Research
Research Interest:
My current research interests focus on assessment, research design, survey design, student learning, strategic plans and professional development practices. Another area of research interests focus on the impact of parental involvement and intergenerational relationships on adolescent’s academic success and psychological well being (e.g., self-esteem and depressive symptom) among immigrant families, focusing on Latino and Asian.
Publications:
Scoulas, J. M., Oakleaf, M., Croxton, R., & Nackerud, S. & Varnum, K. (2025). Insights and strategies for assessing student engagement and success in academic libraries. Journal of Library Administration, 65(4), 473–488. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2025.2475706
Scoulas, J. M., Naru, L., & Yu, Y. (2025). Factors influencing undergraduate sense of belonging at a public research university. Journal of Library Administration, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2025.2468135
Busby, A. K., Scoulas, J. M., Miller, J. S., & Furst-Bowe, J. A. (2025). Enhancing student success through effective partnerships: collaboration, process, and leadership. Assessment Update, 37(1). https://doi.org/10.1002/au.30423
Scoulas, J. M., & Kim, J. (2025). Reevaluating assessment practices for marginalized groups. Journal of Library Administration, 65(2), 244–254. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2024.2437966
Jackson, J. M., Scoulas, J. M., & Snyder, C. (2025). An examination of students’ needs from 2019 to 2023: Using talk-back boards for library programming. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 51(1), 102974. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102974
Scoulas, J. M., Shotick, K., De Groote, S. L., & Osorio, N. L. (2025). From grades to growth: Understanding undergraduate perceptions of academic success. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 51(1), 102982. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102982
Scoulas, J.M., De Groote, S. L., Shotick, K., & Osorio, N. L. (2024). A holistic approach to understanding undergraduates: Campus engagement, library use and psychological factors. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 50(5), 102936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2024.10293
Howard, C., Scoulas, J. M., Berry, A., & Lauseng, D. L. (2024). Combining web analytics and a web-based user survey for LibGuides assessment. Hypothesis: Research Journal for Health Information Professionals, 36(2). https://doi.org/10.18060/27669
Scoulas, J.M., & De Groote, S. L. (2024). Use and importance of library resources to support faculty research and productivity, College & Research Libraries, 85(5), 669. doi:https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.85.5.669
Scoulas, J. M. (2024). Navigating and evaluating ongoing assessment efforts in the university library. Journal of Library Administration, 64(6), 750–759. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2024.2371280
Croxton, R. & Scoulas, J.M (2024). Prioritizing inclusivity and transparency in revising the proficiencies for assessment in academic libraries. Journal of Library Administration, 64(4), 495–507. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2024.2330865
De Groote, SL. & Scoulas, J.M (2024). Health sciences faculty publication patterns and related information seeking behavior. Journal of the Medical Library Association. 112(2), https://doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2024.1789
De Groote, L., Scoulas, J.M., Dempsey, P.R., & Barrett, F.A. (2024). Faculty publication patterns over 25 years at a large public university: correlations with collection use, College & Research Libraries, 85(3), 442. doi:https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.85.3.442
Scoulas, J. M., De Groote, S. L., Dempsey, P., Mundle, K., Barrett, F., Naru, L., Hill, V., (2024). Exploring distinctions between library users and nonusers in a public research university. Journal of Library Administration, 64(2), 1–27. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2024.2316522
Scoulas, J.M., Shotick, K., De Groote, S.L, & Osorio, N. (2024). Developing and validating assessment tools for measuring undergraduate students’ academic engagement and academic achievement. Journal of Library Administration.64(2), 243–251. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2024.2305075
Scoulas, J. M., Carrillo, E., & Naru, L. (2023). Ongoing Assessments: Benefits and Challenges of Using. Journal of Library Administration, 63(6), 833–841. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2240195
De Groote, L., Scoulas, J.M., Dempsey, P.R., & Barrett, F.A. (2023). Factors affecting publication impact and citation trends over time, Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 18(2), 2–16. https://doi.org/10.18438/eblip30206
Scoulas, J.M. (2023). Fostering a culture of assessment in a public research library: Assessment coordinator perspectives. Journal of Library Administration, 63(4). https:// 10.1080/01930826.2023.2201723
Jackson, J., Moreno, T., & Scoulas, J.M. (2023). Examining undergraduate student perceptions and engagement during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Academic Librarianship, January, 113260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2023.102683
Scoulas, J. M., & De Groote, S. L. (2023). Faculty perceptions, use, and needs of library resource and services in a public research university. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 49(1), 102630. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2022.102630
Scoulas, J. M., Carrillo, E. & Naru, L. (2022). Pandemic-Era Administrative Decision-making informed by patron and employee feedback, Journal of Library Administration, 62(6), 753–770. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2022.2102378
Scoulas, J. M. (2022). First-year college students’ library experience and its impact on their perceptions of academics during the pandemic. College and Undergraduate Libraries, 29(1–2), 54–77. https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2022.2087201
Scoulas, J., & De Groote, S. (2022). Impact of undergraduate students’ library use on their learning beyond GPA: Mixed-Methods Approach. College & Research Libraries, 83(3), 452. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.83.3.452
2023 Illinois Association of College & Research Library (IACRL) People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing
De Groote, S. L., & Scoulas, J. M. (2022). The Impact of the Academic Library on Students’ Success, in Their Own Words. Portal: Libraries and the Academy, 22(2), 355–374.
