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Lauren Hays, PhD

Lauren Hays, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology at the University of Central Missouri. Previously, she worked as an Instructional and Research Librarian at a private college in the Kansas City metro-area. Prior to working in higher education, she was employed by the National Archives and Records Administration and worked as an intern at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum. Her professional interests include the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, information literacy, digital literacy, educational technology, and academic development.

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Lauren Hays

Book cover: Efficiency by Design by Joy M. Perrin

Interview with the Author: Joy Perrin on How Process Management Can Transform Librarianship

In this interview, author Joy Perrin shares how applying process management principles transformed her work—and how it can do th...
Interview with SLA President Hildy Dworkin.

SLA President Hildy Dworkin Reflects on the Association’s Dissolution, Future, and Legacy

In light of SLA's dissolution announcement, President Hildy Dworkin reflects on the association's community, legacy, and endurin...
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Interview with Amanda Ross-White, President of the Canadian Health Libraries Association

Read our interview with Amanda Ross-White, President of CHLA/ABSC, as she discusses advocacy, diversity, and the future of healt...
Where to find your professional community after the SLA dissolution

Where Special Librarians Can Find Community after the SLA Dissolution

With the SLA dissolving after 116 years, here are 9 ways special librarians can rebuild their professional networks and stay con...
2025 Summer Booklist

2025 Summer Booklist: Humans & AI, How Individuals Learn, Joan Didion, and Hidden Libraries

Each summer, Lauren Hayes shares a personal reading list—and this year’s collection spans AI and education, literary classics, p...
Developments in AI

Recent AI Developments Special Librarians Should Know About

Staying ahead of artificial intelligence advancements is a challenge. This post explores two key developments: test-time compute...
A special librarian smiling and holding a folder.

Growing Your Leadership Skills: 7 Tips for Special Librarians

Great library leaders aren’t born—they’re made through learning, self-reflection, and practice. Here are seven strategies to hel...
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Keeping Up with Copyright and Generative AI: What Special Librarians Need to Know

As generative AI becomes more prevalent, copyright law is evolving to address its impact. A new report from the U.S. Copyright O...
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Understanding Shadow AI: Risks, Costs, and Governance

AI can enhance search, discovery, and efficiency, but unsanctioned adoption—known as "shadow AI"—can lead to budget overruns and...
Cover of Streaming Video Collection Development and Management

Interview with an Author: Fernandez on Streaming Video Collection Development

As demand for streaming video in libraries grows, so do the challenges of managing access, budgets, and licensing. Co-author Mic...
Information Governance Technologies, A Guide, by William Saffady

Interview with the Author: Saffady on Information Governance Technologies

Technology is at the heart of modern information governance, shaping how organizations manage records and ensure compliance. In ...
Book cover for Range: Why Generalists Thrive in a Specialized World

Reflections on David Epstein’s Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Lauren Hays explores "Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World" through a librarian’s lens, reflecting on the role ...
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