Christina Beis

Christina Beis is an Associate Professor and Director of Collections Strategies and Services at the University of Dayton Libraries. She is a full-time academic professional with leadership responsibilities in library collections, metadata, acquisitions, and discovery systems.

Her research interests focus on electronic resources workflows and usability in discovery services, reflecting her commitment to improving access and efficiency in academic libraries. She has published on topics including web archiving, e-resources lifecycle communication, and technology integration in library operations.

Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on digital library infrastructure, user-centered design, and collaborative technologies. The articles highlight interdisciplinary applications in education, digital humanities, and organizational management within library contexts.

Christina Beis is actively involved in professional organizations including the American Library Association (ALA), Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures, Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO), and the Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians. She served as Web Manager from 2018 to 2021 and has participated in multiple ALA committees related to metadata and technical services.

She earned her M.L.I.S. from Kent State University in 2006 and a B.A. from Wittenberg University in 2005. She has been with the University Libraries since 2017, previously serving as the Discovery Services Librarian before assuming her current leadership role.

While no formal advisees are listed, her leadership and scholarly activities suggest a mentorship role within the library profession. She has no listed scientific awards, but her sustained research and service contributions reflect professional recognition.