De Groote, S. L., & Scoulas, J. M. (2021). Impact of COVID-19 on the Use of the Academic Library. Pre-Publication. Reference Services Review. https://doi.org/10.25417/uic.19108109.v1
Scoulas, J. M. (2021). College students’ perceptions on sense of belonging and inclusion at the academic library during COVID-19. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 47(6), 102460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2021.102460
Scoulas, J. M., & De Groote, S. L. (2021). University Students’ Library Experience and Its Impact on Their GPA During the Pandemic. Journal of Library Administration, 61(7), 813-837. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2021.1972730
Scoulas, J.M., Carrillo, E. & Naru, L. (2021). Assessing User Experience: Incorporating Student Voice in Libraries’ Pandemic Response, Journal of Library Administration, DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2021.1947058
Scoulas, J.M. (2021). STEM undergraduate students: library use, perceptions and GPA, Performance Measurement and Metrics, https://doi.org/10.1108/PMM-04-2020-0021
Lauseng, D. L., Howard, C., Scoulas, J. M., & Berry, A. (2021). Assessing Online Library Guide Use and Open Educational Resource (OER) Potential : An Evidence-Based Decision-Making Approach. Journal of Web Librarianship, 0(0), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/19322909.2021.1935396
Scoulas, J.M., Carrillo, E., & Naru, L. (2021). Student Voice in Administrative Decision-Making: Inclusive Planning during the Pandemic, Journal of Library Administration, 61(4), 458–475. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2021.1906554
Warren, K. E., & Scoulas, J. M. (2021). Excessive Workload in Special Collections Public Services Librarianship: Challenges, Feelings, and Impact. Journal of Library Administration, 0(0), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2021.1883369
Scoulas, J.M., Aksu Dunya, B., & De Groote, S.L. (2021). Validating students’ library experience survey using Rasch Model. Library and Information Science Research, 101071. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lisr.2021.101071
De Groote, S.L., Aksu Dunya, B., Scoulas, J.M, Case, M. M. (2020). Research productivity and its relationship to library collections. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 15(4), 16–32. https://doi.org/10.18438/eblip29736
Kozlowska, A., & Scoulas, J. (2020). International scholarly activity among academic librarians in the United States. College & Research Libraries, 81(6), 1021. doi:https://doi-org.proxy.cc.uic.edu/10.5860/crl.81.6.1021
Scoulas, J.M., De Groote, S. L., & Dempsey, P. R. (2020) Learning from data reuse: successful and failed experiences in a large public research university library, IASSIST Quarterly 44(1-2), pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.29173/iq966
Carrillo E., & Scoulas J. M. (2020). Welcome to the library: data-driven student worker empowerment. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 15(2), 138-142. https://doi.org/10.18438/eblip29728
Scoulas J. M. (2020). Using assessment tools to develop a workshop for library staff: establishing a culture of assessment. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 15(2), 150-155. https://doi.org/10.18438/eblip29709
Warren, K. E., & Scoulas, J. M. (2020). A content and comparative analysis of job advertisements for special collections professionals using ACRL RBMS guidelines, https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2020.1748435
Scoulas J. M., & De Groote S. L. (2020). University students’ changing library needs and use: A comparison of 2016 and 2018 student Surveys. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 15(1), 59-89. https://doi.org/10.18438/eblip29621
Scoulas, J.M., & De Groote S. (2019). The Library’s impact on university students’ academic success and learning. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 14(3), 2-27. https://doi.org/10.18438/eblip29547
Scoulas, J. M. (2018). Exploring Mexican Immigrant Parental Involvement in Adolescents' Education: A Mixed Methods Study (Doctoral dissertation). http://hdl.handle.net/10027/22684
Academic Presentations
De Groote, S.L, Scoulas, J.M, Shotick, K, & Osorio, N. (2025, April 2-5). Exploring library use, academic engagement, and student success using an online weekly journal. [Poster presentation]. Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), Minneapolis, MN, United States.
