Jaleh Fazelian

Jaleh Fazelian serves as the Associate Dean of Libraries at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she contributes to academic library administration and research. Holding a Master of Library Science from Indiana University and advanced degrees in historical studies, she bridges library science with Middle Eastern studies and generational leadership dynamics. Her work focuses on optimizing library systems, embedded instructional models, and intergenerational management.

• Education: MLS (Indiana University), MA/B.A. in Historical Studies (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville)

Research interests span library assessment, social media integration, and near eastern studies. Her publications reveal expertise in digital library infrastructure, intergenerational leadership, and information literacy frameworks. As a former President and Vice President of the Middle East Librarians Association, she advanced regional scholarship through professional leadership.

Key contributions include developing LibGuides navigation systems, analyzing Arab Spring documentation practices, and evaluating millennial leadership paradigms. Her awards highlight recognition for professional service, while her teaching initiatives demonstrate commitment to academic librarian pedagogy.