Publications

Thomas, N., Sajecki, B.J., Nichols, K.T., (2024). Critical information literacy applications in libraries, Pedagogy in practice: Bolstering an instruction program with critical information literacy, ALA Editions, Chicago, Illinois. (Accepted, Forthcoming 2025)

Nichols, K.T.,  Sajecki, B.J., Tysick, C.A., (2023). Cases on establishing effective collaborations in academic libraries, Meeting students where they are: Collaborating with non-traditional departments on campus, (pp. 1-23). IGI Global.

Research

Assessment of information literacy skills and application within college students at both the graduate and undergraduate level.

Designing and implementing programmatic assessments for building information literacy curriculum in higher education. 

Research Guides

1. Authority and Peer Review
2. Guide Me - Learn Anywhere

Professional Memberships

ALA - Regular Member

ACRL 

1. Instruction
2. Library Instruction Roundtable
3. Value in Academic Libraries, Committee Member
   1. Chair, 2024-2025

Presentations

National

Nichols, K.T., Thomas, N.A., & Sajecki, B.J., (2023, March). Improving student engagement with critical information literacy. Competitively selected poster presentation at the Association of College and Research Libraries Annual Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.

Thomas, N.A., Sajecki, B.J., Nichols, K.T., & Swick-Jemison, J., (2022, June). Implementing critical information literacy for the first time: The good, the bad, and the reiteration.  Competitively selected presented at the American Library Association Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.

Thomas, N.A., Sajecki, B.J., Nichols, K.T., & Maloney, M.K., (2018, August). iLab: A sustainable instruction journey, New Librarian Summit, San Jose State University, CA. 

Regional

Sajecki, B.J., & Nichols, K.T., (2023, May). Rethinking information literacy instruction for first-year English language learners with creative & low-stakes active learning strategies. Competitively selected presentation for Eastern New York Association of College and Research Libraries Chapter, Oneonta, NY.

Sajecki, B.J., Nichols, K.T., & Thomas, N.A., (2021, September). Success through survival: The evolution of IL librarians in response to the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Competitively selected presentation for Western New York Library Resources Council, Intersect Unconference, Buffalo, NY.

Nichols, K.T., Maloney, M.K., Sajecki, B.J., & Thomas, N.A., (2020, June). Prioritizing accessible library content., Competitively selected presentation for SUNY Library Association Annual Conference, Virtual.

Nichols, K.T., Maloney, M.K., & Sajecki, B.J., (2019, October). De-jargoning jargon, deconstructing library concepts for all. Competitively selected presentation for Western New York Library Resources Council, Intersect Unconference, Buffalo, NY.

Sajecki, B.J., Nichols, K.T., & Maloney, M.K., (2019, August). Social Constructivism and Universal Design strategies for information literacy. Competitively selected presentation for SUNY Fredonia, Teaching and Learning Conference, Fredonia, NY.

Sajecki, B.J., Thomas, N.A., Nichols, K.T., & Maloney, M.K., (2019, May). Bridging the gap: Research expectation at a Tier 1 institute. Competitively selected presentation for SUNY Brockport, Highschool to College Supporting Student Success, Brockport, NY.

Nichols, K.T., & Sajecki, B.J., (2018, October). Assessing assessment. Competitively selected presentation for Western New York Library Resources Council, Intersect Unconference, Buffalo, NY.

University

Nichols, K.T., & Sajecki, B.J., (2022, July). Helping undergraduate English language learners through information literacy obstacles. Competitively selected presentation for PILLARS Symposium. University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY.