Faculty Profile

Allyson Rodriguez

Allyson Rodriguez

Title
Associate Librarian
Department
Library - CM - Collection Development
College
University of North Texas

    

Education

Certificate, University of North Texas, 2015.
Major: Advanced Management in Libraries and Information Agencies
MLS, University of North Texas, 2015.
Major: Library Science
BS, Texas State University, 2010.
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies
Degree Specialization: Elementary Education

Current Scheduled Teaching*

No current or future courses scheduled.

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Previous Scheduled Teaching*

INFO 5390.001, Technical Services in Libraries and Information Centers, Fall 2020 Syllabus
INFO 5390.005, Technical Services in Libraries and Information Centers, Fall 2020 Syllabus
INFO 5390.001, Technical Services in Libraries and Information Centers, Fall 2019 SPOT
INFO 5390.005, Technical Services in Libraries and Information Centers, Fall 2019 SPOT

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Published Publications

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapter
Rodriguez, A. E. (2022). Implement Access. Managing Licensed E-Resources: Techniques, Tips, and Practical Advice. Pacific University Press.
Rodriguez, A. E., Crawford, L. S. (2020). Evolving Ethos and Etiquette: Why and How We Altered Our Library-Vendor Relationships. Library Technical Services: Adapting to the Changing Environment. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press.
Conference Proceeding
Rodriguez, A. E. (2019). Self Care Is Not Selfish: Preventing Burnout. ALCTS Newsletter Online. Chicago, IL: Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS). https://alcts.ala.org/news/2019/self-care-is-not-selfish/
Rodriguez, A. E. (2019). Diversity, Equity, & Justice Talks: In & Beyond the Library. ALCTS Newsletter Online. Chicago, IL: Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS). https://alcts.ala.org/news/2019/diversity-equity-and-justice-talks/
Journal Article
Rodriguez, A. E., Brannon, S. Down to the Wire: Electronic Resources, TX-RAMP Compliance, and Fiscal Close. Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship. Routledge.
Robson, D., Sassen, C. J., Rodriguez, A. E. (2020). Advances in Academic Video Game Collections. Journal of Academic Librarianship. 46(6), . https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1707423/
Dewitt-Miller, E., Rodriguez, A. E., Smith, S. (2019). Accessing information interaction to improve library ebook collections and services. Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship. 31(2), 66-78. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/1941126X.2019.1597438
Smith, S., Rodriguez, A. E., Dewitt-Miller, E. J. (2019). The relationship between the technology acceptance model and preference for eBooks at a large research university. Library Hi Tech News. 36(3), 13-15. Emerald Publishing Limited. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-11-2018-0069
Harker, K. R., Condrey, C., Rodriguez, A. E., Billings, E. (2016). Reversals of Fortune: The New Normal of Collection Development. Against the Grain. 28(4), 26-32. Charleston, SC:. http://www.against-the-grain.com/2016/10/v28-4-september-2016-table-of-contents/
Magazine/Trade Publication
Rodriguez, A. E., Crawford, L. S., Fast Bailey, A., Daniels, J., Eichman, C., Roth, P. (2018). Converse-ations: Seeing the Relationship from the Flip Side. Against the Grain. 30(2), 19-20. https://www.against-the-grain.com/2018/05/v30-2-converse-ations-seeing-the-relationship-from-the-flip-side/
Rodriguez, A. E. (2017). [Invited] Collaboration in scholarly communication: Opportunities to normalize open access. College & Research Libraries. 78(5), 270-273. Association of College & Research Libraries. http://crln.acrl.org/index.php/crlnews/article/view/16659

Awarded Grants

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research
Harker, K. R. (Principal), Byrne, S. (Supporting), Leuzinger, J. A. (Supporting), Rodriguez, A. E. (Supporting), Brannon, S. D. (Supporting), Wolf, S. D. (Supporting), "UNT Libraries Dean's Innovation Grants (DIG)," Sponsored by UNT Libraries, University of North Texas, $4975 Funded. (September 2022August 2023).
Smith, S., Rodriguez, A. E., Dewitt-Miller, E. J., "Are print books REALLY dead? Exploring the relationship between the technology acceptance model and the use of e-books at a large research university," Sponsored by University of North Texas Libraries Dean’s Innovation Grant, University of North Texas, $1475 Funded. (May 31, 2016August 31, 2017).
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Overall
Summative Rating
Challenge and
Engagement Index
Response Rate

out of 5

out of 7
%
of
students responded
  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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