Sarah E Huber
Associate Professor and Director of the Knowledge Lab
Science and Engineering LibrariesFaculty Rank: Associate Professor
Liaison Areas: Computer and Information Technology, Computer Graphics Technology
HONR 199 Research 1
HONR 299 Research 1
ECET 380 Global Professional Issues in Engineering Technology
ILS 103 Introduction to Data Managment
ILS 295 Foundation of the Data Mind: An Interlocking Modules Approach to Data Management
ANTH 497 Senior Honors Seminar
NUCL 480 Essential Communication Skills for Engineers
ILS 503 Visual Media Smart: Design and Deliver Impactful and Meaningful Messages with Visuals
Information formats as pedagogical tools; ways in which creativity can be fostered during the research process; visual literacy; maker programming
MLIS, St. Catherine University, 2014
A.A.S, Audio-Visual Digital Media, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, 2007
B.A., English, University of Minnesota, 2000
John H. Moriarty Award for Excellence in Library Service - Awarded by Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies in recognition of outstanding contributions to library service. Established in 1982, the Moriarty Award honors excellence in librarianship that advances information services for Purdue faculty and students through innovation, leadership, and significant service to the university community. (04/09/2026)
Articles
Bochenek, A., Huber, S., & Varma Mudduluru, R. (2025). Libraries facilitating knowledge creation through podcasting: Exploring podcasts as a form of scholarship. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 51(3), 1–9.
Huber, S., Mayhook, Z., & Huang, W. (2024). Visual media assignments: Faculty vs. student experiences and expectations in engineering and business. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 50(6). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102971
Huber, S., Sari, P., & Meher, R. (2021). Diversity and making: A living history quilt. Journal of Learning Spaces, 10(3). Retrieved from http://libjournal.uncg.edu/jls/article/view/2125
Bosman, L., Bartholomew, S., Huber, S., & Amiaya, A. (2021). Using adaptive comparative judgment to promote the entrepreneurial mindset and visual literacy in the engineering technology classroom. Entrepreneurship Education. https://rdcu.be/czEIi
Huber, S., & gPuliyadi Ravi, S. (2021). A visual design framework and assessment to inform instruction. In J. Lee, S. M. Christensen, S. Beene, X. Chen, and W. Huang (Eds.), Visual literacy in the virtual realm: The book of selected readings 2021 (pp. 39-52). International Visual Literacy Association. doi.org/10.52917/ivlatbsr.2021.015
Huber, S. (March 2021). Active discovery information systems. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 47(2). doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2020.102283
Huber, S. Bosman, L. & Bartholomew, S. (January 2021). Library instruction and adaptive comparative judgment to foster visual literacy skills. Portal: Libraries and the Academy, 21(1). doi:10.1353/pla.2021.0001
Hannah, M., Huber, S., & Matei, S. A. (2019). Collecting virtual and augmented reality in the twenty-first century library. Collection Management, 44(2-4), 277-295. doi:10.1080/01462679.2019.1587673
Huber, S. (2018). The dynamic library. Collection Management, 43(3), 223-225. doi:10.1080/01462679.2018.1482246
Howard, H., Huber, S., Moore, E., & Carter, L. (2018). Academic libraries on social media: Finding the students and the information they want. Information Libraries & Technology. Paper 194. https://doi.org/10.6017/ital.v37i1.10160
Phillips, M., & Huber, S. (2017, Summer). Standards resources for engineering and technology. Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship, 87. DOI:10.5062/F4B27SJ7
Books (Edited)
Huber, S. (Ed.). (2026). Creative formats across media and disciplines: Assignments beyond the essay. Set Margins. https://www.setmargins.press/books/creative_formats/
Book Chapters
Huber, S, & Sumner, A. (2021) Photogrammetry and texture Baking: Creating lightweight 3D objects for any VR headset. In E. Kroski (Ed.) 32 virtual, augmented, and mixed reality programs for libraries (pp. 62-69). ALA Editions. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/252/
Huber, S., Edmondson, A.P. & Meher, R.I. (2020). Part VIII craft projects: Carving cute critters (pp. 235-239). In E. Kroski (Ed.) 53 ready-to-use kawaii craft projects. ALA Editions. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/251/
Huber, S. (2026, June 28). From keywords to prompts: Preparing students for AI as an emerging search platform [Conference presentation]. American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Huber, S. (2025, November 19). Zines as a method for research [Virtual conference presentation]. American Library Association Image Resources Discussion Group Annual Meeting.
