The School of Information Sciences Advisory Board was formed in 2005. The mission of the board is to advise and support the school, its faculty and students. Board members serve three year terms and meet twice per year: once in person on the UT Knoxville campus (usually in the spring) and once virtually in an online meeting space (usually in the fall).
Distinguished information professionals who exemplify the library and information science professions from various backgrounds are invited to serve on the board by the school’s Director. Board members elect a President, Vice-President (President-elect) and Secretary annually. The SIS Advisory Board is governed by its Bylaws.
Current board members are listed below in the SIS Advisory Board Directory. The SIS Advisory Board provides counsel and advice regarding goals and objectives, student experiences, and resources and financial support. Their leadership and guidance help to ensure the school continues to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s information environments.
Meet Our Advisory Board
Gina Costello
Board Position: SIS Advisory Board President
Job Title: Associate Dean for Technology & Special Collections
Place of Employment: Louisiana State University Libraries
SIS Graduation Year: 2004
Term Ends: 2023
Lisa Ennis
Job Title: Director of Library & Learning Resources, Professor of Library & Information Sciences
Place of Employment: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
SIS Graduation Year: 1997
Term Ends: 2022
Andrew Grissom
Board Position: Vice-President
Job Title: Director, Information Center and Practices
Place of Employment: Catalyst
SIS Graduation Year: 2015
Term Ends: 2023
Inga Haugen
Job Title: Life Science, Agriculture, and Scholarly Communication Librarian
Place of Employment: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
SIS Graduation Year: 2014
Term Ends: 2023
Karlene Jennings
Board Position: Secretary
Job Title: Executive Director of Advancement and External Relations
Place of Employment: University Libraries, UNC Greensboro
SIS Graduation Year: 2013
Term Ends: 2022
Madison Langseth
Job Title: Science data manager
Place of Employment: U.S. Geological Survey
SIS Graduation Year: 2015
Term Ends: 2022
Aimée Leverette
Job Title: Market Analytics Manager
Place of Employment: ProQuest, LLC.
SIS Graduation Year: 2004
Term Ends: 2023
Erika Long
Job Title: School LIbrarian
Place of Employment: Thurgood Marshall Middle School
SIS Graduation Year: 2016
Term Ends: 2022
Chad Mitchell
Job Title: Data Scientist
Place of Employment: Lirio
SIS Graduation Year: 2014
Term Ends: 2023
Jamie Osborn
Job Title: Branch Manager
Place of Employment: Knox County Public Library
SIS Graduation Year: 2008
Term Ends: 2022
Alexandria Q. Wilson
Job Title: Research & Learning Services Librarian
Place of Employment: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine/University of Tennessee Medical Center
SIS Graduation Year: 2016
Term Ends: 2023
Mary Beth West
Job Title: Information Technology Specialist
Place of Employment: Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information
SIS Graduation Year: 2011
Term Ends: 2023
SIS acknowledges the substantial contributions made by former Advisory Board members.
