معرفی
Emily Harris serves as an Instructor (rank of Lecturer) in the Department of Libraries at Augusta University, functioning as Medical Librarian for the Dental College of Georgia and Georgia Cancer Center. She holds dual degrees from the University of Alabama: an MLIS in Library Science and Administration (2017) and a BSC in Business/Managerial Operations (2015), supplemented by recent certifications including Augusta University's Access, Success, and Belonging program (2024) and CITI Training (2024).
Education
- MLIS, Library Science and Administration, University of Alabama (2017)
- BSC, Business/Managerial Operations, University of Alabama (2015)
Research Focus
Harris specializes in medical librarianship and health sciences information systems, with research examining job market dynamics in medical libraries, disaster resilience of library infrastructure, and professional development within academic library communities. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in healthcare information services, emphasizing geographic and economic factors affecting library professionals.
Publication Trends
Harris's 2024-2026 publications reveal a strategic focus on contemporary challenges in medical librarianship, including longitudinal analysis of workforce trends (2022-2024 data), disaster impact case studies (Hurricane Helene), and community-driven professional development models. Her scholarship consistently addresses operational resilience and career sustainability in specialized library environments.
Service & Professional Engagement
Harris actively contributes through university committees including AUFS Governance & Communication Committee (Chair 2025-2028), Dental College Curriculum Committee, and Library Faculty Assembly. Professionally, she serves as Secretary of the Medical Library Association Dental Caucus and reviewer for their Collection Development Grant program, while participating in Georgia Cancer Center's 'Unite in the Fight' initiative.
