- Biography
- Teaching
- Research and Creative Activity
- Grants
- Honors and Awards
- Service
Michele Costello, MBA, MLIS, is an Assistant Professor at Baruch College of The City University of New York. She is passionate about information and financial literacy, which is reflected in her research and instruction. Prior to her current role, she has held other adjunct positions at Baruch College and Florida Atlantic University, led a private training and consultancy business, served as a Director of a non-profit organization, and spent 14 years working in different aspects of corporate finance and credit risk at Bank of America, ABN AMRO Bank, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. She has published in the Journal of Education for Business and The Charleson Advisor, and has spoken at multiple industry conferences and roundtables in the finance and information services fields.
Education
MLIS, Library Science, University of South Carolina Columbia SC
M.B.A., Finance and Economics, New York University Stern School of Business United States
B.A., Arts and Letters - Government and International Studies, University of Notre Dame Notre Dame IN
| Semester | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2024 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2024 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2024 | COM | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2024 | LIB | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Spring 2024 | PAF | 3040 | Information and Society |
| Fall 2023 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2022 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Spring 2022 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2021 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Spring 2021 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2020 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Summer 2020 | FIN | 9895 | Special Topics in Corp Finance |
| Spring 2020 | FIN | 4810 | Risk Mgt Fin Inst II |
| Spring 2020 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2019 | FIN | 4093 | Special Topics in Finance |
| Fall 2019 | FIN | 9895 | Special Topics in Corp Finance |
| Fall 2019 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Summer 2019 | FIN | 9895 | Special Topics in Corp Finance |
| Spring 2019 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2018 | FIN | 4093 | Special Topics in Finance |
| Fall 2018 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2018 | FIN | 9895 | Special Topics in Corp Finance |
| Summer 2018 | FIN | 9895 | Special Topics in Corp Finance |
| Spring 2018 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2017 | FIN | 4093 | Special Topics in Finance |
| Fall 2017 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Summer 2017 | FIN | 9895 | Special Topics in Corp Finance |
| Spring 2017 | FIN | 4093 | Special Topics in Finance |
| Spring 2017 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2016 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2016 | FIN | 4093 | Special Topics in Finance |
| Summer 2016 | FIN | 9895 | Special Topics in Corp Finance |
| Spring 2016 | FIN | 4093 | Special Topics in Finance |
| Spring 2016 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2015 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2015 | FIN | 4093 | Special Topics in Finance |
| Spring 2015 | FIN | 4093 | Special Topics in Finance |
| Spring 2015 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2014 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2014 | FIN | 3610 | Corporate Finance |
| Fall 2014 | FIN | 4093 | Special Topics in Finance |
| Spring 2014 | FIN | 6002H | Honors Course in Finance II |
| Fall 2013 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2013 | FIN | 6001H | Honors Course in Finance |
| Summer 2013 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2012 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Summer 2012 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Fall 2011 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Summer 2011 | FIN | 4780 | Introduction to Microfinance |
| Spring 2011 | ECO | 9790 | Seminar in Economics |
| Fall 2010 | FIN | 4777 | Special Topics in Finance |
| Spring 2010 | FIN | 4777 | Special Topics in Finance |
Books
Yenawine, B. H., & Costello, M. (2010). Benjamin Franklin and the Invention of Microfinance. London, Pickering & Chatto.
Journal Articles
Costello, M. R. (2025). From Numbers to Insights: Applying Financial Ratios in Competitive Intelligence Research. Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship, 30(2). xx.
Costello, M. R. (2025). Beyond ratios and pricing: AI sentiment analysis for deteriorating credits. Intelligent Risk,
Costello, M. R. (2024). Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ NetAdvantage Revisited. The Charleston Advisor, 25(4). 57-62.
Costello, M. R. (2024). Experiential learning with Bloomberg professional bond spreads. Journal of Education for Business, 99(4). 283-289.
Costello, M. R. (2024). An Industry Tool Provides In-Depth Financial Analysis. Katina (formerly known as The Charleston Advisor),
Presentations
Costello, M. R. (2025, January 27). Frontier Strategies in the Scholarly Conversation: AI Tools for Literature Review. LibLearnX 2025. Phoenix, AZ: ALA.
Costello, M. R. (2025, April 27). Identity Management Seminar for Faculty Researchers. Identity Management Seminar for Faculty Researchers. New York, NY: Office of Faculty Affairs at the Provost Office.
Costello, M. R. (2025, April 27). Junior Faculty Roundtable: Reappointment Personal Statement Workshop. LACUNY Junior Faculty Roundtable Event. New York, NY: LACUNY Junior Faculty Roundtable.
Costello, M. R. (2025, January 27). Adaptive Libraries: AI Applications for Inclusive Design. LibLearnX 2025. Phoenix, AZ: ALA.
Costello, M. R. (2025, January 27). SLA NY Presents: Advanced SWOT Techniques Using FactSet. SLA-NY member event. New York, NY: SLA-NY.
