Research Librarian

SUMMARY

I have twenty-four years of library administration experience with strong skills in information technology, electronic resources management, collection development, and the provision of research and reference services. I am a successful leader in the application of technology in libraries. I am a considerate, effective, and skilled in reducing costs, enhancing quality and improving services.

Highlighted Accomplishments

" Master of Library Sciences degree.
" Graduate studies in environmental engineering.
" Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

North Dakota State University Libraries, Fargo, ND, June ••••• to July •••••
Director - Information Resources, •••••; Assistant Director - Information Technology, •••••; Program Director - Research Services, •••••; Physical Sciences and Engineering Librarian, •••••

I supervised research and collection development activities, the information technology department, and branch libraries. I coordinated, supervised, and evaluated librarians and information technology professionals. I allocated and managed budgets, negotiated contracts and developed resource sharing arrangements. I provided reference service, offered research consultations, and taught classes. I developed, managed, and interpreted print and digital collections. I assisted in establishing library policies and supervised their implementation. I routinely communicated with college vice presidents, deans, faculty, students, IT staff, and others.

" Played a key role in the development of the NDSU Libraries collections and digital information delivery systems.
" Served on more than fifty committees, chairing twelve.
" Represented University in regional, state, and local collaborations.
" Led Libraries information technology department. I was responsible for librarys computing systems and information technology services during era of significant change and I created several new positions.
" Assisted with the planning and management of Universitys information technology systems.
" Spearheaded implementation of first website at library and helped in orchestrating transition to web-based technologies on campus.
" Wrote or co-authored twenty-four successful grants.
" More than twelve years of experience managing electronic resources.
" Represented University in statewide library planning initiative that resulted in the passage of legislation.
" Prepared statistical reports for governmental, educational and accreditation agencies.
" Highly innovative and successful contract negotiator. For example, I created a four state consortium for six university libraries and then negotiated a group purchase of a vital online database, saving each library over $•••••,••••• last year.
" Served on building committees.
" Led an integrated library system migration.

Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library, Provo, UT, September ••••• to June •••••
Head, Computer Assisted Research Services; Engineering Librarian
I coordinated several employees that provided computer-assisted research services. I was responsible for installing and maintaining computer systems, including the development of documentation and the training of employees. I managed librarys engineering collections and provided research assistance and instructional sessions. I taught classes and administered acquisitions and office budgets that exceeded $•••••,••••• per year.

" Awarded faculty rank of Associate Librarian/Professor with tenure.
" Researched and suggested the implementation of cataloging procedures that saved the BYU Libraries more than $•••••,••••• per year.
" Invited to teach in the BYU Honors program.
" Taught alpine skiing for BYU Physical Education Department.
" Co-recipient of a U.S. Dept. of Education Research and Development Grant.
" Established a successful document delivery service.
" Provided IT consulting for Provo Public Library.

Asarco, Inc., Wallace, ID, July ••••• to July •••••
Mine Engineer, Shift Foreman

" Mine administration.
" Mine planning, design, surveying and mapping.
" Mine production supervision.
" Certified in mine rescue and a member of the Coeur d Alene Mining District Mine Rescue Team.


Lookout Pass, Idaho and Sundance, Utah; •••••
Ski Instructor, Ski School Supervisor .

" Professional ski instructor certified at the highest level possible.

Other positions provided relevant work experience: deputy sheriff, emergency medical technician, and other work in academic and public libraries.


EDUCATION

" North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, ••••• Graduate studies in environmental engineering. All but thesis was completed for Master of Science degree, ••••• GPA.
" Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, ••••• Master of Library Science. Graduated with honors. H.W. Wilson Scholarship recipient. ••••• GPA
" University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, ••••• - Bachelor of Science Mining Engineering. ••••• GPA
" Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, ••••• Majored in sociology and English.
" Association for Research Libraries Management Seminar, •••••
" Certified mine rescuer, emergency medical technician, ski instructor.


SELECTED PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

" Han, Chung-Souk, Su Kyung Lee, and ••••• M. •••••. "Transition to Postmodern Science: Related Scientometric Data." Scientometrics (•••••). In press. DOI •••••/s•••••
" Pinelli, Thomas; •••••, •••••; Kennedy, John; Barclay, Rebecca. "The Technical Communications Practices of Engineering Technology Students: Results of the NASA/DoD Aerospace Knowledge Diffusion Research Project - Phase 3 Student Surveys," American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronauts Paper •••••; also published as "NASA/DoD Aerospace Knowledge Diffusion Research Project Paper •••••" and "NASA Technical Memorandum •••••"
" •••••, •••••; Joseph, Lura, Schlecht, Nem. "A Low Cost Library Database Solution," Information Technology and Libraries. (Mar. •••••), •••••(1), •••••
" Dalley, N. Kent; Krakowiak, Krzysztof E.; Bradshaw, Jerald S.; •••••, ••••• M.; Kou, Xiaolan; Izatt, Reed M. "Crystal Structure of the Cryptand [•••••] Potassium Iodide Complex: A Large Coordination Number for Potassium Ion." Tetrahedron (•••••), •••••(9), ••••• ••••• [Chem. Abs •••••:•••••]