Fundator, R., Gerrish, T., Huber, S., LeGrand, S., & Maybee, C. (2025, July 21). First-hand knowledge: Four approaches to experiential information literacy at Purdue. Summer Information Literacy Presentation Series, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States. Online.
Huber, S., & Gerrish, T. (2025, May 20). Search behaviors across information platforms. LIDA: Libraries and Information Institutions in the Digital Age, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Bochenek, A., & Huber, S. (2024, March 26). Librarians facilitating creativity and knowledge among students through podcasting. LILAC: The Information Literacy Conference, Leeds, England.
Huber, S., & Mayhook, Z. (2023, April 19–21). Getting visual: Assessing the need for visual literacy instruction within engineering and business courses. LILAC: The Information Literacy Conference, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Bochenek, A., & Huber, S. (2022, July 31–August 2). Make your story: Creating community and celebrating makers through the narrative podcast. Special Libraries Association Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC, United States.
Bochenek, A., & Huber, S. (2022, June 1–3). Make your story: Creating community and celebrating makers through the narrative podcast. ACRL New England/NELIG Joint Annual Conference, Virtual.
Huber, S., & Sari, P. K. (2021, July 15). University libraries and cultural center maker collaboration: Fostering diverse makers and their making. Makerspaces for Innovation and Research (MIRA) 2021, Virtual Conference.
Huber, S., & Sari, P. K. (2021, June 1–4). University libraries and cultural center maker collaboration: Fostering diverse makers and their making. Polytechnic Summit 2021, Virtual, International Conference.
Huber, S. (2020, September 24–26). A visual design framework with adaptive comparative judgement (ACJ) to assess visual design skills. International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA) 2020, Virtual, International Conference.
Huber, S., & Zakharov, W. (2020, March 8). Data visualization essentials: Choosing the right graph for your data. Women in Data Science (WiDS) 2020, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Zakharov, W., & Huber, S. (2019, September 30–October 1). Engage students and enhance data management. Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (MDLS) 2019, University of Illinois at Chicago Library, Chicago, IL, United States.
Huber, S., Bosman, L., & Bartholomew, S. (2019, July 14–19). Adaptive comparative judgement (ACJ) to support visual and information literacy. Gordon Research Conference: Visualization in Science and Education 2019, Bates College, Lewiston, ME, United States.
Huber, S. (2019, April 4–6). Visual literacy & zine making: Staying wild. CounterPlay 2019! Conference, Dokk1, Aarhus, Denmark.
Zakharov, W., Huber, S., & Fosmire, M. (2019, May 10). Integration of foundational data management course into STEM. Indiana Online Users Group (IOLUG): Tackling Data in Libraries, Spring Conference, Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
Howard, H., & Huber, S. (2018, March 14–15). Slaying the social media dragon: A quest to connect with students. LibTech: Library Technology Conference 2018, Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN, United States.
The Knowledge Lab
The Knowledge Lab is a rapid prototyping space where the Purdue community can use a variety of materials, equipment, and software to experiment with the exploration and presentation of their ideas. Celebrating the Boilermaker spirit of imagination and innovation, the space offers low-stakes resources such as a vinyl cutter, sewing machines, Riso printer, a podcast booth, heat press, yarns, cardboard, fabrics, and more. It serves as a first stop in a pipeline of opportunities on campus to fully actualize an idea.
Research and Making: A Podcast and Workshop Series (2023–2024): A podcast and workshop series that explored the relationship between research, library resources, and creative making at Purdue University. Through conversations with students and faculty, the series highlighted how research informs innovation across disciplines, while accompanying workshops introduced podcast storytelling, production, and communication strategies to help participants share their own making processes.
Diversity and Making: A Podcast and Video Series (2020–2021): A podcast and video series that explored diverse perspectives on making through conversations with artists, educators, designers, and community makers. The series highlighted how culture, identity, and lived experience shape creative practice while inviting the Purdue community to engage in hands-on making activities. Developed in collaboration with Dr. Pamela K. Sari, Director of the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC).
