CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS:
“Creating Your Leadership Development Plan: Project Recovery Leadership
Development Conference,” Louisiana
State University School of Library and Information Science, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (May 17, 2012)
“Pre-Conference Workshop: Indigenous Cultural Heritage: Resources and Library Programming,” 2010 Montana
Library Association Conference, Bozeman, Montana. (April 7, 2010)
(Co-Presenter) “Marketing TexShare at Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” 2006 TADC Lavon Marshall
Professional Development Conference, Duncanville, Texas. (May 16, 2006)
(Co-Presenter) “Analyze This!” Preconference, Texas Library Association 2006 Annual Conference, Houston,
Texas. (April 25, 2006)
“One Hundred Fundraising Ideas for Small Public Libraries,” Cedar Park Public Library, Cedar Park, Texas. (June 28, 2003)
“Oral History,” Tribal College Librarians Professional Development Institute, Bozeman, Montana. (June 9, 2003)
“Diversity within Professional Service,” Texas A&M University Libraries Workshop, College Station, Texas. (February 21, 2003)
“Collection Development: Guidelines, Core List and Hot Titles,” Tribal Libraries, Archives and Museums: Preserving Our Language, Memory, and Lifeways, Phoenix, Arizona. (May 10, 2002)
“Basic ReferenceTips and Sources,” Tribal Libraries, Archives and Museums: Preserving Our Language, Memory, and Lifeways, Phoenix, Arizona. (May 10, 2002)
(Co-Presenter) “Managing the One-Person Tribal Library,” Tribal Libraries, Archives and Museums: Preserving Our Language, Memory, and Lifeways, Phoenix, Arizona. (May 10, 2002)
(Co-Presenter) “Tell It! Institute for Tribal Libraries,” Albuquerque, New Mexico. (September 28-29, 1995)
(Co-Presenter) “Planning an Oral History Project,” 14th Annual Conference on Indian Education, Duluth, Minnesota. (April 11, 1995)
“Evaluation of Library Services and Products,” Medical Library Association 94th Annual Meeting and Exhibit, San Antonio, Texas. (May 13, 1994)
(Co-Presenter) “Native American Cultures: Selecting, Evaluating, and Promoting Sources in Libraries for Children and Youth,” Graduate School of Library and Information Science, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas. (October 8, 1994)
“Weeding Without Tears,” San Antonio Public Library Staff Development Day, San Antonio, Texas. (July 19, 1991)
“The Reference Connection,” San Antonio Public Library Staff Development Day, San Antonio, Texas. (July 19, 1991)
“Data Collection,” section of two workshops on evaluation given at Bloomington, Illinois and Mt. Vernon, Illinois. (February 1985)
“Oral History,” presentations for junior college classes and community organizations in Yuma, Arizona. (Spring 1982)
“Conservation and Preservation of Historic Maps,” presentation at a continuing education workshop for librarians in Yuma County, Arizona. (Spring 1981)
CONSULTING:
Faculty Consultant, Community Sabbatical Program, Humanities Institute, The University of Texas at Austin,
2009-2010.
Auditor, Professional Registration Board, LIANZA/ Library & Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa,
review of BMIM degree at Wananga o Raukawa, 2008-2009.
Consultant, Leech Lake Tribal College, Cass Lake, Minnesota, 2005-.
Consultant, Consultant, Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Education and Library Center, Socorro, Texas, IMLS Native American Library Services Enhancement Grant, 2008-2009.
Consultant, Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Education and Library Center, Socorro, Texas, IMLS Native American Library Services Professional Assistance Grant, 2003-2005.
Consultant, Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Education and Library Center, Socorro, Texas, IMLS Native American Library Services Enhancement Grant, 2003-2005.
Consultant, Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Library, Livingston, Texas, IMLS Native American Library Services Professional Assistance Grant, 2005-.
Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records: Building Community Support for Sustainability. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Native American Access to Technology Grant Program. Evaluation Consultant, 2002-2003.
