Angela Sample

Angela Sample, Ph.D., serves as the Associate Dean of the Library and Webmaster at Oral Roberts University (ORU), where she assists students with research at the Reference Desk and manages library digital operations.

• B.S. in History and English from Drury University
• M.A. in Library and Information Sciences, M.Ed. in Educational Technology, and Ph.D. in Information Science and Learning Technologies from the University of Missouri

Her work spans interdisciplinary research and collection development, with expertise in information literacy, educational technology, and library anxiety reduction through immersive technologies.

Her publications focus on information literacy instruction, critical discourse analysis, and the application of augmented/virtual reality in library education, reflecting trends in integrating technology to enhance student learning and engagement.