Quincy McCrary

Quincy McCrary is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at San Jose State University (SJSU), part of the College of Social Sciences. He holds an MLIS from SJSU (2009) and prior degrees from Santa Rosa Junior College, Sonoma State University, and the University of Kansas. His research focuses on medical anthropology, urban poverty, homelessness, and the intersection of technology with information systems.

• Education:
  • B.A. in Anthropology (likely from University of Kansas)
  • MLIS, San Jose State University, 2009
• Professional Roles:
  • Qualitative Research Coordinator at RUSH Medical Center’s Alzheimer’s Research Center
  • Moderator and Treasurer, California Conference on Library Instruction (2012–2019)

Research Interests: McCrary explores cultural consequences of evolving information systems, qualitative methodologies in healthcare, and the sociocultural dimensions of homelessness and poverty. His work bridges applied anthropology with information science, emphasizing practical solutions for healthcare institutions and marginalized communities.

Publications span qualitative healthcare studies, library innovation, and homelessness discourse analysis. Notable works include a 2023 clinical nursing ethics paper and a 2017 study on library transformation. His 2008 dissertation on emergency shelters in Lawrence, Kansas, underscores his long-term engagement with urban poverty issues.

• Awards: Recipient of SJSU’s Laura Good Grant, Stubbs-Davis Fellowship, and others supporting graduate research and global fellowships.
• Grants: Active in securing institutional and professional grants for applied anthropology and library initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with RUSH Medical Center’s Alzheimer’s team and has led projects at Kaiser Permanente (acknowledged in a 2021 guideline). Active in professional organizations like the Northern California and Nevada Medical Library Group.