Marcell Dekker, development of an Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science, 1997-1999.
Top Drawer Productions, Austin, Texas, development of an educational CD ROM, 1997.
Library Consultant, Steinbomer & Associates, Austin, Texas, proposal for a renovation and construction project for the Dr. Eugene Clark Public Library, Lockhart, Texas, 1997.
Technical Advisor, Arthur Anderson, proposal for the City of Arlington (Texas) Library Management Study, 1991.
Technical Advisor, Ernst & Young, “Proposal to Conduct an Analytical Study of the Library Structure, Management and Operating Service Levels of Programs,” City of Dallas, Library Department, 1990.
Scarborough-Phillips Library, St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas. Evaluation report of the Scarborough-Phillips Library Self Study, 1989.
CURRENT ADVISORY BOARDS:
Collaborative Stewardship: Providing Sustainable Digital Heritage Training for Tribal Archives, Libraries, and
Museums, Advisor, 2013-.
Design on Learning: 21st Century Online Learning for Library Workers, Leadership Team, Member, 2014-2017.
Library of Congress Literacy Awards, Advisory Board, Member, 2013-2014.
Institute for High Performance Sound Technologies for Access and Scholarship (HiPSTAS), Advisory Board, Member, 2012-2014.
International Children’s Digital Library. Advisory Board, Member, 2002-.
“Roadman,” documentary film, Advisory Board, Member, 2011-.
San Jose State University, School of Library and Information Science, Circle of Learning IMLS Grant, Advisory Committee, Member, 2010-.
WebJunction.org. OCLC. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Public Access Computing Portal, Advisory Committee, Member, 2002-.
CURRENT EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
ABC-CLIO Greenwood Publishing Group. American Indian Experience, Advisory Board, 2007-.
Advisory Editor, 2008-.
Praeger Publishers. Academic Solutions Database for American Indians, 2009-.
The Electronic Library, Editorial Advisory Board, 2002-.
The Journal of Children’s Literature, Editorial Review Board, 2010-2012.
The Reference Librarian, Editorial Board, 2010-.
PAST EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fetzer Institute, Advisory Council on The Information and Communications Professions, Member, 2011-2013.
Computer Mediated Communication: Issues and Approaches in Education, IGI Global, 2010-2011, Editorial
Advisory Board.
The American Public Library: A Handbook. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2009-2011, Advisory Board.
Heart of the Community: The Libraries We Love, Berkshire Publishing Group, 2005-2006.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies/La Revue Canadienne Des Etudes Autochtones, Manuscript Reviewer, 2000.
The New Advocate: For Those Involved with Young People and Their Literature, Editorial Advisory Board, 2000.
Library Acquisitions: Practice and Theory, Reviews Section, Board member, 1997-2000.
Libraries & Culture, [formerly:
The Journal of Library History, Philosophy & Comparative Librarianship], Editorial Board member, January 1987-June 1997.
Counterpoise, Assistant Editor, Native American Studies, 1996-1998.
Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, Manuscript Reviewer, 1998.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, Manuscript Reviewer, 1988.
PAST ADVISORY BOARDS:
Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, Advisory Council, Member, 2011-2012.
Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, Board, Member, 2011.
El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros, Advisory Committee, 2004-2005, 2005-2006.
Outreach Connections: Native Health Information Wiki
Steering Committee, Member, 2009-2012.
Outreach Connections Evaluation Subcommittee, Member, 2009-2012.
Outreach Connections Promotions Subcommittee, Co-Chair, 2011-2012.
School of Information Resources & Library Science, University of Arizona. Knowledge River Grant. Steering Committee, Member, 2001-2005, 2007-2010.
Sequoyah Research Center. Advisory Board, 2001-2009.
“Tribal Libraries, Archives, and Museums: Preserving our Language, Memory, and Lifeways: National
Conference,” National Envisioning Committee, Member, 2001-2009.
