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Dr. Melissa Cast-Brede

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Melissa Cast-Brede is a Distinguished Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) in the undergraduate library science program. Previously, Dr. Cast-Brede served as education librarian at UNO, and other universities in the Midwest where she oversaw the development of psychology, education, children’s, and young adult collections. Additionally, she served as the Director of Member Services with the Association of College and Research Libraries. Her research and teaching interests include young adult literature, collection development, and reference.

Teaching Interests

Information LiteracyCollection Development Young Adult LiteraturePlagiarismCopyright

Research Interests

Information LiteracyCollection DevelopmentScholarly Communication

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CEHHS Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion CommitteeChancellor's Commission on the Status of Gender EquitySearch Advocate

Awards and Honors

Outstanding Innovation in Teaching with Technology Award, , Teaching - 2021

Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award, Teaching - 2018

2011 Outstanding Community Engagement Link, Service, Community - 2011

Education

Ph D, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, Library Science, 2013

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