Faculty Profile for Dr. Erin K Dorrell
Dr. Erin K Dorrell
Librarian — University Libraries
Alkek Library 301E
phone: (512) 408-5706
Biography Section
Biography and Education
I am a first generation college student and moved to the United States at the age of 12 from the Cayman Islands. I developed a passion for libraries through my volunteer work and that has driven my educational goals. I hold a Ph.D. in Educational Studies, from The Ohio State University, with an emphasis in learning technologies, a master’s degree in library and information science, specializing in digital libraries, from Indiana University and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Lamar University.Research Interests
My research interests revolve around effective instruction methods related to supporting undergraduate research and how student scholars seek information within organized networks.Selected Scholarly/Creative Work
- Dorrell, E. K. (2024). Now is the time to embrace undergraduate research opportunities. Library News & Information. TXST University Libraries. Retrieved from https://txstlibraries.wp.txstate.edu/2024/04/11/1194/
- Dorrell, E. K. (2024). Doing research as an undergrad? Yes you can! Library News & Information. TXST University Libraries. Retrieved from https://txstlibraries.wp.txstate.edu/2024/01/12/doing-research-as-an-undergrad-yes-you-can/
- Dorrell, E. K. (2023). Peer Review Issues: Predatory Journals and Ethics. Library News & Information. TXST University Libraries. Retrieved from https://txstlibraries.wp.txstate.edu/2023/09/20/peer-review-issues-predatory-journals-and-ethics/
Selected Service Activities
Member
Faculty Handbook Committee
August 2024-July 2027
Member
EDS Advisory Group
November 2023-January 2025
Instructor of Record
University Seminar (US 1100)
August 2024-December 2024
Chair
STEM & Entrepreneurship Librarian Search Committee
May 2024-September 2024
Second Reader
Honors College Capstone
August 2023-June 2024