Oakleaf, M, Croxton, R, Scoulas, J.M., Nackerud, S., & Varnum K. (2024, November 6-9). No “One Size Fits All”: An Array of Approaches for Assessing the Library’s Contributions to Student Learning, [Panel presentation], Library Assessment Conference, Portland, OR, United States.
Scoulas, J.M. & Naru, L. (2024, November 6-9). Exploring Predictors of Undergraduate Students' Perceptions of Belonging at a Public Research University. [Poster presentation]. Library Assessment Conference, Portland, OR, United States.
Scoulas, J.M, De Groote, S.L, Shotick, K., & Osorio, N (2024, June 27-July 2). Exploring undergraduate experiences: A federally funded study on Academic Engagement. [Poster presentation]. American Library Association. San Diego, CA, United States. https://doi.org/10.25417/uic.25853317.v1
Scoulas, J., & De Groote, S. (2023, November 10). 2023 Illinois Association of College & Research Library (IACRL) People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing on Impact of undergraduate students’ library use on their learning beyond GPA: Mixed-Methods Approach. College & Research Libraries, 83(3), 452. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.83.3.452
Scoulas, J.M., Chavez, M., & Croxton, B. (2023, June 26). News You Can Use: Update on ACRL Value of Academic Libraries Initiatives, ALA Conference, Chicago, IL.
De Groote, S.L., & Scoulas, J.M. (2023, May 18). Health sciences faculty publication patterns and related information seeking behavior. Poster presentation. Medical Library Association Conference, Detroit, MI.
Scoulas, J.M., Carrillo, E., & Naru, L. (2023, March 16). Inclusion, engagement, and academic success: Challenging assumptions about the Black undergraduate experience. Paper presentation, Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), Pittsburgh, PA.
Lauseng, D. L., Howard, C., Scoulas, J. M., & Berry, A., (2023, March 9). Using Research to Direct the Development of LibGuides as Open Educational Resources, Lightening talk, Empirical Librarians 2023, Richmond, VA.
Scoulas, J.M., Carrillo, E., & Naru, L. (2022, November 2). Black/African American Undergraduate Perceptions of Inclusion and Engagement: Reassessing Campus Data toward Expanding Library Support, paper presentation, Library Assessment Conference 2022.
Scoulas, J.M. & De Groote, S.L., (2022, November 2). Importance and impact of library resources and services for Faculty, Library Assessment Conference 2022.
De Groote, S.L., Scoulas, J.M., Dempsey, P., & Barret, F. (2022, November 2). Do online library collections impact faculty productivity?, Library Assessment Conference 2022.
Carrillo, E., Scoulas, J.M., Hackbart-Dean, P., Hill, Val., & Slaughter, J.D. (2022, October 18). Library through the Looking Glass: Reflections on Embracing DEI, Panel session, Illinois Library Association Conference, Rosemont, IL
Scoulas, J.M., Carrillo, E., & Naru, L. (2022, October 19). Understanding post-pandemic patrons: the boundless value of ongoing assessment, poster presentation, Illinois Library Association Conference, Rosemont, IL
Croxton, B., Oakleaf, M., Salvador, J., & Scoulas, J.M. (2022, October 10). What makes an assessment professional proficient? Examining and updating Proficiencies for Assessment Librarians and Coordinators through the lens of social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, Assessment Conference, IN
DeLa Dos & Scoulas, J.M. (2022, June 24). ARL Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Institute Update, ALA conference, Washington, DC
Croxton, B., Scoulas, J.M., & Chavez, M (2022, June 25). News You Can Use: Update on ACRL Value of Academic Libraries Initiatives, ALA Conference, Washington, DC.
