Robert Detmering is Professor and Associate Director of Ekstrom Library at the University of Louisville. He provides strategic leadership for public services, including Access and User Services (AUS) and Research Assistance and Instruction (RAI). His position supports student learning and success through library resources, services, and spaces. He also coordinates library liaison and research support services, fostering collaborative relationships across disciplines to advance the university's research mission. He has published on information literacy, student success, and other topics in various journals, including College and Research Libraries, Portal, and the Journal of Library Administration. He also serves as Co-Editor of the Innovative Practices section of Communications in Information Literacy.