Publications

A complete list of publications (peer-reviewed articles, books, book chapters, conference proceedings, & other) with links to selected full-text articles.

∗indicates honor/award winner. Also listed under Grants, Honors & Awards

Peer-Reviewed Articles

  1. Saunders, L. (accepted). Core and More: Examining Foundational and Specialized Content in Library and Information Science. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science.
  2. Hernon, P. & Saunders, L. (accepted). What happens to the data collected when libraries use undercover agents. Public Services Quarterly
  3. Saunders, L. (2018). Information literacy in practice: Content and delivery of library instruction tutorials. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 44(2), 269-278. doi: 10.1016/j.acalib.2017.12.022
  4. Saunders, L. ., Severyn, J., & Caron, J. (2017). Don’t they teach that in high school? Bridging the high school to college information literacy gap. Library and Information Science Research, 39(4), 276-283. doi: 10.1016/j.lisr.2017.11.006
  5. *Saunders, L. (2017). Connecting information literacy and social justice: Why and how. Communications in Information Literacy, 11(1), 55-75. Retrieved from http://www.comminfolit.org/index.php?journal=cil&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=v11i1p55
  6. Todorova, T., Kurbanoğlu, S., Boustany, J., Doğan, G., Saunders, L., Horvat, A., Terra, A.L., Landøy, A., Repanovici, A., Morrison, C., Sanchez Vanderkast, E.J., Secker, J., Rudzioniene, J., Kortelainen, T. and Koltay, T. (2017), “Information professionals and copyright literacy: a multinational study”, Library Management, Vol. 38, Issue 6/7, pp. 323–344. https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-01-2017-0007 
  7. Saunders, L. & Ung, T. (2017). Striving for success in the reference interview: A case study. The Reference Librarian, 58(1), 46-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02763877.2016.1157778
  8. Saunders, L., Severyn, J., Freundlich, S., Shaw-Munderback, J., Piroli, V. (2016). Assessing Graduate Level Information Literacy Instruction with Critical Incident Questionnaires. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 42, 655-663. doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2016.08.008
  9. Estell, A., & Saunders, L. (2016). Librarian copyright literacy: Self-reported copyright knowledge among librarians in the United States. Public Services Quarterly, 12(3), 214-227. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15228959.2016.1184997
  10. Saunders, L. (2016). Teaching the reference interview through practice-based assignments. Reference Services Review, 44(3), 390-410. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/RSR-04-2016-0025
  11. Saunders, L. (2016). Room for improvement: Priorities in academic libraries’ strategic plans. The Journal of Library Administration, 56(1), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/01930826.2015.1105029
  12. Saunders, L. (2015). Professional perspectives on Library and Information Science education. Library Quarterly 85(4), 427-453. doi: 10.1086/682735
  13. Saunders, L. (2015). Academic libraries’ strategic plans: top trends and under-recognized areas. The Journal of Academic Librarianship 41(3): 285-291.
  14. Saunders, L., Kurbanoglu, S., Boustany, J., Dogan, G., Becker, P., Blumer, E., Chowdhury, S., Dobreva, M., Gendina, N., Grgic, I.H., Haddow, G., Koltay, T., Kortelainen, T., Krakowska, M., Majid, S., Mezhova, M., Repanovici, A., Rudžioniene, J., Schneider, R., Terra, A.L. (2015). Information behaviors and information literacy skills of LIS students: An international perspective. The Journal of Education for Library and Information Science 56(1), S80-S99.
  15. Saunders, L. (2015). Education for instruction: A review of LIS instruction syllabi. The Reference Librarian 56(1):1-21.
  16. Saunders, L. (2014). The public service job hunt: Observations and advice. Public Services Quarterly 10(3):193-203.
  17. *Saunders, L. & Wilkins-Jordan, M. (2013). Significantly different? Reference services competencies in public and academic libraries. RUSQ, 52(3), 216-223.
  18. Saunders, L. (2013). Learning from our mistakes: Reflections on customer service and how to improve it at the reference desk. College & Undergraduate Libraries, 20(2), 144-155.
  19. Saunders, L., Kurbanoglu, S., Wilkins-Jordan, M., Boustany, J., Chawner, B., Filas, M., Hebrang Grgic, I., Haddrow, G., Helvoort, J., Kakouri, M., Landoy, A., Minch, K., Oliver, G., Polydoratou, P., Repanovici, A., Sanchez Vanderkast, E. J., Todorova, T., Virkus, S., Wolodko, A., Zidkovic, D. (2013). Culture and competencies: A multi-country examination of reference service competencies. Libri: International Journal of Library and Information Services, 63(1), 33-46.
  20. *Saunders, L. (2012). Faculty perspectives on information literacy as a student learning outcome. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 38(4), 226-236.
  21. Saunders, L. (2012). Identifying core reference competencies from an employer’s perspective: Implications for instruction. College & Research Libraries, 73(4), 390-404.
  22. Saunders, L. (2012). The reality of reference: Responsibilities and competencies for current reference librarians. Public Services Quarterly 8(2), 114-135.
  23. Hernon, P., & Saunders, L. (July 2009). The federal depository library program in 2023: One perspective on the transition to the future. College & Research Libraries, 70(4), 351-370.
  24.  Saunders, L. (2009). The future of information literacy: A Delphi study. portal: Libraries and the Academy, 9(1), 99-114.
  25. Saunders, L. (2008). Perspectives on accreditation and information literacy as reflected in the literature of library and information science. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 34(4), 305-313.
  26. Saunders, L. (2008). Exploring connections between information retrieval systems and information literacy standards. Library & Information Science Research, 30(2), 86-93.
  27. *Saunders, L. (2007). Regional accreditation organizations’ treatment of information literacy: Definitions, outcomes and assessment. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 33(3), 317-326.
  28. *Hernon, P., Hopper, R., Leach, M., Saunders, L., & Zhang, J. (2007). E-book use by students: Undergraduates in economics, literature, and nursing. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 33(1), 3-13.

