Learning Services & Assessment Librarian
Juniata College, Huntingdon PA
2018-Current
EXPERIENCE
Designs and implements the library’s information literacy instruction program through Juniata College’s new General Education Program, First-Year Experience Program, and individual department programs across campus. In collaboration with the Access Services Librarian, designs and manages the library’s student employee program to foster professional development and personal growth.
Develops and maintains assessment tools to support the design of internal and external reports through Qualtrics, Springshare products, and Google Analytics. Participates in strategic outreach efforts to promote library services and to promote access to all students through: programming, campus-wide and consortia-wide partnerships, and social media. Developing expertise and programming surrounding Open Educational Resources (OERs).
Involved in the evaluation and acquisition of innovative technologies & services in the library.
PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
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Student employee program development
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Info. Lit. Workshops for campus faculty and admin.
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OER workshops for faculty
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Embedded Info. Lit. Projects & Programs
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PALCI Consortia
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First Year Experience assessment & instruction
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Library website assessment and desig
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Library assessment reporting
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Outreach & Programming
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Health Professions Committee
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Universal Design Learning
Professional Service &
Experience
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Assessment Team (Chair)
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Makerspace Committee
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ACRL Committee Member
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Springshare Administrator
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OER Librarian
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Information Literacy Workshops for Instructors and College Admin.
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Library Outreach & Programming
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Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
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Website Redesign and Assessment
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Copyright
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Alumni College Presentations for Juniata College (Using the Archives)
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Health Professions Committee
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Search Committees for campus positions
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Quality Matters Peer-Reviewer
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Library Social Media Manager
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First Year Experience Learning Community
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Student Employee Manager & Mentor
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Student Advising
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