08: Research agendas with LibParlor

Nimisha Bhat (she/her) is an Associate Librarian at University of Cincinnati Libraries where she supports research and instruction. She is on the editorial team for the Librarian Parlor, and her research interests include labor practices in academic libraries and retention of librarians of color. When she's not connecting students to information, she's usually knitting while listening to audiobooks. You can find her on Bluesky @mishiebhat.bsky.social.

Hailley Fargo (she/her) is the Associate Dean at Northern Kentucky University. In her role, she supports library communications, assessment, and outreach. Her research interests include middle management, utilizing participatory design methods with library teams, and library support and involvement with undergraduate research. When Hailley is not in the office, you can find her working on an embroidery project or baking cookies. You can find her on Bluesky @hailthefargoats.bsky.social. 

Chelsea Heinbach is a Teaching and Learning Librarian at UNLV Libraries where she leads their partnership with the English Composition program. Chelsea is also a co-founder of the Librarian Parlor, and served as PI of the IMLS grant LibParlor Online Learning: An Open and Interactive Curriculum for LIS researchers. Her research interests include the affective nature of research, anti-deficit approaches to students, and the intersection between civic engagement and information literacy education. 

Amber Sewell, she/her, is a Teaching and Learning Librarian at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she works primarily with first- and second-year undergraduate students. Her research interests include games for instruction and outreach, pop culture, and fandom. Creator and host of The LibParlor Podcast, she is also interested in podcasting as a means of making scholarship more widely available. You can find her on Bluesky @ambersewell13.bsky.social.