Thomas Weeks
Associate Professor
Thomas Weeks
Associate 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: Hon:AI and Popular Culture
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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Libraries Assembly 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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University Libraries Promotion Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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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
University Service
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ICPSR Representative 2025 - Present
Role: Other
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Non-Tenure Track Promotion Policy Committee 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Summer Scholars Program Symposium 2025
Role: Other
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Curriculum and Academic Policies Committee 2017 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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Southeastern History of Education Conference Planning Committee 2024 - 2025
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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Art Documentation Journal 2017 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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ACRL ANSS Instruction and Information Literacy Committee 2020 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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ACRL EBSS Social Work Committee 2020 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
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Libraries & Local Stories 2024 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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National History Day Regional Competition 2025
Role: Reviewer
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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