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Jillian Sandy

Instruction and Outreach Librarian

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Background

Library Subject Areas

  • Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Jillian Sandy (she/her) joined Binghamton University Libraries in spring 2022. In prior roles, she has worked in academic, public and special libraries including at SUNY Corning Community College, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the University of Dayton and the Dayton Metro Library system’s bookmobile. She primarily teaches library information literacy sessions for first-year writing courses, maintains the Libraries' collections on women, gender and sexuality studies, and collaborates with campus partners on events and programs. Her research focuses on teaching information literacy, hosting impactful outreach events and approaching library work with an ethic of care. Ask about her cats!

Women, Gender Sexuality Studies subject guide

Education

  • MLIS, Kent State University
  • BA in english, University of Dayton

Research Interests

  • Information literacy instruction
  • Outreach programming
  • Ethics of care in library work

Teaching Interests

  • Feminist and anti-racist pedagogy
  • Inclusive teaching
  • Play in learning

Research Profile