Curriculum Vitae
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Education
Doctorate in Educational Leadership, December 2012
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Education
Dissertation: The Millennials: Assessing the Next Generation of Academic Librarians
Masters of Science in Information Science, May 2004
School of Information and Library Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MLIS Course Work; Also completed basic requirements for Master of Library Science (MLS) degree
Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs, Western Europe Concentration, May 2002
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
History Minor
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor, Digital Services & Reference Librarian, February 2008-Present
Main Library, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Urbana, Illinois
• Technology librarian for Reference, Research, and Scholarly Services department
• Performed general, multi-disciplinary reference services aimed towards faculty and graduate students in person, email, chat, and phone
• Chaired committee to implement ExLibris’s Primo discovery search tools, coordinating communication and instruction for library staff
• Implemented and conducted training on tools such as next generation catalogs, federated search tools, and locally created web tools
• Performed usability testing on various library resources and interfaces
• Developed tools and methods of integrating technology into various public services throughout the library
• Taught course for international students and drop in sessions for library tools and resources such as EndNote, Refworks, citation management, and research alert services
• Coordinated collection development of print and electronic reference resources with a budget of approximately $100,000
• Supervised and mentored graduate students from the Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS); guest lecturer in numerous GSLIS classes
Assistant Professor, Electronic Services Librarian, July 2005 to January 2008
Instructor, Electronic Services Librarian, July 2004 to July 2005
James C. Kirkpatrick Library, Central Missouri State University/ University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri
• Managed access to academic library’s electronic resources
• Evaluated, recommended, and supported electronic resources
• Developed comprehensive plan for electronic journals and databases within the library
• Maintained Red Hat Linux based Ezproxy server
• Provided training and communication to library staff on new electronic resources and library technologies
• Webmaster for library site at http://library.ucmo.edu; complete redesign and reorganization Fall 2005
• Developed standards for online library tutorials
• Trained and supports library faculty on creating their own subject liaison web pages using Macromedia Contribute
• Planned and implemented OpenURL resolver Article Linker by Serials Solutions, Federated Search tool, and an Electronic Resources Management system
• Worked reference desk
• Worked with Systems librarian and campus IT services in developing new and maintaining existing technology in the library building
• Served as subject liaison for the Computer Information System department, including selecting and weeding materials, performing classroom bibliographic instruction, and providing research support for faculty members
Graduate Assistant, August 2002 to May 2004
UNC-CH Health Sciences Library, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Performed health sciences reference assistance to faculty, staff, students, and members of the general public at physical and virtual reference desks
• Created and revised training websites for library patron use
• Assisted in user instruction of various library tools both individually and for classes
• Created an automated internet tutorial for the Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee (IACUC), used by entire university community involved in animal testing
• Used Blackboard instructional software to develop learning modules and assessment techniques used in class sections
• Participated in collection development activities of the library
• Wrote documentation for various web projects and programs
• Worked during major library renovation project
Library Clerk, July 1996 to August 2002
Williamsburg Regional Library, Williamsburg, Virginia
• Checked in, shelved, and shelf read books
• Performed various clerical and office tasks as needed
• Cross-trained with circulation department: involved checking out books, conducting library searches, answering the phone, handling mending items
• Worked during major library addition and renovation
Data Entry Clerk, January 2002 to May 2002
Virginia Center for Digital History, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
• Entered, checked, and proofread census data (~10,000 records) into a Microsoft Access database at www.vcdh.virginia.edu/afam/raceandplace/
Computing Advisor, September 1998 to May 1999
University of Virginia Information Technology and Communication, Charlottesville, Virginia
• Troubleshooted PC and Mac computers including networking, hardware, and software problems
• Taught classes on HTML and computer usage
• Performed computing survey within dormitories
National Service/ Leadership
American Library Association (ALA):
• Councilor at Large, 2012-2014
• Policy Monitoring Committee, 2012-2014
ALA Membership Committee:
• Member, 2010 - 2014
• Intern, 2008 – 2010
Library Information Technology Association (LITA):
Program Planning Committee, 2010-2012
Online Programming Task Force, 2009-2010
Forum Committee:
• 2014: (Past-Chair)
• 2013: Creation, Collaboration, Community (Chair)
• 2008: Open and Mobile
• 2007: Building the Techno-Community Library
New Members Roundtable (NMRT):
Councilor, 2008 - 2011
• Resolutions Committee, 2009 - 2011
Membership Development Committee
• Chair, 2006 - 2008
• Member, 2005 - 2006
ALA Emerging Leader (2007):
• Emerging Leaders Interest Group, 2009 - 2010
Hathi Trust
Usability Committee, 2010 - 2012
University Service/Leadership
University of Central Missouri Service
Library Professional Service/Leadership
University of Illinois:
• Search Committee for Visiting Metadata Librarian for Web Scale Discovery, Chair, 2012
• Web-Scale Discovery System (Primo) Implementation Team, Public Services Lead/Chair, 2011-2013
• Nominations, Election, and Voting Procedures Committee, Elected, 2011-2013
• Search Committee for Technical Architect and Data Management Positions, 2011-2012
• Taught independent Study (two students) on Usability Readings, Summer 2011
• Supervised Usability Basics Independent Study, Spring 2011
• Committee for Certificate of Advanced Study for Carrie Pirmann, 2010 – 2011.
