Laura Haverkamp

Laura Haverkamp, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indiana University Indianapolis. She has over 20 years of experience as a high school librarian, preceded by roles as a high school English teacher in New York City and South Carolina. Her research focuses on technology integration in school libraries, library advocacy, equitable access to information, and fitness information-seeking behaviors.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina (2021)
  • M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina (1999)
  • MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with Special and School Library Focus, George Mason University (1995)
  • B.A. English and Communications, Tulane University (1991)

Dr. Haverkamp’s work emphasizes bridging educational theory with practical library practices. She actively contributes to discussions on how school libraries can leverage technology to promote equitable resource access and student well-being through fitness-related information services.