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VCU Libraries Faculty Vita

White

Erin White

Web Systems Librarian (Instructor)
Digital Technologies
Room 234-E, James Branch Cabell Library
(804) 827-3552
erwhite@vcu.edu

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

Gariepy, L.W., Mazure, E., McDaniel, J., and White, E.R. "Developing LibGuides Training: A Blended Learning Approach." In Using LibGuides to Enhance Library Services: A LITA Guide. ALA Techsource (2013).

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).

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

"Creating Mobile-Friendly Services at VCU Libraries" with Jimmy Ghaphery. ASERL webinar. 2012. Online.

Data-driven design decisions for discovery interfaces. LITA Forum. 2012 Columbus, OH.

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. St. Louis, MO.

Leveraging the cloud for nimble web project management. LITA Forum Poster Session. 2011. St. Louis, MO.

Chats, Docs, Standups and 2.0: Collaboration Tools for Virtual Teams with Susan Teague-Rector. LITA Forum Poster Session. 2010. Atlanta, GA.

Design Fundamentals for Better Web User Experience. EdUI Conference. 2010. Charlottesville, VA.

"Social Media and Virginia Libraries Panel Discussion". Virginia Library Association Annual Conference. 2010. Portsmouth, VA.

"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. Washington, D.C.

TTYL IRL :) : Strategies and Tools for Remote Library Teams with Susan Teague-Rector. American Library Association Annual Conference Poster Session. 2010. Washington, D.C.

User Research on a Shoestring with Susan Teague-Rector. American Library Association Annual Conference. LITA Bigwig Showcase. 2010. Washington, D.C.

"User Research on a Shoestring: Knowing Your Users Without Spending a Bundle". Richmond User Experience Group Monthly Meeting. 2010. Richmond, VA.

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 Redesign Task Force; Chair. 2012-.

Faculty Organization; Secretary, 2011-2012.

Online Volunteering Task Force; Chair. 2011.

Professional Development Committee; Member, 2009. Chair, 2010. 2009-2011

Web Environment Manager Screening Committee; Member. 2010.

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-.

Research Interests

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.