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Hali Black serves as Associate Professor, First-Year Experience Librarian, and Learning Design Coordinator for University Libraries at the University of Southern Mississippi, with additional roles as instructor of record for the Honors College and First-Year Writing Program.
Her educational background includes:
- EdD (in progress) from University of Southern Mississippi (2025)
- MLIS from University of Alabama (2017)
- BS from University of North Alabama (2013)
Dr. Black specializes in academic library science with research focused on student transitions and information literacy development. Her work integrates library instruction with learning design to address challenges in digital literacy and misinformation, particularly through courses like "Fake News and Misinformation in the Digital Age" (HON 303) and "Composition II" (ENG 102).
Professional leadership includes:
- News Editor for Mississippi Libraries
- Member of Mississippi Library Association
- Member of Southeastern Library Association
Based in Cook Library (LIB) 104D, Hattiesburg, she advances library assessment frameworks and instructional methodologies to support undergraduate success.
