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Dr. Daniella L. Smith

Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Information Science

(940) 565-3569

Email: Daniella.Smith@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Florida State University, 2009
    Major: Information Studies
    Dissertation: Self Perceptions of Leadership Potential: A Study of Teacher-leaders Educated to be School Library Media Specialists Who Lead
  • EdS, Florida State University, 2003
    Major: Information Studies
    Specialization: Technology
  • MS, Florida State University, 2001
    Major: Library Studies
    Specialization: Library and Information Studies- emphasis on youth services
  • BS, Florida State University, 2000
    Major: Political Science and Social Science

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Director, Information Science PhD Program, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2021 - Present).
  • Hazel Harvey Peace Endowed Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2021 - Present).
  • Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2021 - Present).
  • Associate Director, Information Science PhD Program, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2018 - 2021).
  • Associate Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2016 - 2021).
  • Interim Associate Director, Information Science PhD Program, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2018 - 2018).
  • Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2010 - 2016).
  • Research Program Coordinator, Florida State University. Florida State University. (2009 - 2010).
  • Project LEAD Doctoral Fellow, Florida State University. Florida State University. (2006 - 2009).
  • Research and Teaching Assistant, Florida State University. Florida State University. (2006 - 2009).
  • Graduate Assistant- Goldstein Library, Florida State University. Florida State University. (2000 - 2001).

    • Military

  • Specialist, U. S. Army. U. S. Army. (1995 - 1998).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Google Certified Educator Level 1, Google. (2021 - Present).
  • ISTE Certified Educator, International Society for Technology in Education. (2020 - Present).
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ® (MBTI ®) Certified Practitioner, The Myers & Briggs Foundation. (2017 - Present).
  • Certificate in Public Administration, Florida State University. (2000 - Present).
  • Prekindergarten/ Primary Education (Prek-3), Florida Department of Education. (2007 - 2015).
  • Educational Media Specialist (K-12), Florida Department of Education. (2004 - 2015).

Professional Memberships

  • Young Adult Library Services Association. (2014 - Present).
  • Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). (2013 - Present).
  • Association for Library and Information Science Education. (2009 - Present).
  • American Association of School Librarians. (2006 - Present).
  • American Library Association. (2004 - Present).
  • Association for Library Services to Children. (2015 - 2017).
  • International Association of School Library Administrators. (2011 - 2017).
  • Texas Library Association. (2011 - 2017).
  • Texas Association of School Library Administrators. (2011 - 2012).
  • Florida Association for Media in Education. (2006 - 2010).

Development Activities

  • Faculty Fellowship, Texas Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, Texas Academic Leadership Academy. United States of America. (June 2022).
  • Workshop, Unlikely Allies, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (2020).
  • Faculty Fellowship, University of North Texas Academic Affairs Fellow, University of North Texas. United States of America. (August 2024 - May 2025).
  • Other (IDEA Institute), IDEA Institute Artificial Intelligence Fellow, University of Tennessee Knoxville- School of Information Sciences, University of Texas at Austin- School of Information, Mortenson Center-The University of Illinois Library. Austin,Texas,United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Faculty Fellowship, University of North Texas Leadership Fellow, University of North Texas. United States of America. (August 2021 - May 2022).
  • Other (Certification Training), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certification Training, International Society for Technology in Education. Austin,Texas,United States of America. (December 12, 2019 - October 14, 2020).
  • Workshop, Teaching Portfolio Online Institute, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
  • Workshop, Unlikely Allies, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (2019 - 2019).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • INFO 4960 - Information Science Institute/Seminar, 1 course.
  • INFO 5340 - Learning Resources Centers and Services, 46 courses.
  • INFO 5405 - Advanced Information Resources Development, 1 course.
  • INFO 5420 - Literature for Youth, 2 courses.
  • INFO 5720 - Instructional Materials Production and Use, 48 courses.
  • INFO 5760 - Leadership in Technology, 1 course.
  • INFO 5900 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • INFO 5960 - Library and Information Sciences Institute or Seminar, 1 course.
  • INFO 5970 - Advanced Topics Seminar in Information Science I, 2 courses.
  • INFO 5980 - Advanced Topics Seminar in Information Science II, 2 courses.
  • INFO 6660 - Readings in Information Science, 4 courses.
  • INFO 6700 - Seminar in Communication and Use of Information, 1 course.
  • INFO 6900 - Special Problems, 8 courses.
  • INFO 6910 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • INFO 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 15 courses.
  • SLIS 4420 - Information Resources for Children, 5 courses.
  • SLIS 5001 - School Librarianship, 5 courses.
  • SLIS 5340 - Learning Resources Centers and Services, 43 courses.
  • SLIS 5720 - Instructional Materials Production and Use, 38 courses.
  • SLIS 5900 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • SLIS 5960 - Library and Information Sciences Institute or Seminar, 6 courses.
  • SLIS 6900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • SLIS 6910 - Special Problems, 1 course.

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Member, Information Science. (2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Information Science. (2022).
  • Major Professor, "Gatekeeping Theory and the Self-Censorship of Library Collections," Information Science. (2021).
  • Major Professor, Information Science. (2021).
  • Major Professor, Information Science. (2020).
  • Major Professor, Information Science. (2019).
  • Major Professor, Information Science. (2019).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "The Impact of Information Literacy on Health Management among Senior Adults with Hypertension Using the Reddit, Surveys, and Interview Data," Information Science. (2024).
  • Major Professor, "Collaboration of the School Librarian and Teachers of Life Skills Services," Information Science. (2018 - 2024).
  • Major Professor, "Information-Seeking Behaviors of Rural Community-Based Hospice Social Workers during a Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities," Information Science. (2020 - 2023).
  • Major Professor, "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Behaviors of School Librarians: Perceptions during Times of Crisis," Information Science. (2019 - May 2023).
  • Major Professor, Information Science. (2022 - 2022).
  • Major Professor, Information Science. (2022 - 2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Information Science. (2019 - 2021).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Information Science. (2018 - 2021).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Information Science. (2020 - 2020).
  • Other (Pre-Proposal Exam Committee), Information Science. (2019 - 2019).
  • Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Information Science. (2017 - 2018).
  • Major Professor, Information Science. (2016 - 2018).
  • Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Information Science. (2015 - 2017).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Understanding the Information Seeking Skills of Pre- Kindergarten Students: An Ethnographic Exploration of Their Seeking Behaviors in a School Setting," Information Science. (2014 - 2016).
  • Major Professor, Information Science. (2015 - 2015).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Adolescent task management: multitasking and social media in the student search process," Information Science. (2011 - 2013).
  • Dissertation Committee Member (Minor Professor), "Struggling Middle School Readers Learning To Make Intertextual Connections With Texts," Teacher Education and Administration. (2011 - 2012).