• Collection Development Committee, 2010-2012.
• Abstracting and Indexing Task Force, 2010
• Usability Working Group, 2009-2010
• Social Events Committee, 2009-2010; Chair, 2010-2013
• Collection Development Committee Intern, 2009-2010
• Library Information Technology Prioritization and Review Working Group, 2009-2011
• Search Committee for Head, Reference, Research and Government Information Services, 2009
• Search Committee for Instructional Services Librarian, 2009
• Digital Object Access System Working Group, 2009
• Technology Training Subcommittee, 2008-Present
• Online Research Resources Working Group, 2008–2011
• Mortenson Center Advisory Committee, 2008–2010
• Web Content Working Group, 2008-
• Next Generation Catalog Working Group, 2008-2011
University of Central Missouri Library Service
Other Relevant Service/Leadership
Secretary, Graduate and Professional Student Federation (GPSF),
UNC-Chapel Hill April 2003 to April 2004
• Handled Day to Day communications for graduate student government
• Organized meetings, collected and archived minutes
• Organized retreat for Cabinet
• Redesigned and updated contact to organization webpage at http://www.unc.edu/gpsf (since redesigned)
• Performed an organizational update to webpage in response to student inquiries
• Served as communications liaison between graduate student leaders, the student newspaper, activities calendar, and graduate students
• Founded an online student forum to publicize announcements and encourage debate and communication among graduate students of different departments
Search Committee on University Librarian appointment,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, August 2003 to May 2004,
Student Member
• Graduate student representative on search committee for a new University Librarian
• Played active role in selecting and interviewing qualified candidates
Manager, Hereford Webgroup, April 1999 to May 2001
• Managed team of approximately 8 web programmers dealing with online and computing issues at Hereford Residential College, University of Virginia
• Helped build Hereford College Website http://hereford.virginia.edu including HTML and page layout (since redesigned)
• Handled budgetary issues and outside contacts
• Provided maintenance of office computers
• Filled in for professional secretary when necessary
• Managed the computerized database registration system for approximately 500 students upon fall dormitory move in
Professional Affiliations
American Library Association, 2003-Present
• Association of College and Research Libraries, 2007-Present
• Library and Information Technology Association, 2003-Present
• Reference and User Services Association, 2008-2012
• New Members Roundtable, 2003-Present
Missouri Library Association, 2004-2008
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• University of Central Missouri
Member, Frank Porter Graham Graduate Student Honor Society
• University of North Carolina
Awards
Library Research Seminar V Fellowship for Practitioners, 2010.
Marketing Recognition Award, University of Illinois Library, 2010.
EBSCO Annual Conference Scholarship, June 2011
New Librarian Scholarship, ACRL Conference, March 2007
Scholarship Recipient, Central Missouri State University to attend Disney Leadership Institute, Overland Park, Kansas, 2006
Recipient, Faculty Senate Professional Development Grant, Central Missouri State University, March 2006
Recognized by UNC-Chapel Hill for student leadership in Annual Graduate awards ceremony, April 2004
Scholarship Recipient, Libraries in Prague summer trip, UNC-CH School of Information and Library Science, June 2003
Grants
Emanuel, Jenny. Scholar's Travel for ACRL Conference in Indianapolis, IN, 2013, $550.
