Kelly Thormodson

Kelly Thormodson serves as Associate Dean for Library and Information Services at Penn State College of Medicine and Associate Librarian at Harrell Health Sciences Library in Hershey. She oversees library operations while contributing to institutional educational missions through research and service.

Her research focuses on transforming health sciences libraries through:

• Innovations in medical education support and curriculum mapping
• Health information literacy competency frameworks
• Technology integration challenges in academic health centers
• Library administrative structures during healthcare system expansions

Her recent publications explore trends in library science adaptation to healthcare evolution, including pandemic-driven technological shifts, standardized vocabulary for medical curricula, and liaison role optimization. Works consistently address intersectional challenges between library services and medical education requirements.