Awards and Honors

  • ALISE Board Member, Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE). (November 2022).
  • ALISE Director of Membership, Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE). (November 2022).
  • University of North Texas Academic Affairs Fellow, University of North Texas. (August 3, 2024).
  • HERS Leadership Institute Fellow, HERS Leadership Institute. (August 2023).
  • Provost Commendation for the UNT Thank a Teacher Program, University of North Texas. (December 2023).
  • Provost Commendation for the UNT Thank a Teacher Program, University of North Texas. (August 2023).
  • Texas Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, Texas Council of Chief Academic Officers. (June 2022).
  • Provost Commendation for the UNT Thank a Teacher Program, University of North Texas. (2022).
  • Nominated for Student Employee Supervisor of the Year, University of North Texas. (2022).
  • University of North Texas Leadership Fellow, University of North Texas. (August 3, 2021).
  • AASL Chair-Elect of the Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS) Section, American Association of School Librarians. (November 2019).
  • Institutional Effectiveness Celebrity Achiever Award, University of North Texas. (2019).
  • College of Information Faculty Excellence Award, College of Information. (December 2018).
  • College of Information Research Award, College of Information. (December 2018).
  • College of Information Research Award, University of North Texas, College of Information. (December 2017).
  • AACE E-Learn Conference Outstanding Research Paper Award, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). (2017).
  • Elected ALA Councilor at Large, American Library Association. (2014).
  • AASL “Causality: School Libraries and Student Success” (CLASS) Summit II Participant, American Association of School Librarians. (2016).
  • Faculty and Staff Recognition List, UNT Honors Day, UNT. (2015).
  • Provost Commendation for the UNT Thank a Teacher Program, University of North Texas. (2015).
  • AASL “Causality: School Libraries and Student Success” (CLASS) Summit I Participant, American Association of School Librarians. (2014).
  • Provost Commendation for the UNT Thank a Teacher Program, University of North Texas. (2014).
  • Selected "Causality: School Libraries and Student Success (CLASS) Summit Participant, AASL. (2014).
  • Provost Commendation for the UNT Thank a Teacher Program, University of North Texas. (2013).
  • Faculty and Staff Recognition List, UNT Honors Day, UNT. (2012).
  • AACE Outstanding Virtual Presentation Award, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). (2011).
  • Provost Commendation for the UNT Thank a Teacher Program, University of North Texas. (2011).
  • Project LEAD Doctoral Fellowship, Florida State University, College of Communication and Information. (2006).
  • Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Florida State University, College of Communication and Information. (2008).
  • Project Athena Scholarship, Florida State University. (2007).
  • Army Achievement Medal, United States Army. (1998).
  • National Defense Service Medal, United States Army. (1995).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    AASL Knowledge Question Journal Blog Post

  • Smith, D. (2016). A Few Thoughts While We Move Forward: Professional Development for June 2016. http://knowledgequest.aasl.org/thoughts-move-forward-professional-development-june-2016/

    • Abstracts and Proceedings

  • Colson, L.M., Johnson, A.M., Cooke, N.A., Smith, D.L., Hill, R.F., Wineberry, J. (2024). Navigating Information Equity, Access, and Literacy in the Context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Association for Library and Information Science Education. https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/aliseacp/issue/view/125
  • Smith, D.L. (2024). Perceptions of Annual Research Evaluations as Preparation for Future and Early Career Faculty. Association for Library and Information Science Education. https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/aliseacp/issue/view/125
  • Smith, D.L., Du, Y., Adkins, D., Budd, J., Cahill, M. (2024). Playing the Publish or Perish Game: Guidance for Doctoral Students and Early Career Faculty. Association for Library and Information Science Education. https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/aliseacp/issue/view/125
  • Smith, D.L., Allen, J.M. (2019). Social Media Privacy and Responsibility. 82nd Annual Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Conference Social Informatics SIG. Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T).
  • Smith, D.L., Schultz-Jones, B.A., Farabough, M., Parcha, H. (2018). The technology information-seeking behaviors of school librarians. 55 (1) 896-897. Silver Spring, Maryland, Association for Information Science & Technology. https://asistdl.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pra2.2018.14505501165
  • Smith, D.L. Assisting pre-service librarians with syncing up for success. Proceedings of the 2015 IASL Regional Conference. IASL.
  • Smith, D.L. (2014). Examining the gender variable: Perceptions of access to online library materials in distance learning students.. In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. 1853-1858. Chesapeake, VA, AACE.

    • American Association of School Librarians Knowledge Quest Blog

  • Smith, D.L. (2015). DIY Technology Professional Development. Knowledge Quest Blog. http://knowledgequest.aasl.org/diy-technology-professional-development/
  • Smith, D.L. (2015). IFLA announces new school library guidelines.. Knowledge Quest Blog. http://knowledgequest.aasl.org/ifla-announces-new-school-library-guidelines/
  • Smith, D.L. (2015). Professional development highlights: August & September 2015. Knowledge Quest Blog. http://knowledgequest.aasl.org/professional-development-highlights-august-september-2015/
  • Smith, D.L. (2015). Windows 10: Coming free to a computer near you.. Knowledge Quest Blog. http://knowledgequest.aasl.org/windows-10-coming-free-computer-near/

    • Blog Newsletter Post

  • Smith, D.L. (2019). Defining Your Personal Brand. Other. Elsevier. https://libraryconnect.elsevier.com/contributors/daniella-smith

    • Book

  • Bryan, L., Smith, D.L. (2023). Curate: AASL Shared Foundations. 208. Chicago, IL, American Library Association (ALA) Editions.
  • Smith, D.L. (2018). Growing your library career with social media. Cambridge, Massachusetts, Chandos Publishing. https://www.elsevier.com/books/growing-your-library-career-with-social-media/smith/978-0-08-102411-9
  • Smith, D.L. (2009). Self Perceptions of Leadership Potential: A Study of Teacher-Leaders Educated to Be School Library Media Specialists Who Lead.. ERIC.

    • Book Chapter

  • Smith, D.L. (2021). Social Media as a Professional Development Tool for Academic Librarians. Digital Information Review. Waltham, MA, Chandos Publishing.
  • Smith, D.L. (2017). Implications from the past: African American youth and social media civic engagement. Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education 2017.
  • Smith, D.L. (2015). Thriving in the digital age: Conquests, challenges, and thoughts on school libraries.. In D. Baker & W. Evans (Eds.), Digital Information Strategies: From Applications and Content to Libraries and People. Chandos Publishing. https://www.elsevier.com/books/digital-information-strategies/baker/978-0-08-100251-3
  • Smith, D.L. (2014). From Theory to Practice: An Examination of How School Librarians Implement Technology in Schools. 121-138. Springer.
  • Smith, D.L. (2014). From theory to practice: An examination of how school librarians implement technology in schools. In M. Orey, S.A. Jones, & R.M. Branch (Eds.), Educational Media and Technology Yearbook. 38 121-138. New York, Springer.
  • Smith, D.L. (2013). Connecting the dots between the technology professional development needs of teachers and technology implementation.. In R. McBride, & M. Searson (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. 1044-1048. AACE.
  • Smith, D.L. (2013). Revisiting the case for the leadership role of school librarians in technology integration.. In D. Loertscher (Ed.), Learning in the Learning Commons: Papers of the Treasure Mountain Retreat #19. 153-176. Salt Lake City, UT, Hi Willow.
  • Smith, D.L. (2013). The relationship between career readiness and the availability of library materials for distance learning students.. In T. Bastiaens & G. Marks (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. 2100-2105. Chesapeake, VA, AACE.
  • Smith, D.L. (2012). Considerations for optimizing online courses with Web 2.0 tools. In T. Amiel & B. Wilson (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications. 2913-2917. Chesapeake, VA, AACE.
  • Smith, D.L. (2012). Providing distance-Learning support through collaborative relationships. In C. Bonk & C. Ho (Eds.), Proceedings of the Word Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education. 924-929. Chesapeake, VA, AACE.
  • Smith, D.L. (2012). The web 2.0 connection: An exploratory study of school library services for students with autism spectrum disorders. In M. Orey, S.A. Jones, & R.M. Branch (Eds.), Educational Media and Technology Yearbook. 37 127-142. New York, Springer.
  • Smith, D.L., Ennis-Cole, D. (2011). An exploration of the special services that school librarians offer to teachers of students with Autism and ASD. In D. Loertscher & B. Woolls (Eds.), Knowledge Building in the Learning Commons: moving from Research to Practice to Close the Achievement Gap. 191-207. Salt Lake City, UT, Hi Willow.
  • Smith, D.L. (2011). Champions of equal learning opportunities. In K. Fontichiaro & B, Hamilton School libraries: What's now, what's next, what's yet to come. http://www.smashwords.com/books/download/96705/1/latest/0/0/school-libraries-whats-now-whats-next-whats-yet-to-come.pdf
  • Smith, D.L. (2011). Providing distance-Learning support through collaborative relationships. In C. Bonk & C. Ho (Eds.), Proceedings of the Word Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education. 924-929. Chesapeake, VA, AACE.
  • Smith, D.L. (2011). Using graduate education to teach technology integration leadership behaviors. In M. Koehler & P. Mishra (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. 1976-1981. Chesapeake, VA, AACE.
  • Smith, D.L. (2009). A new approach to school library media leadership. In D. Loertscher (Ed.), Connections: Papers of the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat. 87-98. Salt Lake City, UT, Hi Willow.

