Karen Wallace

Karen Wallace is a seasoned librarian with over two decades of experience in various library roles. Since July 2000, Karen has served as a Professor of Librarianship and Circulation/Reference Librarian at Drake University Law Library, where responsibilities include providing reference services, legal research, and information literacy instruction, as well as co-managing public services and library stacks. Prior to this, from January 1999 to June 2000, Karen was the Head of Community Services at Des Plaines Public Library, overseeing staff and outreach programs, including bookmobile services. Additionally, from January 1995 to December 1999, Karen worked as an Outreach Librarian at Park Ridge Public Library, delivering services to seniors and individuals with disabilities while supervising a volunteer program. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Library and Information Science from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion/Religious Studies from the same institution.