Spring 2026
Section 5304 of LIR10
Introduction to Information Literacy -- : Mar 23 - May 03 2026
Section 5456 of LIR10
Introduction to Information Literacy -- : Jan 26 - Mar 08 2026
Section 5457 of LIR10
Introduction to Information Literacy -- : Jan 26 - Mar 08 2026
Section 5461 of LIR10
Introduction to Information Literacy -- : Mar 23 - May 03 2026
Fall 2025
Section 0442 of LIR10
Introduction to Information Literacy -- : Aug 18 - Sep 28 2025
Section 1439 of LIR10
Introduction to Information Literacy -- : Aug 18 - Sep 28 2025
Section 2129 of LIR10
Introduction to Information Literacy -- : Sep 29 - Nov 09 2025
Section 2466 of LIR10
Introduction to Information Literacy -- : Sep 29 - Nov 09 2025
Summer 2025
Section 8322 of LIR10
Introduction to Information Literacy -- : Jun 16 - Jul 27 2025
Master of Science in Library & Information Science, Concentration in Digital Libraries, Drexel University, 2011
Master of Arts in Education, Emphasis in Social and Multicultural Foundation, California State University, Long Beach, 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies, California State University, Long Beach, 1995
Catalog/Metadata Librarian, California State University, Fresno
Associate, Instructional Librarian, San Rosa Junior College
Electronic Resources Management Specialist, Sonoma State University
Technical Services and ERM Support, Sonoma State University
Reference/Information Commons and Access Services, Cal State University Long Beach
Skillful in the Lao and Thai languages
Cataloging and Metadata | Critical Cataloging | Artificial Intelligence in Cataloging and Metadata | Electronic Resources Management | Reference Services & Instructions | Digital Archiving | Metadata Standards | Online Databases | Metadata Quality Control | Semantic Interoperability | Community Development & Engagement | Critical Pedagogy in Information Literacy | Cultural Studies | Ethnic American History
ALA Core Cataloging: Asian & African Materials Committee, Past-Chair, 2023-24; Chair, 2022-23; Vice-Chair, 2021-22
ALA Committee on Diversity (COD), member, 2021- 23
ALA International Relations Round Table, Membership Committee member, 2020-22
Community Services
Board member Wat Lao Saysettha of Santa Rosa
Board member Laotian American Community of Fresno
Janetvilay, B. (2026). Case Study: From Library Staff to Faculty Librarian: Modeling Kindness and Consideration. In the edited book, ACRL Book: Inclusive Leadership: A Guide to Inclusive Library Leadership. (in press)
Janetvilay, B. (2025). Illiteracy in the Library?: A Study of the (Un)cooperative Cataloguing of Southeast Asian Imprints in US Libraries: Policies+Practices = Problems, by David Bade, A book review. Cataloging & Classification Quarterly. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/01639374.2025.2568863
Janetvilay, B. (Feb 2025). Social Changes and Local History: The Challenges of Creating Discoverable Open-Source Institutional Theses and Dissertations (article). Libraries Bridging Boundaries: Challenges & Strategies for Global Openness. International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Division D Midterm Meeting: Koç University, Istanbul, Türkiye, June 5-7, 2024 (https://doi.org/10.21428/1bfadeb6.8afac647)
Lopez, Balladolid (Dolly), and Boutsaba Janetvilay. (2024). Practicing Critical Global Citizenship in an Academic Library: Experiences of Immigrant-Origin Librarians. Humboldt Journal of Social Relations 1 no. 46: DOI:https://doi.org/10.55671/0160-4341.1249
Janetvilay, B. (Sept 2024). AI-assisted in ETDs backlog cataloging (Flash Talks Presentation). USETDA 2024, 14th Annual Conference on Electronic Theses and Dissertations, Utah and Virtual.
Janetvilay, B. (Sept 2022). ETD topics and keyword search results revealed the increasing need for Asian American studies degree programs (Poster). USETDA 2022, 12th Annual Conference on Electronic Theses and Dissertations, Cleveland, Ohio and Virtual. (https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/publications/4j03d7030)
Janetvilay, B. (2020). ETD Cataloging and Metadata Creation Workflow (Poster Proceeding) USETDA 2020 Conference (Virtual Town Hall Meeting). (http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12680/ff365770g)
Janetvilay, B. (2015). Laotian American in Sonoma County: How I am Helping the Community While Still Job Searching (Poster). APALA Symposium, San Francisco. (http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/142694)
Contributor to Lee, J. H. X., & the Center for Lao Studies. (2012). Laotians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing.