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Librarianship
I am Reference and
Instruction Librarian at The Western Libraries, Western Washington
University. My current department assignments include Communication,
Communication Sciences & Disorders, Liberal Studies, and Theatre
Arts.
In addition, I coordinate The Children's Literature Interdisciplinary Collection
Current Research
Research
Grant
2006 Summer Research/Creative
Activity Grant from The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs,
Western Washington University.
This is an ongoing project to transcribe, digitize and publish some of the letters and
questionnaires in the Western Libraries Elizabeth Rider Montgomery
Collection. These primary documents include correspondence from some
of the most beloved and well known early twentieth-century
children's literature authors and illustrators. The project involves
the creation of a Web site to provide access to searchable,
digitized documents. Transcriptions, links for further
research, and chapters from Montgomery’s book The Story Behind
Modern Books, will be part of the Web site.
Book Chapter
“A Library Research Course for
Graduate and Professional Students in Communication Sciences &
Disorders” in Siegal, G (Ed.). Libraries and Graduate Students. New York: Routledge, 2009.
Appointment to the
Editorial Advisory Board: Reference Services Review (2007- )
Reference Services Review (RSR) is a quarterly, refereed
journal dedicated to the enrichment of reference knowledge and
the advancement of reference services.
RSR covers all aspects
of reference functions, including automation of reference
services, evaluation and assessment of reference functions and
sources, models for delivering quality reference services in all
types and sizes of libraries, development and management of
teaching/learning activities, promotion of information literacy
programs, and partnerships with other entities to achieve
reference goals and objectives. RSR
also contains important literature guides on cultural, social,
economic, political, and environmental issues, especially those
which reflect a global, international perspective.
Articles
“A Library Research Course for
Graduate and Professional Students in Communication Sciences &
Disorders” Public Services Quarterly, Volume 3.3/4 (2007): 115-139.
“Creating Connections: Library
Instruction Across Campus” in Walter, S., & Eodice, M. (Eds.).
Meeting the student learning imperative: Exploring collaborations
between academic libraries and student services programs
[Special issue]. Research Strategies 20.4 (2007).
“Island Time.” Reference Services Review 34.4
(2006): 442-444.
“Teaching the Treasures: Connecting Students, Information
Skills and Resources.” Reference Services Review 32.4
(2004): 336-337.
“A Library Instruction Survey for Transfer Students:
Implications for Library Services.” The Journal of Academic
Librarianship 30 (2004): 102-108.
The Connector.
Editor. Library Newsletter distributed to the Western Washington
University campus. 2000-2008
“A
Visit to a French Potager.” The Social Gardener 14.1 (2002):
4-9.
“Dr.
Suess: Theodore Seuss Giesel,” “Legends,” and “Shel(by)
Silverstein.” The Guide to
United States
Popular Culture.
Ed. Ray B. Browne and Pat Browne. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling
Green University Popular Press, 2001. pp.238, 484, 735.
Contributing Reviewer. “Children’s Books,” for The
Reading Teacher: A Journal of the International Reading Association.
(Readership: 65,000). June 2000-2003
Presented Papers & Panels
“Navigating Group Projects
or How to Support a Collaborative Process” Presented with Tara Perry,
Communication Faculty, and Roberta Kjesrud, Director of the WWU Writing Center as
part of the Writing Instruction Opportunities at Western (WOW) Series. April 2009.
"2009
Award Winning Children's Books" Presented with Nancy Johnson, English
Faculty as part of the Children's Literature Interdisciplinary
Celebration. March 3, 2009
“Using Assessment Techniques to Move from One-Shot
Bibliographic Instruction to a Discipline Based Course.” Round
Table. Loex-of-the-West Conference, June 2004.
"Library Services for Transfer Students" Round Table. 5th
Annual Academic & College Research Libraries (ACRL) conference.
April 2003
"Changing Services for Changing Audiences." Program panel
at the annual Washington/Oregon ACRL chapter meeting. October 2002.
"A Creative Venture: Participating in a Pilot Program for
First Year Students." Paper given at the conference, LOEX-of-the
West: Creativity with the Art of Library Instruction,
Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana. June, 2000.
"Educational Alchemy: Transforming Adequate Skills into
Research Strategies." Paper given at the conference, Powerful
Learning Powerful Partnerships: Educating the University Community
in a Dynamic Information Environment, University of
Iowa,
Iowa City, Iowa. November, 1999.
Philosophy
Respect
Interests
Life
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