Emily Harris
Instructor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Libraries
Bio
Medical Librarian serving the Dental College of Georgia and the Georgia Cancer Center.
- EMIHARRIS@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-9904
- AB 2201
Education
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MLIS, Library Science and Administra
University of Alabama, 2017
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BSC, Business/Managerial Operations
University of Alabama, 2015
Certifications
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Access, Success, and Belonging (ASB) Certificate Program
Augusta University, Office of Institutional Access, Success, & Belonging, 2024
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Skills for Academic Searches and Hiring
Vector Solutions, 2023
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CITI Training
CITI, 2024
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BMEB 5101
Biomedical Evidence-based Dent
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OBMP 8640
Resch Proposal Developmt
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INQR 1000
Fund. of Academic Inquiry
Teaching Interests
In my role as a dental medicine and cancer librarian, I am passionate about teaching diverse audiences, including faculty and students at all levels. I value the opportunity to teach across a wide range of research-related topics, embracing the versatility and breadth that comes with supporting interdisciplinary scholarship.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Stories from academic librarians in a research community of practice., 2026
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Hurricane Helene and Impacts on Georgia Libraries, 2025
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Trends in Medical and Health Sciences Librarianship: A Comparative Analysis of Job Postings, Salary and Geographic Location, 2022 - 2024, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- 50 Things to Know About Being a Librarian by Tekedra Lofton (2021) Book Review by Emily Harris, MLIS, 2024
Book Review
Research Interests
My research explores issues that shape the librarian profession, particularly in the health sciences. I have examined health sciences librarian salaries and am currently evaluating dental librarian engagement in systematic reviews to better understand and strengthen the profession’s visibility and value.
College Service
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Libraries P&T Guidelines Ad Hoc Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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DCG Advanced Education Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Dental College of Georgia Curriculum Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU Online Librarian Search Committee
2024 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Library Faculty Assembly
2024 - 2025
Role: Other
University Service
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AUFS Governance & Communication Committee
2025 - 2028
Role: Committee Chair
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STUDENT SUCCESS
2025 - 2025
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New Faculty Conference Library Table
2025
Role: Other
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STUDENT SUCCESS
2024 - 2024
Role: Other
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Faculty Club Scholarship Committee
2024
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Medical Library Association Collection Development Professional Development Grant Jury
2024 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Grant Proposal
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Medical Library Association Dental Caucus
2024 - 2025
Role: Officer, Secretary
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- 2024
Public Service
