Information Literacy and Mis/Disinformation
Current Projects
- Currently expanding on a paper examining the intersections between traditional one-shot instruction in academic librarianship and the hidden curriculum.
Publications
- Albright, Kathryn and Simmons, Don Jr., “Unmasking the Hidden Curriculum: How It Negatively Impacts the One-Shot Model and First-Generation Lower-Income Students” (2024). LOEX Conference Proceedings 2024. 44.
https://commons.emich.edu/loexconf2024/44 - Simmons Jr, D. W., & Saunders, L. (2021). Information intersections: Mis-and disinformation at the convergence of Critical Information, Critical Pedagogy, and Critical Race Theory. New Librarianship Symposia Series, Symposium 2: Equity Diversity and Inclusion.
Talks
- Keynote presenter at the Innovative Library Classroom Experience 2025 Conference; presented “Behind the Hidden Curriculum: Its Impact on First-gen, Low-Income Students (FGLI) and the One-shot Model (June 6th, 2025)
- Co-delivered a juried presentation at the MLA2025 Conference; presented “Public Libraries: Civic Literacy in a Post-Election World” (May 19th, 2025)
- Co-delivered a juried presentation at the LOEX conference, titled “Unmasking the Hidden Curriculum: How It Negatively Impacts the One-Shot Model and First-Generation Low-Income Students” (May 4th, 2024)
- Co-delivered a keynote presentation alongside Laura Saunders at the MILEX Spring 2023 conference, titled “Information Intersections: Mis-and Disinformation at the Convergence of Critical Information, Critical Pedagogy, and Critical Race Theory” (April 21st, 2023)
- Co-delivered a juried presentation at the Association for College and Research Libraries (ACRL) 2023 conference, with Laura Saunders, Rebecca Davis, and Vivienne Piroli, in a presentation titled “User Services through a Critical Lens” (March 15th, 2023)
- Delivered a presentation on “The Three Pillars of Critical Information Literacy” as part of the Long Island Library Resources Council (LILRC) webinar series (March 1st, 2023)
- Led the coordination, presentation, and facilitation of WCC’s inaugural library-hosted event, “The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain Movie Screening and Q&A Discussion”; curated engaging dialogue with movie cast, including social justice activist Kenneth Chamberlain Jr., director David Midell, and actor/producer Enrico Natale; fostered scholarly discussions on pressing socio-political issues (February 9th, 2023)
- Keynote presenter at Santa Clara University (SCU) Library’s Teaching Retreat; presented CIL and pedagogical lesson planning to SCU librarians (August 28th, 2022)
- Lead panelist at Syracuse’s Black and Latinx Information Science and Technology Society (BLISTS) “Foundations of a Society” Inaugural Conference (May 28th, 2021)
- Keynote presenter at the Westchester Library Association (WLA) 2022 Virtual Annual Conference; presented the Three Pillars of CIL to academic and public librarians (May 6th, 2022)
- Co-panelist, alongside Laura Saunders, at the 2021 New Librarianship Symposia: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Series, hosted by the Library of Congress (November 4th, 2021)
- Collaborated with Dr. J.H. Patin, assistant professor of the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University, involving Syracuse’s LIS 511 Course; teaching students cultural competency, inclusion, neutrality, equity in instruction, critical pedagogy, and diversifying academic librarianship (October 14th, 2021)
- Delivered a juried presentation at the SUNYLA 2021 Conference, examining “Critical Information Literacy and Inclusive Learning Environments for College Students” (June 18th, 2021)
- Led a three-part training workshop for SUNY Librarians on “Critical Information Literacy and the effects of misinformation and disinformation on social media” (February 2021 – May 2021)
- Interviewed noted author, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, regarding his novel, “How to be an Antiracist”, sponsored by the White Plains Public Library’s “One Book, One City” initiative (October 7th, 2020)
Artificial Intelligence in LIS
Current Projects
- Launched SLIS’s first AI course, ‘AI and Its Applications in the LIS Profession,’ focusing on practical applications of AI across libraries (K–12, public, and academic), archives, museums, and other cultural institutions. The course also examines the history of AI, its sociopolitical implications, and its broader impact on LIS institutions and related sectors.
Publications
- Pending
Talks
Delivered an invited talk at the Goffstown Public Library titled “Navigating AI: A Practical Approach” in Goffstown, NH (August 7, 2025)
Presented “AI and Libraries: Leading the Technological Shift” on behalf of the SLIS community (November 15, 2024)
Presented “AI on the Mind: A Cross-Disciplinary Librarian Panel on AI Applications” at the ALA 2025 Annual Conference, Philadelphia Convention Center, PA (June 28, 2025)
Facilitated a three-part workshop series, “AI in LAMS,” featuring guest speakers discussing their professional experiences with AI in libraries, archives, museums, and related institutions (April–May 2025)
- Invited presenter for ALA’s CORE Webinar Series, presenting “Artificial Intelligence and Libraries: Leading the Technological Shift” (March 24th, 2024)
Presented “AI and Libraries: Leading the Technological Shift” on behalf of the SLIS community (November 15, 2024).
Libraries and Users
Current Projects
- Pending
Publications
- Pending
Talks
- Co-delivered a juried presentation at the 2025 ALISE Annual Conference titled ‘Librarians as Instructors: Implications for LIS Education’ (March 15, 2025).
Information Behavior and Practices
Current Projects
- Pending
Publications
- Pending
Talks
- Pending