Role in the Library
Michael leads the Auraria library division responsible for curating, managing and providing access to the library’s digital and physical collections.
More About
Before joining the Auraria library in November 2024, Michael has worked in technical services areas at a variety of academic libraries over the past 20 years, including Indiana University, Lafayette College, Pima Community College, and Sam Houston State University. Michael has published research on topics including Learning & Library analytics, recreational reading collections, and institutional repository practices.
Education
MLS, Library Science – Indiana University
BA, History – University of Utah
Select Publications
Crane, A. B., Adair, H. F., & Hanson, M. (2025). Stacked for Success: An Academic Library’s Journey to Support Pre-Service Educators through CMC Creation. Collection Management, 1–28. https://doi.org/10.1080/01462679.2025.2495023
Hwang, Soo-Yeon & Michael Hanson. “Learning Analytics and Privacy: A Library Perspective.” Internet Reference Services Quarterly. Vol. 25. Iss. 3, 2021 pp. 639 - 72 http://doi.org/10.1080/10875301.2021.1946456
Larsen, Ali, Lisa Adams, Michael Hanson, and Melanie Church. “Challenges of Collection Management: Analysis, Staffing, and Space” Serials Librarian. Vol. 78, Iss. 1 -4, 21 January 2020. https://doi.org/10.1080/0361526X.2020.1704173 .
Hwang, Soo-Yeon, Susan Elkins, Michael Hanson, Trent Shotwell & Molly Thompson. “Institutional Repository Promotion: Current Practices and Opinions in Texas Academia.” New Review of Academic Librarianship. Vo. 26. Iss. 1, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1080/13614533.2019.1587483
