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I prepare students to be dynamic and innovative information professionals by ensuring students have the fundamental frameworks and concepts on which to build new knowledge and skills in their careers, by tapping into my students’ existing motivation to learn, and by continuously experimenting and improving my teaching.
I teach online and blended courses. I integrate short videos, screencasts, readings, small and large group activities, individual reflection, online games, and guest lectures to maintain a varied and engaging learning experience.
"Very effective! Dr. V creates a learning environment that, for me, encourages a desire to learn more and to reach higher. She is accessible and welcoming, and doesn't shy away from heady intellectual theory. I appreciate having the opportunity to learn from (and learn with!) this professor." - student, Spring 2017 
Received the University at Buffalo Teaching Innovation Award, 2018
Named an Open SUNY Online Teaching Ambassador, 2017
Received the Graduate School of Education STAR Award for Teaching Excellence, 2016
Courses developed or reconceptualized for the online environment in the
Department of Library & Information Studies, University at Buffalo Information Users and Uses (LIS 508) Fall 2017 - Fall 2019 Reference Sources & Services (LIS 518) Fall 2014 - Fall 2016 Lead Instructor Information Services for Diverse Users (LIS 503) Fall 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018 Academic & Research Libraries (LIS 584) Spring 2013 
Courses taught or co-taught at the
School of Information & Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Information Sources & Services (INLS 501) Spring 2011, Fall 2010 Seminar in Academic Libraries (INLS 841) (co-taught with Dr. Barbara Moran) Spring 2010, Spring 2007 
Courses developed and taught or co-taught at the Honors Program, North Carolina State University Information Technology, Society & Academic Research (HON 296A) Spring 2008 Academic Research Strategies & Contexts (HON 295K) Spring 2006, Spring 2005 |
 Amy VanScoy, MLIS, PhD
Associate Professor Department of Information Science Graduate School of Education University at Buffalo vanscoy @ buffalo.edu |