VCU Libraries Faculty Vita
Erin R. White
Web Applications Developer
(Instructor)
Library Information Systems, James Branch Cabell Library, 234E
Email: erwhite@vcu.edu | (804) 827-3552
Education
MS Information Science. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2009.
BA Sociology. University of Georgia, 2007.
ABJ Publication Management. University of Georgia, 2007.
Previous Professional Experience
Web Design Intern
webslingerz Inc., Summer 2008
Information Technology Graduate Assistant
UNC School of Information and Library Science, 2007-2009
Student Web Designer
UGA Application Solutions Group, 2005-2007
Publications
Doherty, M., and White, E. "Room reservations at VCU Libraries: how we coped with rapid growth and overwhelming demand for student study space." College & Research Libraries News 73(3) (2012).
Ghaphery, J., and White, E.. "Library Use of Web-based Research Guides." Information Technology and Libraries 31(1) (2012).
Gariepy, L.W., Mazure, E., McDaniel, J., and White, E.R. "Developing LibGuides Training: A Blended Learning Approach." In LibGuides: making dynamic web design and management simple for non webdesigners: A LITA Guide. Neal-Schuman (forthcoming).
White, E. "Are you LS or IS? A Study of SILS Students' Perceptions of Programs." Master's Paper, UNC–Chapel Hill School of Information and Library Science (2009).
Presentations
"From chaos to control: Facilitating access to group study rooms at a busy academic library" with M. Teresa Doherty. Virginia Library Association Poster Session. 2011
"Making waves: Library IT as a disruptive force" with Thomas McNulty. LITA Forum. 2011
"Leveraging the cloud for nimble web project management". LITA Forum Poster Session. 2011
"Chats, Docs, Standups and 2.0: Collaboration Tools for Virtual Teams" with Susan Teague-Rector. LITA Forum Poster Session. 2010
"Design Fundamentals for Better Web User Experience". EdUI Conference. 2010
"Social Media and Virginia Libraries Panel Discussion". Virginia Library Association Annual Conference. 2010
"Taking Mobile to the Next Level" with Josh Bishoff, Anne Houston, Jason Paul Michel. American Library Association Annual Conference. RUSA "Hot Topics in Electronic Reference" Roundtable. 2010
"TTYL IRL :) : Strategies and Tools for Remote Library Teams" with Susan Teague-Rector. American Library Association Annual Conference Poster Session. 2010
"User Research on a Shoestring" with Susan Teague-Rector. American Library Association Annual Conference. LITA Bigwig Showcase. 2010
"User Research on a Shoestring: Knowing Your Users Without Spending a Bundle". Richmond User Experience Group Monthly Meeting. 2010
University Committee Work
VCU Equity and Diversity Committee; LGBT Subcommittee. Member. 2010-.
VCU Southern Film Festival Planning Committee. Webmaster. 2010-.
VCU Faculty Senate. Honorary Faculty Senator; Webmaster. 2009-.
VCU Libraries Committee Work
Web Environment Manager Screening Committee; Member. 2010.
Professional Development Committee; Member, 2009. Chair, 2010. 2009-2011
Two Millionth Volume Celebration Planning Committee; Member. 2009.
Professional Organizations
American Library Association (ALA). LITA; GLBT-RT. 2008 - .
American Society for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T). 2007 -.
edUi Conference Program Committee. 2011-
edUi Conference Executive Planning Committee. 2011-
Refresh Richmond Organizing Commitee. 2011-
Richmond Academic Library Consortium Web User Group. Founder; member. 2010-.
Richmond User Experience Group (RUX). 2009-.
Collection Management Subject Areas
Research Interests
Library 2.0, library technology, web development, web usability, user experience design, cloud computing, information architecture, technology education.
Community Activities
WRIR 97.3 FM - Richmond Independent Radio; Event volunteer. 2010.