Teaching, Workshops, and Presentations

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

The Pratt Institute School Of Information And Library Science: New York, NY. Visiting Adjunct Professor: 2005-2008, 2012-14.

  • LIS632: Preservation and Conservation. (2005-2008)
  • LIS698: Practicum in Library Science: Preservation Administration. (2006-2008)
  • LIS699: Independent study in Library Science: Environmental Impact of Preservation. (Spring 2008)

Indiana University School of Library and Information Science: Bloomington, IN. Visiting Adjunct Professor. (2002-2009)

  • L514: Library Preservation: Principles and Practices. (2003-2009)
  • L596: Internship in Library and Information Science. (2003-2004)
  • L595: Library Preservation: Selecting and Evaluating Outsourced Services. (July 2003)
  • L401: Introduction to Computers and Computing. (2002 – 2003)

WORKSHOPS:

  • Ongoing: “ALCTS Fundamentals of Preservation.” (Taught sessions: October, 2010; April, 2011; August 2011) Co-developed (w/Karen Brown, SUNY Albany) a four-week online course that introduces  the principles, policies and practices of preservation in libraries and archives. This course is one-third of the Collection Management Elective course approved by the Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSCP).
  • Ongoing: “Digital Preservation Outreach and Education (DPOE) Baseline Curriculum Workshops.” (2012-present) Lead regional “train-the-trainer” workshops under the auspices of the Library of Congress’ DPOE program.
  • Ongoing: “National Digital Stewardship Residency (NDSR).” (2012-present) Lead “immersion week” intensive training sections for Residents, and serve on the curriculum development panels and advisory board.
  • “Common-sense Preservation Assessment.” (June 27, 2011) Half-day program for Rural, Native and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds (RNTLOAK). American Library Association 2011 Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.
  • “Digital Preservation Basics for Museums.” (May 3, 2010) California Association of Museums 2010 Annual Conference: Reflect on Tech. San Jose, CA.
  • Digital Preservation Basics.” (July 15, 2009) Full-day workshop for University of California Staff and Librarians. UCLA Library. Los Angeles, CA.
  • “What to Do Before You Digitize: A Roadmap for Smaller Institutions.” (June 26, 2009) American Library Association 2009 Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
  • “Preservation 101: Caring for Your Collections.” (Multiple presentations, 2006-7) The New York Public Library: New York, NY.
  • Institute of Museum and Library Services. (2005) Consulted on and classroom tested the Masters-level curricula and teaching materials created by NEDCC, Simmons College and other research partners as part of a Librarians for the 21st Century grant.
  • “Disaster Preparedness and Library Preservation.” (May 12, 2003) University of Southern Illinois, Rice Library: Evansville, IN.

OTHER TEACHING:

  • Teaching Assistant, PHIL 273: Formal Logic. University of Puget Sound. 1995.
  • Private Instructor in Music Composition, Theory, History, and Instrumental Performance. (Vancouver and Tacoma, WA). 1993 – 2000.