Madison Sullivan

Madison Sullivan is a Lecturer and the Fine & Performing Arts Librarian at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. She works across the Art Library and Drama Library, serving as the research liaison for the School of Art + Art History + Design, the School of Drama, and the Department of Dance. She also teaches INFO 220 at San José State University’s School of Information as part of their online faculty.

Education:

• MS Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• BA Art History and Criticism, Webster University

Her research and professional interests include Academic Libraries, Arts / Humanities Literatures, Collections Development, Critical Perspectives on LIS, and Reference and Information Services. She focuses on integrating critical theory into library practice and advancing the role of LIS as a profession. Her work emphasizes equitable access to information in the arts and humanities.

Madison is actively engaged in professional service, currently serving as the Mentoring Subcommittee Chair for the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS) and moderating its Collection Development Special Interest Group.

Scientific Awards:

• Faculty Special Award of Merit, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

She has advised no students listed in the materials and has not published recent research articles. Her professional experience includes roles at the University of Washington, North Carolina State University, and the University of Illinois, with a focus on research services, digital preservation, and instruction. She is a part-time lecturer and continues to contribute to LIS education and practice.