Sarah Mangrum

Sarah Mangrum is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the School of Library and Information Science, The University of Southern Mississippi. She holds an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration (2019), MLIS (2011), and BS in Communications (2005), all from the University of Southern Mississippi and Southeastern Louisiana University. Her expertise spans Academic Libraries, Library Assessment, Children's Literature, and Research Methods in LIS.

Her research explores historical institutional resilience (e.g., Civil War-era academia) and modern library space utilization. She actively publishes in library science journals and has written on user perception gaps in library space usage. Professional affiliations include the American Library Association and Mississippi Library Association.

Teaching emphasizes active learning through case studies and peer discussions, aiming to bridge theoretical knowledge with professional practice in LIS. She teaches courses like Research Methods in LIS and Academic Libraries, and oversees practicums and special projects.