Experienced Emerging Technologies and Instructional Librarian
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Summary
I'm a professional librarian working in emerging technologies, information literacy, and reference services. I am an experienced producer of online instructional materials with a variety of software (including Camtasia, Captivate, Lectora), and I am experienced with developing and organizing content for the web. I also have a particular interest in government documents and data.
In regards to the profession itself, I'm a strong advocate for information ethics, and also for developing the profession's (and my own) role in information architecture.
Specialties
emerging technologies, instructional technologies, research and reference services, government documents, Web 2.0 development, social media, information literacy
Experience
Member, Citizen Screenings Panel
Government of Nova Scotia: Services Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Government Agency; 10,001+ employees;
Government Administration industry
August 2010
– Present
(1 year 7 months)Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Review applications for appointments to non-adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions.
Communications Courses Facilitator and Marker
Smartfirm Inc
May 2008
– Present
(3 years 10 months)
- Deliver and grade a university-level online communications course, Writing 401: Advanced Business Writing, to mid-career professionals at a Big Four consulting firm.
- Improved the communications skills of classes of 50 students over 12-week terms.
- Contributed to and edited portions of Course Manuals and Rubrics.
Public Services Librarian, Instructional Technologies and Reference Services
Dalhousie University
Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees;
Higher Education industry
August 2010
– July 2011 (1 year)Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Managed a collection of over 100 learning objects (selection available at http://bit.ly/ms0600) and developed new materials suited for online learning styles; analyzed usage patterns and developed a best practices manual and weeding guidelines;
- Member of the Libraries’ Web Advisory Committee; collaborated on site architecture and author workflows
- Consulted on a Reference Services Review Committee; led research on modes of delivery; collaborated on and edited final report.
- Consulted on the Faculty of Health Professions Distance Education Committee; gave insight on copyright and licensing; designed a library portal for distance students (available at http://bit.ly/ms0700)
- Member of the Libraries’ Communications Committee; promoted the development of librarian profiles to increase visibility and develop relationships with library users
- Promoted the use of Twitter, Yammer, and QR Codes in the Libraries to improve user outreach and web communications
- Supervised an information literacy intern’s production of online tutorials with Camtasia and Audacity
- Provided online and in-person reference services and in-person information literacy classes
Graduate Library Assistant in Information Literacy, Patrick Power Library
Saint Mary's University
Educational Institution; 201-500 employees;
Higher Education industry
September 2008
– April 2010 (1 year 8 months)Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Provided services and support for Reference and Information Literacy initiatives within the Library
- Created online instructional materials with Adobe Captivate
- Developed and deployed instructional guides for Statistics Canada’s E-STAT database for both library staff and users
- Collaborated on a LibGuides web portal International students campus
- Provided online and in-person reference assistance to patrons
Undergraduate Writing Tutor; Course Facilitator
The Writing Centre, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS
Educational Institution; 201-500 employees;
Higher Education industry
September 2005
– August 2006 (1 year)
- Utilized a "learn by doing" methodology that helped students improve their writing abilities through trial and error in a comfortable environment
- Prepared lectures and taught in its Summer Writing Programme, a series of workshops for incoming students. Sections included critical thinking, and documentation and citation.
- Tutored students in individual and group sessions to improve their writing skills and understanding of grammar and syntax
- Developed grammar exercises and quizzes for the Centre's Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Education
Dalhousie University
MLIS,
Library and Information Science
2008 – 2010
- Specialized in information literacy, reference services, information ethics, and emerging technologies in libraries.
Activities and Societies:
CLA (Canadian Library Association) Student Representative
Saint Mary's University
BA (Hon.),
English
2003 – 2007
Activities and Societies:
- Student Representative, Academic Senate
- Student Representative, English Department Chair Selection Committee
- President and Editor, University English Society
- Participant at two refereed academic conferences
- CGPA 3.96/4.3
Skills & Expertise
Reference Librarianship
Information Literacy
Distance Education
Camtasia
Adobe Captivate
Audacity
GIMP
Blackboard
LibGuides
Moodle
WordPress
Saba Centra
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Michael Steeleworthy, MLIS