Research & Instruction Librarian – PHX Campus
Contact
Karina Kletscher, MLIS
Research & Instruction Librarian – PHX Campus
Biography:
Karina Kletscher earned her Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2020. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Narrative Studies with a minor in American Popular Culture from the University of Southern California in 2014. Kletscher is a member of the Medical Library Association, the Academy of Health Information Professionals, and the Association of College and Research Libraries.
Her research interests include critical pedagogies, the medical humanities, and the intersection of information literacy and cultural programming and its impact on belonging in the academic library. Kletscher has previously written and presented on gamified library instruction, spaces in the academic library, and librarians’ roles in adolescent sexual health literacy. When outside of the library, you can find her digging around a vintage market or trying a new DIY project.
Education
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2020
- Bachelor’s degree in Narrative Studies with a minor in American Popular Culture from the University of Southern California in 2014
Publications:
Kletscher, K. & Tirrell, J. (2022). Aflame & unafraid: A Case study on creating inclusive & interactive programming in remote learning. In Kelsey, S. (Ed.), Fostering student success: Academic, social, and financial initiatives. Chicago: ALA Editions.
Kletscher, K. (2020). Sexual education is a human right: Information inequities of K-12 sexual education and the libraries’ roles in supporting sexual health literacy. In Jaeger, P., St. Jean, B., Jindal, G., & Liao, Y. (Eds.), Roles and responsibilities of libraries in increasing consumer health literacy and reducing health disparities. Bingley: Emerald Publishing.
Gammons, R., Kletscher, K., & Corlett-Rivera, K. (2020). Kids in the library: A Case study on enacting joy in the workplace through the creation of a family study space. In Ruffin, I. & Powell, C. (Eds.), The Emotional self at work in higher education. Hershey: IGI Global. doi.org/10.13016/uwqh-oaut
Presentations:
Jaskowiak, M., Nielsen Ott, M., & Kletscher, K. (2023, May 16-19). Experiences of Librarians Working with Physician Associate (Assistant) Programs: A Mixed Methods Study [Conference presentation]. Medical Library Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI. bit.ly/LibsWithPAs
Kletscher, K. (2023, May 16-19). Student Perceptions of a Born-Digital Library [poster presentation]. Medical Library Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI. bit.ly/BornDigitalPerceptions
Kletscher, K. (2022, December 14). Connecting campuses: A Solo librarian’s journey launching a satellite health sciences library. Health Bytes, National Network of the Library of Medicine, United States. [invited]
Kletscher, K. (2022, June 17) Day in the life of a medical professional panel. Creighton Summer Institute 2022, Phoenix, Arizona. [invited]
Kletscher, K. (2022) Reference services panel. LBSC 602: Serving Information Needs, University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Spring 2022, Fall 2022. [invited]
Kletscher, K. (2022, May 4-6) Connecting campuses: Launching a health sciences library on a new regional campus [poster presentation]. Medical Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. http://hdl.handle.net/10504/136838
Kletscher, K. (2022) First year on the job [Invited guest lecture]. Research and Teaching Fellowship, University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Spring 2022.
Wilson, S. & Kletscher, K. (2020, June 26). Gamifying library orientation: UNIV 100 pilot program [Conference presentation]. UMD Libraries Research and Innovative Practice Forum, Online.
Wilson, S. & Kletscher, K. (2019, October 30). Breaking out of boredom: Revamping the library orientation for first-year students [Conference presentation]. Maryland Information Literacy Exchange Fall Workshop, Maryland, October 30, 2019. doi.org/10.13016/fwcl-5hro
Golden Apple Outstanding Staff Award, Recipient
Creighton University School of Medicine – Phoenix Campus Class of 2025
This award is for an outstanding staff member that has optimized the learning environment for education, going above and beyond their expected role to serve the students and their needs.
Osmosis Raise the Line Faculty Awards, Librarian category, Recipient
Osmosis from Elsevier – December 8, 2022
This award recognizes the incredible work of health educators who are helping to “raise the line” by increasing the healthcare capacity around the world.