Michelle Hook Dewey

Michelle Hook Dewey serves as Law Library Director and Associate Professor at Mercer University School of Law, a position she assumed in January 2025 after previously working as Visiting Professor and Reference and Electronic Services Librarian at the same institution. Her career spans prominent law libraries including Georgia State University and University of Illinois, where she held dual academic-librarian roles.

Education:

• B.A., Northeastern Illinois University
• J.D., Southern Illinois University
• M.L.I.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• LL.M., Southern Illinois University

Research Profile: Dewey's expertise centers on legal research methodologies, legal technology integration, and academic library leadership. Her work bridges law and information science through curriculum development for legal research courses and innovation certificate programs. As evidenced by her HeinOnline and CALI author profiles, she contributes to legal education resources while advancing data management practices in law firms and academic settings.

Professional Leadership: Dewey recently completed a term as elected Executive Board member of the American Association of Law Libraries, demonstrating national influence in her field. Her career includes managing national research teams at an Am Law 100 firm and directing technology initiatives across multiple law schools.

Institutional Role: At Mercer's Furman Smith Law Library, she oversees comprehensive print/digital collections and study facilities including smart rooms and technology lounges, providing essential research support for the law school's academic mission.