 

Books

  1. Saunders, L.  Rozaklis, L., & Abels, E. (2014). Repositioning reference: New methods & new services for a new age. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
  2. Saunders, L. (June 2011). Information literacy as a learning outcome: The perspective of institutional accreditation. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

 

Book Chapters

  1. Saunders, L. (2017). Information literacy: What does it mean and where does it fit in? In J. M. Mattarazzo & T. Pearlstein (Eds.) The Handbook of Information Management. Emerald Publishing
  2. Saunders, L. (2016). Evaluation and assessment. In L. Smith, & M. Wong (Eds.), Reference and Information Services: An Introduction. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.
  3. *Saunders, L. (2015). Witnessing the world: Journalism, skepticism, and information literacy. In H. Jagman, T. Swanson (Eds.), Not Just Where to Click: Teaching Students How to Think about Information. Chicago, IL: ACRL.
  4. Saunders, L. (2013). Information literacy as a student learning outcome: Accreditation and assessment. In P. Hernon, R. E. Dugan (Eds.), Student and Institutional Outcomes for Higher Education (pp.127-142). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.
  5. Saunders, L. (2013). Critical thinking and information literacy: Outcomes assessment. In P. Hernon, R. E. Dugan (Eds.), Student and Institutional Outcomes for Higher Education (pp.143-152). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

 

Conference Proceedings

  1. Saunders, L. (2016). Re-Framing Information Literacy for Social Justice. In the proceedings of the Third Annual European Council on Information Literacy (ECIL) Conference.
  2. Saunders, L. (2014). Information-Seeking and the American LIS Student: Do They Differ from Undergrads? In the proceedings of the Second Annual European Council on Information Literacy (ECIL) Conference.
  3. Saunders, L. (2013). Culture and collaboration: Fostering integration of information literacy by speaking the language of faculty. In Mueller, D. M. (Ed.). Imagine, Innovate, Inspire: The Proceedings of the ACRL 2013 Conference, Indianapolis, IN: ACRL.
  4. Saunders, L. (2013). Information as weapon: Propaganda, politics, and the role of libraries. In Mueller, D. M. (Ed.). Imagine, Innovate, Inspire: The Proceedings of the ACRL 2013 Conference, Indianapolis, IN: ACRL.
  5. Saunders, L. (2013). Assessment of information literacy as a student learning outcome: Overcoming barriers and achieving standards. In Building Effective, Sustainable, Practical Assessment Conference Proceedings.
  6. Saunders, L. (2011). Authentic assessment for library instruction. In Seitz, B. (Ed.). Fiesta de Excelencia: Celebrating Excellence in Library Instruction LOEX Conference Proceedings.
  7. Saunders, L. (2011). Librarians as teacher leaders: Definitions, challenges, and opportunities. In Mueller, D. M. (Ed.), A Declaration of Interdependence: The Proceedings of the ACRL 2011 Conference. Philadelphia, PA: ACRL.

 

Other Publications

  1. Saunders, L. (April, 2017). Libraries as sanctuary spaces. [Unbound Blog]. Retrieved from http://slis.simmons.edu/blogs/unbound/category/unbound-blog-posts/
  2. Saunders, L. (July, 2015). So you say you want a revolution… Introducing radical librarianship. [Unbound Blog]. Retrieved from http://gslis.simmons.edu/blogs/unbound/
  3. Saunders, L. (May, 2015). Information has value: So who pays for it? [Unbound Blog]. Retrieved from http://gslis.simmons.edu/blogs/unbound/
  4. Saunders, L. (May, 2014). Why Do Makerspaces Belong in Libraries? [Unbound Blog]. Retrieved from http://gslis.simmons.edu/blogs/unbound/
  5. Saunders, L. (April 2, 2013). Researcher’s corner: Reference competencies from the academic employer’s perspective. [Hiringlibrarians.com Blog]. Retrieved from http://hiringlibrarians.com/2013/04/02/researchers-corner-reference-competencies-from-the-academic-employers-perspective/
  6. Saunders, L. (2003). Navigating a tight job market: There’s a job for you. College & Research Libraries News, 64, 661-663.
  7. Saunders, L. (2003). Professional portfolios for librarians. College and Undergraduate Libraries, 10, 53-59.
  8. *Saunders, L. (Spring 2002). Teaching the library: best practices. Library Philosophy and Practice, 4. Retrieved from http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/lpp.htm
  9. Lidano, L. (1999). Continuing education opportunities for support staff. New England Libraries, 31, 3.
  10. Lidano, L. (1999). How to win friends and influence people using positive public relations. New England Libraries, 31, 4.

 

Book Reviews

  1. Saunders, L. (2016). Libraries, human rights, and social justice: Enabling access and promoting inclusion. Library and Information Science Research, 38(1), 89-90.
  2. Saunders, L. (2015) Metaliteracy. Library and Information Science Research, 36(3/4), 234.
  3. Saunders, L. (2014). Research methods: Information, systems, and context. Library and Information Science Research, 36(2), 131.
  4. Saunders, L. (2008). Qualitative research for the information professional: A practical handbook. Library and Information Science Research, 30, 78.
  5. Saunders, L. (2007). Teaching information literacy to social science students and practitioners: A casebook of applications. Library and Information Science Research, 29, 579.