Amanda Nash
Assistant Dean of Libraries – Associate Professor
Office locationJohn Harrison Hosch Library, 104,
Area(s) of Expertise: Reference and Instruction, Information Literacy, Library Administration
Courses Taught
University of North Georgia, Gainesville, GA
RSCH 1501: Research Strategies
RSCH 1502: Research Strategies and Technology
Catawba College, Salisbury NC
GEN 1120E: Information Research Methods
GEN 1130E: Fundamental Concepts of Information and Computer Technology
Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA
ENG 111: College Composition I
ENG 112: College Composition II
Education
- MLIS, Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina
- BA, English, Dickinson College
Research/Special Interests
Library Instruction, Curriculum Development, Pedagogy, Collection Development
Publications
Editor, Untitled Open Access Information Literacy Textbook. Dahlonega, GA: University of North Georgia Press, Forthcoming.
Presenter, “Using Pop Culture in the College Classroom: A Guide for the Cool and the Tragically Uncool.” Teaching and Learning Conference. University System of Georgia. UGA Hotel and Conference Center, Athens, GA. 2015.
Poster Presenter, "Critical Thinking through Citizen Science.” Teaching and Learning Conference. University System of Georgia. UGA Hotel and Conference Center, Athens, GA. 2014.
Panel Speaker, “And the Two Shall Be Made One: Consolidation and Academic Libraries in Georgia,” 25th Annual Georgia Council of Media Organizations Conference, Macon, GA. 2013.
Author, “Meet the Presidents: An Introduction to Primary and Secondary Sources.” The Library Instruction Cookbook. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries, 2009. Chapter available at .
Presenter, “Transforming Our Space,” Workshop for Catawba College Library Faculty and Staff. 2007.
Author, “Hamilton Holmes.” The New Georgia Encyclopedia. 2005. .
Author, “Charlayne Hunter-Gault.” The New Georgia Encyclopedia. 2004. .
Instructor, Internet Research Workshop for Teachers, Clarke County School District, Athens, GA. 2003.
Presenter, "All Aboard for Virtual Reference," 30th University System Annual Computing Conference, Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Eatonton, GA. 2001.
Presenter, “Chat Reference,” UGA Libraries All Staff Forum. 2001.
Work Experience
Head Librarian, Assistant Professor, John Harrison Hosch Library, University of North Georgia, Gainesville, GA
Instructional Librarian, Assistant Professor, John Harrison Hosch Library, Gainesville State College, Gainesville, GA
Instruction Librarian, Assistant Professor, Corriher-Linn-Black Library, Catawba College, Salisbury, NC
Remote Services Coordinator, Reference Department, Main Library, University of Georgia, Athens, GA