WGBH-Boston, “Peep and the Big Wide World,” Advisory Board, 2006-2007.
WGBH-Boston, “We Shall Remain” Advisory Board, 2006-2009.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS:
MEMBER:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Library Resource Network, Inc., 2007-.
ALA Players, 2006-.
American Culture Association , 2004.
The American Indian Library Association, 1993-.
The American Library Association, 1981-.
The Association for Library Service to Children, 1989-1996, 2000-2005.
Continuing Library Education Network and Exchange Round Table, 1987-1994.
Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table, 2001-2002.
International Relations Round Table, 2001-2014.
Library History Round Table, 1987-1992.
Library Research Round Table, 1987-1992; 1995-2005.
Public Library Association, 1987-.
Reference and Adult Services Division, 1987-1996; Reference and User Services Association, 1996-.
Social Responsibilities Round Table, 1996-2013.
The Association for Library and Information Science Education, 1987-2012.
Austin Book Workers, 1987-1989.
Austin Songwriters Group, 1994-1995.
Beta Phi Mu, 1980-.
Faculty Women's Organization, The University of Texas at Austin, 1987-.
Freedom to Read Foundation
Member, 1998. 2011.
Trustee, 2006-2008.
Honorary Member, 40th Anniversary Honorary Committee, 2008-2009.
International Federation of Library Associations, 2008-2013.
Section on Library Services to Multicultural Populations, 2008-2013.
LIANZA, Library and Information Association New Zealand Aotearoa, 2010-2012.
Library Leadership Network, 2006-2009.
Modern Language Association, Northeast Chapter, 1996/97.
National Association of Native American Studies, 2000-2001.
National Council on Public History, 2003.
National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1995-1999.
Native American Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA), 2013-.
Oral History Association, 1988-1991, 1999-2000.
Phi Kappa Phi, 1986-.
Popular Culture Association, 1996-2002, 2011-2012.
REFORMA: National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking, 2000-2011.
El Corazon de Tejas-Central Texas Chapter of REFORMA, 2001-2011.
Te Ropu Whakahau, 2002-2013.
Texas Association for Educational Technology, 1998-1999.
Texas Library Association, 1987-.
Texas Library Association Legislative Hotline, 1988-.
Texas Oral History Association, 1988-1995.
University of Illinois Alumni Association, 2008-.
Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers & Storytellers, 1995.
World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education (WIPCE), 1999-2005.
SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
International Federation of Library Associations and Organizations (IFLA)
Presidential Committee on Indigenous Matters, 2006-2008.
Section on Library Services for Multicultural Populations
Standing Committee, Corresponding Member, 2009-2013.
Convener, Special Interest Group on Indigenous Matters, 2008-2013.
Co-Chair, IFLA SIG on Indigenous Matters 2012 Program at the 78th World Library and
Information Congress, 2012.
IFLA President Ingrid Parent’s 2012 Presidential Meeting
Planning Group, Member, 2011-2012.
Envisioning Circle, Member, 2012.
Teller, 78th IFLA World Library and Information Congress, Helsinki, Finland, 2012.
Teller, 79th IFLA World Library and Information Congress, Singapore, 2013.
International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum.
International Indigenous Librarians’ Council, 2001-.
Second International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum 2001.
Contributed Papers Committee, 2000-2001.
Fifth International Indigenous Librarians Forum, Organizing Committee, Member, 2006.
Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA)
Local Arrangements Committee, Volunteer, 2014.
SERVICE FOR NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
American Indian Library Association
8th International Indigenous Librarians Forum Planning Committee, Member, 2012-2013.
ad hoc Committee on the 1999 International Indigenous Librarians Forum in New Zealand, Chair, 1998-1999.
ad hoc Committee on the 2003 International Indigenous Librarians Forum, 2001.
ad hoc Committee on the 2007 International Indigenous Librarians Forum, 2006.
ad hoc History and Archives Committee, Member, 1998.
Delegate, 2nd Congress on Professional Education (COPE), 2000.
