Dr. Yvonne Chandler joined UNT in 1993 as an assistant professor. It was then that she began crafting the Law Librarianship and Legal Informatics program to meet the requirements of a challenging field.

It was her foundations at a historically black college which became her inspiration for building a diverse Law Librarianship program. Chandler co-authored, wrote, and presented on diversity numerous times. 

She was instrumental in the development of the University of North Texas Department of Library and Information Science Law Librarianship Program that has graduated more than 150 law librarians across the nation. Through her grant writing effort and skill more than 300 of North Texas Master's Degree students have received scholarships and other support.

Dr. Chandler said in her own words that her teaching philosophy was to continue the integration of library and information science in a technological world.   
“I believe that as a professional school, it is our responsibility as faculty to prepare our students to understand the theoretical implications of information science. As graduates of a professional program, they must also be able to adapt those theoretical implications to fit practical applications in all types of information environments.” - Dr. Yvonne Chandler.

This endowment is to remember Dr. Chandler, a beloved and respected library educator for more than 30 years, who was known for her energetic, vibrant personality, and willingness to help students in need, regardless of their social-economic status, cultural background, and ethnicity. 
 

Dr. Yvonne Chandler was known for having a servant's heart. It was reflected in the many lives mentored and changed for the better by making sure her students applied for many scholarships. She will be remembered for her devotion to students and her passion for shaping their career paths. Many of her students remembered her as a “force of nature.” 

Goodbye to my beloved mentor, the legendary Dr. Yvonne Chandler of @UNTCOI. So many years and so many hilarious memories. I owe her so much of my librarian success. pic.twitter.com/UnjDZ360vM
— A.V. Justice (@chicalibrarian) August 9, 2020

Dr. C was the reason I went to UNT. (She literally drug me away from another school's info booth to tell me about @UNTsocial!)
She was by far the biggest cheerleader for @UNTCOI students and alumni. Dr. C will definitely be missed. https://t.co/RVAr7Jq9wC
— Stephanie Freedle (@Steph_Freedle) August 9, 2020

Chandler sought out students with diverse backgrounds, some who were the first in their family to attend college. She envisioned a world of opportunity for her students, a vision you can still help make possible with your continued support.

Current students in her beloved law program still have much to accomplish in her name and we need your help to reach that next level of excellence. One person, one contribution at a time.