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Smith, D.L., Kaz-Onyeakazi, I. (2024). Proceedings of the 2023 Multidisciplinary Information Research Symposium (MIRS). Denton, Texas, University of North Texas, College of Information.
  • Zeleke, M., Hong, L., Kaz-Onyeakazi, I., Smith, D.L., Milburn, S., Esener, Y. (2023). #NoMore: An Analysis of Topics and Sentiments Indicative of the War in Ethiopia. iSchools/ iConference 2023 Proceedings. https://hdl.handle.net/2142/117377
  • Smith, D.L., Zhang, X., Tyler-Wood, T.L. (2022). Preparing Librarians with the Skills Necessary to Educate English Languae Learners in the U.S.. EduLearn Proceedings, 14th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies. 2198-2203. Valencia, International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED).
  • Smith, D.L., Allen, J.M. (2019). Age Group Perceptions Of Social Media Privacy And Responsibility. Proceedings of the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) 15th Annual Social Informatics Research Symposium. https://www.asist.org/2019/10/21/schedule-for-the-15th-annual-social-informatics-research-symposium/
  • Turner, J.R., Smith, D.L., Allen, J.M. (2019). Digital Presence for Information Scholars. Proceedings of the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) 2019 15th Annual Social Informatics Research Symposium.
  • Smith, D.L., Tyler-Wood, T.L., Milburn, S. (2019). Scientists Make a Difference: The Results of a STEM Intervention with Elementary Students. of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/207804
  • Marino, J., Schultz-Jones, B.A., Moore, J., Smith, D.L., Elkins, A. (2019). Data Literacy: School Librarians as Data Coaches. Edmonton, Alberta, International Association for School Librarianship. https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/slw/index.php/iasl/article/view/7390
  • Marino, J., Evans, S., Moore, J., Smith, D.L., Schultz-Jones, B., Elkins, A. (2019). Preparing library professionals for data literacy leadership: Administrator perspectives. Chicago, Illinois, Association of Library and Information Science Education. https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/handle/2142/105330
  • Tyler-Wood, T.L., Smith, D.L., Johnson, K.R. (2019). Gender Differences in 7th Grade Students’ Interest in STEM after Participating in a Solenoid Instructional Unit. American Society for Engineering Educators Conference Proceedings.
  • Smith, D.L. (2018). Compatibility, skills, and good ideas: School librarian use of social media. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. 2315–2323. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education. https://www.learntechlib.org/p/182583/
  • Smith, D.L. (2018). In search of leaders: Exploring the technology comfort levels and efficacies of pre-service and early career school librarians.. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. 565–570. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education. https://www.learntechlib.org/p/182583/
  • Smith, D.L., Jeffers, R., Hovious, A. (2017). Implications from the past: African American youth and social media civic engagement. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2017. 1420-1427. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. https://www.learntechlib.org/p/177554/
  • Schultz-Jones, B.A., Smith, D.L., Farabough, M., Jeffers, R. (2017). Distance learning instructional design: Assessing professional competence with Miller’s Pyramid.. Waynesville, NC, AACE E-Learn Conference. https://www.learntechlib.org/p/181217/
  • Smith, D.L. (2016). The intersection of leadership behaviors and technology skills: A study of school librarians of color.. 2015 Proceedings of National Conference of African American Librarians. http://bcala.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Culture-Keepers-IX.pdf
  • Smith, D.L. (2016). The intersection of leadership behaviors and technology skills: A study of school librarians of color.. Proceedings of the 9th National Conference of African American Librarians. http://bcala.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Culture-Keepers-IX.pdf
  • Smith, D.L. (2015). A preliminary usability study of Follett’s Destiny basic and visual search functions. Proceedings of the 2015 iConference. Proceedings of the 2015 iConference. iConference. https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/bitstream/handle/2142/73765/472_ready.pdf?sequence=2
  • Smith, D.L. (2014). Examining the Gender Variable: Perceptions of Access to Online Library Materials in Distance Learning Students. E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. 2014 1853-1858.
  • Smith, D.L. (2013). Connecting the dots between the technology professional development needs of teachers and technology implementation. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference!!!. 2013 1044-1048.
  • Smith, D.L., Seo, K.K., Engelhard, C., Song, L. (2013). The Relationship Between Career Readiness and the Availability of Library Materials for Distance Learning Students. E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. 2013 2100-2105.
  • Smith, D.L. (2011). Providing distance-learning support through collaborative relationships. The Education & Information Technology Digital Library. http://editlib.org/p/38827

    • Education Kits and Manipulatives

  • Smith, D.L., Tyler-Wood, T.L., Zhang, X., Colby, D., Kaz-Onyeakazi, I., Milburn, S., Oladapo, L. (2024). School Librarians Facilitating the Success of English Learners: A Toolkit. https://digital.library.unt.edu/search/?fq=str_title_serial:%22School%20Librarians%20Facilitating%20the%20Success%20of%20English%20Language%20Learners%20Grant%20Products%22

    • Encyclopedia Article

  • Smith, D.L. (2025). Social Media and LIS: Current Trends in Research. Encyclopedia of Libraries, Librarianship, and Information Science. 647-655. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-95689-5.00173-5
  • Smith, D.L. (2025). The Increasing Usage of Social Media in LIS. Encyclopedia of Libraries, Librarianship, and Information Science. 331-339. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-95689-5.00254-6

    • Handout

  • Smith, D.L. (2024). The School Librarian English Learner Framework. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1828575/

