Dr. Sandy Littletree

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sandy Littletree (Navajo/Eastern Shoshone) is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington's Information School with a focus on Native North American Indigenous Knowledge. Littletree's research interests are situated in the developing discipline of Indigenous Information Science, emphasizing Indigenous librarianship, tribal sovereignty, and the transmission of knowledge within Native North America. Central to Littletree's work is the recognition and integration of Indigenous ways of knowing and valuing in academic discourse. She has conducted extensive research into how institutions manage repositories of information and how they can evolve to support Indigenous epistemologies. Littletree holds a Ph.D. in Information Science from the University of Washington, along with an M.S. in Information Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from New Mexico State University. Her work and scholarship are informed by her commitment to contributing to the educational and archival needs of Indigenous communities and enhancing representation in library and information science.

Research Interests

Awards

#2024

Archival Innovator Award

2024-01-01
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American Indian Indigenous Studies (AIIS) Scholar

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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  • 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.