Publications


Selected Recent Journal Articles

Kim, Y. , Beland, S. & Subramaniam, M. (2025). Crossing the third-level digital divide through digital literacy programs. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology. [Link to full article]

Landesman, R., Wedlake, S., Braun, L.W., Coward, C., Hoffman, K., Subramaniam, M. , & Davis, K. (2025). "If Others Are Doing It, So Can I": Leveraging Communities of Practice to Introduce Connected Learning into Small and Rural Libraries. Library Quarterly. [Link to full article]

Koren, N., Weintrop, D., & Subramaniam, M. (2023). Using design-based implementation research approach to create computational thinking assessment tools for youth programs in public libraries. Library and Information Science Research. [Link to full article]

Weintrop, D., Subramaniam, M., Morehouse, S. & Koren, N. (2022). The state of computational thinking in libraries. Technology, Knowledge, and Learning. [Link to full article]

Subramaniam, M., Koren, N., Morehouse, S. & Weintrop, D. (2022). Capturing Computational Thinking in Public Libraries: An Examination of Assessment Strategies, Audience, and Mindset. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. [Link to full article]

Subramaniam, M. & Braun, L.W. (2021). Crisis-related research in service to practice: Researchers step up. Library Quarterly. [Link to full article]

Subramaniam, M., Hoffman, K.M., Davis, K. & Pitt, C. (2021). Designing a connected learning toolkit for public library staff serving youth through the design-based implementation research method. Library and Information Science Research. [Link to full article]

Subramaniam, M., Pang, N, Morehouse, S. & Asgarali-Hoffman, S.N. (2020). Examining vulnerability in youth digital information practices scholarship: What are we missing and exhausting?. Children and Youth Review. [Link to full article ]


Selected Recent Conference Papers

    Sim, U., Paige, R., & Subramaniam, M. (2026). From Learners to Leaders: Scaling Digital Literacy with Digital Navigators through a Train-the-Trainer Curriculum. 59th Hawaii International Conference in System Sciences Proceedings.
    Kim, Y., Harding, A., Behre, J., Sim, U. & Subramaniam, M. (2025). Beyond Barriers and Borders: Digital Literacy Support for English Language Learners via Communities of Practice. 12th International Conference on Conceptions of Library and Information Science (COLIS). [Full paper]
    Kim, Y., Harding, A., & Subramaniam, M. (2025). Toward Inclusive E-Government Services: Building Better Digital Literacy Infrastructure and Institutional Support for Marginalized Communities. 58th Hawaii International Conference in System Sciences Proceedings. [Full paper]
    Harding, A., Behre, J., & Subramaniam, M. (2024). Meeting people where they are: Customizing digital literacy education. iConference 2024 Proceedings. [Full article]
    Morehouse, S., Vitak, J., & Subramaniam, M.& Liao, Y. (2020). Creating a library privacy policy by focusing on patron interactions. Proceedings of 2020 iConference. [Full paper]
    Subramaniam, M., Kumar, P., Morehouse, S., Liao, Y. & Vitak, J. (2019). Leveraging funds of knowledge to manage privacy practices in families. Proceedings of the 82nd Annual American Society for Information Science & Technology Conference. [Full paper]

Books

    Thompson, K. M., Jaeger, P. T., Taylor, N. G., Subramaniam, M., & Bertot, J.C. (2014). Digital literacy and digital inclusion: Information policy and the public library. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. [ISBN: 9780810892712]
    Aris, B.; Sharifuddin, R.; & Subramaniam, M. (2004). Kaedah Mengajar Sains Komputer. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Press: Johor Bahru, Malaysia. A college level book on using computers to teach at middle and high school level available in Malay Language.
    Aris, B.; Sharifuddin, R.; & Subramaniam, M. (2008). Instructional Design Methods (Reka Bentuk Perisian Multimedia). Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Press: Johor Bahru, Malaysia. A college level book on instructional design principles available in English and Malay Language.