Brenna Helmstutler

Librarian for the School of Information Studies

Syracuse University, Syracuse University Libraries

Emailbhelmstu@syr.edu

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Personal profile

Brenna is the subject librarian for the School of Information Studies (iSchool) at Syracuse University. In this role, she works with the iSchool faculty, students, and staff. Activity includes specialized face-to-face and online instruction, collection development, research consultations, and outreach & engagement. Prior to joining SU Libraries, she worked at Georgia State University for 13.5 years. During this time, she was a subject librarian for disciplines including Education and Nursing, and supervised subject librarians within Education, Health, and Sciences.

Her research interests include scholarly impact, distance librarianship, and iSchool librarianship.

Education

Library & Information Studies, MLIS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Aug 2002 → Dec 2003

Award Date: Dec 20 2003

Counseling, MS, Radford University

Aug 1991 → May 1993

Award Date: May 19 2003

Psychology, BS, Wingate College (now University)

Aug 1986 → May 1990

Award Date: May 15 1990

External positions

Subject Librarian/Middle Manager, Georgia State University

Feb 23 2004 → Sep 22 2017

Research Interests

distance librarianship
research impact
iSchool librarianship

1 Book
1 Chapter
1 Poster
1 Article
More
- 1 Book/Film/Article review

Taking Research Services to the Next Level: A Case Study of Implementing a Scholarly Impact Outreach Program for Faculty and Graduate Students
Helmstutler, B., Dec 17 2015, In: Journal of Library Innovation. 6, 2
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Now you're a manager: quick and practical strategies for new mid-level managers in academic libraries
Association of College and Research Libraries, 2017, 86 p. (ACRL cookbook series)
Research output: Book/Report › Book
Liaison Services
Helmstutler, B., 2006, New Librarian, New Job: Practical Advice for Managing the Transition. Scarecrow Press, Inc.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Implementing a Scholarly Impact Program for Faculty and Graduate Students
Helmstutler, B., Oct 31 2016.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

Open Access
Review of the book Practical Tips for Facilitating Research by Moira J. Bent
Helmstutler, B., 2016, College and Research Libraries, 77, 6, p. 807 809 p.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Book/Film/Article review

Open Access

8 Membership of committee
2 Oral presentation
1 Participation in workshop, seminar, course
1 Other

Remaking Our Roles Virtually: Current and Emerging Practices in Distance Librarianship
Brenna Helmstutler (Speaker)
Apr 12 2019
Activity: Talk types › Oral presentation
iSchool Cluster Hire Search Committee (Event)
Brenna Helmstutler (Member)
Oct 14 2019 → …
Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
Research Metrics Challenge Task Force (Event)
Brenna Helmstutler (Chair)
Jan 2019 → …
Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
Social Media Team (Event)
Brenna Helmstutler (Member)
Jan 2018 → Nov 2019
Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
Information Literacy Workshop Series
Brenna Helmstutler (Participant)
May 2018 → Aug 2018
Activity: Attendance types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course