University Libraries

Jodi Jameson, MLIS

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in English (minor in Art History), Lourdes College, December 2003
• Master of Library and Information Science, Kent State University, August 2005

Continuing Professional Education

• Critical Appraisal Institute for Librarians, January 29-March 18, 2020
• Fuld Institute Evidence-Based Practice Immersion, ProMedica, October 22-23, 2019
• Joanna Briggs Institute Comprehensive Systematic Review Training, Indiana Center for Evidence-Based Nursing Practice, Purdue University Northwest, June 25-29, 2019

Experience

Jodi started at Mulford in November 2005 as Technical Services Librarian. Since then, she has worked as Reference Librarian (2006-2007) and currently as Nursing Librarian (2007-present). In her role as Nursing Librarian, Jodi serves as a liaison to both the College of Nursing and UTMC Nursing Services. She provides library instruction, reference assistance, and conducts literature searches. In addition, she creates web-based instructional materials, guides and tutorials, and is responsible for collection development of nursing materials. 

Selected Scholarly Works

 Articles 

• Quallich, S. A., Thompson, T., Jameson, J., Wall, K., Lajiness, M. J., Powley, G., Lutz, A. R., & Hemphill, J. (2023). Management of patients after suprapubic catheter insertion. Urologic Nursing, 43(2), 61–102.
• Jameson, J., & Duhon, L. (2023). A 10-year follow-up survey of US academic libraries highlights the COVID-19 experience and greater interest in health information outreach. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 40, 275-91. 10.1111/hir.12446.
• Jameson, J., Natal, G., & Napp, J. (2019). Evolving and enduring patterns surrounding student usage and perceptions of academic library reference services. College & Research Libraries, 80(3), 366-385
  
• Jameson, J., & Walsh, M.E. (2017). Tools for evidence-based vascular nursing practice: Achieving information literacy for lifelong learning. Journal of Vascular Nursing, 35(4), 201-210. 
• Duhon, L., & Jameson, J. (2013). Health information outreach: A survey of U.S. academic libraries, highlighting a midwestern university's experience. Health Information & Libraries Journal, 30(2), 121-137.
• Jameson, J. (2014). Practical tips for library marketing: Getting started and staying on track. Doody’s Core Titles Featured Article. 

Book Chapters 

Jameson, J.(2018). The historical legacy of hospital-based nursing education in the United States. In P.R. Beach, S.J. Eisel, M.E. Nowicki, J.H. Szor, & B.E. White, Caps, Capes, and Caring: The Legacy of Diploma Nursing Schools in Toledo (pp. 1-37). Toledo, OH: The University of Toledo Press.  

Conference Presentations 

• Jameson, J. (2025, May 7). Nursing history in focus: Capturing curiosity in a first-year experience classroom. ALAO Innovative Instruction Showcase, Virtual Meeting.
• Reuille, K., & Jameson, J. (2023, October 13). Exploring innovative possibilities for teaching evidence-based practice to baccalaureate nursing students: A scoping review. Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association Annual Meeting, Virtual Conference.
• Jameson, J.(2019, October 6). A historical analysis of the library’s role in nursing education: The Johns Hopkins Nurses’ Journal Club and Society of Teresians, 1891 – 1925. Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association 2019 Annual Meeting, Milwaukee WI.
• Jameson, J., Natal, G., & Napp. (2018, May 18). “I don’t want to look stupid for asking basic questions”: Student usage and perceptions of academic library reference services. Michigan Academic Library Association Conference, East Lansing, MI.
• Jameson, J.& Pitzen, H. (2008, April 21). Merging research with nursing practice: Efforts and goals of the UTMC Nursing Research Council. 2nd Annual College of Nursing Spring into Research Conference, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. 

Invited Talks (non-conference)      

• Jameson, J. (2024, September 26). “Crawling into my soul”: Flannery O’Connor’s faith and fiction. 27^th Annual Banned Books Vigil, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH.

• Jameson, J.  (2023, October 5). A voice released from the cupboard: The curious story of Margery Kempe. 26^th Annual Banned Books Vigil, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. 
• Jameson, J.  (2022, September 22). “Gentle Reader”: Examining Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre and the ethics of trigger warnings. 25^th Annual Banned Books Vigil, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. 

University and Professional Service 

• Faculty Senate, Committee on Student Affairs, 2025-present
• Fellow, MAC Academic Leadership Program, 2024-2025
• College of Nursing Journal Club, 2020-2023
• Joanna Briggs Institute Information Science Methods Group, 2018-present
• Faculty Senate, Alternate for University Libraries, 2019-present; 2017-2018
• University Libraries Marketing Committee, 2008-2016 (Co-Chair); 2016-2019 (Chair)
• University Libraries Diversity Committee, 2008-2010
• Doody’s Core Titles, Librarian Selector, 2008-present
• Health Science Campus Artist Showcase Committee, 2007-present (Chair)
• University of Toledo Medical Center Nursing Research Council, 2007-2013 

Professional Organizations

• Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association, 2007-present
• Ohio Health Sciences Library Association, 2007-present 
• Academic Library Association of Ohio, 2011-present
• Michigan Academic Library Association, 2018-present