Selected Teaching Experience
Associate Professor
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Collection Development, LIS 6511
Course Description: Developmental approach to building library collections of both print and non-print materials. Emphasis upon evaluation, selection, and acquisition of library materials as they uphold the objectives of the institutions for which they are selected and acquired.
Special Topics: Seminar in Youth Services, LIS 5937
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to library services for children and teens. The course will delve into research into the information needs of young people, ideas for programming, informal learning in the library setting, and other unique aspects of providing library services to this age group. While the focus will be on public librarianship, the course will emphasize connected learning – or how young people access information across different environments and information spaces. Students will engage in practical assignments designed to help them explore creating information resources for young people.
STEM and Youth Learning in the Library, LIS 5937
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce theoretical and practical aspects of incorporating youth-focused STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) concepts in all types of libraries. Understanding how to collaborate with other educators, learning state and national STEM standards and how they relate to library programming, and developing innovative programming ideas to incorporate into library settings will be major topics of discussion.
Organization and Administration of the School Media Center, LIS 6455
Course Description: Media quarters, facilities, collections, equipment, and services. Principles of organization and administration of media programs in elementary and secondary schools.
Teaching Information Literacy, LIS 5937
Course Description: This course introduces students to the theoretical and practical aspects of information literacy and teaches them how to develop the skills necessary to incorporate the topic in the curriculum in all types of library and information settings.
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Collection Development, LIS 6511
Course Description: Developmental approach to building library collections of both print and non-print materials. Emphasis upon evaluation, selection, and acquisition of library materials as they uphold the objectives of the institutions for which they are selected and acquired.
Special Topics: Seminar in Youth Services, LIS 5937
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to library services for children and teens. The course will delve into research into the information needs of young people, ideas for programming, informal learning in the library setting, and other unique aspects of providing library services to this age group. While the focus will be on public librarianship, the course will emphasize connected learning – or how young people access information across different environments and information spaces. Students will engage in practical assignments designed to help them explore creating information resources for young people.
STEM and Youth Learning in the Library, LIS 5937
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce theoretical and practical aspects of incorporating youth-focused STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) concepts in all types of libraries. Understanding how to collaborate with other educators, learning state and national STEM standards and how they relate to library programming, and developing innovative programming ideas to incorporate into library settings will be major topics of discussion.
Organization and Administration of the School Media Center, LIS 6455
Course Description: Media quarters, facilities, collections, equipment, and services. Principles of organization and administration of media programs in elementary and secondary schools.
Teaching Information Literacy, LIS 5937
Course Description: This course introduces students to the theoretical and practical aspects of information literacy and teaches them how to develop the skills necessary to incorporate the topic in the curriculum in all types of library and information settings.
Adjunct Professor, LBSC741, Seminar in School Library Administration
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Spring 2016
Course Description: Development, management, and evaluation of school library programs at all levels.
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Spring 2016
Course Description: Development, management, and evaluation of school library programs at all levels.
Instructor, UNIV100, The Student in the University
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Fall 2012-2015
Course Description: Introduces students to University life. In a small classroom setting, students will explore how to successfully bridge the gap between high school and college. Study skills, career decision-making, and student development processes will be explored.
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Fall 2012-2015
Course Description: Introduces students to University life. In a small classroom setting, students will explore how to successfully bridge the gap between high school and college. Study skills, career decision-making, and student development processes will be explored.
Co-Instructor, LBSC640, Library Media Specialists as Information Professionals
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Spring 2014
Course Description: Foundational concepts in information studies and in school library programs and services. Current and evolving educational systems; roles and functions of school librarians within them.
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Spring 2014
Course Description: Foundational concepts in information studies and in school library programs and services. Current and evolving educational systems; roles and functions of school librarians within them.
Co-Instructor, INST614, Information Literacy, Inclusion, and the Public Good
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Spring 2014
Course Description: The educational and psychological dimensions of helping and supporting new users to become information literate and experienced users to remain engaged.
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Spring 2014
Course Description: The educational and psychological dimensions of helping and supporting new users to become information literate and experienced users to remain engaged.
