Carissa Marie Phillips

Carissa Marie Phillips is an Associate Professor at the University Library of the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on student consulting models, information literacy, and academic library services. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals in business and finance librarianship, exploring topics like student consultant effectiveness, financial literacy programs, and ICT skill development in finance students.

Her work integrates problem-based learning frameworks with library operational strategies, emphasizing the role of librarians in supporting academic and financial education. Key contributions include studies on student consultants' research competencies and the application of Bloomberg tools in educational settings.