Gregory K. Tharp

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Librarian

Gregory K. Tharp
Greg Tharp has over 15 years of experience as a librarian and researcher, including research positions with Harvard Medical School and Tufts University. He previously served as a member of the State of Connecticut Library Advisory Council on Library Planning and Development. He is a member of the American Library Association, Massachusetts Library Association, ARMA International, and IAACM. Tharp’s area of expertise is information policy.
Tharp holds an Master’s Certificate in Acquisitions and Contract Management from American Graduate University, an Advanced Certificate in Archives Management from Simmons University, a Master of Library Science from Southern Connecticut State University, and a Bachelor of Science from Sacred Heart University where he was elected to Phi Eta Sigma and received the Passion for Learning Award. Tharp also holds a Certificate of Professional Librarianship from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and is a Second Degree Black Belt

EDUCATION

Boston University, Boston, MA
Paralegal Certificate, 09/2021
American Graduate University (Patten University), Covinia, CA
Master Certificate in Acquisition and Contracting, 08/2020
Simmons University, Boston, MA
Advanced Certificate in Archives Management, 01/2019
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Master of Library Science, 05/2010
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Bachelor of Science-Accounting, 08/2008
Certificate of Professional Librarianship, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Customer Experience Professional, CSIA
Retail Industry Fundamentals ,NRF
CGSP, AHLEI

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Library and Information Sciences
19

Scopus Publications

148

Scholar Citations

2

Scholar h-index

1

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • A Cross-Sectional Study of The Journal of Emergency Medicine Journal Articles and Implications For Information Literacy
    GK Tharp
    Journal of Emergency Medicine: Open Access 4 (1), 01-03 , 2026
    2026
  • Intellectual and Developmental Disability and Social Determinants of Health: Are Academic Libraries a Solution?
    G Tharp
    Available at SSRN 6735660 , 2026
    2026
  • A Bibliometric Study of Neuropharmacology Journal Articles and the Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior Journal Articles and Implications For Pharmacy Practice
    G Tharp
    Available at SSRN 6719038 , 2026
    2026
  • Brain Computer Interfaces and Built Heritage Management: A Symbiotic Relationship or Not?
    GK Tharp
    Social Science Research Network , 2026
    2026
  • A Cross-Sectional Study of the British Journal of Anesthesia Journal Articles and The Anatomical Record Journal Articles and Implications for Libraries
    GK Tharp
    Social Science Research Network , 2026
    2026
  • Mental Health: A recurring challenge for society
    GK Tharp
    Social Science Research Network , 2026
    2026
  • US Libraries Roles in the provision of agricultural resources
    GK Tharp
    Social Science Research Network , 2026
    2026
  • Vaccine Stakeholder Model: A Path to Eradicating Vaccine Hesitancy or Not?
    GK Tharp
    2026
  • Review of Right and Wronged in International Relations
    GK Tharp
    Journal of Advanced Military Studies 11 (1), 288 , 2026
    2026
  • Undergraduate Student Success in Academic Libraries: The Mental Health Perspective
    GK Tharp
    2026
  • A Bibliometric Study of Major Depressive Disorder Dissertations
    GK Tharp
    2026
  • A Bibliometric Study of Schizophrenia Dissertations
    GK Tharp
    Social Science Research Network , 2026
    2026
  • The Library as Medicine: The Unofficial Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine
    G Tharp
    Social Science Research Network , 2026
    2026
  • Nomenclature for museum cataloging
    GK Tharp
    Technical Services Quarterly , 2026
    2026
  • Roles of Academic Librarians in the Provision of Information Services to Intellectually Disabled and Developmentally Disabled College Students
    GK Tharp
    Degenerative Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities 2 (2) , 2025
    2025
  • A Systemic Review of United States Academic Library Guides
    GK Tharp
    Advances in Sociology, Psychology & Human Behavior 1 (2) , 2025
    2025
  • The Importance of Mental Resources as a Library Continuing Professional Development Resource
    GK Tharp
    International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions Continuing … , 2025
    2025
  • Library and Archives Canada
    GK Tharp
    Technical Services Quarterly , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • PhySH - Physics subject headings
    GK Tharp
    Technical Services Quarterly , 2025
    2025
  • Holistic Approaches in Mental Health and Wellness
    GK Tharp
    2025

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • The provision of patron services in Chinese academic libraries responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
    Y Guo, Z Yang, Z Yang, YQ Liu, A Bielefield, G Tharp
    Library Hi Tech 39 (2), 533-548 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 142
  • Virtual realities and academic libraries: A paradigm shift
    G Tharp
    2020
    Citations: 3
  • Navigating the Web: Curated Website Reviews for LIS Professionals and the Public
    G Tharp
    Available at SSRN 5344369 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Library and Archives Canada
    GK Tharp
    Technical Services Quarterly , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • A Cross-Sectional Study of The Journal of Emergency Medicine Journal Articles and Implications For Information Literacy
    GK Tharp
    Journal of Emergency Medicine: Open Access 4 (1), 01-03 , 2026
    2026
  • Intellectual and Developmental Disability and Social Determinants of Health: Are Academic Libraries a Solution?
    G Tharp
    Available at SSRN 6735660 , 2026
    2026
  • A Bibliometric Study of Neuropharmacology Journal Articles and the Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior Journal Articles and Implications For Pharmacy Practice
    G Tharp
    Available at SSRN 6719038 , 2026
    2026
  • Brain Computer Interfaces and Built Heritage Management: A Symbiotic Relationship or Not?
    GK Tharp
    Social Science Research Network , 2026
    2026
  • A Cross-Sectional Study of the British Journal of Anesthesia Journal Articles and The Anatomical Record Journal Articles and Implications for Libraries
    GK Tharp
    Social Science Research Network , 2026
    2026
  • Mental Health: A recurring challenge for society
    GK Tharp
    Social Science Research Network , 2026
    2026
  • US Libraries Roles in the provision of agricultural resources
    GK Tharp
    Social Science Research Network , 2026
    2026
  • Vaccine Stakeholder Model: A Path to Eradicating Vaccine Hesitancy or Not?
    GK Tharp
    2026
  • Review of Right and Wronged in International Relations
    GK Tharp
    Journal of Advanced Military Studies 11 (1), 288 , 2026
    2026
  • Undergraduate Student Success in Academic Libraries: The Mental Health Perspective
    GK Tharp
    2026
  • A Bibliometric Study of Major Depressive Disorder Dissertations
    GK Tharp
    2026
  • A Bibliometric Study of Schizophrenia Dissertations
    GK Tharp
    Social Science Research Network , 2026
    2026
  • The Library as Medicine: The Unofficial Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine
    G Tharp
    Social Science Research Network , 2026
    2026
  • Nomenclature for museum cataloging
    GK Tharp
    Technical Services Quarterly , 2026
    2026
  • Roles of Academic Librarians in the Provision of Information Services to Intellectually Disabled and Developmentally Disabled College Students
    GK Tharp
    Degenerative Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities 2 (2) , 2025
    2025
  • A Systemic Review of United States Academic Library Guides
    GK Tharp
    Advances in Sociology, Psychology & Human Behavior 1 (2) , 2025
    2025

Publications

"Dictionary of Archives Terminology" The American Archivist Reviews Portal.
"Navigating the Web: Curated Website Reviews for LIS Professionals and the Public" available at Eliva Press: