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Information Literacy and Web Services Librarian
University of the Fraser Valley

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University of the Fraser Valley

• Steward, Non-Teaching Faculty (2011- )
  UFV Faculty and Staff Association
• Educational Technology Advisory Group (eTAG) (2011- )
  Advises the Director, Teaching & Learning and Director, Information Technology Services, on matters relating to educational technology at UFV.
• Working Group on Letter of Agreement on Special Non-Teaching Faculty Categories (2011-2012)
  Charged with drafting contract language for Article 19 of the 2010-2012 collective agreement.
• Standing Academic Appeal Committee (2009- )
  Hears formal appeals related to student academic and conduct matters.
• Teaching Excellence Award Selection Commmittee (2007-2009)
  Selects a recipient for UFV's annual Teaching Excellence Award from nominations received. The committe also reviews and evaluates the awards selection process and criteria, recommending changes in administrative policies, regulations and procedures with regard to the award to the UFV Senate.

• Assessment Services Advisory Committee (2006-2011)
  Provide guidance and feedback on programs to Assessment Services, which offers placement testing, prior learning assessment, and portfolio projects.
• Computer Lab Users Group (Library representative, 2006-2007)
  Liaison group between the computer lab users (faculty) and the technical personnel (ITS) that administer and maintain the computer labs. This group is now defunct.
• Learning Commons Group (2006-2010)
  Develops and discusses issues and services related to the Learning Commons members.
• Teaching and Learning Interest Group (2006-2007; co-chair, 2007-2008)
  Promotes excellence in teaching among faculty by offering in-house professional development opportunities. This group is currently on hiatus, pending administrative and organizational changes.
• Selection Advisory Committees
  Mission Library Technicial (Chair, 2011) Circulation & Data Services Librarian (2009)
  Interlibrary Loans & Reserves Technician (Chair, 2009)
  Mission Library Technician (Chair, 2008)
  Systems & Circulation Services Librarian (2008)
  Educational Technologist, Teaching & Learning Centre (2008)
  Web Systems Administrator, IT Services (2008)
  Web Producer, Marketing & Communications (2006, 2007)
  Library Standing SAC (2005-)

University of Oregon

• LibQUAL+ Task Force (2005)
  Plan, coordinate, and implement ARL's LibQUAL+ survey of UO students, faculty, and staff in Spring 2005.
• Undergraduate Library Research Award Committee (2005)
  "Undergraduate education at the University of Oregon occurs in an environment where teaching, research, and service are integrated and mutually enriching enterprises. Many undergraduates already engage in the UO's research processes by working in laboratories and in the field. The Undergraduate Library Research Award program is intended to recognize students who demonstrate extraordinary skill and creativity in the application of library and information resources to original research and scholarship."
• Academic Requirements Committee (2003-2005)
  Responsible for the administration and interpretation of academic requirements for undergraduate degrees, and for action on student petitions for exceptions to requirements and to other academic regulations.
• Undergraduate Council (2002-2005; Ex-officio, non-voting)
  Advises the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies on matters pertaining to undergraduate education; responsible for reviewing, evaluating and enhancing the quality of the University's academic program for undergraduates.
• Integration of Digital and Instructional Support Services Task Force (Library Initiative: 2004)
  "Develop a plan to integrate the wide range of media, educational technology and instructional support services within the UO Libraries. Develop plans for an online portal to simplify access to currently disparate services (e.g., FITT, IMG, ISC, IR, MDLS, classroom support, etc.). Make recommendations for ongoing management of integrated services."
• Student Conduct Hearings Board (2001-2003)
  "When there is a decision to handle a student conduct case by means of a formal hearing...a panel of two faculty and three students will be drawn from the Board to hear the case. The panel will listen to evidence, decide if the Student Conduct Code has been violated, and determine which, if any, sanctions to impose, ranging from a warning to expulsion from the University."
• Information Literacy Task Force (Library Initiative: 2001-2003; Chair)
  "Increase awareness of information literacy concepts and practices. Draft a document (definitions, vision statement, best practices, and outcomes) which can guide campus-wide discussions. Encourage pilot projects in different disciplines. Recommend strategies for extending information literacy into the broader curriculum."
• Gateway Task Force (Library Inititative: 2000-2001)
  "Plan and develop a new generation web-based gateway to library resources and services. This new gateway will continue to emphasize the user's information needs, with the primary focus on undergraduate and graduate students and faculty. The new gateway will incorporate current web technologies and information delivery systems, while seeking to reduce the user's need to know specific resources and/or collections and to present more flexible integration of formats and subjects."
• Advisory Group, Teaching Effectiveness Program (2000-2005)
  "Assist in the decision-making process for the Teaching Effectiveness Program by providing feedback and information on how departments might react to possible classes, programs, and other issues that arise."
• Faculty Grievance Appeal Committee (1998-2001)
  Elected university committee. Hears faculty grievances not related to promotion and tenure. Served briefly as interim chair, 2000-2001.
• Online Coordinators Committee (1998-2001)
  Plans Online Northwest, an annual one-day conference sponsored by the Oregon University System that promotes innovation and technology in libraries. In 1999 I redesigned the web site and served as the webmaster until I resgined from the committee. The committee reports to the OUS Library Council.
• Task Force on New Instructional Programs (1997-1998)
  "To investigate opportunities for strengthening the university's instructional program in library research and information technology. The primary focus should be on additional credit hours through restructuring existing library programs and/or collaborating with teaching faculty to generate new courses. The goal is to create diverse learning opportunities for students and partnerships with faculty in teaching information technology."
• Information Technology Curriculum Committee (Chair; 1997-1999)
  An ad hoc, inter-departmental committee whose purpose was to review the structure and curriculum of The IT Curriculum (a series of workshops on information technology developed by the Library), and to make recommendations to the Library and other participating departments on strengthening and sustaining the program.
• Faculty Instructional Technology Training (FITT) Group (1996-2005)
  An informal group that meets regularly and represents the support units on campus that have responsibilities in the area of faculty training, particularly training in the area of educational technology. For several years this group planned an annual campus-wide technology fair, and it was the major impetus for the development of the Library's FITT Center (now the Center for Educational Technologies), which provides personal consulting support for faculty in the use of instructional technology and multimedia.
• Search Committees
  Science Reference/Electronic Resources Librarian (2001)
  Head, Library Systems (2000-2001)
  Reference Librarian, Architecture and Allied Arts Library (2000)
  Director, Instructional Media Center (1997)

Eastern Oregon University

• Pioneer Library Council (1994-1996)
  The governing body of the Pioneer Library System, a multi-type library consortium in eastern Oregon.
• Web 101 Conference Planning Committee (1996)
  Planned a one-day conference for faculty on using the web for instruction.
• New Student Orientation (1995-1996)
  Served as a faculty mentor during new student orientation.
• Gopher Server Administrator (1994-1996)
  Implemented a campus gopher server, and maintained it throughout its brief lifespan.
• Internet Brown Bag Workshop Series (1994-1996)
  Coordinated a university-sponsored series of brown bag workshops on using the Internet. These workshops were open to the general community as well as the campus. One attendee suffered a heart attack during a workshop, which was not necessarily a reflection on the presenter or the content. Fortunately we were able to administer first aid until the ambulance arrived.

Last revised or reviewed 13 January 2012