Architecture Librarian, Architecture Library,
University of Texas - Arlington, 1986-
BS, Social Science, University of
Oregon, 1977
MLS, University of Oregon, 1978
MS - Educational Policy and Management,
1982
LIRT Offices Held: Publicity Coordinator, 1994-; Secretary, 1993-94
LIRT Committee Service: Liaison
Committee Chair, 1991-92
Professional Memberships and Awards:
Oregon Community College Library Association, President, 1982-83.
National Librarians Association, PNW Chapter, Treasurer, 1981-83.
Oregon Library Association, Automation Committee, Co-Chair, 1983-84.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholastic Fraternity, Oregon-Idaho Advisor, 1982-86;
Hall of Honor Award for Advisors, 1985.
Statement of Professional Concerns:
As librarians engaged in instruction activities we are confronted with
an ever-changing array of information sources. Not only can content
change with short notice, but modes of access and hardware configuration
can also vary unexpectedly. Incorporating such change into our instruction
activities can become frustrating with insufficient experience or
without colleagues in similar situations from which we can draw.
LIRT provides this valuable connection between school, public, academic,
and special librarians through programs and meetings at conferences, several
publications, the newsletter (LIRT News), and a discussion list (LIRT-L).
There are also unlimited possibilities for involvement in LIRT through
committee or task force work whether or not one can attend conferences.
It is the people involved in LIRT and the activities in which they are
engaged that has always inspired me most. Get involved, become inspired.
Library Instruction Librarian, California
State University, Sacramento, 1994-
BA, Social Science; California State University,
Sacramento
MA, Instructional Media and Technology;
Mankato State University
MLIS, 1977, Post Graduate Courses for
Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, Rutgers University, 1978
LIRT Committee Service: Public
Relations/ Membership Committee Member, 1994-98, chair, 1996-98.
Steering Committee Member, 1996-98. Bites with LIRT, 1994-97.
Booth Coordinator, 1998.
Professional Membership and Awards:
LAMA Public Relations Committee, Swap & Shop Committee, 1991-92.
ALA Membership Promotion Task Force, 1996-98. California Library
Association, Member-at-Large, CLA Assembly, 1995-98. CLA Program
Planning Committee, Annual Conference, Oakland, Nov. 1993. California
Academic & Research Libraries, Ad Hoc Task Force to Recommend Information
Literacy Standards to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges,
1996-97. California Clearinghouse on Library Instruction, Treasurer,
1987-98. Mayor's Award, City of Fresno, 1985, for contribution
to successful centennial celebration. Moderator and Program Planner,
"Information Competency: Planning a Statewide Approach," CLA Annual Conference,
1996.
Statement of Professional Concerns: As a candidate for the office of LIRT Secretary, I promise that the minutes will be complete, concise and prompt. Beyond that I will endeavor to contribute to the Executive Committee and Steering Committee discussions the insights I have gained during my 25 years as a librarian in both public and academic libraries.
During most of the past decade I have focused on the need for California to develop a systematic approach to provide users with information skills they need to succeed in an information society. Users must be able to travel effortlessly between types of libraries, depending on their needs and their stage of life. School, public, academic and special librarians must work together to teach information literacy skills if we are to achieve our common goal of developing citizens that are lifelong learners.
Internet/Support Coordinator, Reinert/Alumni
Library, Creighton University, 1993-
BA, Baylor University, 1981
MA, Baylor University, 1986
MLIS, University of Texas at Austin, 1993
LIRT Committee Service: Liaison
Committee 1994-96. Newsletter Committee 1996, Newsletter Committee
Chair and Editor LIRT Newsletter, 1997-.
Professional Membership and Awards:
ACRL, IS; LITA; Nebraska Library Association, College and University Section;
Phi Kappa Phi; Beta Phi Mu. Fellow of the U.S. West Center for Academic
Development and Instructional Technology, 1996. Publication:
Internet 101: Reinert/Alumni Library's Evolving Workshop Series,
Nebraska Library Association Quarterly 25.4 (Winter 1994):
70-72. Conference Presentation: "The Library Web Site:
An Instructional Tool," Nebraska Library Association Annual Conference,
1997.
Statement of Professional Concerns:
LIRT's genius is in bringing together diverse segments of our profession
to discuss the common enterprise of library instruction. Whether
we are public, school, academic, or special librarians, we have a share
in the task of teaching users to be effective information consumers.
