Dr. Changwoo Yang

Associate Professor of Library and Information Studies

Ph. D. in Information Studies
Florida State University (2009)
M.L.I.S. in Information Studies
Florida State University (2021)
Bachelor in Public Administration
Incheon National University (1999)

Teaching Fields: Information Technologies in Libraries; Library Management; Research Methods; Online Education

Changwoo Yang is an Associate Professor in the MLIS Program. He earned his Ph.D. in Information Studies from Florida State University in 2009 and his M.L.I.S. from Florida State University in 2001. He teaches a range of courses including MLIS 7200 (Library Management), MLIS 7290 (Project Management in Libraries), MLIS 7570 (Information Architecture), MLIS 7520 (Database Management), and MLIS 7580 (Digital Libraries). His teaching reflects his research interests, which focus on online LIS education, information-seeking behavior, and the use of technologies in libraries.

Recent Publications or Presentations:

Yang, C., Ren, X. (2025). Georgia library professionals’ perspectives on technology competencies. Georgia Library Quarterly, 62(3), 21-25.

Yang, C., Ren, X. (2025). Survey report on technology use in Georgia Libraries. Georgia Library Quarterly, 62(1),13-23.

Colson, L., Alemanne, N., & Yang, C. (2024). Evolution and revolution: Exploring pedagogical alternatives for conducting research in a research methods course. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 65(2), 226–233.

Na, K., Jeong, Y., & Yang, C. (2021). Exploring cognitive, affective, and physical aspects of early adolescents’ health information seeking behaviors. Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science, 55(2), 289–324.

Ondrusek, A. L., Ren, X., & Yang, C. (2019). A content analysis of errors in MLIS students’ online searching assignments. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 60(4), 312–328.

229.333.7185

cyang@valdosta.edu

Odum Library 4600