Amanda M Meeks is a Academic Librarian, specializing in outreach, critical pedagogy, creative programming, and information literacy. at The Permanent Legacy Foundation. She possess expertise in special collections, community outreach, library reference, library instruction, information literacy and 41 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "Amanda is a hardworking librarian, a talented creative mind, and a passionate advocate for causes close to her heart. I've had the pleasure of working with Amanda in more than once capacity. We co-wrote an article during her time at Savannah College of Art & Design where she proved to be an invaluable researcher and strong writer. She had key community connections and knowledge of archival records that made our work to stand out. I also had the honor of hosting a maker workshop at Northern Arizona University where she had applied for and won a grant to host a creative maker's workshop for students and faculty. Amanda is always working towards a better, more inclusive community. She has a breadth of skills and a deep passion for her work that make her an exemplary employee and a crucial member of the team. She's an effective leader and decision-maker who is willing to roll up her sleeves and help get the job done. I look forward to the next opportunity I have to work with Amanda. " and "During her time working at the ACA Library-SCAD Atlanta, Amanda excelled at being student centered, innovative, results-oriented, and promoting a cooperative team spirit. Her work accomplishments focused on engaging students and faculty via creative research and outreach techniques while supporting the reputation of library and the retention of students. She took the initiative to go above and beyond to promote the library in inventive and effective ways through new programming tactics aligned with departments that had not worked in-depth with us before. The ACA Library now has a higher level of student and faculty engagement and new modes of outreach inspired by her energy and ideas. "