Scoulas, J.M., Carrillo, E., & Naru, L. (2022, May 13). The COVID-19 Student Library Experience at UIC Library. ACRL Online Discussion Forum. Virtual
Fox, A., Croxton, B., Pirillo, J., & Scoulas, J.M. (January 22-26, 2021), ACRL Value of Academic Libraries Committee, News You can, Webinar, ALA Midwinter 2021
Carrillo, E & Scoulas, J.M (November 9, 2020), IACRL People’s Choice Award in Scholarly Publishing Winners, “Welcome to the Library: Data-Driven Student Worker Empowerment, Illinois Association of College & Research, Libraries Association Forum.merge-and-join.html
Lauseng, D. Scoulas, J.M., Berry, A., & Howard, C., (August 15-19,2020). Users in Focus: Challenges and Strategies for Data Collection in Website Surveys, Medical Library Association Conference, Oregon, Portland
Carrillo, E. Scoulas, J.M. & Khodarahmi, M (November 22, 2019). All are Welcome: Empowering Student Workers to Make the Library an Inclusive Hub, Access Service Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Annala, G., Janke, K., Mantzakides, T., Parisi H., Scoulas, J.M., & Stivers, R. (November, 2019). Cross-campus commonalities at CARLI Counts, poster presentation, CARLI annual meeting, Ischool Conference Center, IL.
Gregory, G, Scoulas, J.M., Berry A. & Slack, S. (October 22, 2019), Implementing and Assessing a Collection Mapping Tool, Illinois Library Association Conference, Tinley Park Convention Center, IL
Scoulas, J.M. & Berry A. (October 15, 2019), Improving Assessment of Technology, EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2019, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Scoulas, J.M. & De Groote, S. (June 18, 2019), Factors affecting University Students’ Library Visits in person and online using a Multiple Regression Approach, paper presentation, Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 10, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Scoulas, J.M. & De Groote, S. (June 17, 2019), Assessing the University Library’s Impact on Students’ Academic Performance, poster presentation, Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 10, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Scoulas, J.M. (April 2019), Developing Logic Model Workshops for Library Staff: Strategies, Challenges, and Lessons. Paper presentation, 2019 Chinese American Library Association Midwest Conference. Webinar
Gregory, G. & Scoulas, J.M (April 2019), Going the distance: incorporating collection maintenance into the technical services department. Poster presentation, 2019 Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), Cleveland, OH.
Scoulas, J.M & Humphries, M. L. (August 2018), Dispelling myths about Mexican immigrant parents assisting adolescents with homework, American Psychological Association. San Francisco, CA.
Scoulas, J.M & Humphries, M. L. (April 2018), Mexican immigrant parental involvement and its influence on adolescents’ outcomes, Society for Research on Adolescence. Minneapolis, MN.
Scoulas, J.M & Humphries, M. L. (February 2018), Does Mexican immigrant parental involvement influence their adolescents’ outcomes? UIC College of Education 9Th Annual Research day, Chicago, IL
Scoulas, J.M & Humphries, M. L. (April 2017), Discrepancy in academic Expectations, and adolescents’ psychological well-being among East Asian Americans, Society for Research in Child Development, Austin, TX.
Scoulas, J.M & McKearin, C (November 2016), Demystifying Grade Center, TechTeach Conference, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Scoulas, J.M & Humphries, M. L. (October 2015), Mexican immigrant parental involvement and students’ academic achievement, Mid-Western Educational Research Association, Evanston, IL.
Scoulas, J. M. & Humphries, M. L. (March 2015). East Asian American adolescents’ perceptions of parental expectations and the impact on adolescents’ psychological well-being. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Philadelphia, PA.
Scoulas, J.M and Humphries, M. L. (April 2014), East Asian American adolescents’ and parents’ educational expectations and their impact on adolescents’ psychological well-being, University of Illinois at Chicago Student Research Forum, Chicago, IL.
Scoulas, J.M (April 2014), Help adult learners accomplish their goals. Literacy Volunteers of Illinois: On the Road to Literacy Conference, Chicago, IL.