Manager Assistant
Resume:
CAROL E. SMITH
BUSINESS REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
www.carolsmith.us
James C. Kirkpatrick Library, 2460 Phone: (W) 660/543-8639
University of Central Missouri (H) 660/747-2070
Warrensburg, MO 64093 ******@*******.****.***
EDUCATION
M.S., Library and Information Science - Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 2006.
Specialization in Digital Information Management
Beta Phi Mu, library science honor society, 2006 present
M.S., Information Systems Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 2006
B.A., Economics and Arabic - dual major, SUNY-Binghamton, NY, 1988.
SUNY-B Foundation Award for Outstanding Excellence in Arabic, 1988.
Studied at the American University in Cairo, Egypt, 1987.
POST-GRADUATE STUDIES
Graduate Certificate, Geographic Information Systems University of Central Missouri,
Warrensburg, MO. Currently pursuing, anticipated completion date: June, 2008
Info677-Resources in Business, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. Single course taken on a post-
graduate basis, 2007.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006 current James C. Kirkpatrick Library, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO,
October 2006 present.
Assistant Professor, Public Services:
o Business Librarian, October, 2006-present
o Instructional Design Librarian, May, 2007-present
2001 2004 US Investigations Services, Inc. - Missoula, MT, May, 2001 August, 2004:
Director, Wholesale Accounts, September, 2003-August, 2004
Acting General Manager, June, 2003-August, 2003
Operations Manager, May, 2001-May, 2003
1995 2001 Due Diligence Inc. - Missoula, MT, November, 1995-May, 2001
Vice President, Operations, November 1995-May, 2001
Sales Director, March, 2000-May, 2001
1989-1995 Northville Industries Corporation - Melville, NY, 1989-1995
Commodity Futures Trader 1993-1995 (Stevensville, MT)
Assistant Energy Futures Trader, 1991-1993
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Contract Coordinator, January, 1989-1990
1988 1989 Toyomenka (America) Inc. - New York, NY
Oil Trading Assistant, August, 1989-December, 1990
PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Smith, C. (2006). Multiple cultures, multiple intelligences: applying cognitive theory to usability of
digital libraries. Libri International Journal of Information Services and Science, 56(4), 227-238.
Book/Database Reviews
Smith, C. E. (2007). EconLit with Full Text database (EBSCO Publishing). Choice: Current Reviews for
Academic Libraries, June, 2007.
Smith, C.E. (2007). EconLit with Full Text database (EBSCO Publishing). Journal of Business & Finance
Librarianship, 12(3), ?-? (forthcoming).
Smith, C. E. (2007). Center for Global Development. Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries,
August, 2007.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Bibliographic Instruction
Business resource instruction:
Spring, 2007
ACCT 4115 1 section, Spring, 2007 ( Introduction to Research Insight )
FIN 3891 1 section, Spring, 2007 ( Resources for Investment Analysis )
ICAP 4357 6 sections, Spring 2007 ( Resources for Industry Analysis )
MKT 4490 1 section, Spring, 2007 ( Resources for Market Analysis )
MKT 5480 1 section, Spring, 2007 ( Resources for Market Analysis )
MGT 3310 3 sections, Spring, 2007 ( Company and Industry Analysis )
MGT 4315 1 section, Spring, 2008 ( Resources for Entrepreneurs )
Summer, 2007
ICAP 4357 1 section, Summer, 2007 ( Resources for Industry Analysis )
MGT 4370 1 section, Summer, 2007 ( Information Literacy Skills in Business )
General library orientation sessions:
Spring, 2007
International Student Orientation 1 sections, Spring, 2007
English 1030 1 section, Spring, 2007
IEP (Intensive English Program) 0114, 0115, 0116, 0125, 0136 5 sections, Spring,
2007
Summer, 2007
EIPP (English Immersion Program for Professors) 1 section
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Library Tours
Spring, 2007 - 12 tours
Summer, 2007 2 tours
Instructional Materials
Web Guides and Tutorials
Economics Subject Page, 2006
Finance Subject Page, 2007
PERFORMANCE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Summary of duties at JCKL
Assistant Professor, Public Services:
Perform general reference duties assisting users with information and research needs in
traditional and online environments.
Collaborate with public and technical services library faculty to support the mission and
activities of the James C. Kirkpatrick Library.
Participate in university-wide and professional activities.
Contribute to the university and the profession through presentations, publications and
participation on committees and in associations
Business Librarian
Bibliographer for accounting, business communications, economics, finance,
marketing and management, with collection development, maintenance and
promotion responsibilities. Also bibliographer for Arabic language collection.
Develop and present class lectures, demonstrations, workshops and other
instructional sessions to teach the use, understanding and evaluation of library and
other information sources for business studies.
Develop and maintain web and print-based resources to support the Harmon
College of Business Administration faculty and students.
Serve as library liaison to faculty of the Harmon College of Business Administration.
Instructional Design Librarian
Coordinate the design, development and assessment of instructional materials and
resources, including the creation and maintenance of electronic library tutorials.
Identify and integrates innovative instructional technologies into the library
curriculum, to support effective face-to-face and online student learning.
Explore and develop opportunities to integrate library resources and services into
course management, online learning, and other campus software initiatives.
Develop and implement information literacy assessment tools and library
instruction evaluation procedures
Advocate development of programs that integrate information literacy concepts and
skills into the University s curriculum, in alignment with the University s direction,
accreditation requirements, and best practices. Participate in committees and task
forces to promote the library s role in information literacy.
Provide faculty leadership in information literacy, instructional technology, and
instructional design.
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Significant contributions include:
2006: Development of core collection in Arabic language materials, to support new Arabic
curriculum.
2007: Led the implementation of required information literacy instruction for all AE1400
(freshman seminar) students.
2007: Led the implementation of required information literacy instruction for all CAP
(conditional admissions program) students.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Summary of Attendance at Professional Meetings
Missouri Library Association, Annual Conference, 2006.
Brick & Click Academic Library Symposium, 2006.
American Library Association Mid-winter Conference, 2007.
Conference on The Millenial Dilemma: Convergence and Divergence in Meeting the Needs
of Higher Education, March 20, 2007, Columbia, MO.
Workshops and Training Attended
January, 2007: BRASS RUSA Workshop: Business Librarianship 101. All-day educational
institute held at Midwinter ALA meeting, Seattle, WA.
University workshops attended have included:
Copyright Basics October, 2006
Preparing for Promotion and Tenure November, 2006
Breeze Training (Basic, Advanced and Manager Training) Oct-Nov, 2006
Using Wikis February, 2007
Flash Web Application February, 2007
Publish & Flourish March, 2007
iTunes Course Manager Training March, 2007
Podcasting March, 2007
Overview of Design for Mobile Learning Technologies March, 2007
Designing an Effective and Student-Friendly Online Course April, 2007
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
University Service
Information Technology Policy Council, at-large member, 2007-2010.
Faculty Senate Professional Enhancement Committee, 2007-2008.
Library Service
Formal Library Committees
Budget Committee, 2007-
Freshman Orientation Committee, 2007-
Designed promotional magnet and Top 10 Reasons to Visit Your Library brochure.
Ad Hoc Library Committees
Library Space Think Tank
Conducted user survey.
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Lucky Day Committee
Flower Fund Policy Revision Committee
Children s Literature Festival Review Committee
Volunteer Work
39th Annual Children s Literature Festival, volunteer, 2007.
McNair Scholars Program Library Mentor Mentored 2 scholars, 2007.
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
Professional Memberships
American Library Association (ALA), 2004 present.
o Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2006 present.
o Reference and User Services Association
Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS)
Member, BRASS Publications Committee
American Society of Information & Science Technology (ASI&ST), 2004 present
Society of American Archivists (SAA), 2004 2006
Missouri Library Association
o Member, RISSIG
Other Professional Service
Director of Communications, Beta Phi Mu - Drexel chapter, 2007 present.
o Responsible for redesign of honor society chapter s website.
Other Relevant Memberships
National Genealogy Society (NGS), 2002 present.
NY Genealogical & Biographical Society, 2002 present.
Western Montana Genealogy Society, 2005 present.
Bitter Root Valley Historical Society, 2004 2006.
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Volunteer Work
Missoula County, MT researcher for Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness
(www.raogk.org) Perform courthouse, library and cemetery research on a weekly basis.
(2002-2006).
Presentations
Bringing Historical Characters to Life sponsored by Western Montana Genealogical
Society, April, 2006.
Copyright Basics – October, 2006
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