Summary
Megan Ashcraft is a Library and Information Science graduate student at the University of Arizona with eight years of experience supporting research, instruction, and public-facing library services. She currently serves as a Library Services Associate III and has worked as a RISE graduate assistant creating LibGuides, teaching information literacy workshops, and providing reference consultations to students and faculty. Megan has supported open education initiatives as an OER intern at Pima Community College and brings practical experience from retail and outreach roles that sharpen her user-centered service approach. Her academic background in comparative culture studies, religion, and history (BA, 3.97 GPA) informs a nuanced perspective on information accessibility and curriculum support. Based in Tucson, she blends hands-on library instruction with program development and outreach, aiming to make scholarly resources more discoverable and equitable. An often-overlooked strength is her track record of translating classroom pedagogy into scalable library workshops and sustainable LibGuide content.
8 years of coding experience
The University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Comparative Culture Studies, Religion, History, 3.97, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Comparative Culture Studies, Religion, History, 3.97 at Northern Arizona University
Mesquite High School