By providing a forum in which we learn from one another, LIRT serves not
only as a means of professional enrichment for instruction librarians,
but also as a catalyst in the creation of new knowledge.
To thrive, LIRT needs the active participation
of its members; officers are important only to the extent that they support
that participation. The Secretary does this by recording the decisions
of the membership and its elected representatives, thus forming the basis
of LIRT's institutional memory.
Reference Librarian, San Diego State University,
1992-
BA, UCLA, 1964
MA, UCLA, 1966
MLS, UC Berkeley, 1968
LIRT Committee Service: Liaison
Committee Chair, 1986-88, member 1984-86; Computer Applications Committee
member, 1988-91; Publicity Coordinator (executive board position),
1988-94; Elections/Nominations Committee Chair, 1994-95; member 1992-95;
Long-Range Planning Committee Chair 1995-97, member 1993-97 (this committee
planned the LIRT retreat on February 14, 1997) Nominated for President,
1995; Organization and By-laws Committee, member 1997-99
Professional Memberships and Awards:
RUSA MOUSS Services to Adults Committee, Member, 1996-present. ALCTS
PLMS 1994 program committee, member, 1993-94. ACRL Legislation Committee,
member, 1985-88. California Clearinghouse on Library Instruction,
Treasurer for first few years of its founding (1974-1978).
California Library Association, Secretary of California Society of Librarians,
1975-76. California Library Association, Government Publications
Chapter, Newsletter editor, 1981-82, 1983-85. Sabbaticals, Fall 1995
and Spring 1988. Scholarship and Creative activity Award (a grant
from the California State University system), won twice (Spring 1989
and Spring 1992).
Publication: Television Program Master Index (book) McFarland, 1996.
Statement of Professional Concerns:
My experience in LIRT has engendered a belief in a balanced approach to
LIRT's finances. LIRT must remain fiscally sound but we must not
overreact to possible future deficits. Sales of publications, a dues
increase, recent careful spending, and the institution of a five year financial
planning task force, have helped LIRT become more sound. With the twenty-fifth
anniversary coming up, it is my belief that we can afford to spend our
money to achieve our goals while still keeping a sharp eye on our expenses
to make sure we do not go into debt. As chair of several committees and
as publicity coordinator (a member of the Executive Board ), I have sat
on the steering committee for over 10 years and have participated in discussion
on the budget. My experience, coupled with my philosophy of a balanced
approach, qualify me for the position of Treasurer Elect.
Reference Librarian & Coordinator of
Extended Campus Library Services, Central Washington University, 1997-
B.A., Wheaton College, 1977
M.A., Kent State University, 1983
M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State University,
1989
LIRT Committee Service: Publications
Committee, member, 1996-97; Newsletter Editor, 1995-97; Newsletter Committee,
member, 1994-95; Continuing Education Committee, 1991-93, chair, 1993-94.
Professional Memberships and Awards:
NMRT, Students to ALA Committee, 1990-91; ACRL, Instruction Section, Awards
Committee member, 1994-96; ACRL, Bibliographic Instruction Section, Awards
Committee Intern, 1993-94; Co-authored an article, "A Citation Analysis
Study of Library Science: Who Cites Librarians?" College and Research
Libraries, Jan 1996, pp23-33. Co-authored article, "Information
Literacy: The Key to Lifelong Learning. " Life-Long Learning Conference
Proceedings, San Diego, National University Research Institute, 1994,
pp. 86-89. Co-authored article, "Building a Collection Development
Team in an Academic Library." Empowerment and Opportunity: Contributed
Papers Presented at the ASLA-AEMA Annual Conference 1996, pp. 1-14.
Statement of Concerns: Involvement
in ALA and LIRT provides opportunities for interacting with colleagues
to address issues related to library instruction in all types of libraries.
As Treasurer, one of my goals would be to expand LIRT's ability to maintain
and increase its financial reserve so that LIRT can continue its outstanding
programs, publications and networks. I would also pay close attention
to the details of providing financial resources for LIRT's many activities
and help assure that financial obligations are met in a fiscally sound
manner. Continuing the role of LIRT as a forum for librarians from
all types of institutions to share and discuss library instructions
is an important contribution to the field. Helping students
of all ages develop essential information gathering skills is a worthwhile
effort for LIRT members. With the growth of information and information
technology, our skills as educators and as teachers are invaluable in the
information age.
LIRT News, March 1998. Volume
20, number 3.
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