Melissa Johnson
Director of Reese Library
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Libraries
Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department of English & World Languages
Bio
As a proud alumna of Augusta University, I am dedicated to promoting information literacy in undergraduate education. My work emphasizes the transformative role libraries play in promoting student success.
- MJOHNS69@augusta.edu
- (706) 667-4907
- LIBR 138
Education
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EDD, Higher Education/Higher Educat
University of North Georgia, 2023
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MA, English Language and Literature, General
Valdosta State University, 2017
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MLIS, Library and Information Science
Valdosta State University, 2012
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BA, English Language and Literature, General
Augusta State University, 2009
Awards & Honors
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Lewis K. Bell Research Award, Nomination
Augusta University Faculty Senate, 2024
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ASIS&T- US South Conference Support Award
2024
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SoTL Scholar Recognition
Office of Faculty Development and Teaching Excellence, 2018
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Phi Kappa Phi
Honor Society, 2018
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Outstanding Faculty Award - University Libraries
Augusta University Faculty Senate, 2016
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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ENGL 1101
College Composition I
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INQR 1000
Fund. of Academic Inquiry
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ENGL 1102
College Composition II
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests include fostering information literacy, sharpening critical thinking, and unpacking bias by engaging with pop culture in undergraduate classrooms.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Augusta University administration responds to Hurricane Helene, 2025
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Implementing a SoTL Framework: Librarians in a Community of Practice, 2025
Book, Chapter in Non-Scholarly Book-New
- Exploring positional knowledge: Using theory to teach bias, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Toxic Work Culture During University Consolidations: The Importance of Transformational Leadership in Libraries, 2024
Book, Chapter in Non-Scholarly Book-New
- X, Y, Zzzz: Generational differences in academic librarian burnout, 2022
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
Research Interests
My research interest investigates academic librarianship’s impact on student engagement and success through instruction, organizational dynamics, and culturally responsive practices that bridge theory and practice in higher education.
Department Service
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AU Authors Planning Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Reese Library Employee Outreach Committee
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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IGIVE Department Champion
2018 - 2018
Role: Committee Chair
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IGIVE Department Champion
2017 - 2017
Role: Committee Chair
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"Pi Day" Celebration
2017
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
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Director's Leadership Team
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Senate Dispute Resolution and Grievance Committee
2016 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Libraries Faculty Assembly
2019 - 2020
Role: Committee Chair
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Augusta University Senate Curriculum and Academic Policies Committee
2017 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
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Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian Search Committee
2019 - 2020
Role: Committee Chair
University Service
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Carnegie Community Engagement (CCE) Project-Administration Team
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Faculty Club
2016 - Present
Role: Other
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USG - Affordable Learning Georgia
2014 - Present
Role: Other
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Augusta University Quality Enhancement Plan - Design and Assessment Committee
2025 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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AU National History Day
2024
Role: Other
Professional Service
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LILI: Lifelong Information Literacy
2022 - Present
Role: Conference-Related
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ACRL - Science and Technology Section Signal Newsletter
2016 - Present
Role: Editor
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The Arsenal: Augusta University's Undergraduate Journal
2015 - Present
Role: Editor
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Association of College and Research Libraries - Literatures in English Section
2015 - Present
Role: Program Coordinator
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Association of College and Research Libraries - Science and Technology Section
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
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Grovetown High School Band of Warriors
2010 - 2019
Role: Other
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Berry Fleming Book Festival
2016 - 2017
Role: Other
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Georgia Literary Festival
2014 - 2015
Role: Other
