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Tamara Nelson, MLIS, EdS, AHIP

Director of Library Engagement & User Experience

MUSC Libraries
Department of Learning Commons
Main Library 4th Floor, Room 425B
nelsotam@musc.edu | 843-792-8272

Tamara Nelson (she/her) joined MUSC Libraries in April 2024 as the Director of Library Engagement and User Experience. Tamara is passionate about increasing engagement and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive library experience for all users. After over a decade of working in health sciences as a liaison librarian, she is excited to pivot into this new role where she can impact users on another level.

Education

  • EdS, Library Media, University of West Alabama, 2014
  • MLIS, Library & Information Science, University of Sothern Mississippi, 2009
  • BA, Library & Information Science, University of Southern Mississippi, 2005

Selected Publications

  • Nelson, T. (2021). Brainstorming Ideas for Library Events. In S. Gillum & N. Williams (Eds). Planning and Promoting Events in Health Sciences Libraries: Success Stories and Best Practices. Rowan & Littlefield.
  • Leah Cordova, Hilary Jasmin, Tamara Nelson, Kay Strahan & Lin Wu (2021) Rapidly Remote: Providing Seamless Library Support during a Pandemic, Journal of Hospital Librarianship, DOI: 10.1080/15323269.2021.1860638
  • Bartley, K., Jones, S., Murphy, B., Nelson, T., Weeks, A., Williams, J. (2022). Virtual Chat & Chew: Radical Self-Care for BIPOC Information Professionals. In A. Tureen (Ed). Intersections of Wellness and Leadership in Higher Education. IGI Global.
  • Nelson, T. (2018). "Preparing for Practice: Strengthening Third-Year Medical Students' Awareness of Point-of-Care Resources." Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 38(3).

Selected Presentations

  • Jones, S., & Nelson, T. (2023). Kindred Spirits Rallying Together in Pursuit of Radical Self-Care in Tumultuous Times. Paper Presentation. Joint Chapter Meeting: South Central & Southern Chapter of the Medical Library Association.
  • Bartley, K., Jones, S., & Nelson, T. (2022). Braving Our Blindspots: Using a Virtual Book Discussion Group to Continue Conversations on Implicit Bias in Libraries. Joint Conference of Librarians of Color.

Selected Recognition and Awards

  • Academic Librarian of the Year Award, Southern Chapter of the Medical Library Association, 2021