About me
Professional Background:
Librarianship & Academic Faculty
With a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from LSU, my career has been defined by a commitment to the community college's "open door" mission.
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At SoLAcc: I serve as a faculty member and librarian, overseeing digital platform migrations and designing instructional media that simplify the research process for adult learners.
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Service & Leadership: I am honored to serve as the Secretary for the ACRL-CJCLS (starting July 2026), where I contribute to the national conversation on community and junior college librarianship.
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Technical Expertise: I specialize in the "behind-the-scenes" advocacy of web accessibility, utilizing Bootstrap 5 and modern coding standards to ensure our digital library is open to everyone, regardless of ability.
Teaching Philosophy:
I believe that the academic library is the heartbeat of the community college's mission. My approach to librarianship is rooted in the belief that equitable access to information is a fundamental right, and my role as an educator is to empower students to navigate, evaluate, and create knowledge in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Current Work:
Institution: South Louisiana Community College
Title: Librarian
Department: SoLAcc Library
Contact: chrisbienvenu@gmail.com
Research Interests:
Current Focus: Educational Leadership in Higher Education
My doctoral research at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette centers on the intersection of instructional technology and administrative leadership. I am particularly interested in how community college libraries can lead institutional change through:
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Digital Equity & The Rural Divide: Investigating how accessible digital architecture (WCAG 2.2) influences the persistence of non-traditional students.
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Transformational Leadership in Libraries: Moving library management toward a model of shared governance and proactive instructional partnership.
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Louisiana Folk Traditions: Maintaining a research interest in regional heritage, specifically the cultural history of "Traiteurs" and folk medicine, to better understand the diverse backgrounds of our student population.