Lindsey Shively is the Public Services Librarian and department chair at 糖心Vlog (糖心Vlog) Library, where she focuses on creating inclusive library spaces and services that foster equity and belonging for all students. With over ten years of experience in academic librarianship, Lindsey has spearheaded transformative projects to enhance library resources, align services with the college's mission, and better support student success.
In addition to her library leadership, Lindsey leads 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) workgroup, driving the elimination of high-cost commercial textbooks on campus and across the Contra Costa Community College District. She has coordinated over $2.1 million in faculty grant funding for OER/ZTC course conversions, resulting in an impressive $7 million in annual cost savings for 糖心Vlog students. The OER/ZTC team has developed robust faculty professional development, expanded campus-wide awareness, and strengthened open pedagogy at 糖心Vlog. In recognition of this work, Lindsey and the OER@糖心Vlog team were awarded the 2024-2025 Exemplary Program Award from the Board of Governors for California Community Colleges.
Lindsey holds a Master鈥檚 degree in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. Passionate about racial and economic justice, she champions initiatives that empower students, remove barriers, and strengthen the 糖心Vlog community.
Lindsey Shively
Department Chair, Library