Profile

Melissa Del Castillo

Virtual Learning & Outreach Librarian,
Florida International University

Contact Details

Virtual Learning & Outreach Librarian,
Florida International University

Melissa Del Castillo

Please reference ALA's Personal Data Notification

Bio

I am the Virtual Learning & Outreach Librarian at Florida International University Libraries currently working remotely. I liaise with the Art, Architecture, and online faculty & students. My current position has me coordinating FIU Libraries' virtual chat reference, creating learning objects & LibGuides, and teaching library instruction. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of South Florida and a Master of Library and Information Science from Florida State University (with a concentration in Information Leadership). My interests include visual literacy, threshold concepts, information literacy instruction, active learning pedagogy, embedded librarianship, and distance learning.

Click "Connect", I'm a librarian looking for connections and collaboration opportunities.

Job History

Florida International University
Virtual Learning & Outreach Librarian
May 2014 - present

Interests

  • Distance Learning
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Information Literacy
  • Instruction
  • Librarianship
  • Outreach Services
  • Popular Culture
  • Professional Development
  • Reference Services
  • Social Media & Networks
  • Technology
  • Training