Assistant Professor
Simmons University
Dr. Rebecca Stallworth is an Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Science at Simmons University. Her research examines diversity issues in academic libraries and the information-seeking behaviors of first-generation graduate students. In 2020, she received a Laura Bush 21st Century Library Program grant from the Institute of Library and Museum Services (IMLS) for her African American Undergraduates’ Use of Academic Libraries project. She teaches courses on reference, user instruction, academic libraries, and intersectionality and information professions. She is a member of ALA, ALISE, and BCALA and has served in several roles on committees with those professional organizations. She is a co-chair of the iSchool Black Coalition. Dr. Stallworth has worked in academic and health sciences libraries.
Beyond the Bachelor's Degree: Supporting First-Generation Students Through Graduate School
Saturday, January 20, 2024
9:40am – 10:10am EST