    • Journal Article

  • Oladapo, L., Bissadu, K., Kim, H., Smith, D.L. (2024). The Impact of Information and Health Literacy on Health Decision Making Among Adults - Evidence from North America.. Journal of Public Health. 31.
  • Smith, D.L., Milburn, S., Colby, D., Esener, Y. (2022). One to One Laptop Implementation. School Library Research. 25 28. Chicago, IL, American Library Association. https://www.ala.org/aasl/pubs/slr
  • Smith, D.L., Tyler-Wood, T.L. (2021). STEM academic achievement and perceptions of family support: a gender analysis. Library Hi Tech News. Ahead of Print (https://doi-org.libproxy.library.unt.edu/10.1108/LHT-07-2019-0147) 15. Edinburgh, Library Hi Tech Journal, Elsevier. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/LHT-07-2019-0147/full/html?casa_token=GWvgncWqIWAAAAAA:nmz7qr00tWZMpacyVNGbCmohe52ZutG2TRESL0OokXuiPKJg8x1d2kOirRAsSnyoIwaIRwuytbWrTNZu7JZAqRV8FRQgZky7ZRJ_fgUrEj-c3RBWDAg
  • Bazalar, B., Smith, D., Wheeler, M. (2020). Public Librarian Job Stressors and Burnout Predictors.. Journal of Library Administration.
  • Wheeler, M.B., Smith, D.L. (2018). Race and Leadership in Library and Information Science Education: A Study of African American Administrators. Library Trends. 67 (1) 23-38.
  • Smith, D.L. (2018). Coding for Success. 45 (5) 13-16.
  • Schultz-Jones, B.A., Smith, D.L., Farabough, M., Milburn, S. (2018). Professional standards: A framework for distance learning instructional design.. School Libraries Worldwide. 24 (1) 29-44. Florida, International Association of School Librarianship. https://iasl-online.org/publications/slw/index.html
  • Smith, D.L. (2017). The power of literature: An interview with Miranda Paul. School Library Connection. 2 (May 2017) 4. Libraries Unlimited. http://slc.librariesunlimited.com/
  • Smith, D.L. (2016). Embracing mutual interests: Strategies for collaborating with public librarians. 1 (6) 11-13.
  • Smith, D.L. (2016). Lessons learned from designing flipped lessons for fourth grade students: implications for school librarians. Library Hi Tech News. 33 (8) 19-23. Emerald Insight. http://emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/LHTN-08-2016-0037
  • Smith, D.L. (2015). A Preliminary Usability Study of Follett’s Destiny Basic and Visual Search Functions. Other.
  • Smith, D.L. (2015). American Association of School Librarians Knowledge Quest Blog. School Libraries Worldwide. 21 (2) 58-72.
  • Smith, D.L. (2015). Does gender matter? University library access and career preparedness. Online Learning Journal. 19 (4) 12. http://olj.onlinelearningconsortium.org/index.php/olj/article/view/554
  • Smith, D.L. (2015). Thriving in the Digital Age: Conquests, Challenges, and Thoughts on School Libraries. Digital Information Strategies: From Applications and Content to Libraries and People. 201.
  • Smith, D.L. (2015). Tools and tips for flipped lesson development. Texas Library Journal. 91 (2) 54-55. http://www.txla.org/sites/tla/files/TLJ/TLJ91-2.pdf
  • Smith, D.L. (2014). Collaboration between rural school and public youth services librarians. New Library World. 115 (3/4) 160-174.
  • Baker, D.M., Smith, D.L., Shea, M., Wu, W. (2014). Collaborative resource sharing between public and school libraries. Interlending & Document Supply. 42 (4) 159-164.
  • Baker, D.M., Smith, D.L., Shea, M., Wu, W. (2014). Collaborative resource sharing between public and school libraries. Interlending & Document Supply. 42 (4) 159-164.
  • Smith, D.L. (2014). Collaborative resource sharing between public and school libraries.. Interlending & Document Supply. 42 (4) 159-164.
  • Smith, D.L. (2014). Improving the Leadership Skills of Pre-Service School Librarians through Leadership Pre-Assessment.. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science. 55 (1) 55-68.
  • Smith, D.L. (2014). Improving the leadership skills of pre-service school librarians through leadership pre-assessment.. Journal of Education for Library & Information Science. 55 (1) 55-68.
  • Smith, D.L. (2013). The role of mentoring in the leadership development of pre-service school librarians. Education Libraries. 36 (1) 15.
  • Smith, D.L. (2013). The role of mentoring in the leadership development of pre-service school librarians.. Education Libraries. 36 (1) 15-23.
  • Smith, D.L., Ennis-Cole, D.L. (2011). An exploration of the special services that School Librarians offer to teachers of students with Autism and ASD. Knowledge Building in the Learning Commons. Papers of the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #17. Knowledge Building in the Learning Commons. Papers of the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #17, Learning Commons Press.
  • Smith, D.L., Ennis-Cole, D. (2011). Assistive technology and autism: Expanding the technology leadership role of the school librarian. School Libraries Worldwide. 17 (2) http://www.iasl-online.org/pubs/slw/july2011.htm
  • Ennis-Cole, D.L., Smith, D.L. (2011). Assistive technology and Autism: Expanding the technology leadership role of the School Librarian. School Libraries Worldwide. 17 (2) 86-98.
  • Smith, D.L. (2011). Educating pre-service school librarians to lead: A study of self-perceived transformational leadership behaviors. Other. 14 http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/slmrb/slmrcontents/volume14/smith.cfm
  • Smith, D.L. (2011). Educating pre-service school librarians to lead: A study of self-perceived transformational leadership behaviors. Other. 14 http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/slmrb/slmrcontents/volume14/smith.cfm
  • Smith, D.L. (2011). Educating Preservice School Librarians to Lead: A Study of Self-Perceived Transformational Leadership Behaviors.. Other. 14
  • Mardis, M., Everhart, N., Smith, D.L., Newsum, J., Baker, S. (2010). From paper to pixel: Digital textbooks and Florida’s schools.
  • Mardis, M., Everhart, N., Smith, D.L., Newsum, J., Baker, S. (2010). From Paper to Pixel: Digital Textbooks and Florida’s Schools. A White Paper.. Other.
  • Smith, D.L. (2010). Making the case for the leadership role of school librarians in technology integration. Library Hi Tech News. 28 (4) 617-631.
  • Smith, D.L., Johnston, M. (2010). Why not a PhD?. Knowledge Quest. 38 (5) 30-33.
  • Everhart, N., Mardis, M., Johnston, M., Smith, D.L. (2009). From District to Desktop: Making the Most of Broadband in Florida Schools.
  • Smith, D.L. (2009). My own piece of history: A librarian at the inauguration. SLJ Second Helping. http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6631358.html
  • Everhart, N. (2009). What all newbies Should Know on their Way to Charlotte. Knowledge Quest. 37 (5) 14.

