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Dr. Yunfei Du

Chair

University of North Texas

Department of Information Science

(940) 369-8093

Email: Yunfei.Du@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 2003
    Major: Information Sciences
    Dissertation: 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
    Specialization: Library Science
  • BA, Nanjing University, 1994
    Major: Library Science
  • BS, Anhui Normal University, 1992
    Major: Geography Education

Professional Positions

  • Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2007 - 2011).
  • Assistant Professor, Wayne State University. Wayne State University. (2004 - 2007).
  • Instructor, Wayne State University. Wayne State University. (2003 - 2004).

    • Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Associate Dean of Academics, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2017 - Present).
  • Interim Associate Dean, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2015 - 2017).

    • Professional

  • Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2017 - Present).
  • Associate Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2011 - 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 5092 - Musem Archive Professional Internship, 2 courses.
  • INFO 5325 - Topics in Rural Libraries, 1 course.
  • INFO 5330 - Academic Libraries, 15 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, 4 courses.
  • INFO 6700 - Seminar in Communication and Use of Information, 8 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, 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. (2010 - 2015).
  • Du, Y. (Principal), "Rural Library Initiative: Advancing the Role of Rural Libraries in Local Communities Through Cooperative Programs and Educational Opportunities," sponsored by Robert & Ruby Priddy Charitable Trust, FOND, Funded. (2010 - 2016).

    • 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. (2023 - 2026).

Service

University Service

  • Member, Faculty Credentialing Review Committee. (August 8, 2017 - Present).
  • Other (Secretary), 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 (Chair), American Society for Information Science & Technology, SIG III. (2007 - 2008).