Elections Committee, Chair, 1999.
Elections Committee, Member, 1996.
Executive Board, Member, 1996-1999.
President, 1997-1998.
Program Committee, Co-Chair, 1996-1997.
Vice President/President Elect, 1996-1997.
American Library Association
President-Elect, 2006-2007.
President, 2007-2008.
Immediate Past President, 2008-2009.
ALA Committee on Rural, Native, and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds,
Member, 2009-2011.
Chair, 2011-2012.
Carla Hayden’s Presidential Advisory Committee, Member, 2003-2004.
Carol Brey-Casiano’s Presidential Advisory Committee, Diversity Subcommittee. Planning Committee for “Many Voices, One Nation: An Evening of Sharing and Celebration of Our Lives and Stories,” Member, 2004-2005.
Committee on Appointments, Chair, 2006-2007.
Council Committee on Committees, Nominated, 1997.
Council Committee on Committees; Member, 2004-2005; Chair, 2006-2007.
Council Committee on Education, Chair, 2004-2006.
Council Committee on Education, Member, 2004-2006.
Council Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship, Member, 1997-1999.
Council Mentoring Committee, Member, 1999-2000.
Councilor at Large, Elected, 1997-2000, 2004-2006.
Councilor at Large, Nominated, 1995, 1996, 2003.
Book Cart Drill Team World Championship, Judge, 2006 American Library Association Annual
Conference, New Orleans. (June 25, 2006)
Education Assembly, Chair, 2004-2006.
Executive Board
Board Effectiveness Committee, Chair, 2008-2009.
Member, 2006-2009.
Chair, 2007-2008.
Liaison, American Indian Library Association, 2006-2009.
Liaison, ALISE, 2006-2009.
Liaison, Committee on Accreditation, 2008-2009.
Liaison, Committee on Education, 2007-2009.
Liaison, Literacy Committee, 2008-2009.
Liaison, Round Table Coordinating Assembly, 2008-2009.
Executive Committee
Member, 2006-2009.
Chair, 2007-2008.
Executive Director Search and Screening Committee, Alternate, 2001-2002.
Carnegie Foundation/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award Jury, Chair, 2008-2009.
International Leadership Team, Member, 2013-.
International librarian mentor; Volunteer, International Lounge, 1998 ALA Annual Conference.
International Relations Committee, East Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee, Member, 2000-2004.
International Relations Committee, East Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee, Chair, 2001-2004.
International Relations Round Table
Ad Hoc Committee on the ALA Presidential Citations for Innovation in International
Librarianship, Chair, 2010.
Advisory Group on the ALA Presidential Citation for Innovation in International Librarianship,
Member, 2010-2012.
Chair-Elect, 2011-2012.
Chair’s Program Committee, Ex Officio Member, 2011-2012.
2012 Emerging Leader Selection Committee, Member.
Executive Committee, 2011-2014.
Chair, 2012-2013.
John W. Berry’s Presidential Task Force on Equity of Access: Towards Full Digital Inclusion, Member, 2000-2002.
2006 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (“Gathering at the Waters: Embracing Our Spirits; Telling Our Stories”).
Steering Committee, Member, 2002-2007.
Evaluation Committee, Chair, 2002-2007.
LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund
Trustee, 2010-2012.
Senior Trustee, 2011-2012.
Trustee Emeritus, 2012-2013.
Nominating Committee, Member, 1999.
Partnerships & Sponsorships Committee, Chair, 2008-2009.
Planning and Budget Assembly; Member, 2004-2006; Co-Chair, 2006-2007.
Presidential Task Force on Traditional Cultural Expression, 2010-2011.
Public Awareness Committee.
Advocacy Coordinating Group, 2007-2008.
Research and Statistics Assembly, Member, 1996-1997.
Sarah Long’s Presidential Literacy Initiative, Chair, 1998-2000.
Search Committee, Director, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, Member, 1996-1997.
