Spring Author Forum on Library Orientations
Hosted by ACRL's Distance and Online Learning Section (DOLS) Research and Publications Committee
Please join us for a conversation with Kaya van Beynen, Theresa Burress, Stephanie Jacobs, Maryellen Nash and who will be sharing their experiences in creating quality information modules to use at multiple campuses. We featured their article, "Quality matters: Using a peer-review process to create a cohesive multi-campus library online instruction program" from Communications in Information Literacy in our May 2024 Top 5 Articles on Online Library Orientations post. The authors will begin with a brief presentation on the development and execution of designing and assessing a cohesive self-guided instructional program across 3 libraries on multiple campuses. Then there will be a period of time for questions from the audience. Bring your curiosity, questions, and join us for this fun and informative discussion!
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Authors' Bios:
Stephanie Jacobs: is an instructional design librarian & librarian for the College of the Arts at the University of South Florida, where she partners with fellow librarians, faculty members, and others to bring a visual approach to information literacy instruction through the creation of instructional videos, online learning objects and web-based library instruction. Her research interests include emerging technologies for information literacy instruction, privacy issues, student engagement & interaction, educational design, and communication dynamics.
Kaya van Beynen: is Kaya van Beynen is the Associate Dean of the USF Libraries, Research & Instruction at the University of South Florida. She received a M.Sc. in Library and Information Science from Simmons College, a M.A in Geography from McMaster University, and a B. A. in Anthropology from McGill University. Kaya has served as Chair of the ACRL, Education & Behavioral Sciences Section (EBSS), as well as the Evaluation Chair of the St. Petersburg Science Festival, where she participated in an NSF grant on Informal Public Science Education. Her multidisciplinary research focuses on the intersections of academic libraries and engagement. She has published articles in Journal of Academic Librarianship, College & Research Libraries, and Communications in Information Literacy In 2021, she received the ACRL / EBSS Distinguished Education & Behavioral Sciences Librarian award and in 2023 was an ARL Leadership Fellow. She currently serves as the Associate Editor of the Journal of Academic Librarianship.
Theresa Burress:
Theresa Burress is an academic librarian with experience providing research and instruction services for a range of areas from STEM to humanities disciplines. Previously, Theresa worked as a special librarian for the Federal government and private sector, including more than a decade as a science librarian for the U.S. Geological Survey. Theresa's research explores the intersections between information and data literacy, student research success, and digital scholarship. Her research agenda is strongly practitioner focused, while advancing theory within librarianship and expanding the professional framework for data literacy.
Maryellen Nash: Originally from the Tampa Bay area, I am currently an instructional designer with the Office of Online Learning at Nashville State Community College. Previously, I served as an instruction librarian at Nashville State and the University of South Florida. I hold master's degrees in Library & Information Sciences and Instructional Systems Design, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Instructional Technology at the University of South Florida. My research focuses on leveraging generative AI tools to support student learning. Passionate about universal design, online learning, and information literacy instruction, I explore emerging technologies to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
Featured Article:
Jacobs, S., Nash, M., Burress, T., & van Beynen, K. (2023). Quality matters: Using a peer-review process to create a cohesive multi-campus library online instruction program. Communications in Information Literacy, 17(2). 487–509. https://doi.org/10.15760/comminfolit.2023.17.2.9
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Ruth Monnier
Head of Research and Instructional Services
Mount St. Joseph University
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