Dr. Yunfei Du
University of North Texas
Information Science
(940) 369-8093
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Education

PhD, University of North Texas, 2003.
Major: Information Sciences
Dissertation Title: An Evaluation of the Effect of Learning Styles and Computer Competency on Students' Satisfaction in Web-Based Distance Learning Environments
MS, University of North Texas, 2000.
Major: Information Science
Degree Specialization: Library Science
BA, Nanjing University, 1994.
Major: Library Science
BS, Anhui Normal University, 1992.
Major: Geography Education

Professional Positions

Academic - Post-Secondary
Associate Dean of Academics, University of North Texas. (July 1, 2017 – Present).
Interim Associate Dean, University of North Texas. (October 1, 2015 – June 30, 2017).
Professional
Professor, University of North Texas. (September 1, 2017 – Present).
Associate Professor, University of North Texas. (September 1, 2011 – August 31, 2017).

Professional Memberships

Association for Information Science and Technology. (January 1, 2018 – Present).

Association for Library and Information Science Education. (January 1, 2018 – Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
INFO 4960, Information Science Institute/Seminar, 2 courses.
INFO 5090, Practicum and Field Study, 1 course.
INFO 5325, Topics in Rural Libraries, 1 course.
INFO 5330, Academic Libraries, 14 courses.
INFO 5350, Library Partnership and Community Outreach, 1 course.
INFO 5600, Information Access and Knowledge Inquiry, 3 courses.
INFO 5900, Special Problems, 3 courses.
INFO 5960, Library and Information Sciences Institute or Seminar, 3 courses.
INFO 6660, Readings in Information Science, 3 courses.
INFO 6700, Seminar in Communication and Use of Information, 7 courses.
INFO 6900, Special Problems, 1 course.
INFO 6910, Special Problems, 1 course.
INFO 6950, Doctoral Dissertation, 25 courses.
SLIS 4300, Administration of Information Agencies, 1 course.
SLIS 4600, Basic Information Access and Retrieval, 6 courses.
SLIS 5040, Information Behavior, 31 courses.
SLIS 5090, Practicum and Field Study, 2 courses.
SLIS 5300, Management of Information Agencies, 2 courses.
SLIS 5330, Academic Libraries, 73 courses.
SLIS 5600, Information Access and Knowledge Inquiry, 7 courses.
SLIS 5750, Managing Library Automation Projects, 27 courses.
SLIS 5900, Special Problems, 3 courses.
SLIS 5910, Special Problems, 1 course.
SLIS 5960, Library and Information Sciences Institute or Seminar, 19 courses.
SLIS 6900, Special Problems, 2 courses.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings
Du, Y. (2008). Measuring Academic Library Users' Acceptance of Open Access Systems. In Proceedings of the 71st ASIS&T Annual Meeting, v 45, People Transforming Information - Information Transforming People. Columbus, OH.
Book
Du, Y., Khan, H. R., (2020). Data Science for Librarians. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio.
Xie, H., Du, Y. (2018). An Introduction to Library Science. 160. Beijing: China Ocean Press.
Blake, B. R., Martin, R., Du, Y. (2011). Successful Community Outreach: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers.
Conference Proceeding
Kim, J., Tang, R., Ding, J., Du, Y. (2023). Data literacy in supporting an inclusive information environment. iConference 2023.
Du, Y., Byrne, S. (2022). A Preliminary Analysis of Outreach Librarian's Knowledge and Skills. Pittsburgh: Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology.
Du, Y., Zhu, M. (2021). Investigation and analysis of the current status of school libraries in China. Denton: International Association of School Libraries.
Du, Y., Zhu, M. (2019). The Information Sharing and Use of Ethnic Minorities with Small Populations. Knoxville, TN: ALISE 2019 Conference. https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/handle/2142/104592
Khan, H. R., Du, Y. (2018). What is a Data Librarian?: A Content Analysis of Job Advertisements for Data Librarians in the United States Academic Libraries. Other. Kuala Lumpur: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.
Du, Y. (2017). Toward Social Justice and Right of Access Information in Rural Libraries. Other. iConference.
Chandler, Y. J., Du, Y. (2016). The Role of Library and Information Education in Promoting Data Science. Proceedings of the 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education and Practice (A-LIEP 2016) i. Proceedings of the 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education and Practice (A-LIEP 2016) in Nanjing, China,. http://aliep2016.nju.edu.cn/files/A-LIEP%202016%20Proceedings.pdf
Du, Y. (2015). Broadband Coverage and Social Transition in Rural Communities. 2015 iConference Proceedings.
Du, Y. (2010). Serving Library Users from Low-income Communities: Promoting Digital Literacy to eSociety. 2010 iConference Proceedings.
Journal Article
Du, Y. (2022). Library computing services in Rural Texas during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Public Library Quarterly. Milton Park: Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2022.2096369
Zhu, M., Du, Y. (2020). Exploring Everyday Information Seeking of Ethnic Minorities with Small Populations in China. Library & Information Science Research. 42(4), 101054. Amsterdam: Elsevier.
Ming, C., Du, Y. (2016). The Open Access of Library and Information Science Journals in SSCI.. The Electronic Library. 34(5), 722-739.
Du, Y. (2015). Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning. 9(3), 204-220.
Du, Y. (2011). A Measurement Model of Students' Behavioral Intentions to Use Second Life Virtual Environments. Journal of Education for Library & Information Science. 52(1), 41-53.
Li, J., D'Souza, D. E., Du, Y. (2011). Exploring the contributions of virtual worlds to organizational learning. Human Resource Development Review. 10(3), 264-285.
Du, Y. (2009). A Review of Structural Equation Modeling and its Use in Library and Information Studies.. Library & Information Science Research. 31(4), . Elsevier.
Du, Y. (2009). Librarians' Responses to "Reading at Risk": A Delphi Study. Library & Information Science Research. 31(1), . Elsevier.
Du, Y., Martin, B. (2008). Electronic Media and Leisure Time Reading: Responses of School Librarians.. IASL 2008 Conference Proceedings.
Monograph
Du, Y. (2016). Small Libraries, Big Impact: How to Serve Your Community in the Digital Age. 153. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC/Clio (Libraries Unlimited). http://www.abc-clio.com/LibrariesUnlimited/product.aspx?pc=A4942P
Poster
Khan, H. R., Onye, U., Du, Y. (2018). Data-Activism as Civic Engagement: Forming a Narrative to Foster Social Change on Gun Control in the United States. Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology. Silver Spring, MD: Association for Information Science and Technolog. https://www.asist.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Final-81st-Annual-Meeting-Proceedings.pdf

