Melissa Cast-Brede

Melissa Cast-Brede , Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) in the undergraduate library science program. Previously, Dr. Cast-Brede served as education librarian at UNO, and other universities in the Midwest where she oversaw the development of psychology, education, children’s, and young adult collections. Additionally, she served as the Director of Member Services with the Association of College and Research Libraries.

Publications

Standing Up to Book Challenges: Preparing to Defend Students' Right to Read
Standing Up to Book Challenges: Preparing to Defend Students' Right to Read
Julie Bell, Melissa Cast-Brede, Kari Bulgrin, Stephanie Schnabel. © 2024. 24 pages.
In the ever-evolving educational landscape, book challenges have gained prominence, prompting discussions within education about how to respond to such challenges. Educators and...