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
Faculty Rank: Associate Professor
Liaison Areas: Computer and Information Technology, Computer Graphics Technology
HONR 199 Research 1
HONR 299 Research 1
ECET 380 Global Professional Issues in Engineering Technology
ILS 103 Introduction to Data Managment
ILS 295 Foundation of the Data Mind: An Interlocking Modules Approach to Data Management
ANTH 497 Senior Honors Seminar
NUCL 480 Essential Communication Skills for Engineers
ILS 503 Visual Media Smart: Design and Deliver Impactful and Meaningful Messages with Visuals
Information formats as pedagogical tools; ways in which creativity can be fostered during the research process; visual literacy; maker programming
MLIS, St. Catherine University, 2014
A.A.S, Audio-Visual Digital Media, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, 2007
B.A., English, University of Minnesota, 2000
John H. Moriarty Award for Excellence in Library Service - Awarded by Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies in recognition of outstanding contributions to library service. Established in 1982, the Moriarty Award honors excellence in librarianship that advances information services for Purdue faculty and students through innovation, leadership, and significant service to the university community. (04/09/2026)
PUBLICATIONS
Articles
Bochenek, A., Huber, S., & Varma Mudduluru, R. (2025). Libraries facilitating knowledge creation through podcasting: Exploring podcasts as a form of scholarship. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 51(3), 1–9.
Huber, S., Mayhook, Z., & Huang, W. (2024). Visual media assignments: Faculty vs. student experiences and expectations in engineering and business. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 50(6). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102971
Huber, S., Sari, P., & Meher, R. (2021). Diversity and making: A living history quilt. Journal of Learning Spaces, 10(3). Retrieved from http://libjournal.uncg.edu/jls/article/view/2125
Bosman, L., Bartholomew, S., Huber, S., & Amiaya, A. (2021). Using adaptive comparative judgment to promote the entrepreneurial mindset and visual literacy in the engineering technology classroom. Entrepreneurship Education. https://rdcu.be/czEIi
Huber, S., & gPuliyadi Ravi, S. (2021). A visual design framework and assessment to inform instruction. In J. Lee, S. M. Christensen, S. Beene, X. Chen, and W. Huang (Eds.), Visual literacy in the virtual realm: The book of selected readings 2021 (pp. 39-52). International Visual Literacy Association. doi.org/10.52917/ivlatbsr.2021.015
Huber, S. (March 2021). Active discovery information systems. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 47(2). doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2020.102283
Huber, S. Bosman, L. & Bartholomew, S. (January 2021). Library instruction and adaptive comparative judgment to foster visual literacy skills. Portal: Libraries and the Academy, 21(1). doi:10.1353/pla.2021.0001
Hannah, M., Huber, S., & Matei, S. A. (2019). Collecting virtual and augmented reality in the twenty-first century library. Collection Management, 44(2-4), 277-295. doi:10.1080/01462679.2019.1587673
Huber, S. (2018). The dynamic library. Collection Management, 43(3), 223-225. doi:10.1080/01462679.2018.1482246
Howard, H., Huber, S., Moore, E., & Carter, L. (2018). Academic libraries on social media: Finding the students and the information they want. Information Libraries & Technology. Paper 194. https://doi.org/10.6017/ital.v37i1.10160
Phillips, M., & Huber, S. (2017, Summer). Standards resources for engineering and technology. Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship, 87. DOI:10.5062/F4B27SJ7
Books (Edited)
Huber, S. (Ed.). (2026). Creative formats across media and disciplines: Assignments beyond the essay. Set Margins. https://www.setmargins.press/books/creative_formats/
Book Chapters
Huber, S, & Sumner, A. (2021) Photogrammetry and texture Baking: Creating lightweight 3D objects for any VR headset. In E. Kroski (Ed.) 32 virtual, augmented, and mixed reality programs for libraries (pp. 62-69). ALA Editions. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/252/
Huber, S., Edmondson, A.P. & Meher, R.I. (2020). Part VIII craft projects: Carving cute critters (pp. 235-239). In E. Kroski (Ed.) 53 ready-to-use kawaii craft projects. ALA Editions. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/251/
PRESENTATIONS
Huber, S. (2026, June 28). From keywords to prompts: Preparing students for AI as an emerging search platform [Conference presentation]. American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Huber, S. (2025, November 19). Zines as a method for research [Virtual conference presentation]. American Library Association Image Resources Discussion Group Annual Meeting.
