In my role as Student Success & Engagement Librarian, I support the teaching, learning, and research of students, faculty, and staff. Using my experience from working in academic, public, and rare books libraries, I help students develop information literacy skills for classwork, research, and everyday life. My research focuses on accessible instructional technology and gamifying library instruction and outreach. 

I have recently led class discussions on:

• Getting started with academic research
• Evaluating sources
• Navigating and accessing library resources
• Citation management & citation justice
• Creating zines
• Intellectual freedom 

I am a co-host of the podcast Librarians Spill the Tea, which discusses scholarly drama and research ethics. I am also a member of the 2025 Class of American Library Association Emerging Leaders. In this role, I work with the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom and the Intellectual Freedom Round Table to study intellectual freedom instruction in ALA and AASL-accredited Master’s programs. Currently, I am the Chair of the Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians.

I spend my free time playing Dungeons & Dragons and board games, knitting an array of silly animals, and reading graphic novels. 

To schedule a research appointment or instruction session, please fill out the Research Appointment or Information Literacy Session form.