We are looking forward to sharing the stories of our many talented faculty and staff members year round. The submission form is another way for us to know what is happening with your career. So much happens within the year and we know time constraints may stop you from sharing your good works or give a kudos to a colleague who is working to make our college a better place. Take a moment to review the form and submissions do not have to be sent anonymously.
Ph.D students from Information Science featured in the June Edition of American Libraries for their Notable Dissertations
This is the second year in a row for the Information Science Department!
American Libraries highlights the top dissertations that can make a difference—for rural areas, indigenous communities, people experiencing homelessness, and many other populations. Within the research projects of doctoral students in library and information science lie ways to mitigate the challenges of an inequitable world.
This year’s crop includes research on the power of reading, librarian–teacher collaborations, and school librarians as academic leaders. The nine dissertations selected from digital archives and online databases have practical implications for school, public, academic, and special libraries; feature quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies; and include measurable recommendations for change.
Congratulations to Angel Durr and Shelly McMullin!
Welcome New Faculty Member
Dr. Sarah Evans, Information Science
Dr. Sarah A. Evans will join the College of Information this fall as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Science. Sarah will focus her research, teaching, and service on youth librarianship in public libraries, which she considers her long-time passion.
At UNT, Sarah looks forward to expanding research that supports the work of youth librarianship. Using qualitative and mixed methods, she examines voluntary learning experiences that occur across time, in various settings, and within cultures.
Her primary areas of focus are:
Public library services for youth
The history and culture of youth literature
Learning in fan communities.
Sarah has long served in a number of library professional organizations and continues to do so, particularly the Young Adult Library Services Association.
In addition to her PhD, Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in Drama and a master’s of Library and Information Science from the University of Washington, as well as a elementary education certificate from Western Washington University. Born and raised in the Seattle area, she relocated in August 2017 to Denton with her husband, their two young adult sons, and a beloved retired racing greyhound.
Information Science welcomes
Tim White, Administrative Coordinator
White is a California native and received his B.A. in Communications for Cal State Fullerton in 2008.
Before joining UNT, he was the Purchasing Analyst at the University of California Irvine’s Student Health Center for more than four years, where he was in charge all departmental budget allocations, Pcard transactions, reconciliations and spending accounts. In 2018, he was recognized with the award for Operational Excellence award by the AVC of Student Affairs. The award recognizes White's efforts to efficiently control department spending and identifying cost-saving trends within the healthcare industry.
White and his wife Rhiannon look forward to seeing all of the sights, sounds and tastes are to come in North Texas. They also share their home with a beloved dog named Groot.
White says he looks forward to collaborating with faculty and staff, and developing a rapport that enriches both the curriculum and surrounding communities.
On the Move
Congratulations to Caley Barnhart on being selected as the Admissions Specialist for the Information Science department. She will began her new role on June 20th, 2019.
Caley came to UNT in 2017 as the College Receptionist in the Dean's office. She will be missed in has role but she has set the standard for professionalism and working with a culture of service attitude.
Marketing Request Form
The College of Information is the proud owner of a 70" television display outside the advising office. If you have an announcement you would like to see posted on the display please fill out the marketing request form located on the college website.
