Amy Lynn Fry

Amy Lynn Fry is an Associate Professor and Electronic Resources Management Librarian at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s University Library. Her research focuses on e-resource usage statistics, library collections, and ebook adoption patterns. She holds a B.A. in English & Art History from Oberlin College (1998), an M.A. in Art History from the University of St. Thomas (2009), and an M.S. in Library & Information Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2003).

Her work examines how users interact with digital and print resources in academic libraries, including studies on ebook usage rates, consortial resource sharing via platforms like OhioLINK, and the implementation of Alma Analytics for tracking e-resource metrics. Recent publications analyze trends in electronic resource accessibility, subject-specific usage patterns, and data privacy considerations in library systems.

• Education:
  • B.A. English & Art History, Oberlin College (1998)
  • M.A. Art History, University of St. Thomas (2009)
  • M.S. Library & Information Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2003)

Her research bridges library science and academic practice, emphasizing evidence-based collection management and user-centric resource evaluation.