Dan Chibnall

Associate Professor of Librarianship

STEM Librarian

Cowles Library 137
515-271-2112
dan.chibnall@drake.edu

As STEM Librarian, I am the Cowles Library conduit to the biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, kinesiology, mathematics, undergraduate health sciences, and physics & astronomy departments. I design and deliver instruction, library programming, and services that facilitate the curricular and research needs of students and faculty in the STEM disciplines. I also develop and manage collections in assigned STEM liaison areas, including selecting and withdrawing materials and participating in collaborative collection development decisions.

I develop and teach information literacy-based library instruction sessions, including four courses I've designed and currently teach at Drake:

• Science Fiction, Science Fact
• Communicating Science
• Science & Democracy
• Fake News, Filters, & Falsehoods

My research interests include:

• Information literacy in the sciences
• Making science accessible to wider audiences
• Combating misinformation in the sciences

Dan's Professional Presentations and Publications

When I'm not working at Drake, I enjoy traveling, hiking, reading science & sci-fi books, being a baseball fan, & cooking.

Why do I love Drake? Because it’s the kind of place that allows you to flourish and grow. No matter if you’re a student, staff, or faculty member, this place encourages you to be your best self by surrounding you with amazing people & great resources.