
Marilyn M. Irwin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
- email: irwinm@iupui.edu
Research Interests
Education
Courses Taught at SLIS
- S506 - Introduction to Research
- S629 - Topics in Information Sources and Services
Biography
Grants
2004-2007 Institute for Museum and Library Services, Preparation of Leaders in School Library Media (co-director), $607,341.
2001-2005 Accessible Education-Related Information Technology (co-director), University of Illinois, Chicago, $30,000 per year.
2002-2003 Online Accessible Information Technology Training, Southern Bell Communication, $20,000.
2002-2003 Internet Curriculum for Librarians, Arc of Indiana, $12,000.
1998-1999 Council for Educational Communication distance learning content provider grant (grant writer), $50,000. plus equipment and connectivity.
1995-1996 Interactive Multimedia Project (co-director), Indiana Department of Education, Division of Special Education, $92,000.
1993-1995 Disability Information Access Line for Indiana, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Aging and Rehabilitation Services, $40,000.
1992-1995 Disability Information Access Line for Indiana, Indiana Department of Education, Division of Special Education, $43,000.
1992 Disability Information Access Line for Indiana, Indiana Department of Education, Division of Special Education, $40,000.
Irwin, M., & Gerke, J. (2004). Web-based information and prospective students with disabilities: A study of liberal arts colleges. EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 27(4), 51-59.
Williams, T., Grimble, B., & Irwin, M. (2004). Teachers' link to electronic resources: A case study of awareness, knowledge, and influence. School Library Media Research, 7. (http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl
Hounshell, M., & Irwin, M. (2003). Accessible information technology. Proceedings of 10th Annual Syllabus Conference, San Jose, CA: Syllabus.
Ely, S., Hounshell, M., Irwin, M., Soto, S., & Janes, M. B. (2001). Reach them all: Adapting curriculum and instruction with assistive technology in inclusive classrooms. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.
Irwin, M. et al. (1999). Guidelines for library services for people with mental retardation. Chicago: American Library Association.
Hounshell, M., Irwin, M., Ely, S., Soto, S., Janes, M. B., & Morrison, V. (1999). Reach them all: Adapting curriculum and instruction with technology in inclusive classrooms. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.
Irwin, M. (Ed.). (1998-2003). Focus: Library Service to Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities, monthly newsletter. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.
Walling, L. L., & Irwin, M. M. (Eds.). (1995). Information services for people with developmental disabilities: A librarian's handbook. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
Irwin, M. M. (1995). Education. In L. L. Walling & M. M. Irwin (Eds.), Information services for people with developmental disabilities: A librarian's handbook, pp. 51-58. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
Irwin, M. M. (1995). Living in the community. In L. L. Walling & M. M. Irwin (Eds.), Information services for people with developmental disabilities: A librarian's handbook, pp. 75-82. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
Irwin, M. M. (1995). Employment. In L. L. Walling & M. M. Irwin (Eds.), Information services for people with developmental disabilities: A librarian's handbook, pp.111-118. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
Irwin, M. (1991). Information and referral needs of parents of children with disabilities. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Indiana University, Bloomington.
Publications
Irwin, M., & Gerke, J. (2004). Web-based information and prospective students with disabilities: A study of liberal arts colleges. EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 27(4), 51-59.
Williams, T., Grimble, B., & Irwin,
M. (2004). Teachers' link to electronic resources: A case study of
awareness, knowledge, and influence. School Library Media Research,
7. (http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl
Hounshell, M., & Irwin, M. (2003). Accessible information technology. Proceedings of 10th Annual Syllabus Conference, San Jose, CA: Syllabus.
Ely, S., Hounshell, M., Irwin, M., Soto, S., & Janes, M. B. (2001). Reach them all: Adapting curriculum and instruction with assistive technology in inclusive classrooms. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.
Irwin, M. et al. (1999). Guidelines for library services for people with mental retardation. Chicago: American Library Association.
Hounshell, M., Irwin, M., Ely, S., Soto, S., Janes, M. B., & Morrison, V. (1999). Reach them all: Adapting curriculum and instruction with technology in inclusive classrooms. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.
Irwin, M. (Ed.). (1998-2003). Focus: Library Service to Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities, monthly newsletter. Bloomington, IN: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.
Walling, L. L., & Irwin, M. M. (Eds.). (1995). Information services for people with developmental disabilities: A librarian's handbook. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
Irwin, M. M. (1995). Education. In L. L. Walling & M. M. Irwin (Eds.), Information services for people with developmental disabilities: A librarian's handbook, pp. 51-58. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
Irwin, M. M. (1995). Living in the community. In L. L. Walling & M. M. Irwin (Eds.), Information services for people with developmental disabilities: A librarian's handbook, pp. 75-82. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
Irwin, M. M. (1995). Employment. In L. L. Walling & M. M. Irwin (Eds.), Information services for people with developmental disabilities: A librarian's handbook, pp.111-118. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
Irwin, M. (1991). Information
and referral needs of parents of children with disabilities.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Indiana University, Bloomington.
Presentations
2005 "2004 AASL/Highsmith Research Award Forum" (co-presenter), American Library Association Conference, Chicago
2005 "Best Practices for Library Accessibility and Universal Design" (panelist), American Library Association, Chicago
2003 "Accessible Information Technology" (co-presenter), Syllabus 2003 Conference, San Jose, California
1999 "How Libraries Can Serve Individuals with Mental Retardation: Guidelines in Action." (co-presenter), American Library Association Conference, New Orleans
1997 "Technology for All: A Preconference" (co-presenter), Indiana Federation Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Indianapolis.
1996 "Internet Resources for Students with Disabilities," Association for Educational Communication and Technology/Association for Indiana Media Educators Joint Conference, Indianapolis.
1994 "Inclusion: Creating a Vision for Success," American Association of School Librarians Conference, Indianapolis.
1993 "The Americans with Disabilities Act and Archives," Midwest Archivists' Conference, Chicago.
1991 "Library Services for Youth with Disabilities," Midwest Federation of Library Associations, Minneapolis, MN.
Professional Activities
2005-Present Member, Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE)
1989-Present Member, Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies, American Library Association; Chair: Developmental Disabilities Membership Activity Group, 1990-1992 and Standards Committee, 2001-2002; Councilor, 2002-2004; Vice President/President-Elect/Past President, 2005-2008; Executive Committee, 2002-2004, 2005-2008; Board, 2002-2004, 2005-2008.
1991-1999 Chairperson, Subcommittee to Develop "Guidelines for Library Services for People with Mental Retardation," American Library Association.
