Todd R Digby

Todd R Digby,

Chair, Library Technology Services

Department: LB-SYSTEMS DEPT-CHAIR
Business Phone: (352) 273-2590
Business Email: digby@ufl.edu

Publications

Academic Articles
2021
Compassionate Computing: Reframing Technology Work for Cultural Change and Optimal Work Performance
Trends & Issues in Library Technology: IFLA IT Section Newsletter. 2-4
2021
Developing a Minimalist Multilingual Full-text Digital Library Solution for Disconnected Remote Library Partners
Information Technology and Libraries. 40(4) [DOI] 10.6017/ital.v40i4.13319.
2020
Normalising migration: Reacting to the failure of a digital preservation platform
Journal of Digital Media Management. 9(1):30-39
2019
Opening Access to Academic Research via an Institutional Repository
Computers in Libraries. 39(4)
2019
Testing Assumptions : Does enhancing subject terms increase use?
Library Assessment Conference 2018 – Proceedings.
2011
Discovering open source discovery: Using VuFind to create MnPALS plus.
Computers in Libraries. 31(2):6-10
2004
Where Does that Electronic Resource Fit on the Library Web Page?
Computers in Libraries. 24(1):6-7-55-56
2001
Collaborative Headache or Panacea?
Computers in Libraries. 21(1):56-59

Grants

Apr 2022 ACTIVE
Revitalizing the Digital Library of the Caribbean
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: UF FOUNDATION via MELLON FOU, ANDREW W
Mar 2022 ACTIVE
Agriculture Network Information Collaborative Website
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: US DEPT OF AG AG RES SVC
Sep 2021 – Sep 2022
Today's Technology for Accessing FL Newspapers
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: FL DEPT OF STATE DIV OF LIBRY INFO SERV via INST OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERV
Sep 2021 – Apr 2025
Middle Grade and Young Adult Books with Black, Indigenous People and People of Color: Where are they?
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: INST OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERV
Nov 2020 – Sep 2021
Creating Capacity: Meeting Campus-wide Digital Resource Access Needs During Covid-19
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: FL DEPT OF STATE DIV OF LIBRY INFO SERV via US NATL ENDOW FOR THE HUMANITIES
Jan 2018 – Jul 2018
ARL PD Bank Phase II
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: ASSO OF RESEARCH LIBRARIES

Education

Doctorate of Education
2021 · Hamline University
Master of Library and Information Studies
1996 · University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts (History/Political Science)
1994 · Brandon University

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-2590
Emails:
Business:
digby@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 117006
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
Business Street:
LIBRARY WEST
GAINESVILLE FL 326110001