QualificationsM.L.I.S., University of South Carolina, Libraries and Information Science, 1993. B.A., Indiana University Bloomington, History and Political Science, 1990. Expertise and Research InterestsMy research interests are in several areas; business information, Web-based and face-to-face instruction, Web site design and usability, and critical thinking and information evaluation. Specifically my interests focus on the implementation and use of these concepts and topics within an academic business library/school setting. Future ResearchCurrent research projects include a review of Web-based business information databases, analysis of the development and management of business school Web sites, Web site usability testing, and implementing a comprehensive business information instructionprogram within a school of management. KeywordsCOS Keywords:Business Technology, Classroom Instruction, Computer-Aided Instruction, Digital Libraries, Electronic Commerce, Higher Education, Information Science or Systems, Internet or World Wide Web (WWW), Knowledge Management, Library Science, Library Technology, Management Information Systems, Special Libraries.Additional Terms:Business Information, Concept Mapping, Critical Thinking, Information Architecture, Information Evaluation, Usability, Web Site Design, Web-based Instruction.MembershipsSpecial Libraries Association Honors and Awards2004-2005,
Class of 1922 Helping Students Learn Award,
Class of 1922,
Purdue University
2002-2003,
John H. Moriarty Award for Excellence in Library Service,
Purdue University Libraries,
Purdue University
Previous Positions1997-2000, Coordinator of Reference,
Purdue University,
Libraries,
Management & Economics Library
1996-1997, Librarian,
State University of New York at Geneseo,
Libraries,
Information Technology
1994-1996, Librarian,
State University of New York at Geneseo,
Libraries,
Business Reference
Funding Received
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