Savannah Kelly

Savannah Kelly serves as Associate Head and Associate Professor of Scholar Support and Data Services at the University of Mississippi, with an additional role as Faculty Instructor. She holds an MLS in Library Science from the University of Southern Mississippi (2006) and a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Mississippi (2022). Her work focuses on academic librarianship, STEM education, and student research development. She has contributed extensively to understanding student perceptions in STEM pathways, librarian-faculty collaboration, and quantitative analysis pedagogy.

Her research interests span educational equity, data literacy, and improving academic support systems. Recent work analyzes first-year students' STEM inclinations, service satisfaction among academic librarians, and challenges in data management. She emphasizes bridging gaps between research methodologies and practical library instruction.

Her publications highlight trends in statistical literacy for librarians, student self-efficacy in research tasks, and phenomenological studies of minority student experiences. She advocates for evidence-based practices in academic support services and collaborative teaching approaches.

While no formal awards are listed, her contributions to academic librarianship and STEM education reflect sustained scholarly engagement. Her professional activities include curriculum development and institutional research projects.