Kaitlyn Lyles
Research Librarian | connecting people to the information they’ll need next
- Role
- Research Librarian at EEOC
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kaitlyn Lyles
I’m a Research Librarian with a passion for connecting people to the right information. With experience supporting legal, investigative, and strategic research, I thrive in fast-paced environments where clarity, collaboration, and adaptability matter.My favorite part of this work? Anticipating needs before they arise. I don’t just want people to find the right information—I want them to have it at their fingertips before they even know to ask.Whether I’m untangling corporate structures, streamlining digital content, or building systems that work better for real people, I’m focused on impact. My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in the belief that good knowledge and data management makes everything else work better.Let’s connect if you\'re interested in corporate research, legal tech, digital content strategy, or building smarter knowledge ecosystems.
Experience
Research Librarian
Oct 2018 — Present · Washington, DC, US
In-Depth Research & Analysis: Conducts comprehensive research and analysis across business intelligence, legal, and social science fields—performing extensive literature reviews for government policies (e.g, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act) and in-depth company research (including evaluations of company background, employee count, corporate hierarchies, and fiscal performance for both private and public companies)—to support legal cases and inform EEOC leadership decision-making. Database Procurement & Contract Negotiations: Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for database contracts; leveraging detailed usage trend analysis (including Excel-based insights) to drive cost-effective acquisition decisions and optimize resource utilization.Digital Resource Management: Oversees a broad array of digital resources and database subscriptions, resolving technical issues under time-sensitive constraints to ensure seamless access for legal, investigative, and administrative needs.Training & Development: Develops and leads training programs on research methodologies, legal databases, and information retrieval strategies to enhance team competencies.Technology & Website Redesign: Led the redesign of the Library’s intranet website from HTML to SharePoint, significantly enhancing usability and functionality for patrons.Team Leadership: Acts as team lead in the absence of formal leadership, ensuring continuity in research operations and administrative functions.
Education
James Madison University
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
2019 — 2020
Valdosta State University
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)
2012 — 2014
Agnes Scott College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature and History
2008 — 2011
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