RaShauna Wright DeAnza Williams Jason Alston Tiwanna Nevels

Go Back and Get it! The Sankofa Journey to the PhD in Library and Information Sciences

A Session by DeAnza Williams PhD , Jason Alston , Dr. Tiwanna Nevels and RaShauna Wright

About this Session

This panel will explore the varied dimensions of the PhD journey in library and information sciences. Panelists will discuss the following concepts: Traditional and nontraditional routes to obtain a PhD Selecting the right fit for your educational path Developing your professional learning network Perspectives and strategies for continuing on and overcoming obstacles Self-care strategies To bring this session full circle, the panel will end with a Call and Response, extending this program to participants and giving them space to provide additional tips, feedback, and questions to the panelists and other attendees.

July 30, 2021, 06:45 PM

06:45 PM - 07:45 PM

About The Speakers

DeAnza Williams

DeAnza Williams PhD


Jason Alston

Jason Alston

Assistant Teaching Professor, University of Missouri


Tiwanna Nevels

Dr. Tiwanna Nevels

Director of Library Services, Saint Augustine's University


RaShauna Wright

RaShauna Wright

Information Services Librarian, Rhodes College; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign