James Henry Smith

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James Henry received their education at Indiana University Bloomington, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics in 2019 and a Master's degree in Library Science in 2022. During this time they worked in a variety of student positions at IU Libraries, most notably in the Makerspace, and as one of the 2022 E. Lingle Craig Fellows. Before stepping into the role of Discovery and User Experience Librarian, they began their library career as the Jay Visiting Information Literacy Librarian for Online Learning. 

Their research interests lie in the ways in which peer professional development practices in the libraries foster a more inclusive and accessible learning experience in the digital environment. This spans from the granular decisions to be made in formatting web documents more accessibly all the way to designing learning experiences through the lens of Trauma-Informed Care and Universal Design for Learning.

Through their scholarship and practice, James Henry is committed to values of equitable teaching and learning by intentionally centering the student experience in their work.