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Emily Akers

Assistant Librarian

University of North Texas

Department of Library - PS - Access Services

(972) 668-7456

Email: Emily.Akers@unt.edu

Education

  • GAC, University of North Texas, 2022
    Major: Advanced Management in Libraries and Information Agencies
  • MS, University of North Texas, 2022
    Major: Library Science
  • BA, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, 2019
    Major: English
    Specialization: Literature and Cultural Studies

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Head of Frisco Landing Library, Assistant Librarian, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2023 - Present).
  • Service Desk Manager, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2021 - 2022).
  • Reserves and Night Manager, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2019 - 2021).

    • Government

  • Library Assistant I, Sarasota County Libraries. Sarasota County Libraries. (2018 - 2019).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Inclusion, Equity, and Community Building (IECB), UNT IDEA. (2021 - 2024).

Professional Memberships

  • American Library Association. (October 2023 - Present).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Akers, E., Keshmiripour, S., Knox, B. (2024). Expanding equipment lending: Addressing accessibility and curriculum gaps. Journal of Access Services. 21 (1) 1-13. Informa UK Limited. https://doi.org/10.1080/15367967.2024.2304163

Presentations Given

    Oral Presentation

  • Brents , M. (Author & Presenter), Akers, E. (Author & Presenter), LibLearnX, Welcoming families to the academic library: lessons learned supporting student-parents, American Library Association, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
  • Knox, B.J. (Author & Presenter), Akers, E. (Author & Presenter), Access Services Conference, Filling the Gap: A Focus on Accessibility and Curriculum in Equipment Lending, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2022).
  • Akers, E. (Author & Presenter), Baskett, P. (Author & Presenter), Knox, B. (Author & Presenter), Keshmiripour, S. (Author & Presenter), Access Services Conference, Fostering Student Employee Engagement: Creating a sense of ownership through task sharing initiatives, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).

    • Panel Presentation

  • Murley, E. (Panelist), Access Services Conference, Special Topic Panel on Student Worker Management, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2024).

    • Poster

  • Baskett, P. (Author & Presenter), Akers, E. (Author & Presenter), Knox, B. (Author & Presenter), Keshmiripour, S. (Author & Presenter), Access Services Conference, Shifting into Teams: The Transition to Using Microsoft Teams and Shifts for Managing Student Employees, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Keshmiripour, S., Knox, B., Akers, E., "Gadget Lending Project: Filling the gap in students' equipment and technology needs," sponsored by UNT Libraries, University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2020 - 2021).

    • Grant - Service

  • Brents , M. (Principal), Akers, E. (Supporting), "Creating an inclusive environment for student-parents," sponsored by UNT Libraries, University of North Texas, $2500 Funded. (2022 - 2023).

Service

University Service

  • Task Force Member, UNT Libraries Strategic Directions Task Force - People and Processes. (October 2023 - Present).
  • Co-Chair, Gender and Sexuality Employee Resource Group. (November 2023 - September 2024).
  • Faculty Mentor (LIS Student Mentor), Library and Information Science Student Association Mentoring Program. (September 2021 - May 2024).
  • Committee Chair, Public Services Social Media Workgroup. (March 2023 - March 2024).
  • Committee Member, Libraries Council on Diversity and Inclusion. (August 2022 - August 2023).
  • Other (Secretary), Libraries Council on Diversity and Inclusion. (August 2021 - August 2022).
  • Committee Member, Public Services Librarian Search Committee. (March 2021 - September 2021).

Professional Service

  • Committee Member, ALA New Members Round Table Resume Review Service Committee. (December 2023 - Present).