I live life on the edge… the edge of disciplines, that is. My home is where psychology meets libraries, where metadata meets education, and where theory meets practice. Increasingly, it is also where human insight meets artificial intelligence. I see myself as a translator and bridge-builder, fluent in multiple academic languages, and committed to helping ideas travel across boundaries.

What excites me are the possibilities of drawing from these branches of thought to develop human-centered AI systems that expand not only knowledge accessibility, but also human well-being. My work reflects a belief that real progress happens at the edges, strengthening discourse by building connections across domains.”

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Publications

Smith, M. G. (2025). Want to Learn AI? Ask It!. Featured article, Public Libraries Online.

Smith, M. G. (2021). Libraries and Mental Health Initiatives: A literature review. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-Journal).

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Presentations

Geyer [Smith], M.M., & Hannagan, R.J. (2011). Can Contempt Cost You an Election? Poster presented at 2011 Midwestern Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

Panelist: Trauma in Children’s Literature, LITapalooza Conference (2023, Naperville, IL); Presented on the ethics of trauma representation and trigger warnings in children’s literature.

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Media & Recognition

Podcast Guest

22 Panels; Comics for Empathy and Change series

It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth, Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention/Awareness. Oct 27, 2024

Comics for Empathy, Understanding and Change: Bonus Episode: With Great Power #22… 22 Panels with Jim Terry. Episode discussed Terry’s Come Home, Indio. Topics included alcoholism, depression, and suicidality in autobiographical comics Mar 16, 2022

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