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Selected Publications

Book chapters:

  • Long, A. K. (2025). Services for youth. In J. Bossaller & D. Adkins, Introduction to Public Librarianship (4th. ed., pp. 171-204). ALA Editions. https://alastore.ala.org/PL4th
  • Long, A. K. (2021). Developing an impactful diverse literature course for future librarians: From reflection to action. In D. Hartsfield (Ed.), Teaching diverse youth literature to pre-service professionals, (25-43). IGI Global. 10.4018/978-1-7998-7375-4.ch002
  • Long, A. K. (2017). Youth services in public libraries: History, core services, challenges, and opportunities. In J. Bossaller & K. de la P. McCook, Introduction to Public Librarianship (3rd. ed.). (229-256). ALA Editions.
  • Long, A. K., & McCook, K. de la P. (2011). Youth Services. In K. de la P. McCook, Introduction to Public Librarianship (2nd. ed.) (241-281). Neal-Schuman.

Journal Articles / Refereed:

  • Long, A. K. (2025). Retooling the human rights framework for librarianship: From social justice librarians to human rights advocates. Public Library Quarterly, 44(4): 430–444. https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2025.2464516
  • Long, A. K. (2025). “A mighty fist”: The birth of the National Associations of Librarians of Color in the United States, 1970-1980. Libraries: Culture, History, & Society, 9(1): 24-44. https://doi.org/10.5325/libraries.9.1.0024
  • Adkins, D., Long, A. K., Cahill, M., Daskalakes, D. T., Stormont, M. & Long, B. S. (2025) Seeking and sustaining allies for inclusion: Public libraries’ partnerships to better serve young children with disabilities and their caregivers. Journal of Library Outreach and Engagement, 5(1): 116-130. https://doi.org/10.21900/j.jloe.v5.1866
  • Cho, H., Adkins, D., Long, A. K., & Santos Da Silva, D. (2025). Webtoon romance reading and new ways to look at genre reading. Library Trends, 74(1): 148-169. https://doi.org/10.1353/lib.2025.a970681
  • Cho, H., Adkins, D. and Long, A.K. (2025). Understanding the reader demographics of an emerging online reading platform, Webtoon. Journal of Documentation, 81(2): 351-368.  https://doi.org/10.1108/JD-03-2024-0069
  • Long, A. K. & Adkins, D. (2024). Identity, familia, and belonging : Librarians of Latin American heritage and professional associations. International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion, 8(3/4). https://doi.org/10.33137/ijidi.v8i3/4.43736
  • Cho, H., Adkins, D., daSilva Santos, D. & Long, A.K. (2024). Platform, visuals, and sound: Webtoon’s immersive romance reading engagement. In I. Sserwanga et al. (eds), Wisdom, Wellbeing, Win-Win, iConference 2024. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 14597. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-57860-1_28
  • Stormont, M., Cahill, M., Long, B., Adkins, D., Long, A. K., Daskalakes, D. T. M., Gooden, C., & Russell, C. (2024). Libraries: Spaces for belonging, support, and partnerships. Young Exceptional Children, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/10962506241245967
  • Daskalakes, D., Stormont, M., Gooden, C., Russell, C., Cahill, M., Adkins, D., Long, B. M. & Long, A. K. (2023). A missed opportunity: Increasing the use of inclusive library programs and practices. Children & Libraries, Winter 2023. https://doi.org/10.5860/cal.21.4.19
  • Long, A. K. (2023). Library services to Latino communities in the U.S.: REFORMA’s legacy as an agent of change. Florida Libraries, 65(2): 26-30. https://journals.flvc.org/flalib/article/view/134417
  • Long, A. K. (2020). The Family Heritage House: A unique museum-college library partnership. Florida Libraries, 63(1), 30-34. https://journals.flvc.org/flalib/issue/view/6212
  • Bensen, A. & Long, A. K. (2010). Celebrating scholarship, knowledge, and camaraderie: The 20th Anniversary of the Alice G. Smith Lecture Series. Florida Libraries, 53(1), 14-15. https://scf.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/SCF%3A69

Dissertation:

