Director of Libraries
Medical University of South Carolina
Dr. Shannon D. Jones (she/her) is the Director of Libraries and Chair, Academic Affairs Faculty for the Medical University of South Carolina Libraries. She is also Director of Region 2 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine. A long-time volunteer of the Medical Library Association, Shannon has served the Association in many capacities, including the 2022-2023 MLA President. During her term as MLA President, Shannon established the Be Well MLA initiative to encourage MLA members to prioritize their wellness and well-being. In 2018, Shannon co-founded the MLA Reads Virtual Book Discussion Club to provide a forum where participants can learn, discuss, and process the implications of various DEI topics in their work as information professionals and in their personal lives. Shannon is the co-editor of Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries: A Call to Action and Strategies for Success and Cultural Humility in Libraries: A Call to Action and Strategies for Success. Her educational background includes an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Charleston Southern University, an M.Ed. in Adult Learning with a concentration in Human Resources Development from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a Master of Library Science from North Carolina Central University.
Fostering Growth: Building Strong Mentor-Mentee Relationships in Libraries
Saturday, June 28, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT