Dr. Tricia T. Clarke is a passionate librarian and scholar dedicated to advancing information access, cultural heritage preservation, and inclusive research practices. With expertise in folklore, library science, and English literature, she fosters student engagement through innovative reference services and explores the affective dimensions of librarianship, including sense of belonging and library anxiety.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Folklore, Indiana University Master of Library and Information Science, Rutgers University Master of Arts in English Literature, University of Delaware Bachelor of Arts in Communication: Global Journalism, Drexel University
Roles
Member, Textbook Affordability Working Group Committee, Washington Research Library Consortium, 2022-Present
Expertise
Directly embedded in classes as a reference librarian
Research Focus / Works in Progress
Affective aspects of librarianship (sense of belonging, library anxiety); cultural heritage; Caribbean speculative fiction
Impact
Selected Presentations
Clarke, T., Chatmon, B., & Bernard-Wesson, E. (2023). Publishing and creating OER courseware.WRLC Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
Clarke, T. (2023). On the importance of personal narratives: An approach to reference interviews. ACRL/NY 2023 Symposium, New York City, New York.
Clarke, T. (2024). On the importance of personal narratives: An approach to academic reference interviews. 12th National Conference of African American Librarians, New Orleans, Louisiana.
