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Kerry Walton

Education

• MLIS, Drexel University MPA, West Chester University

Research Interests

Academic Libraries, Public Policy and Administration, Neurodiversity

Opportunities

Work Study Positions Available: No

Grant Funded Positions Available: No

Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No

Volunteer Research Positions Available: No

Biography

Kerry Walton has a long career in academic libraries, having worked in many roles at college and university libraries. After serving in various adjunct roles at West Chester, Kerry began the tenure track position of Electronic Resources Librarian in University Libraries in 2016. Kerry's primary research interests include autism & neurodiversity in academic libraries, cultivating positive work culture, electronic resources & discovery systems, and various topics in public policy and administration.

List of Publications

• Walton, K., Childs, G. M., & Palumbo, L. (2022). Testing two discovery systems: A usability study comparing student perceptions of EDS and Primo. Journal of Web Librarianship, 16(4), 200–221. https://doi.org/10.1080/19322909.2022.2125478
• Palumbo, L., & Walton, K. (2022). People management before project management: Creating a healthy work culture to improve project collaboration and outcomes. In E. German & J. Ballestro (Eds.), Project management in technical services: Practical tips and case studies (pp. 77-89). American Library Association
• Walton, K. & McMullin, R. (2021). Welcoming autistic students to academic libraries through innovative space utilization. Pennsylvania Libraries: Research & Practice, 9(2). https://doi.org/10.5195/palrap.2021.259
• McMullin, R., & Walton, K. (2019). Supporting students on the autism spectrum: A practical guide for academic libraries. Libraries Unlimited.

Links

• https://library.wcupa.edu/kwalton
• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3029-1326