About Us
Ashley B. Crane
In 2024, Ashley joined the Texas A&M University Libraries as an Associate Learning & Curricular Services Librarian serving the College of Arts & Sciences.
She was previously a Research & Instruction Librarian and Assistant Professor at Sam Houston State University, where she supported the School of Teaching & Learning and departments of Educational Leadership and Counselor Education, and coordination of the library's K-12 Instruction Materials Collection.
At SHSU she taught a credit-bearing information literacy course, NGLI 1101, in addition to traditional library instruction activities.
Background:
MLIS, University of Washington
BS, Tarleton State University
multiple Texas Educator Certifications in elementary and middle school education
Ashley’s research interests include effective information literacy instruction and active learning.
ORCID: 0000-0003-3187-8070
Contact: ashley.crane@tamu.edu
Heather F. Adair
Heather is an Associate Librarian in the Learning & Curricular Services arm of the Academic Engagement Department of University Libraries at Texas A&M University. She provides instruction and curricular support in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and AgriLife.
Prior to TAMU, Heather was previously the Instruction Librarian and librarian for Library Science, the School of Agriculture, Instructional Design, and Children's Literature at Sam Houston State University.
Background:
B.A. I/O Psychology, Texas A&M University
M.S. Library Science, University of North Texas
Texas Teacher Certifications:
School Principal (EC-12)
School Librarian (EC-12)
Business Education Composite (6-12)
23 years in K-12 instruction & leadership
6+ years in higher ed instruction, librarianship, and leadership
Contact: heather.adair@tamu.edu