    • Magazine/Trade Publication

  • Smith, D.L. (2022). Reimagining Services for English Learners in School Libraries. Informed Librarian Online. July/August (2022) Teaneck, NJ, Infosources Publishing. https://www.informedlibrarian.com/archives.cfm

    • Popular Press Article

  • Smith, D.L. (2014). Reprint of “Collaborative resource sharing between public and school libraries”. Informed Librarian Online. http://www.informedlibrarian.com
  • Smith, D.L., Everhart, N., Mardis, M., Johnston, M. (2011). District to desktop: Making the most of broadband in Florida schools. National Science Foundation. http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/sbe_2020/2020_pdfs/Everhart_Nancy_32.pdf
  • Smith, D.L., Mardis, M., Everhart, N., Newsum, J., Baker, S. (2011). From paper to pixel: Digital textbooks in schools. National Science Foundation. http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/sbe_2020/2020_pdfs/Everhart_Nancy_33.pdf
  • Smith, D.L., Mardis, M., Everhart, N., Newsum, J., Baker, S. (2010). From paper to pixel: Digital textbooks and Florida schools. http://palmcenter.fsu.edu/documents/digitaltextbooks_whitepaper.pdf.

    • Poster

  • Smith, D.L., Wood, T.L., Zhang, X., Kaz-Onyeakazi, I. (2022). Building the Capacity of School Librarians to Facilitate the Success of English Language Learners. Proceedings of the Association for Library and Information Science Education Annual Conference. 2. Westford, MA, Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE). https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/aliseacp/article/view/1100
  • Smith, D.L., Wood, T.L., Zhang, X. (2022). National Discussion for Facilitating the Success of English Language Learners with School Library Programming. 1. Chicago, IL, American Library Association (ALA).
  • Allen, J.M., Smith, D.L., Turner, J. (2019). Digital Presence for Information Scholars. Annual Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T).

    • Research Archive for IAFOR

  • Tyler-Wood, T.L., Smith, D.L., Zhang, X. (2023). Providing Accessible Learning Materials for the Diverse Learner: Equitable Learning Opportunities Provided Through School Libraries. The International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

    • Technical Report

  • Smith, D.L., Tyler-Wood, T.L., Zhang, X. (2024). The School Librarian English Learner Action Plan. https://digital.library.unt.edu/search/?fq=str_title_serial:%22School%20Librarians%20Facilitating%20the%20Success%20of%20English%20Language%20Learners%20Grant%20Products%22

    • White Paper

  • Smith, D.L., Tyler-Wood, T.L., Zhang, X., Colby, D., Kaz-Onyeakazi, I., Milburn, S., Oladapo, L. (2024). School Librarians Facilitating the Success of English Learners: A White Paper. https://digital.library.unt.edu/search/?fq=str_title_serial:%22School%20Librarians%20Facilitating%20the%20Success%20of%20English%20Language%20Learners%20Grant%20Products%22
  • , Smith, D.L., Tyler-Wood, T., Zhang, X. (2022). School Librarians Facilitating the Success of English Language Learners Evaluation Report. University of North Texas
  • Smith, D.L., Tyler-Wood, T.L. (2021). Elementary and High School Learners’ STEM Learning Experiences through the Use of a Transmedia Book. Promising Practices: Educational Research Applied to the Shared Foundations A Report of the CLASS II Research Project. Chicago, IL, American Association of School Librarians. https://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/advocacy/research/docs/AASL_ClassIIResearch_Book.pdf
  • Subramaniam, M., Kodama, C., Baylen, D., Burton, M., Fabicon, J., Hincks, K., Moniz, R., Smith, D.L., Visser, M. (2019). Computational thinking in libraries: Case studies of youth programs in action.. Washington, DC, American Association of School Librarians. http://www.ala.org/advocacy/sites/ala.org.advocacy/files/content/tools/RtC%20Case%20Studies_FINAL2.pdf
  • Smith, D.L. (2014). Causality: School libraries & student success (CLASS) White paper. American Association of School Librarians. http://www.ala.org/aasl/research

Presentations Given

  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Getting Involved in TLA, (2013 - 2013).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Increasing Instructor Productivity and Building Online Communities with VoiceThread, (2013 - 2013).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), K-20 Vertical Alignment of Research Skills, (2013 - 2013).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), K-20 Vertical Alignment of Research Skills, (2013 - 2013).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Pecha Kucha: Best Practices for School Librarians, (2013 - 2013).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Pick a Winner! – How to Choose a Collaborative Partner, (2013 - 2013).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Queries of Middle School Youth: An OPAC Usability Study, Digital Youth Workshop, (2013 - 2013).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Revisiting the Case for the Leadership Role of School Librarians in Technology Integration, (2013 - 2013).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), The Relationship Between Career Readiness and the Availability of Library Materials for Distance Learning Students, (2013 - 2013).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Welcome to Your Career in Library and Information Science, (2013 - 2013).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), You Are the Strongest Link: Essential Links for Learning, (2013 - 2013).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Beyond Blackboard: Teaching and Learning with Web 2.0 Tools, (2012 - 2012).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Charting Courses: Diversity Research Grants, (2012 - 2012).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Considerations for optimizing online courses with Web 2.0 tools, (2012 - 2012).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Learning to Lead: Technology Lessons Learned from Pre-Service School Librarians, (2012 - 2012).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), School Library Services Offered to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their Teachers, (2012 - 2012).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Using Student Mentors as Facilitators of Academic Success for Online Degree Programs, (2012 - 2012).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), A Place for Us All, (2011 - 2011).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), An Exploration of the Special Services that School Librarians Offer to Teachers of Students with Autism and ASD, (2011 - 2011).
  • Smith, D.L. (Other), Beyond Implementation: Studying Diversity in Technology Integration, (2011 - 2011).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Embracing Transformational Leadership for Technology Integration, (2011 - 2011).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Learning to Lead: Technology Lessons Learned from Pre-Service School Librarians, (2011 - 2011).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Providing Distance-Learning Support Through Collaborative Relationships, (2011 - 2011).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), The Mentor Effect: Exploring the Correlation between Mentors and Transformational Leadership Potential in Pre-Service School Librarians, (2011 - 2011).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Transformational Leadership through Technology Integration, (2011 - 2011).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Using Graduate Education to Teach Technology Integration Leadership Behaviors, (2011 - 2011).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Building a Strong Leadership Foundation through Transformational Leadership Practices, (2010 - 2010).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Creating E-Learning Content the Easy Way, (2010 - 2010).
  • Smith, D.L. (Other), Exploring New Directions for Building School Technology Infrastructures, (2010 - 2010).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Self-Perceptions of Leadership Potential: A Study of Teacher-Leaders Educated to be School Library Media Specialists who Lead, (2010 - 2010).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Transformational Leadership: A New Approach to Teaching Pre-Service School Library Media Specialists to Lead, (2010 - 2010).
  • Smith, D.L. (Other), Using Technology for Leadership in Reading, (2010 - 2010).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Web 2.?: How Technology Professional Development Can Increase Transformational Leadership and School Reform, (2010 - 2010).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), A New Approach to School Library Media Leadership, (2009 - 2009).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Going Green with Google Apps, (2009 - 2009).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Seeing is Believing: Loertscher's Taxonomy as a Leadership Development and Self Awareness Tool, (2009 - 2009).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Bringing the Reference and Research Standards to Life, (2008 - 2008).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Information Literacy: Let's Get Real, (2007 - 2007).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), On Beyond Zebra: After the Master's Degree. What's Next?, (2007 - 2007).

    • Invited Talk

  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), ESC One Spring Extravaganza, Culturally relevant literature: reflections and resources, ESC One, Edinburgh, TX, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), SLIS 5000, Welcome to UNT LIS, University of North Texas, Department of Information Science, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).

    • Lecture

  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), SLIS 5711: Internet Applications, Services, and Management for Information Professionals, A brief introduction to social media trends and research, UNT Department of Information Science, Denton Texas, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Educating Librarians in the Middle South (ELMS) Web Institute, APA Style Basics, University of North Texas, Information Science Department, Little Rock, AR, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), SLIS 5711: Internet Applications, Services, and Management for Information Professionals, Information Professional Methods for Using Social Media Tools for Research, University of North Texas, Department of Information Science, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), SLIS 5711: Internet Applications, Services, and Management for Information Professionals, Using Social Media Tools for Research, Unversity of North Texas, Department of Information Science, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Smith, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Colby, D. (Author & Presenter), Milburn, S. (Author & Presenter), Ogbadu-Oladapo, L.L. (Author & Presenter), ALA LibLearnX, Partnering for the Success of English Learners, American Library Association, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. (2024).
  • Tyler-Wood, T.L. (Author), Smith, D.L. (Author), Zhang, X. (Author), The IAFOR International Conference on Education, Providing Accessible Learning Materials for the Diverse Learner: Equitable Learning Opportunities Provided Through School Libraries (67234), International Academic Forum, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Smith, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018, Compatibility, skills, and good ideas: School librarian use of social media, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Alexandria, VA, United States of America. (2018).
  • Smith, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018, In search of leaders: Exploring the technology comfort levels and efficacies of pre-service and early career school librarians, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Alexandria, VA, United States of America. (2018).
  • Smith, D.L. (Author), Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Implications from the Past: African American Youth and Social Media Civic Engagement, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Schultz-Jones, B.A. (Presenter), Texas ESC 20 Library Resource Roundup, The challenge of book challenges, Texas ESC 20, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Texas Library Association Annual Conference, Increasing engagement: Designing interactive videos for online learning, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Texas Library Association Annual Conference, Self-reflection for improvement: Building skills with the Leadership Practices Inventory, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), 2015 Online Learning Consortium International Conference, The layman's guide to creating interactive videos for online learning, Online Learning Consortium International Conference, Orlando, Fl, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), American Association of School Librarians Bi-Annual Conference, Getting beyond the brick and mortar: 3 teens and a librarian discuss virtual courses and learning commons, American Association of School Librarians, Columbus, OH, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), International Association of School Librarians Regional Conference, Assisting pre-service librarians with syncing up for success, International Association of School Librarians, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Texas ESC 20 Library Resource Roundup, Tools and tips for developing online interactive lessons, Texas ESC 20, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Texas Library Association Annual Conference, Come to the flipping library! Instruction at home, homework at school, Texas Library Association, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Texas Library Association Annual Conference, Meeting half way: Collaborative relationships between Texas school and public youth services librarians, Texas Library Association, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), E-Learn Conference, Examining the gender variable: Perceptions of access to online library materials in distance learning students, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, New Orleans, LA, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Educating Librarians in the Middle South (ELMS) Web Institute, Information Technology 2.0, University of North Texas, Department of Information Science, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Online Learning Consortium International Conference, Fabulous Flipping: Tools to Make Your Classes Come Alive, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Texas ESC 20 Library Resource Roundup, The School Librarian's Guide to Treading the Sea of Social Media, Texas ESC 20, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Texas Library Association Annual Conference, Partners in Academic Achievement, Texas Library Association, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Texas Library Association Annual Conference, Staying Afloat: The Librarian's Guide to Treading the Sea of Social Media, Texas Library Association, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), SITE Annual Conference, Connecting the Dots Between the Technology Professional Development Needs of Teachers and Technology Implementation, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).

    • Other

  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Ennis-Cole, D.L. (Presenter), American Association of School Librarians Webinar, School libraries supporting learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), American Association of School Librarians, Online, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).

    • Panel Presentation

  • Colson, L.M. (Presenter), Johnson, A.M. (Presenter), Cooke, N.A. (Presenter), Hill, R.F. (Presenter), Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Wineberry, J. (Presenter), ALISE Annual Conference, Navigating Information Equity, Access, and Literacy in the Context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ALISE, United States of America. (2024).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Du, Y. (Panelist), Adkins, D. (Panelist), Budd, J. (Panelist), Cahill, M. (Panelist), Reyes, V. (Panelist), ALISE Annual Conference, Playing the Publish or Perish Game: Guidance for Doctoral Students and Early Career Faculty, ALISE, United States of America. (2024).
  • Smith, D.L. (Moderator), Khalil, A. (Panelist), Tonatiuh, D. (Panelist), Kemp, L.Z. (Panelist), Brown, M. (Panelist), (Panelist), Texas Library Association, Do It for the Culture Celebrating Culture and Family Traditions, Austin, Texas, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).

    • Paper

  • Marino, J. (Author), Evans, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Moore, J. (Author), Smith, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Schultz-Jones, B.A. (Author & Presenter), Annual Conference, Preparing Library Professionals for Data Literacy Leadership: Administrator Perspectives, Association for Library and Information Science Education, Knoxville, Tennesee, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
  • Tyler-Wood, T.L. (Author & Presenter), Smith, D.L. (Author), Johnson, K.R. (Author), American Society for Engineering Educators Annual Conference and Exposition, Gender Differences in 7th Grade Students' Interest in STEM after Participating in a Solenoid Instructional Unit, American Society for Engineering Educators, Tampa, Florida, United States of America. (2019).
  • Smith, D.L. (Author & Presenter), E-Learn Conference, Learner-centered focus and power structures: An analysis of information science syllabi for online courses, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Vancouver, BC, United States of America. (2017).
  • Schultz-Jones, B.A. (Author & Presenter), Smith, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Jeffers, R. (Author & Presenter), AACE E-Learn conference, Distance learning instructional design: Assessing professional competence with Miller’s Pyramid., AACE, Vancouver, Canada, Canada. (2017).

    • Poster

  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), ALISE Annual Conference, Perceptions of Annual Research Evaluations as Preparation for Future and Early Career Faculty, ALISE, United States of America. (2024).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Kaz-Onyeakazi, I. (Presenter), Oladapo, L. (Presenter), ALISE Annual Conference, Is There a Resource for That?: The Development of a Chatbot to Provide School Librarian Professional Development, ALISE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America. (2023).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), 2017 Online Learning Consortium Accelerate Conference, Is it time to flip? Fourth grade students’ self-perceptions of scholastic competency and flipped learning, Online Learning Consortium, Orlando Florida, United States of America. (2017).
  • Smith, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Wheeler, M.B. (Author & Presenter), National Conference of Africa American Librarians, Sustaining Transformation: The Implications of the Past and Current Presence of Black and African American LIS School Administrators, ALA, Atlanta, AG, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), ALISE, Intersecting variables: A study of relationships between demographics and how school librarians support diversity with technology, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) Annual Conference, Youth civic engagement: Extrapolations for the education of school librarian, Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE), Chicago, IL, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), iConference, 2015 Annual Conference, A preliminary usability study of Follett's Destiny basic and visual search functions, iSchools, Newport Beach, CA, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), National Conference of African American Librarians, The intersection of leadership behaviors and technology skills: A study of school librarians of color, ALA Black Caucus, St. Louis, MO, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Online Learning Consortium International Conference, Designing flipped lessons: Lessons learned from fourth grade students, Online Learning Consortium, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), Online Learning Consortium International Conference, Does Gender Matter? University Library Access and Career Preparedness, Online Learning Consortium International, Orlando, FL, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).

