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Jenn L. Washburn

Associate Librarian

University of North Texas

Department of Library - Special Libraries

(940) 565-3245

Email: Jenn.Washburn@unt.edu

Education

  • MS, University of North Texas, 2013
    Major: Information Science
  • BA, Concordia University, 2009
    Major: English

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Head, Media Library/Associate Librarian, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2023 - Present).
  • Student Engagement Librarian/Associate Librarian, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2018 - Present).
  • Digital Projects Librarian/Assistant Librarian, Schreiner University. Schreiner University. (2016 - 2018).

Professional Memberships

  • American Library Association. (August 2011 - Present).
  • Texas Library Association. (August 2011 - April 2022).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • INFO 5600 - Information Access and Knowledge Inquiry, 1 course.

Awards and Honors

  • Star Performer, University of North Texas. (May 16, 2024).
  • The George and Ruth Christy Award, UNT Libraries. (May 22, 2020).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Review

  • Stayton, J. (2019). Review of Transforming Academic Library Instruction: Shifting Teaching Practices to Reflect Changed Perspectives.. College & Research Libraries. College & Research Libraries. 80(7) 1055-1056.
  • Stayton, J. (2019). Brief Reviews of Books and Products. We Can Do IT: Women in Library Information Technology.. Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication. Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication. 7(1) 2320.

    • Journal Article

  • Venner, M., Washburn, J. (2021). A Peer-to-Peer Service Approach in Academic Libraries. Journal of Access Services. Taylor & Francis Online. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15367967.2021.1924065

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Robson, D.S. (Discussant), Guerrero, S. (Discussant), Washburn, J.L. (Discussant), Pojman, E. (Moderator), UNT LIbrary Media Panel, UNT Library Media Panel, UNT LISSA, Texas, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Stayton, J. (Author & Presenter), Cross Timbers Library Collective Conference, Creating Creators, CTLC, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2019).
  • Washburn, J. (Presenter), Keshmiripour, S. (Presenter), Cross Timbers Library Collaborative Conference., Providing Innovative Access in Delivery Services at UNT Libraries, United States of America. (2015).

    • Panel Presentation

  • Washburn, J.L. (Panelist), Cole, C. (Panelist), Garcia-Bernal, A. (Panelist), RUSA Virtual Forum, Keepers from COVID: Assessing Services for the Long Haul, American Library Association, Virtual, United States of America. (2022).
  • Wochna, L. (Moderator), Washburn, J. (Panelist), Rossi-Snook, E. (Panelist), Lam, L. (Panelist), Chen, X. (Panelist), Video Trust Coffee Chat, Impactful Programming in Libraries with 'Movies that Matter', Academic Libraries Video Trust, Virtual, United States of America. (2024).
  • Judkins, J.C. (Presenter), Washburn, J.L. (Presenter), Babaian, M. (Presenter), Wallace, J. (Moderator), Texas Library Association, Using Digital Primary Resource Collections in Instruction, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).

    • Poster

  • Washburn, J.L. (Author & Presenter), ALA Annual Conference 2022, Reengaging Staff with Reference and Information Statistics, American Library Association, Washington DC, United States of America. (2022).
  • Whitfield, A. (Author), Brents , M. (Author), Stayton, J. (Author), Texas Library Conference, A Peer Learning Model for Embedded Reference, Texas Library Association, Houston (cancelled), United States of America. (2020 - 2020).

    • Webinar

  • Stayton, J. (Presenter), ACRL Together Wherever, Empowering Student Workers Using Flipped and Agile Project Management, ACRL, Virtual, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Roy, M. (Principal), Stayton, J. (Supporting), Ratjit, U. (Supporting), "Aim for accessibility: Creating accessible LibGuides for library patrons," sponsored by UNT Libraries, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Stayton, J. (Principal), Bajracharya, A. (Supporting), Chung, F. (Supporting), "Gail Schlachter Memorial Research Grant," sponsored by RUSA, American Library Association, National, $5000 Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Stayton, J. (Principal), Bajracharya, A. (Supporting), Chung, F. (Supporting), "Gail Schlachter Memorial Research Grant," sponsored by RUSA, American Library Association, National, Funded. (2020 - 2021).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Chair, Special Libraries Division Personnel Affairs Committee. (June 2023 - Present).
  • Other (Secretary), Library-Wide Personnel Affairs Committee. (June 2023 - June 2024).
  • Co-Chair, LibApps Administration Committee. (June 2020 - June 2024).
  • Member, Public Services Outreach Workgroup. (May 2019 - May 2023).
  • Co-Chair, LibGuides Workgroup. (November 2018 - June 2020).
  • Committee Member, Honors Day Committee. (September 2019 - May 2020).
  • Member, Online Learning Librarian Hiring Committee. (April 2019 - November 2019).

Professional Service

  • Officer, Secretary, American Library Association - Sustainability Round Table. (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024).
  • Committee Chair, American Library Association - Sustainability Round Table, Awards Subcommittee. (June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024).
  • Program Coordinator, Texas Library Association - Innovation and Technology Round Table. Texas. (April 15, 2020 - April 15, 2023).
  • Committee Member, American Library Association - ACRL Value of Academic Libraries Committee. (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022).
  • Other (Alternate Councilor), Texas Library Association - Library Instruction Round Table. Austin, Texas. (April 2019 - April 2022).
  • Officer, Other Officer (Past-Chair), Texas Library Association - Digital Libraries Round Table. (April 2019 - April 2020).
  • Committee Member, Digital Frontiers. Denton, Texas. (August 2015 - August 2019).
  • Committee Chair, Texas Library Association - Digital Libraries Round Table. Austin, Texas. (April 2018 - April 2019).