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Meranda M. Roy

Associate Librarian

University of North Texas

Department of Library - PS - Library Research Support Services

Email: Meranda.Roy@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 2022
    Major: Learning Technologies
    Dissertation: Developing an Ontology for Examining Competencies for Higher Education Instructional Design Professionals
  • MS, University of North Texas, 2016
    Major: Behavior Analysis
    Dissertation: The Effects of a Parent Training Program that is Responsive to Current Repertoire and Affect
  • BA, University of Kansas, 2013
    Major: Applied Behavioral Science
    Specialization: Early Childhood Autism Intervention

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Online Learning Librarian - Associate Librarian, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2022 - Present).
  • Online Learning Librarian - Assistant Librarian, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2019 - 2022).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Google Project Management Professional Certificate, Google. (2023 - Present).
  • Art of Participatory Leadership, Harvest Moon Consultants. (2022 - Present).
  • Digital Accessibility Certificate Program, Texas Distance Learning Association. (2021 - Present).
  • Supervisory Building Blocks, Talent Management, Human Resources, University of North Texas. (2019 - Present).
  • Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) Sixth Edition, Quality Matters. (2018 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • American Library Association. (February 2020 - Present).
  • Association of College and Research Libraries. (February 2020 - Present).
  • Texas Distance Learning Association. (December 2019 - Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • BEHV 3000 - Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism I, 1 course.
  • BEHV 3440 - Data Collection and Analysis, 4 courses.
  • BEHV 3660 - Survey of Applied Behavior Analysis Literature, 3 courses.
  • GRSC 5000Z - Graduate Student Teaching Excellence, 6 courses.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Warren, S.J., Roy, M., Robinson, H. (2021). Beyond Information Acquisition: A Critical Design Framework to Support Emancipatory Discourses and Thinking in a Transmedia Learning Experience. Learning Technologies and User Interaction: Diversifying Implementation in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development. Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Warren, S.J., Roy, M., Robinson, H. (2021). Business Simulation Games: Three cases from supply chain management, marketing, and business strategy. Game-based learning across the disciplines. Amsterdam, Springer.
  • Ennis-Cole, D., Iwundu, C., Roy, M., Sumter, L. (2019). Technology-based learning: Opportunities and opposition.. From Disagreement to Discourse: A Chronical of Controversies in Schooling and Education. Charlotte, NC, Information Age Publishing, Inc.

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Roy, M., Phillips Christensen, K., Johnson, C. (2019). Group Formation in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Environments: A Systematic Review. 413-420. New Orleans, Louisiana, Proceedings of E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/211114/
  • Phillips Christensen, K., Roy, M. (2018). Collaboration: What works in the classroom?. 1237-1243. Washington, D.C., Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/182685/

    • Dissertation

  • Roy, M.M. Developing an Ontology for Examining Competencies for Higher Education Instructional Design Professionals.

    • Position Paper

  • Roy, M.M., Hargis, C.N., Venner, M.A. (2022). There and back again: The impact of COVID on public services in an academic library. Informed Librarian Online. Infosources Publishing.

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Roy, M. (Author & Presenter), Art Libraries Society of North America Texas-Mexico Chapter Annual Chapter Meeting, Techniques and Technologies for Teaching and Learning Online, Art Libraries Society of North America Texas-Mexico Chapter, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Roy, M.M. (Author & Presenter), 2023 Texas Digital Learning Association Annual Conference, Developing an Ontology To Explore Instructional Designer Competencies, Texas Digital Learning Association, United States of America. (2023).
  • Roy, M.M. (Author & Presenter), 2023 Texas Digital Learning Association Annual Conference, LibTeach Academy: An Online Professional Development Initiative for Librarians, Texas Digital Learning Association, United States of America. (2023).
  • Roy, M. (Author & Presenter), 2021 Texas Distance Learning Association Annual Conference, Establishing a Smooth Video Production Workflow, Texas Distance Learning Association, Virtual, United States of America. (2021).
  • Roy, M. (Author & Presenter), 2020 Cross Timbers Library Collaborative Conference, Pedagogy for Practical Library Instruction – An Online Program, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Roy, M. (Author), Phillips, K. (Author & Presenter), Transformative Learning Conference, Gamification in the Classroom, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, United States of America. (2020).
  • Roy, M. (Author), Phillips, K. (Presenter), Johnson, C. (Presenter), E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Group Formation in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Environments: A Systematic Review, E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, United States of America. (2019).
  • Ledford, J. (Author & Presenter), Roy, M. (Author & Presenter), 2019 Texas Distance Learning Association Annual Conference, Forming and maintaining communities of practice in online professional development, Texas Distance Learning Association, Galveston, Texas, United States of America. (2019).
  • Roy, M. (Author & Presenter), Larry Johnson, J. (Author & Presenter), Hudson, C. (Author), Transformative Learning Conference, Making space for transformation: Designing experimental and reflective activities for a hybrid environment, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America. (2019).
  • Roy, M. (Author & Presenter), Kristen Farmer Autism Center’s Annual Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference, There’s an app for that! Using technology to support executive functioning & coping skills, Kristen Farmer Autism Center, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2018).
  • Hudson, C. (Author & Presenter), Roy, M. (Author & Presenter), Fire, N. (Author), Transformative Learning Conference, Increasing understanding of transformative learning experiences of novice educators through critical reflection, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America. (2018).

