Education
PhD, Higher Education Administration, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in progress
MLIS, University of South Carolina, 2015
BS, Food Science, Clemson University, 2013
Experience
Interim Assistant Unit Head – UT Libraries Health, Wellness, & Professional Programs
University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Aug 2024 – present
Agriculture & Natural Resources Librarian, Assistant Professor
University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | May 2022 – present
Science Librarian, Assistant Librarian
Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Aug 2019 – May 2022
STEM Librarian, Assistant Professor
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | Shippensburg, PA | Aug 2016 – Jul 2019
Borrowing Coordinator, Library Specialist
Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Jun 2015 – Jul 2016
Interlibrary Loan and Reference Assistant, Library Specialist
Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Aug 2013 – Jun 2015
Teaching Experience
Creative Inquiry in the Libraries — Information Overload and Student Burnout Clemson University | Fall 2021, Spring 2022
Honors and Awards
Faculty Senate Heart and Soul Award
University of Tennessee, Knoxville | 2025
Library Spirit Award for Outstanding Faculty Member
University of Tennessee Libraries | 2024
Residence Life Faculty Collaborator of the Year
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 2019
Employee of the Year
Clemson University Libraries | 2016
Selected Publications
Articles
Dong, H., & Albro, M. (2025). Using digital learning objects for instructional support for faculty in agricultural sciences: a pilot study. Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 110. https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2836
Baxter, I., Antognoli, E., Aria, P., Albro, M., Boice, J., McCullough, M., & Jackson, C. (2024). Data sharing practices in agricultural research: Findings from a systematized review. Journal of eScience Librarianship, 13(3), e967. https://doi.org/10.7191/jeslib.967
Albro, M., Stark, R. K., & Kauffroath, K. (2024). Checking out our workspaces: An analysis of negative work environment and burnout utilizing the Negative Acts Questionnaire and the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory for academic librarians. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 19(3), 2-22. https://doi.org/10.18438/eblip30472
Albro, M., & McElfresh, J. (2024). The academic library as workplace: Using the Knowledge Intensive Work Environment Survey Target (KIWEST) to explore challenges faced by knowledge workers. Journal of New Librarianship, 9(1), 85-98. https://doi.org/10.33011/newlibs/15/8
Stark, R. K., Albro, M., Kauffroath, K. (2024). Burnt ends: An examination of academic librarian burnout using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory after COVID-19. Journal of Library Administration, 64(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2287940
Williamson, J., Albro, M., Milewski, S. D., Dosch, B., Cobb, N., & Dixson, M. A. (2023). The development of search filters for One Health articles using CAB Abstracts descriptors. Journal of Agricultural & Food Information, 24(1-4), 29-39. https://doi.org/10.1080/10496505.2023.2275059
Fic, C., & Albro, M. (2022). The effects of counterproductive workplace behaviors on academic LIS professionals’ health and well-being. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 17(3), 37-53. https://doi.org/10.18438/eblip30153
Albro, M., & McElfresh, J. M. (2021). Job engagement and employee-organization relationship among academic librarians in a modified work environment. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 47(5), 102413. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2021.102413
McElfresh, J., Albro, M., & Groff, J. (2021). A team-based liaison approach to science coverage. South Carolina Libraries, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.51221/suc.scl.2021.5.1.3
Chapters
Palmer, M., Stark, R. K., Albro, M., & McElfresh, J. (2023). Addressing incivility as a mid-career librarian: How to advocate for a bully-free library. In B. West & E. Galoozis (Eds.), Thriving as a Mid-Career Librarian: Identity, Advocacy, and Pathways (pp. 203-216). Association of College & Research Libraries.
Albro, M. H., & Fic, C. (2022). Coworker-induced burnout: Firsthand accounts of the impacts of colleagues’ behavior on academic librarians’ and archivists’ well-being. In C. Holm, A. Guimaraes, & N. Marcano (Eds.), Academic Librarian Burnout: Causes and Responses (pp. 143-160). Association of College & Research Libraries.
