DeAnza Williams
PhD, Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (in progress)
MS, Library and Information Science, University of North Texas
BS, Marketing, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Research focus
My research interests include multicultural representation in youth literature; library services for teens (collections, programming, teen spaces, and evaluation of services offered); everyday life information-seeking behaviors of teens; public libraries as informal learning centers; and library leadership and management.
Advisor
Publications & Papers
ALISE Conference, Atlanta, 2017. "Kids Create Apps - Lessons Learned from Creating a Curriculum for Elementary Students in a School and Public Library." (poster)
NCAAL Conference, St. Louis, 2015. "Health Technology 2.0: Mobile Apps." (presentation). Co-presenter with Regina Carter. August 6, 2015
iSchool Research Showcase, Urbana-Champaign, 2015. "#Diverse Children’s Literature: Examining Social Media's Role." (presentation). Co-presenter with Melissa Hayes. April 3, 2015
ALISE Conference, Chicago, 2015. "#Diverse Children’s Literature: Examining Social Media’s Role." (poster)