianship Award (2012), Judy Pitts Research Mentor Award (2002), and Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation (1991).