SPIE- Digital Library Sales Manager
Sandy is the Digital Library Sales Manager for SPIE- the international society of optics and photonics. She has over fifteen years of combined experience as an educator in the higher ed sector, as an academic science librarian, and now working in non-profit publishing for SPIE.
Sandy continues to serve the professional library community as as the Chair of the Science Technology Libraries Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), the Secretary of the IFLA Division D, and is the Co-Chair of the Association of College & Research Libraries/Science and Technologies Section (ACRL/STS)'s Hot Topics Discussion Committee. Her research areas of interest include: emerging technologies like AR/VR/MR, artificial intelligence, science librarianship, and online learning. Sandy hopes to pursue a PhD in Library & Information Science in the future.
Sandy was proudly named one of ATG Media's 2018 Up and Comers. The 2018 Up and Comer awards are only given to 15 recipients throughout North America each year and according to ATG Media, “Up and Comers are passionate about the future of libraries. They innovate, inspire, collaborate, and take risks. They are future library leaders and change makers, and we are excited to celebrate them with this award." In addition, Sandy is the recipient of an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funded fellowship to attend this year's 2022 IDEA Institute on Artificial Intelligence. " The purpose of the IDEA Institute is to build and enhance the knowledge and skills of current and future library and information professionals in AI through developing theoretical (conceptual) and practical experiences in a collaborative learning environment.
Sandy received her MLIS degree from the University of South Florida in 2010, a MA in Religious Studies, and a MA in Asian Studies from Florida International University in 2008. Prior to her graduate work, Sandy studied Biology and Dance as an undergrad. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and seeking adventure!
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About Sandy Avila
Sandy is the Digital Library Sales Manager for SPIE- the international society of optics and photonics. She has over fifteen years of combined experience as an educator in the higher ed sector, as an academic science librarian, and now working in non-profit publishing for SPIE.
Sandy continues to serve the professional library community as as the Chair of the Science Technology Libraries Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), the Secretary of the IFLA Division D, and is the Co-Chair of the Association of College & Research Libraries/Science and Technologies Section (ACRL/STS)'s Hot Topics Discussion Committee. Her research areas of interest include: emerging technologies like AR/VR/MR, artificial intelligence, science librarianship, and online learning. Sandy hopes to pursue a PhD in Library & Information Science in the future.
Sandy was proudly named one of ATG Media's 2018 Up and Comers. The 2018 Up and Comer awards are only given to 15 recipients throughout North America each year and according to ATG Media, “Up and Comers are passionate about the future of libraries. They innovate, inspire, collaborate, and take risks. They are future library leaders and change makers, and we are excited to celebrate them with this award." In addition, Sandy is the recipient of an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funded fellowship to attend this year's 2022 IDEA Institute on Artificial Intelligence. " The purpose of the IDEA Institute is to build and enhance the knowledge and skills of current and future library and information professionals in AI through developing theoretical (conceptual) and practical experiences in a collaborative learning environment.
Sandy received her MLIS degree from the University of South Florida in 2010, a MA in Religious Studies, and a MA in Asian Studies from Florida International University in 2008. Prior to her graduate work, Sandy studied Biology and Dance as an undergrad. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and seeking adventure!
| Present | Science Librarian, University of Central Florida ‐ Research & Information Services | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2018 - 2020 | Libraries Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
| University of Central Florida | |
| Quality Enhancement Project (QEP) Award | |
| Role: Co-recipient | |
| Colleague(s): Min Tong, Buenaventura Basco, and Rebecca Murphey | |
| $3,458 | |
| 2018 - 2019 | A Survey of STEM Librarians in Academic and Joint-Use Libraries in Florida |
| University of Central Florida Libraries | |
| Professional Development Research Award | |
| Role: Recipient | |
| Colleague(s): Buenaventura "Ven" Basco | |
| $1,700 |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2021 - Present | Virtual Conference Logistics Committee- Chair, Florida Association of College & Research Libraries | 2019 - Present | Standing Committee- Science & Technology Libraries (Chair '21, Secrtry '19-'21), International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions | 2018 - Present | Member of Hot Topics Discussion Group, Science Technology Section of the Association of College & Research Libraries | 2018 - 2020 | STS Liaison to the American Physical Society (APS), Science Technology Section of the Association of College & Research Libraries | 2018 - 2020 | Board Secretary, state chapter of ACRL- Florida Association of College and Research Libraries | 2017 - 2019 | Member of Career Development Committee, Florida Library Association |
Honors and Awards
- ATG Media's Up and Comer Award, 2018
- UCF Information Technologies and Resources Division (IT&R)- 2019 Outstanding Partnership Award
| 2010 | MLIS Library & Information Science, University of South Florida | |
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| 2008 | MA Religious Studies, Florida International University | |
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| 2008 | MA Asian Studies, Florida International University | |
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| 2002 | BA Dance, Florida International University | |
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| 1998 | BS Biology, University of South Florida | |
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Contact Information
407-823-1218
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