Amanda Chacon
Adjunct Lecturer
MLS, Sam Houston State University
BA, English, University of Houston
Other professional appointments
- Texas Library Association Awards Committee Chair
- Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Ambassador & Mentor
Research focus
Youth library services; community engagement and outreach; collection development and genrefication; AI literacy and emerging technologies; professional attitudes and identity within librarianship.
Honors and Awards
- School Library Journal Librarian of the Year, 2024
- Library Journal Mover and Shaker, 2024
- SHSU Distinguished Educator of the Year, 2024
Publications & Papers
Chacon, A. (2025, October 15). School librarians need to leave imposter syndrome behind. School Library Journal. https://www.slj.com/story/School-Librarians-Need-To-Leave-Imposter-Syndrome-Behind-Opinion
Chacon, A. (2024, May 1). Amanda Chacon: Movers & shakers 2024—Educators. Library Journal. https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/amanda-chacon-movers-shakers-2024-educators
Bauld, A. (2024, March 19). Amanda Chacon: Community champion | 2024 School Librarian of the Year. School Library Journal. https://www.slj.com/story/amanda-chacon-community-champion-2024-school-librarian-of-the-year