Starting in July 2022, I will be a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Library & Information Studies at Old Dominion University! I am honored to join the #ODU community!

I am proud to announce that today, I successfully defended my Ph.D. dissertation and officially became Dr. Mallary! I could not have endured this journey alone. Thank you to my countless family members, friends, and colleagues for their unwavering support. #PhDone

Recent grad Kevin Mallary successfully earned his PhD in May, all while leading the way to help higher ed students with disabilities excel. Now, he will be taking his skills to Old Dominion University. Learn more on how Mallary is paving the way for others here: tiny.utk.edu/IjSpc

Look what finally arrived and is proudly displayed in my campus office!

Thinking about a career in the information professions? Visit our information session this Tuesday to learn more about getting a Master's of Library and Information Studies at ODU.

On this Thanksgiving, I am especially grateful, since today is my dad’s 70th birthday! He is the most thoughtful, generous, selfless, and loving man I have ever known. Thank you, Dad, for everything you do for me and our family. May this year be your happiest yet!

Last week, I was honored to participate in The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s graduate hooding ceremony. This day was unforgettable! #PhDone

ODU’s Library & Information Studies program (ODU MLIS Program) is hiring for two tenure-track positions! Apply now at jobs.odu.edu/postings/19456. Our faculty are focused on growing a nationally recognized program with a commitment to leadership, social justice, and authentic practice.

My article with Devendra Potnis, “Comparing the ‘Value of Information Services’ for Providers and Vulnerable Patrons: A Mixed-Methods Study with Academic Libraries and Students with Disabilities,” has been published in Information Research. Check it out: informationr.net/infres/article….

Drs. Mallary (Kevin J. Mallary, Ph.D.) and Simons (@rnsimons) had the honor of presenting their accessibility and disability research with Evan Dorman (MLIS Student) at the ASIS&T Annual Meeting in London!

Can you believe the Spring 2024 semester is almost here?! Join the ALA Student Chapter on Friday, November 17th, from 8:30–9:30 PM EST to informally discuss Spring 2024 registration. DM us for the Zoom link!

Drs. Simons and Mallary present paper at ASIS&T! Read all about their London presentation at ww1.odu.edu/stemps/news/20… #London #odu #dcpes

Are you interested in learning about how AI is transforming school libraries? This Wednesday, 11/15, from 7:00–8:30 AM EST, Dr. Elizabeth Burns will moderate a virtual panel and alumnus Mae Craddock will present! To attend, use the registration link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

We're excited to have UT College of Communication & Information alumnus Kevin J. Mallary, Ph.D. as a guest lecturer Tuesday, March 5 from 1 - 2 pm. He will be sharing best practices for information professionals to embrace community members with autism. tiny.utk.edu/k5eMR ODU Darden College of Educ & Professional Studies UT Knoxville

I was proud to serve on Dr. Redstone’s dissertation committee! Way to go, Dr. Redstone!