Emanuel, Jenny. Scholar’s Travel for LITA Forum in Columbus, OH, 2012, $450.
Emanuel, Jenny, Searing, Sue, and Cuervo, Adriana. University Library Marketing Grant for Primo Installation, 2012. $500.00.
Emanuel, Jenny. A Study on Search Effectiveness of Dow Chemical Researchers. Dow Chemical Company, 2011-2013. $140,380.
Emanuel, Jenny. Usability Testing of the Library LEARN Portal. University of Illinois Library Research and Publication Committee, 2010. $300.
Emanuel, Jenny. Scholar’s Travel for ACRL Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2011, $400.
Emanuel, Jenny. Scholar’s Travel for IFLA Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, 2010. $750
Emanuel, Jenny. EBSCO Conference Scholarship for ALA Annual, 2010. $1000.00.
Emanuel, Jenny. University Library Marketing Grant for Mobile Website, 2010. $432.12
Emanuel, Jenny. Scholar’s Travel for LITA Forum in Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. $450
Emanuel, Jenny. Career Entry and Millennial Academic Librarians. University of Illinois Library Research and Publication Committee, 2009. $2,219.70
Wiley, Lynn. and Jenny Emanuel. Usability testing and user assessment of WorldCat Local – End user phase. Library Services and Technology Act - Lincoln Trails Library System WorldCat Local, 2008. $3,000
Publications and Presentations
Emanuel, Jenny and Roh, Charlotte. Studying Practicing Researchers: How Research within Scientific Industry Can Impact and Influence Information Literacy among Students in STEM Departments. Paper and presentation at ACRL 2013 Conference, April 11, 2013, Indianapolis, Indiana. Paper & Slides
Williams, Kate, Emanuel, Jenny and Varvel, Virgil. LIS Roundtable on Surveys, Urbana Illinois, March 2013.
Bauder, Julia and Emanuel, Jenny. "Being where our faculty are: Emerging technology use and faculty information-seeking workflows." Internet Reference Services Quarterly 17, no. 2 (2012). doi:10.1080/10875301.2012.718316.
Emanuel, Jenny. Toward Infinity and Beyond? Presentation at the Discovery Day Camp, University of Houston, October 2012. Invited. http://hdl.handle.net/2142/35211
Emanuel, Jenny and Roh, Charlotte. Remote User Testing: Methods and Tools to Take Your Testing Outside of the Library. Presentation at the Library and Information Technology Annual Forum, Columbus, Ohio, October 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/2142/35226
Emanuel, Jenny. Understanding the information seeking habits of researchers: A global perspective. Poster presented at the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) General Conference and Assembly, Helsinki, Finlandm, August 2012. Poster
Hentz, Margaret and Emanuel, Jenny. A Study on Search Effectiveness: How can we design search tools so end users find it and find it quicker? Paper and presentation at the Special Library Association Annual Conference, July 16, 2012, Chicago, Illinois. Paper & Slides
Emanuel, Jenny. "An Introduction to LibGuides." In LibGuides: Making Dynamic Web Design and Management Simple for Non Web-designers - A LITA Guide. Edited by Aaron Dobbs, Ryan Sittler, and Doug Cook. New York: Neal-Schumann, 2012. Draft Chapter
Emanuel, Jenny. "“Current trends in library digital collections and e-resource management at western universities”. Lecture at Eurasian University, Astana, Kazakhstan, April 27, 2012. Invited. Slides & Talking Points
Emanuel, Jenny. "An Introduction to Electronic Resources". Series of presentations and discussions at Nazarbayev University Library, Astana, Kazakstan, April 2012. Invited. Slides & Talking Points
Bauder, Julia and Emanuel, Jenny. Be Where Our Faculty Are: Emerging Technology Use and Faculty Information Seeking Workflows. Poster at the Association of College and Research Libraries Conference, March, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 2011. Poster & Handout
Emanuel, Jenny. “Millennial Librarians: Who They Are and How They Are Different From the Rest of Us”. ACRL 2011 Conference. Paper & Slides
Emanuel, Jenny. “Usability of the VuFind next generation online catalog.” Information Technology and Libraries 30, no.1 (2011): 44-52.
Emanuel, J. Information Architecture for Librarians or The Top 10 Things You Can do to Improve Your Website. Presentation at the Internet Librarian Conference, Monterey, California, October 25, 2010. Slides
Emanuel, J. Librarians in the Digital Age: Impact of Internet Adoption on Search Habits. Presentation at the Library Research Seminar V, College Park, Maryland, October 7, 2010. Slides
Emanuel, J. Redesigning a Website using Information Architecture Principles. Pre-Conference presented at the Library and Information Technology Annual Forum, Atlanta, Georgia, September 30 - October 1, 2010. Instruction Materials
Emanuel, J. The 21st Century Mobile Library: Refining the Concept of the Anywhere, Anytime Library within the Global Context. Paper presented at The Global Librarian, satellite conference of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Conference, Boras, Sweden, August 9, 2010. Invited. Presentation Paper
Emanuel, J., Geiken, C., and Weber, R. Usability and the Development Process. Panel presentation at the University of Illinois Computer Consultant Support Program (CCSP), Urbana, Illinois, June 2, 2010.
Slater, R. and Emanuel, J. Usability Testing: A Brief Introduction for the Novice. Online webinars for the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI), April 14 & 15, 2010. Invited. Slides
Emanuel, J. Next Generation Discovery. Presentation at the Library Colloquium of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Iillinois, March 26, 2010. Invited. Slides and notes
Emanuel, Jenny. 2009. Next generation catalogs; what do they do and why should we care? Reference & User Services Quarterly 49, (2): 117-21.
Emanuel, J., Steele, P., and Weston, P. VuFind at the University of Illinois. Presentation at the Library and Information Technology Annual Forum, Salt Lake City, Utah, October 3, 2009. Slides and notes
Emanuel, J. Report from NMRT's Councilor. NMRT Footnotes Newsletter, Summer 2009, Online at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/nmrt/news/footnotes/august_2009/Report_from_NMRTs_Councilor_by_Jenny_Emanuel.cfm
Emanuel, J. Newbie in Town: My Experiences with ALA Council at Midwinter 2009. NMRT Footnotes Newsletter, Winter 2009. Online at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/nmrt/news/footnotes/february2009/ala_council_emanuel.cfm
Emanuel, J. Transformational Leadership and the New Academic Library. Presentation at Illinois Academic, College, and Research Libraries (IACRL), Bloomington, Illinois, April 2008. Slides and Notes
Adams, A and Emanuel, J. Rebranding the Librarian Profession: A Project of the ALA Emerging Leaders Program. Presentation at the Hawaii Library Association Annual Conference, Kauai, Hawaii, November 2007. Presentation
Adams, A, Bradley Leighton, S, Cleman, J, Emanuel, J, and Gallagher, B. Re-Branding the Librarian Profession in the Digital Age: An Emerging Leaders Project. Poster presented at the American Library Association Annual Conference, Washington DC, June 2007. Poster
Emanuel, J. Social Networking and Libraries: Do Students want Librarians on their Turf? Poster presented at the Association of College and Research Libraries Conference, Baltimore Maryland, March 2007. Handout
Emanuel, J. and Gallagher, T. Starting from Scratch: Organizing and Evaluating Your E-Journal Collection. Presentation at Electronic Resources and Libraries Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, February 2007. Presentation
Zhuo, F, Emanuel, J, and Jiao, S. 2007. International Students and Language Preferences in Library Database Use. Technical Services Quarterly 24:4, 1-18.
Zhuo, F, Emanuel, J, and Jiao, S. 2007. Language Preferences of Database Usage among International Students. Presentation at Brick and Click Library Symposium, Maryville, Missouri, October 2005. Presentation
Emanuel, J. Blogging At the Reference Desk: Increasing Communication among Library Staff using an Open Source Content Management System. Poster presented at the Library Information Technology Association Annual Forum, San Jose California, October 2005. Poster Text | Handout
Zhuo, F, Emanuel, J, and Jiao, S. Language Preferences for Database Usage among International Students. Poster presented at the American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, June 2005. Poster
Zhou, F, Walker, S, and Emanuel, J. Presentation: Finding Book Reviews Online: Assisting Distance Education Students. Missouri Library Association annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, October 27, 2004. Presentation
Emanuel, J. An Assessment of Chat Reference Usage and Trends at the Health Sciences Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Master’s Thesis, 2004. 39 p.
