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Rebecca Hedreen serves as the Life and Clinical Sciences Librarian and Distance Learning Coordinator at Southern Connecticut State University's Hilton C. Buley Library. With expertise spanning biology, health sciences, nursing, psychology, and information literacy, she provides specialized research support to students and faculty across multiple disciplines. Her role encompasses developing subject-specific research guides, offering citation management instruction, and coordinating distance learning library services.
Dr. Hedreen's research interests focus on information literacy in health sciences, citation management tools, nursing literature search methodologies, and virtual librarianship. Her work bridges traditional library services with digital innovations, particularly in supporting distance learners through technologies like screencasts and virtual environments. She has made significant contributions to understanding how librarians can effectively support evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare education.
Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with evolving library practices over nearly two decades, from early explorations of virtual reference services in Second Life to current work on citation collection methods and professional development for library staff. Recent publications highlight her focus on precise search strategies for nursing literature and innovative approaches to supporting online learners across time zones.
As a dedicated educator, Dr. Hedreen provides extensive support through research consultations, classroom instruction, and online resources. She has developed numerous subject-specific research guides covering biology, nursing, psychology, and health sciences, helping students navigate complex information landscapes. Her commitment to open access and educational resources has informed her work on OER initiatives and citation management tools.
Dr. Hedreen actively contributes to the library profession through her research on distance learning, virtual reference services, and information literacy assessment. Her work helps shape best practices for academic librarians supporting online and hybrid education models, particularly in health science disciplines where precise information retrieval is critical for evidence-based practice.
