Dr. Helene Williams

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.