Education

BA, English, University of Iowa 
MS, Library and Information Science, Simmons College 
MAT, Teaching and Learning, University of Iowa

Specializations 

School librarianship, literature and resources for youth, designing library curriculum for K-12 environments, instructional design in digital learning environments, storytime design, program management and implementation of public library services, mentoring and coaching cycles. Endorsed in the State of Iowa to teach English and Reading 5-12 and as a School Librarian K-12

Biography

Jackie Biger has a Master of Library Science degree from Simmons University with a focus in children's services. She also has a Master in Teaching degree from the University of Iowa. Her professional experiences include public library and school library positions across the K-12 continuum. Jackie was head of youth services in Amherst, New Hampshire and more recently held positions as teacher librarian in both high school and elementary school settings within the state of Iowa. Jackie has taught graduate courses on school library administration, literacy and learning, literature and resources for youth. Jackie is the program coordinator the teacher librarian program and oversees all school library practicum placements and mentoring.

Recent Projects and Presentations

Jackie is serving as project and curriculum writing coordinator for a collaboration between the Stanley Museum of Art and the School of Library and Information Science around upcoming exhibit: To My Friends at Horn: Keith Haring and Iowa City” Jackie serves as co-facilitator of the Iowa Teacher Librarianship Leadership Team.

• Discovering Your Reader Identity: Empowering Students to Explore Personal Preferences and Motivations in Reading Keystone AEA, Teacher Librarian workshop, Elkader, IA April, 2024 
• With Dr. Lucy Santos Green: Get Ready Stay Ready: The Community Action Toolkit for Proactive Librarianship ILA Annual Conference, Dubuque, IA October, 2023 
• Banned Books 101-Who, What, & Why? Beaverdale Banned Book Festival, Des Moines, IA October, 2023 
• Scrutinizing the Shelves: Banned Books — An Obermann Conversation Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City, IA October, 2023

Recent Publications

• With Jennifer B Pierce, Ph.D., “Outreach, Community, and Connections for Readers and Teachers Using Social Media,” Young Adult Library Services: Challenges and Opportunities, Anthony Bernier and Shari Lee, eds., (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024).