Ruth A. Hodges

Dr. Ruth A. Hodges, an Assistant Professor and Dean of the Miller F. Whittaker Library & Information Services at South Carolina State University, has shaped library operations and digital innovation for over 20 years. She holds a Ph.D. in Information Studies (2006) from Florida State University and advanced degrees in Library Science and Biology.

• Education: Ph.D. (Florida State), M.L.S./M.S. (Atlanta University), B.S. (SCSU)
• Key Experience: National Institutes of Health, Smithsonian Institution, Howard University, and National Academy of Sciences

Her research focuses on digital information services, open educational resources (OER), and information literacy, with grants totaling over $387,000. Notable projects include:

• HBCU LIBRARY ALLIANCE: $13,000 (Co-PI)
• OER Training for HBCU Librarians: $249,000 (PI)
• Title III Doctoral Study Grant: $125,000+

Professional accolades include Marquis Who’s Who recognition and fellowships from IMLS and NLM. She pioneered:

• SCSU's credit-bearing information literacy course
• State-of-the-art library renovations with tech upgrades
• LibGuides-driven website with chat reference and self-reservation systems
• Nationally sponsored OER workshops for HBCU librarians