  • Long, A. K. (2024). Latine students’ sense of belonging in library and information science : A critical-constructivist grounded theory. [dissertation]. University of Missouri-Columbia. http://www.dx.doi.org/10.32469/10355/108929

Proceedings:

  • Long, A. K. (2024). National associations of librarians of color provide historical context to teach social justice work: No evolution without revolution. Proceedings of the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) Conference. Portland, OR, USA. DOI: 
    https://doi.org/10.21900/j.alise.2024.1760
  • Cho, H., Adkins, D., Santos DaSilva, D., & Long, A. K. (2024). Platform, visuals, and sound: Webtoon’s immersive romance reading engagement. iConference 2024. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Virtual Conference. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-57860-1_28
  • Long, A. K. (Ed.). (2011). ACURIL XLI: Proceedings from the Annual Conference: The role of libraries and archives in disaster preparedness, response, and research. Tampa, FL: Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries. https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/si_facpub/505

Other Publications / Non-refereed

Reviews/Columns:

  • Peer reviewer, Libraries: Culture, History & Society, Children & Libraries, Library Quarterly, Emerald Publications, IGI Global, and others.
  • Children’s books in Spanish columnist, Booklist. (2025-)
  • Reviewer, IMLS Laura Bush Grants for 21st Century Libraries. (Dates confidential.)
  • Children’s books reviewer, The Horn Book Magazine. (2017-2022). Reviews by Alicia K. Long.

Presentations

2025

REFORMA National Conference VIII

  • Alicia K. Long, Denice Adkins & Michele Villagrán. (2025, Sept. 20). Sentido de Pertenencia: How Sense of Belonging Empowers Latine Librarians and Students. REFORMA National Conference VIII, Long Beach, CA. [Session]
  • Lucia Gonzalez & Alicia K. Long. (2025, Sept. 18). REFORMA National Conference VIII, Long Beach, CA. The Pura Belpré Book Evaluation Training Seminar [Pre-Conference].
  • Lucia Gonzalez & Alicia K. Long. (2025, Sept. 19). Noche de Cuentos: A Celebration of Culture, Language, and Tradition. REFORMA National Conference VIII, Long Beach, CA. [Session]

FLA (Florida Library Association)

  • Lucia M. Gonzalez & Alicia K. Long (2025, May 14). Noche de Cuentos, a family literacy initiative: Building community through the art of storytelling. Florida Library Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. [Session]

2024

ALISE (Association for Library and Information Science Education Conference)

  • Alicia K. Long (2024, October 16). Latine LIS students’ sense of belonging: A critical-constructivist grounded theory study. Jean Teague Sutcliffe Doctoral Poster Competition at the Association for Library and Information Science Education Conference, Portland, OR. https://doi.org/10.21900/j.alise.2024.1672 [Doctoral Poster]
  • Alicia K. Long (2024, October 16). National associations of librarians of color provide historical context to teach social justice work. History SIG panel: “No evolution without revolution: Historical revelations for LIS education” at the Association for Library and Information Science Education Conference, Portland, OR. https://doi.org/10.21900/j.alise.2024.1760 [Panel]

FLA (Florida Library Association)

  • Alicia K. Long & Freda Mosquera. (2024, May 16). Libros libres: Freedom to read Latino books. Florida Library Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. [Session]
  • Alicia K. Long & Krista Aronson; Ray Pun [moderator]. (February 22, 2024). Engaging with DEIA Topics: From Diverse BookFinder to the National Associations of Librarians of Color. Florida Library Association’s DEIA Committee. https://www.flalib.org/deia-webinar-engaging-with-edia-topics [Webinar]

iConference

  • Cho, H., Adkins, D., Santos, D. da S., Alicia K. Long. (April 2024). Platform, visuals, and sound: Webtoon’s immersive romance reading engagement. iConference 2024, Changchun, China. iSchools. https://www.ischools.org/iconference [Virtual – Short Paper].

