Stacey Knight-Davis

Stacey Knight-Davis serves as Professor and Head of Circulation Services at Booth Library, Eastern Illinois University, where she also functions as Systems Librarian and Public Health/Nursing librarian. Her role integrates library operations, technology management, and specialized subject librarianship within the university's central library system.

Her academic credentials include:

• MS in Technology from Eastern Illinois University (2002-2004)
• MS in Library and Information Science from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2000-2001)

Professor Knight-Davis specializes in applied library science with emphasis on health information access and technological innovation. Her work bridges public health literacy through community partnerships like the Digital Health Literacy Trainer initiative, while advancing DEI principles in library spaces as demonstrated in her 2022 chapter on inclusive learning environments. She also maintains an active ecological research profile evidenced by her 2024 book on tallgrass prairie restoration.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Eta Sigma Gamma Beta Nu Chapter Honor Award for exceptional service (2019)
• Achievement and Contribution Award in Balanced Category (2008)
• Health Science Librarians of Illinois Star Thrower Award for organizational service (2008)

She actively shapes library practice through invited presentations on grant writing, collaborative programming, and collection management, recently participating in DEI Week 2025 and developing community health literacy partnerships. Her work consistently focuses on transforming library services through technological adaptation and inclusive design principles.