David Scott

David Scott is a Professor of Library and Instructional Services at Ferris State University's FLITE Library, serving as Outreach and User Engagement Librarian since 2001. He provides liaison support for College of Business programs and coordinates FLITE's participation in the Michigan Research Help Now consortium.

Education:

• M.B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
• M.I.L.S., University of Michigan
• B.A. in German, Michigan State University

Professional Focus: Scott specializes in academic librarianship with emphasis on user engagement strategies and library service marketing. His work involves assessing outreach effectiveness, delivering reference services via chat, and bridging library resources with business education. This practitioner-oriented approach prioritizes real-world application over theoretical research.

Professional Contributions: He actively supports academic infrastructure through consortium coordination and student-facing service design. Beyond core duties, Scott contributes to campus life as an official for high school sports and operator of Ferris State basketball/football scoreboards, embodying his mantra: "if you yell at the ref, at least know the rules!"