Xiaofeng Li, PhD

Xiaofeng Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science. She graduated with an interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree in Communication, Information, and Library Studies from the School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University in 2018. Her research interests include young people’s information practices, school libraries, public library services, informal learning, and makerspaces. She teaches a wide range of classes, such as Organization of Information, Cataloging and Classification, Database Management, Instructional Strategies for Librarians and Information Professionals, Integrated Technologies in Libraries, Applying Web Technologies in Libraries, and Issues in Urban Librarianship.

Recent publications are listed as follows:

Li, X., Yuan, X., & Guo, Q. (2026). Mental health-related information behavior among adolescents around the world: A systematic review. An Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) paper. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.70116

Barriage, S., Li, X., Greenwall, S. (2026). Information behavior in early childhood: A scoping review. An Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) paper. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 1–28. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.70103

Li, X. (2024). Connecting the dots: Rural public libraries as partners for small business and workforce growth. Rural Policy: The Research Bulletin of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, 3 (1). https://journals.psu.edu/ruralpolicy/article/view/63346/62231

Burress, R., Li, X., & Hebert, H. S. (2024). Addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in library and information science curriculum: Looking back and to the future. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/09610006241279471

Li, X., Ha, Y., & Aristeguieta, S. (2023). Teens’ vision of an ideal library space: Insights from a small rural public library in the United States. Evidence Based Library & Information Practice (EBLIP), 18(4), 52-67. https://doi.org/10.18438/eblip30410  *Best Article of the Year for the EBLIP Journal.

Li, X., & Mathis, S. (2022). “My mom recommended It to me”: Understanding homeschoolers’ information practices. Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults, 12(2), 23. https://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/My-Mom-Recommended_FINAL.pdf  *ALISE/Bohdan S. Wynar Research Paper Competition Award

Yu, Y., Chen, G., Tao, Y., Li, X., Yang, L., & Dong, S. (2022). Promoting college students’ systems thinking in asynchronous discussions: Encouraging students initiating questions. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1028655

Li, X. (2021). Young people’s information practices in library makerspaces. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 72(6), 744–758. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.24442

Li, X., & Yu, Y. (2020). Characteristics of asynchronous online discussions in a graduate course: An exploratory study. Information and Learning Sciences, 121(7/8), 599–609. https://doi.org/10.1108/ILS-04-2020-0120

Li, X., & Todd, R. J. (2019). Makerspace opportunities and desired outcomes: Voices from young people. The Library Quarterly, 89(4), 316–332. https://doi.org/10.1086/704964