Rebecca Renirie

Rebecca Renirie is Associate Professor and STEM and Medical Librarian at Central Michigan University Libraries. She supports the College of Medicine, the School of Engineering and Technology, and the College of Science and Engineering departments of Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics, Actuarial and Data Sciences. Her role includes research assistance, information literacy instruction, and collection development.

• MA in Education, Central Michigan University, 2024
• MLIS in Library and Information Science, Wayne State University, 2008
• BS in Biological Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 2002

Her research interests center on information literacy in the sciences and evidence synthesis in medicine. She explores ethical dimensions of data use, particularly in biodiversity and health research. Her work bridges library science with STEM and medical education, emphasizing open access, research data management, and inclusive pedagogy.

Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and information literacy frameworks across STEM and medicine. She contributes to policy development, such as NIH data sharing, and creates educational modules for data ethics. Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations in autism-inclusive design, orthopedics, neonatology, and biophilic learning environments.

Notable contributions include:

• Co-authoring the Companion Document to the ACRL Framework for STEM
• Developing open educational resources on data ethics
• Leading workshops on research data management
• Contributing to national discussions on health science library associations

She provides one-on-one and group consultations, supports course development with digital resources, and advances library services for diverse learners. Her work with adult and non-traditional students highlights her commitment to equity and inclusion in academic support services.