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. 

linkedin.com/in/ashleybcrane/ 

ORCID: 0000-0003-3187-8070

Contact: ashley.crane@tamu.edu

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 & Life Sciences, Texas A&M AgriLife, and 12th Man Athletics.  

Prior to joining TAMU in 2023, Heather entered academic librarianship in 2018 as the campus' Instruction Librarian and the librarian for Library Science, Agriculture, Mathematics, Computer Science, Instructional Design, and Children's Literature at Sam Houston State University after over 25 years in EC-12 education in Deep South Texas.

Background:

• BA I/O Psychology, Texas A&M University

• MS Library Science, University of North Texas

• PhD Ag Leadership, Texas A&M University (in process)

• Texas Teacher Certifications:

  • School Principal (EC-12)

  • School Librarian (EC-12)

  • Business Education Composite (6-12)

Scholarly Works

Teaching Philosophy (& more)

linkedin.com/in/heather-f-adair/

ORCID: 0000-0003-4988-4866 

Contact: heather.adair@tamu.edu