Presentations Given

Oral Presentation

Kim, J. (Author & Presenter), Tang, R. (Author & Presenter), Ding, J. (Author & Presenter), Du, Y. (Author & Presenter), iConference 2023, Data literacy in supporting an inclusive information environment, Spain. (2023 – 2023).

Paper

Schultz-Jones, B. A. (Author & Presenter), Du, Y. (Author & Presenter), Fairfield, B. (Author & Presenter), Texas Library Association (TLA) Annual Conference, Assessment of college students' information literacy skills., TLA, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2009).

Scholarly Meeting Contribution

Chandler, Y. J. (Author), (Author), Du, Y. (Author & Presenter), Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education and Practice, “The Role of Library and Information Education in Promoting Data Science,”, Asia Pacific Library and Information Science Educators, Nanjing, China, China. (2016).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research
Chelliah, S., Du, Y., "A proposal for research and training in mediated participatory archiving," Sponsored by UNT international, University of North Texas, $4000 Funded. (2019 – 2020).
Grant - Service
Du, Y. (Principal), "Promoting & Enhancing the Advancement of Rural Libraries (PEARL)," Sponsored by Robert and Ruby Priddy Charitable Trust, Private, $1599222 Funded. (October 1, 2010 – December 1, 2015).
Grant - Teaching
Du, Y. (Co-Principal), Evans, L. E. (Co-Principal), Roeschley, A. (Co-Principal), Sharma, M. (Co-Principal), Hyland, P. (Co-Principal), "Stewarding Cultural Heritage: Latino Art, Museums, and Preservation Fellowship (LAMP Fellowship)," Sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services, Federal, $396362 Funded. (September 29, 2023 – 2026).
Uncategorized
Du, Y. (Other), "Reducing Health Disparities Through Personalized E-Technology: Impacts and Effects of eHealthSmart Program on Urban Adult Populations," Sponsored by Wayne State University, $251000. (2005 – 2007).
Du, Y. (Principal), "Reading at Risk: A Follow-up Study," Sponsored by National Endowment for the Art, $5000. (2005 – 2006).

Service

University Service

Member, Faculty Credentialing Review Committee. (August 8, 2017 – Present).

Other, Phi Kappa Phi Advisory Board. (January 1, 2016 – May 30, 2017).

Professional Service

Editorial Review Board Member, Library & Information Science Research. (September 1, 2015 – August 30, 2020).

Committee Member, Association of College and Research Libraries, Committee on Research. (2008 – 2010).

Other, American Society for Information Science & Technology, SIG III. (2007 – 2008).