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Dr. Tiffany Norris

Associate Librarian

University of North Texas

Department of Library - PS - Library Research Support Services

Email: tiffany.norris@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 2016
    Major: Information Science
    Dissertation: Journalist as Information Provider: Examining the One-Voice Model of a Corporate Sports Account
  • Certificate, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2009
    Major: Education and Ministry
  • MLIS, University of Alabama, 2005
    Major: Information Science
  • BA, University of Alabama, 2002
    Major: Journalism

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Director of Research Support Services/Associate Librarian, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2023 - Present).
  • Library Director/Associate Professor, Birmingham-Southern College. Birmingham-Southern College. (2020 - 2023).
  • Professional

  • Associate Director of Research Services, University of Texas at Dallas. University of Texas at Dallas. (2016 - 2020).
  • Public Services Librarian and Interim Library Director, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. (2007 - 2016).
  • Librarian, American Christian Academy. American Christian Academy. (2005 - 2007).

Professional Memberships

  • Network of Alabama Academic Libraries. (2022 - 2023).
  • Network of Alabama Academic Libraries. (2021 - 2022).
  • Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures. (2020 - 2022).
  • Associated Colleges of the South. (2021 - 2021).
  • Network of Alabama Academic Libraries. (2020 - 2021).
  • Library Leadership & Management Association. (2019 - 2020).
  • Library Leadership & Management Association. (2017 - 2018).

Development Activities

  • Conference Attendance, ACRL biennial conference, Association of College and Research Libraries. Baltimore,Maryland,United States of America. (2017).
  • Conference Attendance, LOEX, LOEX. Fort Worth,Texas,United States of America. (2011).

Teaching

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • Birmingham-Southern College, MFS 277 Special Topics: Podcasting, Summer 2021.

Awards and Honors

  • Nominated for Notable Book Award, Southern Christian Writers Conference. (February 2023).
  • Best Public Affairs or Documentary, Associated Press. (2003).
  • Best Reporter, Associated Press. (2003).
  • Best Public Affairs or Documentary, Associated Press. (2002).
  • Extraordinary Coverage of a Planned Event, Associated Press. (2002).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Norris, T.D., Nordberg, E. (2023). Professional Identity During Covid-19: Experiences of Academic Library Leaders in the United States. Managing Crises in the Academic Library: Past, Present, and Future. https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/managing-crises-academic-library-past-present-and-future
  • Norris, T.D. (2018). The One-Voice Model of a Corporate Sports Account: Knowledge Management at Work. Knowledge Discovery and Data Design Innovation.
  • Book Review

  • Norris, T.D. (2021). Archives and Special Collections as Sites of Contestation. Against the Grain. 33 (1) https://issuu.com/against-the-grain/docs/atg_v33-1
  • Norris, T.D. (2021). Magill’s Literary Annual 2020. Against the Grain. 33 (1) https://issuu.com/against-the-grain/docs/atg_v33-1
  • Norris, T.D. (2020). A-Z Common Reference Questions for Academic Librarians. Against the Grain. 32 (2) https://issuu.com/against-the-grain/docs/atg_all_pages_v32-2
  • Broadcast Media

  • Norris, T.D. (2023). 3 Mile Radius. Birmingham, AL, OntheGo.fm. https://3-mile-radius.captivate.fm/
  • Conference Proceeding

  • Norris, T.D., Bailey, J. (2011). LOEX 2011 Conference Report: Fort Worth, TX. 37 (4) LOEX Quarterly. https://commons.emich.edu/loexquarterly/vol37/iss4/3/
  • Journal Article

  • Norris, T.D. (2019). Selling the Library without Sacrificing Your Values: Guiding Principles for Liaison Librarians. 63-69. International Information and Library Review.
  • Norris, T.D. (2009). Adaptability and Authenticity: Using the Next Generation’s Powers for Good, Not Evil. 2 (2) Theological Librarianship. https://serials.atla.com/theolib/article/view/2691

Presentations Given

    Panel Presentation

  • Norris, T. (Panelist), Texas Library Association Conference, Speed Dating With Managers, TLA, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Paper

  • Norris, T. (Author & Presenter), International Conference on Knowledge Management, The One-Voice Model of a Corporate Sports Account: Knowledge Management at Work, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Norris, T.D. (Author & Presenter), ILS PhD Colloquium, User Perceptions of Social Networking Sites in Academic Libraries, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2011 - 2011).
  • Poster

  • Norris, T.D. (Presenter), Gulf-South Summit, Local Podcasting as a Bridge to the Community, Online, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Norris, T. (Presenter), Burgess, R. (Presenter), Digital Frontiers, Digital Archiving With a Small Budget, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Webinar

  • Norris, T.D. (Presenter), Virtual Fiction Workshop, The Purpose of Christian Fiction, Southern Christian Writers Association, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, Library Assessment Committee. (August 2023 - Present).

Public Service

  • Member, First Baptist Church Richardson. Richardson, Texas. (2016 - Present).
  • Member, Travis Avenue Baptist Church. Fort Worth, Texas. (2010 - 2016).
  • Guest Speaker, University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (2007 - 2007).

Professional Service

  • Committee Member, HELIOS Workgroups--Policy and Good Practices. (September 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, Network of Alabama Academic Libraries Executive Committee. Birmingham, Alabama. (2022 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Birmingham-Southern College Reaffirmation Leadership Team & Compliance Report Team. Birmingham, Alabama. (2021 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Network of Alabama Academic Libraries Membership Committee. Birmingham, Alabama. (2021 - 2022).
  • Member, CORE Leadership Development and Mentoring Committee. (2020 - 2022).
  • Committee Member, Associated Colleges of the South Working Group. Birmingham, Alabama. (2021 - 2021).
  • Member, Network of Alabama Academic Libraries. Birmingham, Alabama. (2020 - 2021).
  • Member, LLAMA Mentoring Committee. (2019 - 2020).
  • Member, LLAMA New Professionals Podcast Team and Practical and Applied Management Committee. (2017 - 2018).