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Malia Willey

Collection Development Librarian, Associate Professor

Liaison to:

History, Philosophy & Religion

About me

As the Collection Development Librarian, I lead the development and assessment of general collections at JMU Libraries. I collaborate with colleagues to develop, analyze, and promote collections.

As a liaison librarian, I can help you navigate research and JMU Libraries. You are welcome to make an appointment with me.

Research Guides

Education

MLS, School of Library and Information Science, Indiana University
MA, History, University of Maine
BA, English and History (Double Major), Assumption College

About Collection Administration

We license, acquire, and manage scholarly resources and academic software to meet the research needs of the JMU community. Our Collections Administration Team facilitates discovery and ensures seamless access to scholarly content.

About Discovery, Access, and Technology

We are responsible for collections, metadata, and technology. Departments include Access and Delivery, Interlibrary Loan and Course Reserves, Metadata Strategies, Collection Administration, Scholarly Communications Strategies, and Technology.

DATech’s Mission: To steward the entire lifecycle of collections and academic resources through a commitment to research support, equitable access, sustainability, reliable infrastructure, and care for the many communities we support.

DATech’s Vision: To develop and sustain innovative and integrative services that maximize equitable, enduring access to collections and academic resources while cultivating staff expertise and supporting capacity in a highly collaborative and adaptive unit.