Dr. J Mills

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Biography

J. Elizabeth Mills is a research consultant whose work explores the role of reflection in how public librarians produce storytimes for young children. Elizabeth collaborates on research studies focusing on librarians’ use of new media, the role of social justice, and the outcomes of public libraries’ outreach efforts towards families. She has extensive experience presenting at academic and professional conferences, providing research-based training for practitioners, and teaching at the University of Washington’s MLIS program. Mills is a co-author and co-editor of 'Supercharged Storytimes: Early Literacy Planning Assessment Guide' and 'Create, Innovate, Serve: A Radical Approach to Children’s and Youth Programming.' Her research interests include design in children's librarianship, reflective practice, professional development, and informal learning environments in STEM and computational thinking contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Guest Faculty Member

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and research consulting in the iSchool.

Awards

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Graduate School Presidential Dissertation Fellowship

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President's Award

Courses

LIS 547 - Design Methods Librarianship

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
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  • 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.