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Miriam L. Matteson is Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Communication and Information and a full Professor in the School of Information at Kent State University. Her portfolio includes oversight of graduate programs, doctoral studies, research initiatives, and global engagement. Her research examines emotion in the workplace, focusing on emotional labor, soft skills, and information literacy in library settings.
Research Interests: Dr. Matteson's work spans emotional intelligence in professional environments, information literacy pedagogy, and management education for librarians. She investigates how interpersonal skills and organizational dynamics impact library services and workforce development.
Awards:
- Distinguished Advising Award, College of Communication and Information (2014)
Education:
- Ph.D. in Information Studies, University of Maryland
- C.A.S in Library and Information Science, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
- M.L.S., Indiana University
- B.S. in Music and History, Indiana University
Professional Service: She serves as editor for Public Services Quarterly and holds editorial/advisory roles with multiple library associations. Dr. Matteson regularly presents at international conferences including ALA, ACRL, and the European Conference on Information Literacy.
