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Helene Williams has more than 25 years of experience in academic public libraries and has also taught at the Information School at the University of Washington. She has served as a consultant to various libraries, consortia, and arts organizations, focusing on issues in the profession of librarianship. In her teaching, she emphasizes digital humanities, academic librarianship, and collection development, managing the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) directed fieldwork program. Helene has played a significant role in reviewing the MLIS curriculum and ensuring the inclusion of key elements such as inclusion, diversity, equity, and sovereignty in the courses offered. Her educational background includes a Master of Library Science from Indiana University, a Master of Arts in English from Purdue University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English/Communication from the University of the Pacific. She has received numerous awards for her teaching and service, including nominations for the UW Distinguished Teaching Award and several teaching excellence awards from the iSchool. Helene continues to engage with the academic community through various presentations and consulting projects.
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