    • Symposium

  • Colón-Aguirre, M. (Panelist), Smith, D.L. (Panelist), Ely, E. (Panelist), ALISE Emerging Scholars, Mastering the Digital Classroom: Navigating Online Teaching Excellence, Association for Library and Information Science Education, United States of America. (2024).
  • Smith, D.L. (Other), Tyler-Wood, T.L. (Presenter), Zhang, X. (Presenter), School Librarians Facilitating the Success of English Learners Toolkit Workshop, A Toolkit for School Librarians to Faciitate the Success of English Learners, University of North Texas, Institute of Museum and Library Services, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).

    • Webinar

  • Colón-Aguirre, M. (Moderator), Smith, D.L. (Panelist), Lee, S. (Panelist), Benoit, E.A. (Panelist), ALISE Emerging Scholars, Teaching During Changing Times: Exclusive Insights from Award-Winning LIS Educators, Association for Library and Information Science Education, United States of America. (2024).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), The "Living Multiliteracies" Series, AI Tools for Educators, UNT Multiple Literacies Lab, United States of America. (2024).
  • Smith, D.L. (Presenter), The "Living Multiliteracies" Series, A School Librarian Toolkit for Facilitating the Success of English Learners, UNT Multiple Literacies Lab, United States of America. (2024).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Evans, S.A. (Principal), Davis-McElligatt, J. (Co-Principal), Champlin, S. (Co-Principal), Smith, D.L. (Co-Principal), Olness, G. (Co-Principal), "What Health Looks Like: Using Graphic Medicine to Bring Underrepresented Voices Forward Through Public Library Health Literacy Programs," sponsored by College of Information, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2020).
  • Ding, J. (Principal), Kinshuk, X. (Co-Principal), Fu, S. (Co-Principal), Ludi, S.A. (Co-Principal), Chen, H. (Co-Principal), Hossain, T. (Co-Principal), Xiao, T. (Co-Principal), Feng, Y. (Co-Principal), Cleveland, A.D. (Co-Principal), Smith, D.L. (Co-Principal), Mankins, N. (Co-Principal), Booker, D.D. (Co-Principal), Carrillo, D. (Co-Principal), "NSF Includes ARISE Alliance Membership," sponsored by Arizona State University, Other, $64800 Funded. (2024 - 2027).
  • Smith, D.L. (Principal), Tyler-Wood, T.L. (Co-Principal), Zhang, X. (Co-Principal), Kuon, T.A. (Supporting), Evans, S.A. (Supporting), Schultz-Jones, B.A. (Supporting), Moore, J. (Supporting), "School librarians facilitating the success of English language learners," sponsored by Institute for Museum and Library Science (IMLS), Federal, $132893 Funded. (2021 - 2024).
  • Ding, J. (Principal), Chen, J. (Co-Principal), Palmer, A.M. (Co-Principal), Smith, D.L. (Co-Principal), "REU Site: Data Analytics and Information Retrieval," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $400000 Funded. (2019 - 2024).
  • Evans, S.A. (Principal), Moore, J.E. (Co-Principal), Schultz-Jones, B.A. (Co-Principal), Smith, D.L. (Supporting), Elkins, A. (Supporting), Marino, J. (Supporting), "Preparing Librarians for Data Literacy Leadership," sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services, Federal, $45598 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Smith, D.L. (Principal), Tyler-Wood, T.L. (Co-Principal), "Enhancing STEM Achievement: A School Libraries and Student Success," sponsored by American Association of School Librarians, Other, $12189 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Smith, D.L. (Principal), "Social media as tool of professional empowerment for librarians: A study of usage and educational needs," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2017 - 2017).
  • Smith, D.L. (Principal), "Certified facilitator training for the Student Leadership Challenge," University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. (2016 - 2017).
  • Smith, D.L. (Other), "ELMS – Educating Librarians in the Middle South – Diversifying Librarianship for our Digital Future," sponsored by IMLS, Federal, $498363 Funded. (2014 - 2016).
  • Smith, D.L. (Principal), "Resiliency relationships: A leadership study of school climates and self-perceived impact on learning," sponsored by University of North Texas Department of Library and information Sciences Faculty Research Grant, Other, $5000 Funded. (2015 - 2015).
  • Chen, J. (Co-Principal), Ding, J. (Principal), "REU Site: Data Analytics and Information Retrieval," sponsored by National Science Foundation, FED, Funded. (2019 - 2022).
  • Schultz-Jones, B.A. (Co-Principal), Marino, J.L. (Principal), "Preparing Librarians for Data Literacy Leadership," sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services, FED, Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Smith, D.L. (Principal), Tyler-Wood, T.L. (Co-Principal), "Enhancing STEM Achievement: A School Libraries and Student Success," sponsored by American Association of School Librarians, Other, Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Smith, D.L. (Principal), Tyler-Wood, T.L. (Co-Principal), "Digital Fabrication," sponsored by American Library Association, NFP, Funded. (2017 - 2018).

    • Grant - Service

  • Smith, D.L. (Principal), Tyler-Wood, T.L. (Co-Principal), Zhang, X. (Co-Principal), "School Librarians Facilitating the Success of English Language Learners," sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services, FED, Funded. (2021 - 2023).

