About

Dr. Jennifer L. Hopwood is an author, educator, and advocate for creativity, lifelong learning, and well-being. She serves as the Learning & Development Facilitator for the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association, where she designs staff training, professional learning experiences, and creative development tools for public library staff. She also teaches graduate-level courses at San Jose State University’s School of Information.

Jennifer holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Management from Drexel University, a Master of Science in Library and Information Studies from Florida State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Education from Monmouth University. Through her creative platform, Not Quite Superhuman, she explores the impact of everyday creativity on personal and professional resilience.

Publications

Books:

  • 30 days of Micro-Creativity: Simple Prompts to Spark Joy, Reduce Stress, and Reignite Your Imagination, NQS Press, 2025
  • Best STEM Resources for Next Gen Scientists: The Essential Selection & User’s Guide, Libraries Unlimited, 2015

Book Chapters:

  • “The Why, What, Who, When, and How of Library Community Partnerships”
    In Marketing Your Library: Tips and Tools That Work, McFarland, February 2012
  • “How NOT to Reinvent the STEM Wheel: Using Crowdsourcing and Community Partners”
    In How to STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in Libraries, Rowman & Littlefield, December 2013
  • “Tech Savvy Library Professionals: Competencies, Training, and Development for New Media Library Initiatives”
    In Young Children, New Media, and Libraries, Little eLit, 2015

Articles:

  • “Initiating STEM Learning in Libraries,” Children and Libraries, ALSC/ALA, Summer/Fall 2012
  • “Understanding the Importance of Creativity Towards Psychological Safety in the Library Workplace,” iSchool Student Research Journal, 2023
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Dissertation:

  • Using Diffusion of Innovation Theory to Explore Factors Influencing Upper Leadership’s Role in Adopting Creativity and Innovation in the State of Maryland (SOM) Public Libraries, Drexel University, 2020
    View via ProQuest »

Presentations & Workshops

Jennifer is a dynamic presenter who speaks on topics ranging from everyday creativity to staff development and innovation in learning organizations.

Selected Engagements:

Topics Include:

  • Creativity for Personal and Professional Growth
  • Psychological Safety & Creativity Resistance
  • Systems Thinking in Informal Learning Organizations
  • Storytelling as a Tool for Change
  • Innovative Approaches to Staff Learning

Online Presence

Contact

For speaking engagements, interviews, or media inquiries:
Email: drjenhopwood@gmail.com