Overview

I am Associate Professor and Technology Development Librarian, a role I have held since 2015. My expertise is in systems integration and deployment, accessibility, and EndNote citation management software.

Information

Academic Interests and Expertise

I am an expert in EndNote citation manager, as well as digital accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations for accessing what the library has to offer, please do not hestitate to reach out to me. I also offer consultations and workshops/class sessions on using EndNote.

Areas of Research Interest

My research areas include digital accessibility of library materials and systems librarianship education.

Publications

Willis, S. K. (2024). Systems librarianship preparedness: A comparative analysis of skills needed and taught. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 66(1).
Willis, S. K., & O'Reilly, F. (2020). Filling the Gap in Database Usability. Information Technology and Libraries, 39(4).  
Willis, S. K., & O'Reilly, F. (2018). Enhancing Visibility of Vendor Accessibility Documentation. Information Technology and Libraries, 37(3).  

Areas of Service

I currently serve as the libraries' Business Relationship Manager to ITS here on campus, as well as webmaster and board member of the Wichita Area Library Association. On the national level I am a member of the Summon/360 Working Group and Education and Training Coordinator/ELUNA Conference Planning Representative for that committee.