Yvonne Mery

Yvonne Mery is an Associate Librarian at the University of Arizona Libraries, affiliated with the Research and Learning department, and an Adjunct Professor in the College of Information Science. Her expertise lies in instructional design, focusing on integrating information literacy into online education. She has co-authored a book and multiple papers on online instructional strategies and presented at international conferences on library pedagogy.

Her research emphasizes accessible, technology-driven approaches to information literacy, including microlearning, open educational resources (OER), and the development of e-learning platforms like Sidecar Learning. She collaborates widely across campus to support academic research and teaching needs.

Key contributions include pioneering the 'Guide on the Side' open-source tool for database instruction and advocating for inclusive design in educational technologies. Her work addresses global and cross-cultural dimensions of information literacy, aligning with frameworks like ACRL's standards.