Thomas Weeks
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Libraries
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Research. Counseling & Curriculum
- TWEEKS@augusta.edu
- (706) 667-4908
- LIBR 131
Education
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EDD, Curriculum Studies
Georgia Southern University, 2024
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MS, Instructional Design & Tech
Georgia State University, 2018
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MLIS, Library and Information Science
Valdosta State University, 2014
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BA, English Language and Literature, General
Augusta State University, 2012
Awards & Honors
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2024 Outstanding Faculty Award
Augusta University, 2024
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Outstanding Faculty Member - University Libraries
University Senate, 2019
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Scholar
Office of Faculty Development and Teaching Exellence, 2018
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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EDCI 7110
Curriculum Studies
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INQR 1000H
Honors: Fund. of Aca. Inquiry: Honors: Fund. of Acad. Inquiry
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EDCI 7910
Adv. Inquiry in Educ. Studies
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ILIT 1500
Intro to Info Literacy
Teaching Interests
information literacy, academic inquiry, philosophy of education, curriculum studies, and advanced educational inquiry
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Implementing a SoTL framework: Librarians in a community of practice, 2025
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Exploring Positional Knowledge: Using Theory to Teach Bias, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- "Learning what works: Training new library instructors during a pandemic and beyond", 2024
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- X, Y, Zzzzzz: Generational Differences in Academic Librarian Burnout, 2022
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Integrating Pop Culture in Academic Libraries, 2022
Book, Scholarly-New
Research Interests
Pedagogy and instructional design in academic libraries, Information literacy and student research practices, Critical approaches to library instruction, Student positionality and bias in information seeking, Popular culture and student engagement, Faculty development and communities of practice, Curriculum studies and educational theory
Department Service
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2024 Anthropology Day Planning Committee
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Student Success Librarian Search Committee
2022 - 2023
Role: Committee Chair
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Gateway to Completion Library Committee
2018 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
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Banned Books Weeks Organizing Committee
2018 - 2020
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
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Research Community of Practice
2023 - Present
Role: Other
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Black History Month Planning Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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APA Working Group
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Libraries Assembly
2023 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
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Bylaws Review Committee
2023 - 2023
Role: Committee Chair
University Service
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Non-Tenure Track Promotion Policy Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Southeastern History of Education Conference Planning Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Curriculum and Academic Policies Committee
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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USG Information Literacy Working Group
2019 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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College of Education and Human Development, Department of Research, Counseling, and Curriculum Search Committee
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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ACRL EBSS Research Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Chairperson
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Journal of Homosexuality
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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ACRL ANSS Instruction and Information Literacy Committee
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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ACRL EBSS Social Work Committee
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Art Documentation Journal
2017 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
Public Service
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Libraries & Local Stories
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Grovetown High School
2024
Role: Reviewer
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National History Day Regional Competition
2024
Role: Reviewer
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Day of Service: College Reading Day
2023
Role: Other
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Augusta Public Library Professional Development Day
2023
Role: Guest Speaker
