Sarah Sutton

Dr. Sarah Sutton is an Associate Professor at the School of Library and Information Management (SLIM) at Emporia State University. She holds a Ph.D., M.L.S., and B.S. in Library Science. Her research focuses on librarian competencies, scholarly communication in digital environments, information behavior analysis, and educational assessment. Sutton has been a key contributor to defining core competencies for electronic resources librarians through her work with NASIG. She has presented widely on E-Resources management, technology integration, and data analytics in libraries. Sutton’s professional development efforts emphasize flexibility, collaboration, and effective communication in dynamic library environments.

• Education: Ph.D. (Texas Woman’s University), M.L.S. (Texas Woman’s University), B.S. (Washington University)
• Key Contributions: Pioneered NASIG’s core competencies framework, led E-Resources lifecycle studies, and developed strategies for digital user engagement
• Presentations: Delivered workshops on ER lifecycle management, data wrangling, and vendor negotiations

Her work bridges theory and practice in electronic resources, emphasizing user-centered design and policy development. Sutton is active in professional organizations, advocating for librarian competencies in evolving digital landscapes.