    • Poster

  • Dawson, J. (Author & Presenter), Roy, M. (Author & Presenter), ACRL Distance and Online Learning Section (DOLS) Spring 2021 Virtual Poster Session, Video in Action!: Creating Tutorial and Promotional Videos in the Library, Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, Virtual, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Roy, M. (Author & Presenter), The EXCHANGE conference, Creating Communities of Practice among Librarians in an Online Learning Environment, ALCTS/LITA/LLAMA Collaboration, Virtual, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Roy, M. (Author & Presenter), American Association for Teaching & Curriculum Conference, Learning for all: Creating a digitally accessible learning environment, American Association for Teaching & Curriculum, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2018).
  • Phillips, K. (Author & Presenter), Roy, M. (Author), Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education National Conference, Collaboration: What works in the classroom?, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Washington, D.C., United States of America. (2018).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Roy, M.M. (Principal), Johnson-Freeman, W.R. (Supporting), "Evaluating Strategies to Promote Instructional Videos in an Academic Library: Enhancing Access, Awareness, and Engagement," sponsored by UNT Libraries, University of North Texas, $4800 Funded. (2023 - 2024).
  • Miles, C.A. (Principal), Roy, M.M. (Supporting), Krahmer, A.J. (Supporting), "Library Services and Software for Engineering Students and Faculty," sponsored by UNT Libraries, University of North Texas, $2900 Funded. (2023 - 2023).
  • 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).
  • Roy, M. (Principal), "A virtual writing group to expand my writing abilities and productivity," sponsored by Office for Faculty Success, University of North Texas, $1350 Funded. (2021 - 2021).
  • Roy, M. (Principal), Pasquini, L. (Supporting), "Digital mentoring for graduate scholars: Impacts on career planning, professional development, and peer support," sponsored by Office of Faculty Success, University of North Texas, $775 Funded. (2018 - 2019).

Service

University Service

  • Co-Chair, Career Development Committee. (July 2024 - Present).
  • Faculty Mentor, Faculty Mentor for Practicum Students. (September 2022 - Present).
  • Faculty Mentor, UNT Libraries Mentoring Program. (November 2021 - Present).
  • Co-Chair, Library Accessibility Committee. (July 2020 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Digital Strategy Advisory Committee. (January 2020 - Present).
  • Member, Videographer Search Committee. (October 2022 - February 2023).
  • Program Coordinator, Human Library Planning Group. (September 2022 - February 2023).
  • Member, Data Services Librarian Search Committee. (May 2022 - December 2022).
  • Member, Public Services Division Outreach Workgroup. (February 2020 - September 2022).
  • Co-Chair, LibApps Administration Committee. (December 2019 - September 2022).
  • Co-Chair, Teaching & Instruction Affinity Group. (December 2019 - September 2022).
  • University Senate Service, Faculty Senate Senator. (December 2020 - December 2021).
  • Committee Member, Staff Position Search Committee (external department). (June 2021 - August 2021).
  • Co-Chair, Staff Senate: Book Discussion. (May 2020 - August 2020).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Position Search Committee. (February 2020 - May 2020).
  • Member, Remote Work Committee (DSI CLEAR). (April 2019 - September 2019).
  • Co-Chair, University Forum on Teaching and Learning (UFTL) Planning Committee (DSI CLEAR). (January 2019 - May 2019).

Professional Service

  • Member, Texas Distance Learning Association, Scholarship Committee. (January 2022 - Present).
  • Board of Advisors, Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC). (November 2020 - September 2022).