Spectrum Initiative Jury, Member, 2001-2002.
Spectrum Initiative Leadership Institute Committee, Liaison, 1999-2000.
Spectrum Initiative Leadership Institute Committee, Member, 2000, 2001.
Spectrum Initiative Steering Committee, Member, 1997-2000.
Spectrum Scholarship Presidential Initiative
Spectrum Initiative Assessment Coordinating Committee, Co-Chair, 2010-2011.
Verizon Website Advisory Committee, Member, 2000-2001.
ALA Washington Office, Group on Traditional Cultural Expressions Principles, member, 2009-2010.
American Library Association-Allied Professional Association: The Organization for the Advancement of Library Employees
President-Elect, 2006-2007.
President, 2007-2008.
Promotion and Fundraising Committee, Member, 2009-2011.
American Library Association, Library Research Round Table
Steering Committee, Nominated, 1995.
American Society for Information Science
Referee for papers contributed to ASIS '86, the 49th Annual Meeting
Association for Library Service to Children, American Library Association
Caldecott Committee, Nominated, 1995.
Oral Record Task Force, Member, 1992-1993.
Oral Record Project Advisory Committee, Member, 1993-1994.
Research and Development Committee, Member, 1989-1993.
Association of College & Research Libraries.
National Information Literacy Institute Invitational Planning Day, Invited participant, 1998.
Association of Library and Information Science Education
Governmental Relations Committee, Member, 1988-1990.
Library History Special Interest Group, Convener, 1988.
Mentoring Program, Mentor, 2002.
Norman Horrocks Leadership Award Jury, Member, 2010-2012.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Access to Learning Award 2003, 2004, Selection Committee, Member.
Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), Task Force, Member, 2006-2007.
Council on Library and Information Resources
2014 Rovelstad Scholarship Selection Committee, Member, 2014.
Fourth Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Conference
International Programme Committee, Member, 2006-2007.
Gale/Library Journal Library of the Year Award Jury, Member, 2009.
National Association of Native American Studies
Area Coordinator, 2000-2001.
Public Library Association, American Library Association
Conference Program Coordinating Committee 2004, 2002-2004.
Publications Committee, Member, 1994-1996.
Publications Committee, Monographs Subcommittee, Member, 1995-1996.
Research Committee, Member, 1994-96.
Reference and User Services Association, American Library Association
Publications Committee, Member, 2004-2006.
Management and Operation of Public Services Section (MOPSS), Research and Statistics Committee,
Chair, 1996-1997.
Management and Operation of Public Services Section (MOPSS), Research and Statistics Committee, Member, 1993-1997.
Management and Operation of User Services Section (MOUSS), Executive Committee, Member, 2002-2004.
Management and Operation of User Services Section (MOUSS), Secretary, 2002-2004.
Management and Operation of User Services Section (MOUSS), Vice-Chair, Nominated, 2004.
Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award, Member, 2009-2011.
Secretary, Nominated, 2004.
REFORMA: National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking
Membership Committee, Member, 2009-2010.
Sequoyah Research Center
Sequoyah Research Center 25th Anniversary Celebration
Entertainment, Event, and Activities Committee, Member, 2008.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program, grant reviewer, 1998.
U.S. Department of Education
LSCA Title IV, Special Grants to Indian Tribes Program, grant reviewer, 1995, 1996.
U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Leadership Grants Advisory Group on Education and Training, 1999.
Webjunction.org
Awards Jury, 2003-2004.
Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers & Storytellers
National Caucus, Nominated, 2001.
SERVICE FOR STATE ASSOCIATIONS:
El Corazon de Tejas-Central Texas Chapter of REFORMA.
Fundraising Committee, 2001.
Texas Library Association
ad hoc Committee on Cultural Diversity, Member, 1999-2000.
ad hoc Research Committee, Public Library Division, Member, 1988.
Archives and Oral History Committee, Chair, 1988-1991.
Archives and Oral History Committee, Member, 1987-1991.
Book Cart Drill Team Challenge!, Judge, 2006.
Cultural Diversity Committee, Member, 2006-2009.
Library Services to the Spanish Speaking Interest Group: REFORMA, Secretary, 1992-1994.
Nominating Committee, Member, 2001.
Public Relations Committee, Member, 2002-2006.
Reference Round Table, ad hoc Publicity/Membership Committee, Member, 1996-1997.
Resolutions Committee, The Texas Conference on Libraries and Information Services, Member, 1990-1991.
Scholarship and Research Committee, Member, 1999-2002.
TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute, Mentor, 2014.
Task Force on “Transforming Texas Libraries,” Member, 2007.
Texas Library Association Legislative Day, Delegate, 1989, 1991.
Texas Oral History Association
Texas History Day Award, Judge, 1998.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas History Day, Judge, 2003
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
TexShare Advisory Board, Member, 2005-2011.
DEPARTMENT SERVICE:
College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, The University of Texas at Austin, Graduate
Council, 2007-.
School of Information (formerly, Graduate School of Library and Information Science), The University of Texas at Austin
ad hoc Committee on Accreditation Self-Study, Member, 1999-2000.
ad hoc Committee on Distance Education, Member, 2002.
ad hoc Committee on Doctoral Program Recommendations, Member, 1991-1992.
ad hoc Committee on Drafting Memorial Resolutions, Chair, 2013.
ad hoc Committee on Museum Studies coursework, 2001.
ad hoc Committee on Research, Member, 1992.
Admissions/Awards Committee, Member, 2006-2007, 2009-2011, 2014-2016.
ALA/TLA Student Chapter, Faculty Co-Advisor, 1994.
Austin Free-Net, Faculty Liaison, 1997-1998.
Awards Committee, Member, 1990-1993, 1999-2004.
Awards Committee, Chair, 1992-1993.
Curriculum Committee
Member, 1987-1988, 2005-2006, 2011-2013.
Chair, 2013-2014.
Curriculum Steering Committee, Chair, 2005-2006.
Borderless Educational Initiatives, Member, 1999.
Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Future of Distance Learning, 2000.
Curriculum Oversight Committee, 2004-2005.
Doctoral Program Committee, Member, 1991-1993.
Executive Committee, Member, 2001-2003, 2004-2005.
Extended Budget Council
Member, 2010-.
Chair, 2011-2012.
Faculty Recruitment and Orientation Committee, Subcommittee on Spousal Hire, Chair, 2000.
Faculty Recruitment and Orientation Committee, Subcommittee on Recruiting an Assistant Professor in Archival Enterprise, Electronic Record and Digital Asset Management, Member, 2000.
50th Anniversary Sub Committee, Member, 1997-1998.
Government Relations Committee, Chair, 1999-2000.
Graduate Advisor, 2014-2016.
Graduate and Professional School Day 2001, Graduate School of Library and Information Science booth, staff member, 2001.
Graduate Library and Information Science Students Association (GLISSA), Faculty Representative, 1987-1989.
Graduate Assembly, GSLIS Representative, 1997-1999.
Graduate Studies Committee, Member, 1987-.
Graduate Studies Committee, Recorder, 1996-1997.
IT Committee, Member, 2012-2013.
Minority Liaison Officer, 1989-1992, 1993-1995, 2008-2009.
New Faculty Orientation, Faculty Sage, 2000-2001.
Outreach & Development, Faculty Advisor, 2008-2009.
Physical Space, 2001.
Recruitment and Retention Committee, Chair, 1989-1992.
Recruitment and Retention Committee, Member, 1993-1995.
Recruitment/Retention and Diversity Committee, Member, 1997-2000.
Research and Publications Committee, Member, 1997-2003.
Research and Publications (Colloquia) Committee, Chair, Spring 2000, Fall 2001-Spring 2003.
Search Committee, 2004-2005.
