Rebecca J. Morris, PhD, MLIS, is a Teaching Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Information Culture and Data Stewardship. She teaches graduate courses in the areas of school librarianship, youth library materials and services, storytelling and literacy programming in libraries, teaching strategies for librarians, and LIS field experience.
- PhD in Library and Information Science, University of Pittsburgh
- MLIS and School Library Certification, University of Pittsburgh
- BS, Elementary and Kindergarten Education and Elementary Teaching Certification, The Pennsylvania State University
Education & Training
Books and Selected Book Chapters
- The School Librarian's Compass: Stories and Reflections to Help You Find Your Way, Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2023
- “Digital Storytelling.” In, Del Negro, Janice M., Ed. Storytelling: Art & Technique, 5th Ed. Libraries Unlimited, 2021
- School Libraries and Student Learning: A Guide for School Leaders, Harvard Education Press, 2015
Highlighted Professional Leadership & Service
- Journal reviews: Information and Learning Sciences, LIBRI-International Journal of Libraries and Information Services, School Libraries Worldwide, Library and Information Science Research, Teachers College Record
- American Association of School Librarians/ALA: Past-Chair, Educators of School Librarians Section; National Recognition Task Force; National Conference Committee; AASL/CAEP National Recognition Program Reviewer
- Association of Library and Information Science Education: Annual Conference Committee; ALISE Pratt-Severn Innovation Award Committee; Past Co-Convener, ALISE School Library SIG
- Former Co-Editor, School Library Connection
Research Interests and Journal Publications
Pedagogy, open educational resources, and generative AI in library and information science education; educational preparation of school librarians
- Library Trends
- School Library Research
- Journal of Research on Young Adults and Libraries
- Knowledge Quest
- School Libraries Worldwide
- School Library Connection
- Teacher Librarian
“Connect and Reflect: Contextualizing Experiential Learning in Libraries and Information Environments.” Nancy Tannery Grant for Open Educational Resources (OER), University of Pittsburgh Provost’s Office. 2024. (PI)
“SLIDE: The School Librarian Investigation—Decline or Evolution?” Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Project RE-246368-OLS-20. Debra E. Kachel, Project Director and Keith Curry Lance, Principal Investigator. (Interviewer).
School of Computing and Information (SCI) Teaching and Mentoring Small Grants Program, 2021-2024. (Co-PI)
• Community of Practice: Generative AI Tools in SCI Teaching
• Equity and Inclusion in Teaching - A Community of Practice
• Makerspace: Creative Exploration in Physical and Digital Interactions