    • Grant - Teaching

  • Smith, D.L., "STEMtastic Summer Reading Program," sponsored by Dollar General Foundation, National, $4000 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
  • Smith, D.L., "Dollar General Literacy Grant," sponsored by Dollar General Foundation, National, $4000 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Smith, D.L., "Technology Leadership in School Librarianship," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Smith, D.L., "Dollar General Literacy Grant," sponsored by Dollar General Foundation, National, Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Halbert, M.D. (Co-Principal), Chandler, Y.J. (Principal), "ELMS - Educating Librarians in the Middle South - Diversifying Librarianship for our Digital Future," sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services, FED, Funded. (2013 - 2016).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Chair, School Librarianship Search Committee, Assistant Professor. (2024 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, School Librarianship Search Committee, Associate Professor. (2024 - Present).
  • Co-Chair, MIRS Conference Committee. (May 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Presidential Early Career Professorship Selection Committee. (2023 - Present).
  • Other, Academic Integrity Liaison. (June 2, 2022 - Present).
  • Other (Information Science Ph.D Program Director), Department of Information Science. (December 2021 - Present).
  • Co-Chair, Department of Information Science Reappointment Promotion and Tenure Committee. (2020 - Present).
  • Other (Faculty Advisor), Student Data Science Organization. (2020 - Present).
  • Chairperson, IS PhD Doctoral Scholarship Committee. (2019 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Data Science Search Committee, Assistant Professor. (2021 - 2024).
  • Committee Member, Data Science Search Committee, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. (2021 - 2024).
  • Committee Member, Data Science Search Committee, Clinical Research Professor. (2021 - 2023).
  • Chairperson, Graduate Curriculum Committee. (2021 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Equity and Diversity Committee. (2020 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, R1 Our Way Task Force. (2019 - 2023).
  • Chairperson, COI Diversity & Equity Council. (October 15, 2022 - August 2023).
  • Co-Chair, Department of Information Science Reappointment Promotion and Tenure Committee. (2021 - 2022).
  • Committee Member, Ricco Ethics Award Committee. (October 12, 2020 - 2022).
  • Co-Chair, Personnel Affairs Committee. (2020 - 2022).
  • Committee Member, Linguistics Department Reappointment Promotion and Tenure Committee. (2017 - 2022).
  • Committee Member, Personnel Affairs Committee. (2010 - 2022).
  • Committee Chair, Reappointment Promotion and Tenure Committee. (2020 - 2021).
  • Other (Associate Director), Department of Information Science. (December 2018 - 2021).
  • Committee Member, COI Adhoc Townhall Committee. (2020 - 2020).
  • Committee Member, ALA COA Standard I Committee. (2019 - 2020).
  • Committee Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee. (2019 - 2020).
  • Other (Group Facilitator), Unlikely Allies. (2019 - 2020).
  • Committee Member, Executive Committee. (2018 - 2020).
  • Committee Member, Administrator Evaluation Committee (AEC)- College of Information. (August 6, 2020 - December 11, 2020).
  • Committee Member, Admission and Student Affairs Committee. (2017 - 2019).
  • Committee Member, Reappointment Promotion and Tenure Committee. (2017 - 2019).
  • Chairperson, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (2017 - 2019).
  • Other (Interim Associate Director), IS PhD Program Department of Information Science. (May 2018 - December 2018).
  • Member, President's Award Committee. (2018).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee for School Librarianship Lecturer. (2017 - 2018).
  • Co-Chair, Personnel Affairs Committee. (2016 - 2018).
  • Committee Member, Executive Committee. (2016 - 2017).
  • Committee Member, Executive Committee. (2016 - 2017).
  • Committee Chair, Reappointment Promotion and Tenure Committee. (2016 - 2017).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee for School Librarianship Professor. (2015 - 2017).
  • Committee Member, Resources and Facilities Committee. (2015 - 2016).
  • Task Force Member, Academic Services Task Force. (2015 - 2015).
  • Task Force Member, COI Strategic Plan Task Force. (2015 - 2015).
  • Committee Member, Curriculum Committee. (2014 - 2015).
  • Committee Member, Staff Operations Committee. (2014 - 2015).
  • Committee Chair, End of Program Committee. (2013 - 2014).
  • Committee Member, Information Science PhD Review Committee. (2013 - 2014).
  • Other (Co-Chair), End Of Program Examination Committee. (2012 - 2013).
  • Committee Member, Executive Committee. (2012 - 2013).
  • Committee Member, Resources and Facilities Committee. (2012 - 2013).
  • Committee Chair, COA Presentation Student Committee. (2011 - 2013).
  • Committee Member, End Of Program Examination Committee. (2011 - 2012).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee. (2011 - 2012).
  • Committee Member, Adhoc WISE Committee. (2010 - 2011).
  • Committee Member, External Affairs Committee. (2010 - 2011).

Public Service

  • Member, Texas Library Association, TASL Shirley Igo Award Committee. (2014 - 2014).
  • Other (Chair, District 7), Texas Library Association. (2013 - 2014).
  • Other (Chair Elect/Vice Chair District 7), Texas Library Association. (2012 - 2013).
  • Member, Texas Library Association, TLA TEKS Alignment Committee. (2012 - 2012).
  • Other (Region 1 Chairperson), Florida Association for Media in Education, Jim Harbin Student Film Festival. (2007 - 2010).
  • Committee Member, Florida Association for Media in Education, Sunshine State Young Readers Award. (2009 - 2009).
  • Other (Reader), Florida Association for Media in Education, Sunshine State Young Readers Award. (2008 - 2009).

Professional Service

  • Committee Member, ALA Affiliate Committee. (2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, ALA Policy Revision Committee. (2023 - Present).
  • Other (Board of Directors and Director of Membership), Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE). Westford, MA. (November 2022 - Present).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Public Library Quarterly. London, England. (2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, ALA Policy Monitoring Committee. (2022 - 2024).
  • Committee Member, American Library Association Nominating Committee. (2022 - 2023).
  • Other (Co-Chair), ALA Code of Conduct Committee. (2021 - 2023).
  • Other (Councilor At-Large), American Library Association. (2014 - 2023).
  • Other (Election Teller), American Library Association. Chicago, Illinois. (December 2022 - January 2023).
  • Committee Member, American Library Association Nominating Committee. Chicago, IL. (2022 - 2022).
  • Committee Member, ASIS&T Research in Information Science Award Committee. (2022 - 2022).
  • Board of Advisors, AASL Educators of School Librarians Section. (2021 - 2022).
  • Committee Member, AASL Leadership Development Committee. (2021 - 2021).
  • Other (Jean Tague Sutcliffe Doctoral Poster Session Judge), Association for Library and Information Science Education. (2021 - 2021).
  • Chairperson, American Association of School Librarians ESLS. (2020 - 2021).
  • Chairperson, International Association of School Librarians, 2021 Conference Paper. (2019 - 2021).
  • Other (Knowledge Quest Journal Blogger), American Association of School Librarians. (2015 - 2021).
  • Session Chair, American Association of School Librarians. Chicago, IL. (2020 - 2020).
  • Other (Chair-Elect), AASL Educators of School Librarians SIG. (2019 - 2020).
  • Member, Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries, Advisory Committee. (2014 - 2020).
  • Committee Member, American Association of School Librarians • AASL CS First Taskforce. (2019 - 2019).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Texas Association of School Librarians TxASL Talks. (2019 - 2019).
  • Committee Member, American Library Association Ready to Code Taskforce. (2018 - 2019).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, American Association of School Librarians. (2017 - 2019).
  • Chairperson, SITE (Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education) Information Literacy SIG. (2017 - 2019).
  • Chairperson, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Information Literacy Special Interest Group. (2017 - 2019).
  • Committee Chair, Texas Library Association, TASL Legislative Advocacy Committee. (2017 - 2018).
  • Member, American Association of School Librarians, Professional Development Advisory Group. (2015 - 2017).
  • Member, American Association of School Librarians, • AASL National School Library Program of the year Award (NSLPY) Subcommittee. (2015 - 2017).
  • Other (Judge, School Librarian of the Year), Dallas Independent School District. (2015 - 2017).
  • Member, International Association of School Librarians, School Library Education SIG. (2015 - 2017).
  • Committee Member, Texas Library Association, Nominating Committee. (2015 - 2017).
  • Committee Member, Texas Library Association, Partnerships Task Force. (2015 - 2017).
  • Committee Chair, Texas Library Association, TASL Shirley Igo Award Committee. (2015 - 2016).
  • Member, American Association of School Librarians, Essential Links Committee. (2011 - 2014).
  • Member, American Association of School Librarians, School Library Month Committee. (2010 - 2014).
  • Member, American Association of School Librarians, Leadership Task Force. (2011 - 2012).
  • Other (Judge), American Association of School Librarians, Learning4Life in My School Library Student Video Contest. (2011 - 2011).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, International Association for School Librarians. (2010 - 2010).