The dedicated Library Faculty have proudly represented University Libraries this year through their impressive publications and presentations. Explore the full list below:
PUBLICATIONS
Allan Scherlen
- “Nesting in an Attic Vent"; Appalachian Journal, pending publication for 2026. (accepted, Aug 2025).
- “Frankenstein’s Flower,” WILDsound Writing Festival Horror Contest, July 2025, https://festivalforpoetry.com/2025/07/13/horror-poem-frankensteins-flower-by-allan-scherlen/
- “Hustle for Cigarettes”, “Gravel Road” & “Airplanes Under the Tree,” The Word’s Faire May 2025 https://www.thewordsfaire.com/words/hustle-for-cigarettes-gravel-road-amp-airplanes-under-the-tree
- “Enthusiasm with the Smell of the Sea,” The Bluebird Word, May 2025. https://thebluebirdword.com/enthusiasm-for-the-smell-of-the-sea-by-allan-scherlen/ Video by Scherlen is available at: https://youtu.be/KEC2eriutlU
- “Drawing,” WILDsound Writing Festival NATURE Poetry, April 8, 2025 https://festivalforpoetry.com/2025/04/08/nature-poem-drawing-by-allan-scherlen/
- “A Ticket to the Whooping Crane” The Word’s Faire. Spring 2025 https://www.thewordsfaire.com/ Video is available at https://youtu.be/BML6jPUixqo
Xiarong Shao
- Shao, X. & Zhang, Y. (2025, June 15): Challenges and strategies in writing academic papers in English. Presented at the 8th International Conference on Education Policy & Policy, June 13-16, Kunming, China.
- Zhang, Y. & Shao, X. (2025, June 14): Integrating iWrite tools into English writing instruction. Presented at the 10th International Conference on Distance Education & Learning, June 13-16, Kunming, China. The paper is also included in the conference proceedings and will be published in August 2025.
- Shao, X. (2025, June 18): Challenges and Strategies in Writing Academic Papers in English. Northeastern University, Shenyang, China.
- Shao, X. (2025, June 18): Enhancing Academic Writing through AI tools and Critical Thinking Activities. Northeastern University, Shenyang, China.
Kelly Rhodes and Xiarong Shao
- Shao, X. & Rhodes, K. (2025, May 5). The Impact of Students’ Information Literacy on Their Writing and Course Performance. Presented to RC faculty members and information literacy librarians, May 11, 2025, University Libraries, Appalachian State University.
Stephanie Bennett and Xiarong Shao
- Bennett, S., & and Shao, X. (n.d.). Library Resources and Services: A Needs Assessment. Journal of Library Administration, 0(0), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2025.2518009
Agnes Gambill
- Gambill, A. (2025, April) "The New Nakedness of Parody Trademarks," European Intellectual Property Review (EIPR) in April 2025.
- Gambill, A. (2025, April) "Extraterritorial Futility of the Lanham Act" European Intellectual Property Review (EIPR) in April 2025.
- "Analyzing the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Libraries and Academic Publishing" Accepted for publication in the Journal of the Copyright Society.
PRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Agnes Gambill
Presented at an international conference for information policy professionals on the convergence of artificial intelligence and scholarly publishing, including how this trend impacts the scholarly record and the ethics of research and publishing
Obtained certificate in Artists' Estates and Foundations from Sotheby's Institute of Art
Obtained certificate in Fundraising from University of Texas at Austin
Accepted to present a 45 minute concurrent session at the 2025 Charleston Conference on navigating legal issues during the construction of crowdsourced digital archives ("After the Storm: Legal and Ethical Lessons from Crowdsourced Archives of Hurricane Helene").
Stephanie Bennett and Xiarong Shao
- Bennett, S., & and Shao, X. (n.d.). Library Resources and Services: A Needs Assessment. Journal of Library Administration, 0(0), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2025.2518009. Presented this paper at the University of Kentucky for the LRS VIII conference.
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