LRS (Library Research Seminar VIII)

  • Cahill, M., Adkins, D., & Alicia K. Long. (2024, September 17). Sharing the story of public library programming for young children with disabilities or developmental delays. Library Research Seminar VIII. University of Kentucky, Lexington. [Paper]

Other

  • Cahill, M., Daskalakes, D., Gooden, C., Stormont, M., Long, B., Adkins, D., & Alicia K. Long . (2024). More than welcome: Libraries serving families of young children with disabilities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMCZeTWFbMw&t=460s [Webinar]

2023

AASL (American Association of School Librarians)

  • Kim DeFusco, K., Alicia K. Long, & Natalie Green Taylor. (October 21, 2023). Collection development in restrictive environments: Navigating state and local challenges. AASL National Conference, Tampa, FL. [Session]

ALISE (Association for Library and Information Science Education Conference)

  • Cahill, M., Long, B. S., Adkins, D., & Alicia K. Long . (October 3, 2023). The right approach means everything: Overcoming research challenges in relation to disability access. Association for Library and Information Science Education Conference, Milwaukee, WI.  [Panel]

JCLC (Joint Conference of Librarians of Color)

  • Alicia K. Long , Meg Hawkins & Kathleen Marsh. (February 10, 2023). Partners for Action: A Library-Museum Collaboration for Local Black History – IV Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC IV), St. Petersburg, FL. [Poster]

Other:

  • Alicia K. Long (December 15, 2023). Whose stories? Whose voices? Guest lecture presented virtually for Central Philippine University – Library and Information Science School. Iloilo, Philippines.
  • National REFORMA Conference VIII
  • National REFORMA Conference VIII
  • AASL Conference
  • Alice G. Smith Lecture
  • College Board Conference
  • FLA 2024
  • JCLC 2023
  • Library Research Seminar
  • ALISE Doctoral Posters
  • ALISE Conference
  • Alicia and Lucia Gonzalez stand in front of presentation screen
    FLA 2025

Previous presentations

  • Lecture: Alice G. Smith Lecture “Changing the Face of Librarianship: REFORMA and Library Services to Latino Communities” Lucia M. Gonzalez and Alicia K. Long. School of Information, University of South Florida, December 16, 2021.
  • Invited speaker (Pláticas de Educación): “Prepárate” College Board Conference, NYC. April 6, 2022. “Latinx Young Adult Literature & Student Success”
  • Talk: “Pura Lectura: 25 Years of Latinx Literature for Youth” Florida Library Association (FLA) Annual Conference 2021. May 12, 2021.
  • Session: “Whose Stories? Whose Voices? Diversity in Our Libraries’ Youth Collections”. Suncoast Information Specialists. October 24, 2019.
  • Invited Speaker: “Cronitecas: Bibliotecas académicas en Estados Unidos.” ABGRA: Association of Graduated Librarians in Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina. June 2018.
  • Webinar Presenter: “Collaboration: Academic and School Librarians Working Together” Florida Libraries Association. April 27, 2017.
  • Panel: “Pura Belpré Award 20th Anniversary” Panel. Margarita Engle, Rafael López, Sandra Ríos Balderrama, Josie Bustos, and Alicia K. Long. Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children Literature, California State-Fresno, California. September 15, 2016.
  • Panel: “Slimming Down: Why Not Feed Your Need to Weed?” Panel. J. Born, V. Boulos, A. K. Long, & Y. Zhang. Panhandle Library Network Mini Conference, September 9, 2016 & Florida Library Association (FLA) Conference, March 2, 2016. Daytona Beach, FL.
  • Preconference Workshop: “Caldecotts, Newberys, Belprés, – Oh My! All About Book Award Selection Committees” Florida Media in Education (FAME) Annual Conference, October 21, 2015.
  • Webinar: “¿Sí o no? Facts & Myths About Library Services to Latinos” Florida Library Association (FLA). October 20, 2015.
  • Panel: “FLA Annual Conference Recap: Leading the reinstatement of REFORMA de Florida” Suncoast Information Specialists, John Germany Library, Tampa, FL. June, 2011.
  • Panel: “Access for All: Best Practices for Libraries Serving Immigrant Communities” Panel. L. González, A. Davis, I. Castro, and A. Long. FLA 2011 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. May 4, 2011.