Fundator, R., Gerrish, T., Huber, S., LeGrand, S., & Maybee, C. (2025, July 21). First-hand knowledge: Four approaches to experiential information literacy at Purdue. Summer Information Literacy Presentation Series, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States. Online.
Huber, S., & Gerrish, T. (2025, May 20). Search behaviors across information platforms. LIDA: Libraries and Information Institutions in the Digital Age, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Bochenek, A., & Huber, S. (2024, March 26). Librarians facilitating creativity and knowledge among students through podcasting. LILAC: The Information Literacy Conference, Leeds, England.
Huber, S., & Mayhook, Z. (2023, April 19–21). Getting visual: Assessing the need for visual literacy instruction within engineering and business courses. LILAC: The Information Literacy Conference, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Bochenek, A., & Huber, S. (2022, July 31–August 2). Make your story: Creating community and celebrating makers through the narrative podcast. Special Libraries Association Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC, United States.
Bochenek, A., & Huber, S. (2022, June 1–3). Make your story: Creating community and celebrating makers through the narrative podcast. ACRL New England/NELIG Joint Annual Conference, Virtual.
Huber, S., & Sari, P. K. (2021, July 15). University libraries and cultural center maker collaboration: Fostering diverse makers and their making. Makerspaces for Innovation and Research (MIRA) 2021, Virtual Conference.
Huber, S., & Sari, P. K. (2021, June 1–4). University libraries and cultural center maker collaboration: Fostering diverse makers and their making. Polytechnic Summit 2021, Virtual, International Conference.
Huber, S. (2020, September 24–26). A visual design framework with adaptive comparative judgement (ACJ) to assess visual design skills. International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA) 2020, Virtual, International Conference.
Huber, S., & Zakharov, W. (2020, March 8). Data visualization essentials: Choosing the right graph for your data. Women in Data Science (WiDS) 2020, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Zakharov, W., & Huber, S. (2019, September 30–October 1). Engage students and enhance data management. Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (MDLS) 2019, University of Illinois at Chicago Library, Chicago, IL, United States.
Huber, S., Bosman, L., & Bartholomew, S. (2019, July 14–19). Adaptive comparative judgement (ACJ) to support visual and information literacy. Gordon Research Conference: Visualization in Science and Education 2019, Bates College, Lewiston, ME, United States.
Huber, S. (2019, April 4–6). Visual literacy & zine making: Staying wild. CounterPlay 2019! Conference, Dokk1, Aarhus, Denmark.
Zakharov, W., Huber, S., & Fosmire, M. (2019, May 10). Integration of foundational data management course into STEM. Indiana Online Users Group (IOLUG): Tackling Data in Libraries, Spring Conference, Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
Howard, H., & Huber, S. (2018, March 14–15). Slaying the social media dragon: A quest to connect with students. LibTech: Library Technology Conference 2018, Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN, United States.
OTHER INFORMATION
The Knowledge Lab
The Knowledge Lab is a rapid prototyping space where the Purdue community can use a variety of materials, equipment, and software to experiment with the exploration and presentation of their ideas. Celebrating the Boilermaker spirit of imagination and innovation, the space offers low-stakes resources such as a vinyl cutter, sewing machines, Riso printer, a podcast booth, heat press, yarns, cardboard, fabrics, and more. It serves as a first stop in a pipeline of opportunities on campus to fully actualize an idea.
Research and Making: A Podcast and Workshop Series (2023–2024): A podcast and workshop series that explored the relationship between research, library resources, and creative making at Purdue University. Through conversations with students and faculty, the series highlighted how research informs innovation across disciplines, while accompanying workshops introduced podcast storytelling, production, and communication strategies to help participants share their own making processes.
Diversity and Making: A Podcast and Video Series (2020–2021): A podcast and video series that explored diverse perspectives on making through conversations with artists, educators, designers, and community makers. The series highlighted how culture, identity, and lived experience shape creative practice while inviting the Purdue community to engage in hands-on making activities. Developed in collaboration with Dr. Pamela K. Sari, Director of the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC).