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Dr. Schultz-Jones’ research focuses on collaboration networks, human information behavior, human-computer interaction, organization of information, and the role of school libraries internationally.

Dr. Schultz-Jones' publications and presentations include:

• Schultz-Jones, B., & Ledbetter, C. (2009, September). School libraries as learning environments: Examining elementary and middle school students’ perceptions. Paper presented at the 38th International Association of School Librarianship Annual Conference, Padua, Italy.
• Schultz-Jones, B., & Ledbetter, C. (2009, January). Collaboration opportunities in the school social network: Science teachers and school library media specialists report. Paper presented at the 7th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
• Schultz-Jones, B. (2009). Examining information behavior through social networks: An interdisciplinary review. Journal of Documentation 65(4), 592-631.
• Schultz-Jones, B., & Cheung, N. (2008, October). Collaboration networks in a public service model: Dimensions of effectiveness in theory and in practice. Poster presented at American Society for Information Science and Technology Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.
• Schultz-Jones, B. (2008, January). Social network collaboration patterns in a public service model. Paper presented to the International Sunbelt Social Network Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.
• Schultz-Jones, B. (2006). An automation primer for school library media centers and small libraries. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing.

Recent Research and Scholarly Activities

Dr. Schultz-Jones' recent research projects and other scholarly activities include:

• Towards a standard of science bibliographic record quality in school libraries: A mixed method investigation of Texas school libraries, a ten month (09/09-07/10) project funded by an University of North Texas Faculty Research Enhancement Grant (REG), $7400.