Assistant Professor Dr. Kyle Jones was just awarded best article of the year for his contribution to the journal portal: Libraries and the Academy. The journal focuses on important research about the role of academic libraries and librarianship. Dr. Jones’ article, which is entitled “‘Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should’: Practitioner Perceptions of… Read more »
Faculty and Staff
Dr. Jones Featured in Washington Post Article on Student Surveillance
The Washington Post recently interviewed Assistant Professor Kyle M. L. Jones for an article entitled “Colleges are turning students’ phones into surveillance machines, tracking the locations of hundreds of thousands.” The piece was published online and in print in the December 24th, 2019 issue. The article addresses emerging student surveillance practices in higher education using… Read more »
Position Announcement: Neuro- and Health Sciences Librarian, IU Bloomington Libraries
Position Summary The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries seek a creative and innovative librarian to liaise with the students and faculty in several neuro- and health related academic units on the Bloomington Campus: Cognitive Sciences, Optometry and Vision Science, Nursing, Psychological and Brain Sciences, and Speech and Hearing Sciences. The person in this position will serve… Read more »
Dr. Jones Featured in National Media, Podcast for Student Privacy Research
Assistant Professor Kyle M. L. Jones was interviewed recently for “Under a Watchful Eye: How Colleges are Tracking Students to Boost Graduation.” This documentary was produced by The Hechinger Report for American Public Media (APM) Reports, where both outlets published articles. His audio interview is featured in APM’s “Educate” podcast. Excerpts and articles from the… Read more »
Dr. Jones Receives Two IMLS Grants For Learning Analytics and Student Privacy Research
Assistant Professor Kyle Jones has received two Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grants in support of his research agenda on learning analytics and student privacy. The first grant of $306,682, which is a collaboration with Amy VanScoy at the University at Buffalo, will investigate faculty perspectives of student privacy and their practices in… Read more »