Subject Librarians
Subject Librarians at WashU Libraries strive to be attuned to the research needs of all WashU programs and departments.
Subject Librarians, A-Z
Subject Librarians, by Subject
Librarian Services
On-Call Research Help
Visit the Help Desk in Olin Library during On-Call hours to meet with a subject librarian in person. Subject librarians can provide help in conducting research, narrowing down research topics, and finding sources, using library tools, and more.
Teaching and Learning
Collaborate with colleagues within and beyond the libraries on delivering, planning, and assessing strategic and effective instruction and learning materials.
Research Services
Consult with faculty and students about their research needs. Advise and instruct them about the library tools and specialized services that meet those needs.
Collection Development
Develop, maintain, and manage distinct collections. Support research and instruction with relevant resources.
Exhibitions and Events
Promote library services and collections to departments or programs. Assist in executing exhibitions and special events.
Research Data
Maintain a working knowledge of issues in the research data lifecycle: conceptualization, analysis, visualization, management, sharing, and curation. Help identify applicable tools.
Outreach
Serve as a liaison to faculty, students, and the community beyond WashU. Identify, meet, and facilitate ongoing communication about users’ resource and service needs.
Scholarly Communication
Inform and educate our community about scholarly communications, including open-access publishing, public access practices, and options for publishing and sharing research.
Recommend a Purchase
To recommend a purchase, please complete the Recommend a Purchase Form or contact your subject librarian.
Questions?
If you have any questions about subject librarians, please reach out to the Head of STEM & Business Librarians Lauren Todd, the Head of Arts & Area Studies Rina Vecchiola, or the Head of Instruction, Humanities & Social Sciences Theresa Mastrodonato.