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| Desired Industry: Education/Teaching/Training |
SpiderID: 21238 |
| Desired Job Location: New York, New York |
Date Posted: 6/9/2008 |
| Type of Position: Other |
Availability Date: Immediately |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: Yes, More Than 75% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Masters |
Willing to Relocate: No Preference |
Objective:
To consult with other information literacy librarians and assist them in growing their programs.
Experience:
Library Instruction Coordinator 03/08-Present
Associate Professor, College of Staten Island, CUNY, NY
Evaluate the systematic delivery of library/research skills instruction for over 300 library sessions per year
Coordinate instruction delivery with reference faculty
Maintain statistical records of instructional sessions
Develop online and web-based learning tools
School Media Specialist 09/05-03/08
Tottenville High School, Staten Island, NY
Assist district level supervisors in the creation and delivery of staff development workshops
Manage and maintain the library’s computer network and database subscriptions
Create new models for instruction and service including, but not limited to, information portal design
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Reference Librarian 09/06-03/08
Part-Time Reference Librarian, Saint John’s University, Staten Island, NY
Assist students in locating materials using a variety of sources
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Professor
01/03 – Present
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Long Island University, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, NY
Teach LIS 745 “Academic Librarianship” a class that is designed to prepare students for work in a college or university library
Teach LIS 514 “Research Methodology” a core course designed to expose graduate students to the design and execution of scholarly research
Teach LIS 510 “Introduction to Librarianship” a core course designed to prepare graduate students to study library science
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Library Instruction Coordinator 03/01-08/05
Assistant Professor, Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus Library, NY
Designed, implemented, and evaluated the systematic delivery of library/research skills instruction for over 300 library sessions per year
Coordinated instruction delivery with reference faculty
Maintained statistical records of instructional sessions
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School Media Specialist 09/96-03/01
School Media Specialist, John Dewey High School, NY
Education:
Master of Arts: Literature/Creative Writing, Long Island University
Master of Library Science: School Media and Services, Queens College
Bachelor of Arts: Literature/Creative Writing, Saint Francis College
Additional Information:
Scholarly Journal Publications
Nelson, Robert. “Great Scripts Deserve Great Actors.” AEQ: Academic Exchange
Quarterly 8.4 (2004): 157-165.
Author’s Abstract: This article discusses how the practical employment of dramatic skills evaluation in the assessment and development of information literacy teacher-librarians. By providing an observation rubric, suggestions for teacher-librarian motivation, and some ways to cultivate dramatic talent in teacher-librarians, this article will assist library instruction coordinators in their efforts to maintain a successful information literacy program.
Nelson, Robert, and Vera Stepchyshyn. "Paths to Understanding."
AEQ: Academic Exchange Quarterly 7.3 (2003): 322-326.
Authors’ Abstract: This article discusses the information-seeking behavior of students in a large urban university and the impact that behavior can have on the development and delivery of instructional and reference services.
Book and Book Chapter Publications
Nelson, Robert, and Vera Stepchyshyn. CLIP Notes #37: Plagiarism Policies. ALA
Publications, IL. (2007)
Nelson, Robert. “The Art and the Science of Keyword Searching.” Empowering
Distance Learners. Library Instruction Publications, PA. (2006)
Conference Presentations
“Getting It Write: Successful Professional Writing” presented at the New York Library Association’s Annual Conference in Buffalo, New York on October 19, 2007. Details available at: http://www.nyla.org/content/user_1/AC07-Final_Friday.pdf
"Back to School: Teaching Information Literacy to Adults in Public Libraries, Academic Libraries, and Adult Distance Learning Centers" presented at the 2005 American Library Association’s Annual Meeting sponsored by RUSA/RSS Services.
“A Great Script Deserves Great Actors: A Dramatic Talent Paradigm for Library Instruction Observations” presented at the annual Westchester Library Association’s conference on April 29, 2005.
“I Teach Therefore I Am? The Impact and Perceived Importance of Library Instruction on Library/Faculty Collaborations” Presented at the 2004 Westchester Library Association’s Fall Conference.
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