Library Staff
John Kissinger
Assistant Professor
Education
M.L.I.S. Master of Library and Information Science, University at Albany, SUNY (1993)
M.A. Classical Archaeology, Florida State University (1989)
B.A. Classical Archaeology, Florida State University (1987)
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Library Science: Student-centered information literacy, instructional design for small college libraries, and engagement strategies with limited resources.
Classical Archaeology: Focus on Etruscan culture, Bronze Age Greece, and ancient Rome’s technological and architectural legacy.
Greek Mythology: Pedagogical methods for teaching myth, mythological narratives in cultural context, and student engagement with mythic figures.
Ancient Technology: Roman engineering, infrastructure, and harbor construction, with a particular focus on representations of Roman harbors in art (thesis topic).
Writing Pedagogy: Encouraging authentic student voice in the face of AI-generated content, especially in humanities coursework.
