Librarian for Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives
Steven M. Adams is currently the Librarian for Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives at Northwestern University. In this position, he coordinates outreach to graduate students and also manages collection development, instruction, outreach, and reference to several departments in the biological and behavioral sciences. He has an additional appointment as the Faculty Mentor for Northwestern's 7th class of Posse Scholars. Steven is currently Board Chair of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium, which provides support to Chicago-area institutions with archival collections related to African-American culture and history.
Steven's current research and workshop design projects explore the role of curiosity in research institutions. As an experienced speaker and workshop facilitator, he creates dynamic learning experiences that spark introspection and nurture group cohesion. Before coming to Northwestern, Steven served as Princeton University's Biological and Life Sciences Librarian and Psychology Librarian. Steven received his B.A in Biology and his M.L.S. from Clark Atlanta University.