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Canadian Library Association
- Web Site Re-Design Task Force
(2007)
Charge: To guide the "look and feel" and usability of a new CLA website.
British Columbia Library Association, Academic Librarians in Public Service (ALPS)
- Award Committee
(2006-2008)
ALPS Purpose: "To promote the exchange of ideas among academic public service librarians and to provide a network of professional expertise resulting in excellent public service programs in the post-secondary libraries of British Columbia, using the latest methods, systems, and technologies."
Association of College and Research Libraries, Instruction Section
- IS Web Site Task Force
(Chair, 2006-2007)
Charge: "To propose at least two recommendations for an organizational redesign of the Instruction Section's Web site. The redesign will not focus on the look of the site (graphics, colors, font styles, etc.), but on how and which categories of information are presented on the home page and subsequent pages, how the current information might be organized, and what additions or deletions are recommended." - IS of the Future Task Force
(2003-2005)
Charge: To examine and evaluate the current state of the committees of the Instruction Section (IS) with respect to: assisting IS in achieving its mission, meeting member needs, promoting strategic directions of the profession, and positioning IS as the leading professional organization for academic instruction librarians in the future. To propose a series of revisions, additions, and/or deletions to the number, names, foci, charges, and responsibilities of IS committees. To propose other organizational, structural, or bylaws changes to the Section as deemed relevant. To provide a report of its recommendations to the IS Executive Committee. - Archivist (2003-2004)
Coordinates the collection of archival materials from IS officers, committee chairs, and others as required. - Secretary (2002-2003)
Mission: "The Instruction Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries enhances the ability of academic and research librarians to advance learning, teaching and research with respect to information literacy in higher education." - Conference Program Planning Committee
(Chair, 1999-2001)
Charge: "To plan and execute the Section's annual conference program; to work with the Section Chair and ACRL so that the Section's Strategic Plan and the ACRL President's theme are incorporated into the Program; to examine opportunities to co-sponsor the Program with other ACRL and ALA units so as to avoid duplication of topics at the ALA Annual Confernce; to follow established ACRL and ALA procedures for providing the Program." Program title: Partners in Progress: Using Campus Partnerships to Promote Information Literacy. - Communication Committee (Chair,
1999-2000; Member, 1998-1999; Intern, 1997-1998)
Charge: "To facilitate internal Section communication, through both print and electronic media, about membership activities, achievements, procedures, and publications, and to pursue other appropriate channels of communication outside as well as inside the Section. This committee is responsible for maintaining electronic communications for the Advisory Council and Executive Committee; for developing and maintaining the Section's electronic information sites; for producing a newsletter and a membership directory for Section officers, chairs, and committee members; and for conducting an orientation for Section Interns."
Oregon Library Association
- Membership Committee (Chair,
2004-2005)
Endeavors to secure new members for OLA by contacting librarians and others interested in library service in Oregon. Works with OLA's management contractor to ensure the processing of memberships and the maintenance and distribution of membership information. Produces and distributes a membership brochure that targets new and former members. Receives a list of non-renewing members from the association management contractor. Receives a list of new members as requested. - Online Membership Services Task Force
(2004-2005)
Charge: Establish plan for providing members services online including membership registration, conference registration, and elections. Also considered technlogy for managing the association's web site. - Secretary (2003-2004)
The Oregon Library Association advocates on behalf of all libraries and library services in Oregon. The Secretary serves as a member of the Executive Board. - Task Force on OLA Archives
(2002-2003)
Charge: "Investigate current state of OLA Archives and make recommendations to the OLA Executive Board on the collection, organization and preservation of OLA records and publications. These include web pages, electronic documents, publications, minutes of Executive Board meetings, and reports from divisions, committees and round tables as well as any others identified by the Task Force as comprising the record of the organization." - Library Instruction Round Table (Chair,
1998-2000)
Purpose: "To promote library instruction as a means to empower library users to become life-long learners; to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and materials; to foster continuing educational opportunities; and to promote cooperation and fellowship among OLA members engaged in library instruction." - Publications Committee (Chair,
1999-2002; Ex-officio, 1997-1999)
Committee is responsible for three publications: OLA Quarterly, the Association's journal; OLA Hotline, the Association's semi-monthly electronic newsletter; and OLAWeb, the Association's web site. - OLA
Quarterly (Editor, 1999-2002)
Each of the four annual issues is based on a single theme, with a guest editor. Themes are determined by the Publications Committee. The Editor recruits guest editors, ensures that publication schedules are maintained, and is responsible for the overall quality of the journal. - OLA
Hotline (Co-editor, 1994-1999)
Responsible for gathering news items, editing (or writing) stories, and formatting the semi-monthly newsletter. During the last two years we moved the newsletter from print format to a completely electronic publication. -
OLAweb (Co-editor, 1997-1999)
Purpose: "To keep Oregon's library community informed about events and issues important to association members, libraries, library trustees, and friends of libraries across the state." As editors, we redesigned the fledgling web site, which has now become a robust, frequently used communication vehicle for the Association's more than 1,000 members.
Pacific Northwest Library Association
- Executive Board (Secretary,
1998-2000)
Mission: "The Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) is an organization of people who work in, with, and for libraries. PNLA provides opportunities in communication, education and leadership that transcend political boundaries. PNLA will have the support of its community. PNLA will meet continuing education needs of the region. PNLA will develop stronger library networks and networking in the region." - Library Instruction Interest Group (Chair, 1994-1996)
Other
- Public Services Quarterly (Technology
Column Editor, 2005-2007)
Public Services Quarterly is a Haworth Press publication focusing on all aspects of public services in libraries. - LOEX-of-the-West 2002 (Chair,
2000-2002)
LOEX-of-the-West is a biennial regional conference on library instruction held in a western state; this was the fifth conference, held in Eugene, OR. It borrows its name from the national LOEX Conference, but is not affiliated. - NewBreed Librarian
(Co-creator and Co-editor, 2001-2002)
Bi-monthly webzine, daily news service, and web site intended to foster a sense of community for those new to librarianship, as well as others within the profession. It debuted in February 2001 and ran until August 2002. - Reviewer
Bidgoli, H. (Ed.). The Internet Encyclopedia. John Wiley & Sons, 2003.