Citations
Book Reviews
Emanuel, J. (2008). Those who dared: Five visionary educators who changed American education. Library Journal. 133(2), 140.
Emanuel, J. (2007). Ruby for Rails. Technology Electronic Reviews. 14(1).
Emanuel, J. (2007). Arsenals of Folly: The Making of the Nuclear Arms Race. Library Journal, 132(19), 69.
Emanuel, J. (2007). State of the Struggle: Report on the Battle Against Global Terrorism. Library Journal, 132(14), 149.
Emanuel, J. (2007). Dominion of Memories: Jefferson, Madison & the Decline of Virginia. Library Journal, 132(8), 90.
Emanuel, J. (2007). Fighting for air: The battle to control America's media. Library Journal, 132(1), 120.
Emanuel, J. (2006). Presidents at war: From Truman to Bush, the gathering of military power to our Commanders in Chief. Library Journal, 131(13), 101.
Emanuel, J. (2006). The mighty & the almighty: Reflections on America, God, and world affairs. Library Journal, 131(9), 114-115.
Conferences / Seminars
ALA Midwinter Conference, 2007 –
ALA Annual Conference, 2005-
LITA Forum, 2005-2010, 2011-
ACRL Conference, Indianapolis, IN, April 2013
EdUi, Richmond, VA September 2012
IFLA, Helsinki, Finland, August 2012
ACRL Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 2011
Internet Librarian Conference, Monterey, CA, October 2010
Library Research Seminar V, College Park, MD, October, 2010
IFLA, Gothenburg, Sweden, August 2010
Supervisory Training Institute, University of Illinois Library, 2009
ACRL Immersion, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL, July 2009
Faculty Summer Institute, University of Illinois, May, 2008. Program Track: Critical Approaches to Teaching with Technology
Research Integrity: Whose Rights? Whose Responsibilities? A Symposium for Graduate Faculty, Students, Staff, and Alumni, University of Illinois, February 28, 2008
Hawaii Library Association Annual Conference, Kauai, HI, November 2007
MOBIUS Users Conference, Lake of the Ozarks, MO, June 2007
ACRL Conference, Baltimore MD, March & April 1, 2007
LITA Regional Institute - User Centered Design: Design Process and Usability, Columbia, MO, March 22007
Electronic Resources & Libraries, Atlanta, GA, February 2007
Developing and Managing Digital Programs, Missouri Library Network Corporation, Independence, MO February 2007
Disney Leadership Institute, Overland Park, KS, April 26, 2006
Missouri Library Association (MLA), Kansas City, MO, October 2005
Brick and Click Library Symposium, Maryville, MO, October 2005
MOBIUS Users Conference, Lake of the Ozarks, MO, May 2005
Missouri Library Association (MLA), Dt. Louis, MO, October 2004
National Association of Graduate and Professional Students (NAGPS), Alexandria, VA, November 2003
Professional Skills
Proficient in hand coded HTML, XHTML, XML
Familiarity with JavaScript, CGI, PHP
Computer hardware and software usage: PC, Mac, basic Unix and Linux
Basic networking and security skills, including server implementation using IIS and Apache
Basic SPSS
Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Contribute
Blackboard Course Managment software – Student and Developer
Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat (development use)
PC hardware troubleshooting and installation
Computer hardware/software/library instruction
SQL including mySQL and Oracle development
Usability software: Camtasia, Morae
Reference skills: EBSCO Gale, Thompson, WorldCat, PubMed, Lexis Nexis, Dialog (basic), US Census Data
Basic GIS skills (ArcGIS)
Strong public service commitment
Professional Interests
Usability and user experience
Web design and implementation
Organizing electronic resources for public use
Legal issues surrounding library electronic resources
Public service
Library accessibility for the disabled