Rachel Lewellen

About the Author

Rachel Lewellen is a distinguished librarian and scholar with over two decades of experience in academic library management and digital preservation. Holding advanced degrees in library science and information studies, she has dedicated her career to enhancing institutional repositories and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within higher education. Lewellen's expertise spans the curation of scholarly outputs, data management strategies, and the evolving landscape of open access initiatives. As a frequent contributor to professional journals and conference panels, she advocates for innovative approaches to library services that support research and discovery. Her insightful publications, including the acclaimed SPEC Kit 338: Library Management of Disciplinary Repositories, serve as essential resources for library professionals navigating the complexities of digital archiving in the modern era.