Short Pieces
Weak, E., Albro, M., Stark, R. K., & Kauffroath, K. (2025, Jul 22). Researcher’s corner: Bullying and burnout in academic libraries. Hiring Librarians. https://hiringlibrarians.com/2025/07/22/researchers-corner-bullying-and-burnout-in-academic-libraries/
Selected Presentations
2025
Albro, M., & Barthel, W. (2025, April). Bridging the divide: Information & digital literacy partnerships to reach underserved communities in TN. Concurrent session at Tennessee Library Association 2025 Annual Conference, Chattanooga, TN.
2024
Albro, M., & Stark, R. K. (2024, May). Building a strong & supportive workplace: Negating incivility & bullying in the library environment. Concurrent immersion session at Medical Library Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR.
Albro, M., & Dong, H. (2024, May). Using digital learning objects for instructional support for faculty in agricultural sciences: A pilot study. Session at USAIN/CBHL 2024 Biennial Meeting, East Lansing, MI. https://hdl.handle.net/1813/115389
Baxter, I., Albro, M., Aria, P., Boice, J., Antognoli, E., Jackson, C., & McCullough, M. (2024, March). Data sharing practices in agricultural research: Findings from a systematized review. Session at Research Data Access and Preservation (RDAP) Summit. (virtual)
2023
Cobb, N., Albro, M., Fletcher, J. W., Milewski, S., Dosch, B., & Dixson, M. (2023, September). Hedging your bets with One Health: Using CAB Abstract descriptors to develop hedges for One Health articles. Concurrent paper session at Joint MLA Chapter Meeting: Southern Chapter & South Central Chapter, New Orleans.
Redd, R., Albro, M., & Palmer, M. (2023, June). Mentoring circles: Meeting the needs of employees while sharing the yoke of leadership. Concurrent poster session at American Library Association Annual Conference and Exhibition, Chicago, IL.
Palmer, M., Stark, R. K., Albro, M., & McElfresh, J. (2023, June). You can’t sit with us: Navigating bullying and incivility in your library. Session at Conference on Academic Library Management. (virtual) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rutQxleOahA
Albro, M., Davis, L., Mack, T., & Royse, M. (2023, May). Engagement through empathy: Reducing barriers through authentic connection. Session at Library Instruction Together. (virtual)
2022
Fic, C. M., & Albro, M. (2022, April). Can colleagues cause burnout? The impact of coworker interactions in academic libraries. Concurrent session at State System of Higher Education Library Cooperative Organization Conference, Harrisburg, PA.
McElfresh, J., Albro, M., Palmer, M., & Stark, R. K. (2022, January). Bullying, incivility, and you: Applying strategies from nursing to library work environments. Concurrent session at The Library Learning Experience. (virtual) https://scholars.csus.edu/esploro/outputs/99257950963601671
2021
Palmer, M., Albro, M., McElfresh, J. M., & Stark, R.K. (2021, June). Bullying in a woman-led profession: Lessons for librarians from nursing. Concurrent poster session at American Library Association Annual Virtual Conference. (virtual)
Sheffield, K. M., Serrao, J. L., Palmer, M., McElfresh, J. M., Albro, M., & Vidas, C. (2021, March). Into the deep: peer-reviewed library journals and “predatory” characteristics. Concurrent session at Electronic Resources and Libraries Annual Conference. (virtual)
2020
Vidas, C., Albro, M. H., McElfresh, J., Sheffield, K. M., Palmer, M., Serrao, J. (2020, November). Launching to the dark side of the moon: librarian exploration of peer-reviewed library journals and 'predatory' characteristics. Concurrent session at Charleston Conference. (virtual)
McElfresh, J., & Albro, M. (2020, October). Systematic reviews in food science, nutrition, and packaging sciences: Bringing together medical and agricultural resources to expand services and training. Concurrent session at 70th Annual Meeting of the Southern Chapter of the Medical Library Association. (virtual)