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Megan Von Isenburg

Prof Library Staff
School of Medicine
Box 3702 Med Ctr, Durham, NC
103 Seeley Mudd Bldg, Durham, NC 27710
Office hours By appointment at the Medical Center Library  

Overview


Megan is Associate Dean for Library Services & Archives at the School of Medicine. Megan is responsible for planning and implementing high quality information services and resources to support the missions of Duke Health. She provides leadership for the Duke University Medical Center Library, which serves as a resource library for the state of North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic region and is known for its innovations in health sciences librarianship and expertise in evidence-based practice. Von Isenburg also oversees the retention and preservation of institutional records through Medical Center Archives services. In addition to providing access to administrative records, the Archives capture the history of Duke Medicine through its record retention services.


Graduate Certificate in e-Learning, North Carolina State University (2011)
MSLS Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2004)
BA, American Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1997)

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Prof Library Staff School of Medicine

Recent Publications


Management and outcomes of pediatric traumatic brain injury in Nigeria: a systematic review.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Pediatr · June 1, 2025 OBJECTIVE: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) contributing a sizable share. In Nigeria, where there is a large unmet need for neurosurgical interven ... Full text Link to item Cite

The role of information science within the clinical translational science ecosystem.

Journal Article Journal of clinical and translational science · January 2025 Academic health sciences libraries ("libraries") offer services that span the entire research lifecycle, positioning them as natural partners in advancing clinical and translational science. Many libraries enjoy active and productive collaborations with Cl ... Full text Cite

Exploring the Evolution of Research Connectivity and Funding in Global Neurosurgical Publications.

Journal Article World Neurosurg · December 2024 BACKGROUND: There are critical disparities in the neurosurgical care provided around the globe due to challenges in resource allocation, training, and infrastructure. Global neurosurgical collaborations have replaced classical mission trips to address thes ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Digital Device Library

Institutional SupportPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Maryland, Baltimore · 2019 - 2020

Get Data @ Duke

Institutional SupportPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Maryland · 2017 - 2018

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External Links


Library Website