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Ashley Dees is Associate Professor and Associate Head of Research & Instruction Services at the University of Mississippi's J.D. Williams Library. She serves as liaison to the School of Business Administration, the School of Journalism and New Media, and the Department of Economics, while also leading initiatives in government information and student success programming. As Mississippi's Regional Depository Coordinator, she plays a key role in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).
Her educational background includes an M.L.I.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi and a B.A. from the University of Mississippi.
Dees' research centers on academic librarianship, with a focus on information literacy, library instruction, student success, and user experience. She investigates how library spaces are used, how instruction can be improved through feedback, and how libraries can partner with academic support units to enhance retention. Her work emphasizes assessment, collaboration, and evidence-based practice in library services.
Her recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a strong trend toward strategic library partnerships in student success, pandemic-era instructional adaptation, and the evaluation of large-scale library instruction programs. She frequently uses case studies, surveys, and collaborative research models.
- 2024 Mississippi Library Association (MLA) Outstanding Achievement Award
- 2022 Southeastern Library Association (SELA) Hal Mendelsohn Award
- 2019 MLA Past Presidents Award
- 2018 Federal Depository Library of the Year
- Beta Phi Mu
- Phi Kappa Phi
Dees actively participates in grant-like initiatives through symposia and collaborative research projects, particularly with the National Symposium on Student Retention and ACRL. She has not advised formal graduate students but mentors colleagues and leads instructional teams. She coordinates large-scale library instruction across multiple courses and departments, managing complex instructional logistics and assessment frameworks.
She is deeply involved in professional organizations such as MLA, SELA, and ACRL, and contributes to national conversations on library assessment, government information, and student engagement. Her work in the Methods & Analysis Lab and instructional initiatives demonstrates strong team leadership and innovation in academic support services.