Costello, M. R. (2025, November 27). Highlighting Your Accomplishments: Scholarly Presentations. LACUNY Junior Faculty Roundtable Event. New York, NY: LACUNY Junior Faculty Roundtable.
Costello, M. R. (2025, February 27). SLA NY Presents: Capital IQ – a Dynamic Tool for Information Professionals. SLA-NY member event. New York, NY: SLA-NY.
Costello, M. R. (2025, February 27). Baruch College Simulated Trading Floor Tour. SLA-NY and METRO member event. New York, NY: SLA-NY and METRO.
Costello, M. R. (2025, May 27). AI Challenges and Opportunities for the Information Professional. LACUNY Institute - Moving Beyond the Challenged Librarian: Then and Now. New York, NY: LACUNY.
Costello, M. R. (2025, June 27). Teaching with Bloomberg (Colleges and Universities). Bloomberg 2024 Academic Symposium. New York, NY: Bloomberg LP.
Costello, M. R. (2025, July 27). AI Challenges and Opportunities for the Information Professional. SLA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo. Kingston, RI: SLA.
Costello, M. R. (2025, July 27). Financial Databases for Competitive Intelligence. SLA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo. Kingston, RI: SLA.
Costello, M. R. (2025, November 27). AI Driven Literature Review with Elicit. 2024 IRDL Online Research Conference. Los Angeles, CA: Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School.
Costello, M. R. (2025, November 27). Competitive Intelligence: SWOT Analysis Techniques using a Financial Database. Charleston Conference 2024. Charleston, SC: Charleston Hub.
Costello, M. R. (2025, November 27). Empowering the Learner with Information Literacy and Experiential Techniques. 2023 CUNY Professional Development Conference – Bridging the Growing Divide: Working Towards Inclusivity & Collaboration. New York, NY: CUNY.
Costello, M. R. (2025, December 27). Scholarship Impact Tools (panelists: Altmetric, CUNY Academic Works, ORCID). LACUNY Junior Faculty Roundtable Event. New York, NY: LACUNY Junior Faculty Roundtable.
Costello, M. (2016, December 31). Financial Inclusion: Challenges & Opportunities in the US Context. New York, NY: Women Advancing Microfinance.
Costello, M. (2016, December 31). Microfinance Possibilities in Cuba?. New York, NY: Microfinance Cub of New York.
Costello, M. (2015, December 31). Faith and Finance: What can we gain from interest free lending?. New York, NY: Microfinance Club of New York.
Costello, M. (2015, December 31). Savings Groups as a Microfinance Approach. New York, NY: Microfinance Club of New York.
Costello, M. (2014, December 31). . New York, NY: Microfinance Club of New York.
Costello, M. (2014, December 31). Women in Leadership. 17th Microcredit Summit. Merida, Mexico
Costello, M. (2014, March 15). Cambodia Financial Diaries. 18th Microcredit Research Symposium. Abu Dhabi, UAE
Costello, M. (2010, December 31). Benjamin Franklin and the Invention of Microfinance. New York, NY: Museum of American Finance.
Other Scholarly Works
Costello, M. R. (2024). Research Impact Analysis.
Costello, M. R. (2023). WSJ.com Instructor Resources.
Costello, M. R. (2023). Cryptocurrency.
Costello, M. R. (2022). Credit ratings.
| Honor / Award | Organization Sponsor | Date Received | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Karen Hunter Memorial Scholarship presented in conjunction with the Charleston Conference | The Charleson Conference and Elsevier | 2024-11-01 | |
| METRO Continuing Education Scholarship Program | Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) | 2024-08-02 | |
| Kenneth E. Toombs Fellowship | University of South Carolina | 2016 |
College
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Curriculum Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| AI Think Tank | Committee Member | Present | |
| Committee on Financial Aid | Committee Chair | Present | |
| Committee on Financial Aid | Committee Member | Present | |
| Zicklin Graduate Curriculum Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Scopus AI Capabilities | Event Organizer | 4/2/2025 | |
| Scopus AI Capabilities | Event Organizer | 2/27/2025 | |
| Tech Sharecase | Presenter | 2/21/2025 | |
| Faculty Senate | Committee Member | 1/1/2025 | |
| Business Librarian Practicum | Event Organizer | 12/31/2023 |
University
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LACUNY Junior Faculty Roundtable | Committee Chair | 9/13/2024 | Present |
| LACUNY Junior Faculty Roundtable | Attendee, Meeting | 8/25/2023 | Present |
Professional
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex/LUNA/IGeLU DEI in Search Advisory Group | Member | New York | United States | 8/25/2023 | Present | International |
| LACUNY Junior Faculty Roundtable | Workshop Organizer | New York | United States | 1/1/2022 | Present | Local |
| Women Advancing Microfinance | Officer, Other Officer | DC | United States | 1/1/2010 | 12/31/2020 | International |
| Women Advancing Microfinance | Officer, President/Elect/Past | DC | United States | 1/1/2018 | 12/31/2019 | International |