Casey H. Rawson

Dr. Casey H. Rawson is a Teaching Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the MSLS Program at the University of North Carolina School of Information and Library Science (SILS). She holds a BS from Duke University, MAT from the University of Louisville, and MS/PhD from SILS. Her work focuses on teacher-librarian collaboration in STEM education, LIS pedagogy, and equity in youth services. She led Project READY, a federally funded initiative addressing racial equity in librarianship, and has taught courses on library instruction, assessment, and youth services. Her awards include the 2021 Excellence in Education Leadership (SILS) and 2017 Teaching Excellence (Deborah Barreau Award).

Dr. Rawson’s research bridges library science with educational equity, particularly in STEM and African American youth literacy. Notable projects include analyzing children’s book representations of scientists and designing collaborative lesson plans for preservice educators. Her publications span library pedagogy, youth program evaluation, and diversity in YA literature. She has also contributed to national initiatives like the Young Adult Library Services Association.

Her professional service includes adjunct roles at SILS and Old Dominion University, where she taught research methods and youth technology integration. She previously taught middle school science in North Carolina and Kentucky, blending practical classroom experience with academic research. Current roles include overseeing the MSLS program and advising on library assessment methodologies.