Jamie Stanfield

Mrs. Jamie Stanfield is an Associate Professor affiliated with the University of Southern Mississippi at its Gulf Park Campus. She holds advanced degrees in Library Science and History. Stanfield teaches courses in American History, the History of Midwifery, and Graphic Novels as Primary and Secondary Resources.

• Education: MLS (Texas Woman's University, 2015), MA in History (West Texas A&M University, 2013), BA in History (West Texas A&M University, 2009)

Her research focuses on interdisciplinary intersections between Health Literacy, History of Medicine, Information Literacy, and Graphic Novels in Education. Her publications explore how visual narratives enhance medical education, improve patient understanding, and address library accessibility challenges. Key themes include Accessibility in Libraries, Nursing and Health, and American History.

Recent publications highlight innovative applications of Graphic Medicine and Library Accessibility frameworks. These works span topics from health communication strategies to inclusive design principles in information management.

• Professional Affiliations: Mississippi Library Association, Southeastern Library Association, Atmospheric Science Librarians International, Medical Library Association, American Library Association

Stanfield is proficient in English (native) and Spanish (professional working). Her office is located at Gulf Coast Library 207 on the Gulf Park Campus.