School of Information Sciences

Amanda Chacon

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

Special interests include how STEAM and literacy intersect and support one another, as well as community engagement with libraries.

Honors and Awards

  • School Library Journal Librarian of the Year, 2024
  • Library Journal Mover and Shaker, 2024
  • SHSU Distinguished Educator of the Year, 2024

School of Information Sciences

501 E. Daniel St.

MC-493

Champaign, IL

61820-6211

Voice: (217) 333-3280

Fax: (217) 244-3302

Email: ischool@illinois.edu

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