Stephanie Hallam

Stephanie Hallam is an Associate Professor at Whitworth University's Library Department, joining the faculty in 2024. She holds an MLIS from the University of Washington, an M.Ed. in School Counseling from Gonzaga University, and a BA in Psychology (with a Theater Arts minor) from Dordt University.

Her research focuses on library science, information literacy, open educational resources (OER), and children's literature. Notable work includes fostering collaborations between academic and high school librarians, integrating government documents into pedagogy, and optimizing library collection management strategies.

Her publications emphasize collaborative educational initiatives, open pedagogy, and librarians' roles in academic transitions. Presentations include sessions at the Texas Library Association, American Library Association, and LOEX conferences, addressing topics like silo-breaking partnerships and OER training.

Her work includes projects such as the 'I Heart OER Month' training program and collection deselection methodologies. While no awards are listed, her contributions to library practice and education are evident through her active publication and presentation record.