Allison M. Sutton
Psychology and
Social Work Subject Specialist
Assistant Professor of Library Administration
| CAMPUS ADDRESS: | |
| Education & Social Science Library | VOICE: (217) 244-1866 |
| 100 Main Library | FAX: (217) 333- 2214 |
| 1408 W. Gregory Drive | E-MAIL: asutton@uiuc.edu |
| Urbana, Illinois 61801 |
DIVISION:
Social Sciences DivisionMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an Assistant Social Science Librarian, I am responsible for collection development and management of the main collections for the Departments of Psychology and the School of Social Work. This includes providing reference assistance and bibliographic instruction to groups and individuals requesting more customized research consultations. I am also the Electronic Resources Coordinator for the Education and Social Science Library.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
I am exploring issues in the field of library education with particular interest in historical documentation of African American contributions and the evolving curriculum. Additionally, I am involved in research concerning the information seeking behaviors of graduate students and faculty in the social sciences.
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
§ American Library Association
§ Association of College and Research Libraries
§ Reference & User Services Association
§ Black Caucus of the American Library Association
Current National Committees:
§ Human Resources Development and Recruitment Advisory Committee, American Library Association
§ Psychology/Psychiatry Committee, Education and Behavioral Sciences Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries
§ Research Committee of the Library History Roundtable, American Library Association
§ Recruitment Committee, Black Caucus of the American Library Association
EDUCATION:
§ Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (M.L.I.S.)
§ Spelman College, Atlanta Georgia (B.A. in Psychology)
HONORS/AWARDS:
§ Beta Phi Mu International Library and Information Studies Honor Society, Beta Zeta Chapter, (February 2002)
§ American Library Association Spectrum Scholar, 2000 - www.ala.org/diversity/spectrum
§ Association of Research Libraries Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce Award, 2000 -http://www.arl.org/diversity/init/
