Zach Newell, PhD
HE | HIM | HIS
Dean of Libraries & Learning
Education
- PhD, Library and Information Science, Simmons University, Boston, MA
- Dissertation: Creative Pedagogy in Information Literacy: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study
- MS in Library Science, Clarion University, Clarion, PA
- MA in History of Art, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
- BA in Philosophy, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Research Interests
- Fulbright Scholar (6 Month Lecture Award) — Alexandria, Egypt, Spring 2012
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Library of Alexandria) — “Regional Identity, Global Perspective: The Art of Engagement at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina”
Expertise
- Creativity
- Information Literacy
- Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Fiscal Stewardship & Advancement
- Digital Transformation & AI Strategy
- Space Planning & Capital Projects
- Inclusive Excellence
- Internationalization and cross-cultural collaboration
Selected Publications
PhD Dissertation: Creative Pedagogy in Information Literacy: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study
Education
- PhD, Library and Information Science, Simmons University, Boston, MA
- Dissertation: Creative Pedagogy in Information Literacy: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study
- MS in Library Science, Clarion University, Clarion, PA
- MA in History of Art, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
- BA in Philosophy, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Research Interests
- Fulbright Scholar (6 Month Lecture Award) — Alexandria, Egypt, Spring 2012
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Library of Alexandria) — “Regional Identity, Global Perspective: The Art of Engagement at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina”