Dr. Jade Winn is an Associate University Librarian at USC. She joined the USC Library Faculty in 2009 as The Head of Social Work and Education Library Services at USC. After promotion she accepted the role of Assistant Dean of Instruction, Assessment and Engagement in the Programs and Planning department at USC Libraries, she served in that administrative role for 8 years. Currently, Dr. Winn takes on a new role developing and launching Evidence Synthesis Services, including systematic and scoping reviews at the UPC Campus.
Dr. Winn's research includes information literacy, Evidence synthesis methods, DEIA+AR pedagogy & Curriculum, academic library technology, techno-information literacy, advanced quantitative research methods in social sciences, student learning outcomes, virtual pedagogies, web-based active instruction methods, outreach and virtual student services. Additional research interests include global citizenship as an outcome to higher education, higher education and technology, diversity issues in social science research, educational technology and technology's impact on society. Additional research interests include global citizenship as an outcome to higher education, diversity issues in social science research and education technology.
She worked extensively on the development of the online Master in Management in Library and Information Science (MMLIS) in USC's Marshall School of Business. She currently serves on several MMLIS and USC Library committees including Chair of the MMLIS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism Committee, the Admissions Committee and the Curriculum Committee. Additionally, Dr. Winn has taught research methods and inquiry courses in USC School of Social Work MSW program, Rossier School of Education EdD program, and currently teaches courses in the MMLIS program at Marshall School of Business at USC.
Dr. Winn earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from San Diego State University, A Master Degree in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of San Diego.