Student Recruitment and Diversity, 2003-2004.
School of Information Resources & Library Science, University of Arizona
Knowledge River Grant, Curriculum Committee, Member, 2001-2002.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Graduate School of Library and Information Science,
Student Representative, Library Science Library and Library School Media Center Committee.
Member, Search Committee to appoint a new director to the Library Research Center, 1986.
UCLA. Department of Information Studies. PRAXIS Pre-Doctoral and Recruitment Program for Tomorrow’s Culturally Diverse Information Studies Faculty and Leaders. Mentor. 2002-2004.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Information & Library Science, IMLS Study on the Future of the Library Workforce, Panel on Rural Public Libraries, Member, 2005-2006.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
ad hoc Committee to Evaluation the Administration of Dean Andrew Dillon, School of Information, UT-
Austin, 2007-2008.
ad hoc Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC), 2002-2005.
Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS), 35th Anniversary Committee, School of Information Coordinator for CMAS 35th Anniversary, 2005-2006.
Center for Teaching Effectiveness and the UT Quality Center, Quality Teaching Project, Member, 1996-1997.
Center for Women’s and Gender Studies
2011-2012 Lora Romero Memorial Award for Interdisciplinary Research in Race, Ethnicity and
Gender, Committee, Member, 2012.
Executive Committee, 2002-2003, 2003-2004.
Steering Committee, 2004-2006, 2009-2010.
Gender Equity Task Force, Member, 2009-2010.
Governance Committee, Member, 2004-2006.
Search Committee for the Associate Director, Member, 2005.
Subcommittee Planning a Women’s Studies Master’s of Arts Degree, Member, 2000.
College of Communication Graduate Program Review Committee, Member, 1997-1999.
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, Thematic Initiatives and Community Engagement
Advisory Board, 2007-2008.
Faculty Council, Member, Nominated, 2005.
Faculty Grievance Hearing Pool, 2003-2005.
Faculty/Staff Mentor, 2001-2004.
Graduate Assembly
GSLIS Representative, 1997-1999.
Academic Committee, Member, 1997-1999.
School of Information Representative, 2011-2014.
Academic Committee, Member, 2011-2012, 2013-2014.
Administrative Committee, Member, 2012-2013.
Task Force on Dissertation Publications, 2013.
Hamilton Book Award Committee, Member, 1997-1998.
Native American and Indigenous Studies, Visioning Circle, 2007-2012.
Advisory Council, 2012-2013.
Mellon Sawyer Seminar Committee, Faculty Participant, 2014-2015.
Joe and Bettie Branson Ward Excellence Award Committee, 2003-2004, 2010.
Selection Committee, Graduate Opportunity Continuing Fellowship Committee, Member, 1992, 1994, 1995.
Selection Committee, Moody Minority Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowships, Member, 1995.
University Council Committee on Multicultural Education, Member, November 1990-1991.
University of Texas Libraries Committee
Member, 2012-2015.
Chair, 2014-2015.
Search Committee Seeking New University Libraries Director
Member, 2014.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Cine Las Americas 2013, Documentary Feature and Short Film Jury.
Librarian, Austin Songwriters Group, 1995-1996.
Volunteer, American Diabetes Association, November 1990.
Member, Advisory Committee on Oral History, Austin History Center, 1990.
Member, Advisory Committee, American Friends Service Committee Texas-Oklahoma-Arkansas, The Native American Curriculum Guide project, 1991.
Volunteer, KUT-FM (public radio) Spring 1996 Membership Drive.
Member, Bryker Woods Elementary School PTA, 1995-2001.
Volunteer Trainer, Austin Free Net, 1997-1998.
Member, Fulmore Middle School, Cultural Awareness Committee, 2002.
Volunteer, Fulmore Middle School Library, 2003.
Alma de Mujer, Lavender Circle, 2010-2011.
Member, Harry Ransom Center, 2010-2011.
Member, Friends of Libraries & Archives of Texas, 2011.