Congratulations to Dr. Amy VanScoy, Assistant Professor of Library and Information Studies, who has received the 2014 Diversity Research Grant from the American Library Associations Office for Diversity! The research grant has been awarded to Dr. VanScoy and Kawanna Bright, doctoral student at the University of Denver and former head of Information and Research Services at Florida International University Libraries. Their project, “Including the Voice of Librarians of Color in Reference and Information Service Research,” will examine the behavioral aspects of reference and information service (RIS) among professionals representing diverse racial/ethnic groups. Their study will allow the voice of professionals that have not yet contributed to an understanding of RIS to be heard, in order to develop an inclusive understanding of RIS for practitioners. They will conduct their research over the course of the year, are expected to compile the results of their research into a paper, and will be asked to present and publish the final product in conjunction with the American Library Association.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:48:11 +0000