Education & Certifications

The Ohio State University ● Columbus, Ohio

Ph.D. in Learning Technologies, Expected Graduation 2025

University of Michigan ● School of Information ● Ann Arbor, Michigan

Master of Science in Information, Specialization in Preservation of Information & Archives and Records Management,

August 2009-April 2011

University of Michigan – Flint ● Flint, Michigan

Bachelor of Art in Cultural Anthropology, May 2009

State of Michigan

Librarian Professional Certification Level 2

Languages

Languages: Fluent Polish, Basic Japanese, Basic French.

Skills

• Instructional:

  • Creation of IL tools to teach some of the basic framework skills for the needs of many focuses

    •  presentations

    •  worksheets

    •  videos

    •  online tutorials: Basic Searching Skills with branching logic

  •  Designed and Implements  interchangeable IL modules for quick, yet concise and interactive
    class creation

  • Assesses and alters accordingly self-created information literacy modules  

  •  Creation of the acronym D.R.A.M.A to better teach source evaluation to students

    •  http://bit.ly/2qe56cU

  •  Canvas Affiliate for University Libraries

  •  Moodle familiarity

• Archival:

o   Create and edit MARC records, Archivists Tool Kit, OCLC, SIRSI Horizon

o   Web archiving, METS, PREMIS, MODS.

• Preservation:

  • Paper repair, creation of sink mats, portfolios, and oversized folders, knowledge of proper housing and preventative conditions for film, photos, and paper.

• Technical:

o   Photoshop, Windows, MS Office Suite, Camtasia

o   Highly proficient usage of digital cameras, scanners.

• Web based:

  • Devoted Blogger 7+ years personal blogging, 2+ year professional

  • Professional use of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Blogger, Wordpress, etc.

  • Experience with HTML, Drupal, CSS, LibGuides.

  • Maintained and created the web presence for Priceless Photo Preservation

  • Creates and maintains LibGuides that are relevant to faculty and student needs

    • http://osu.campusguides.com/1stPageWorkshop

    • http://osu.campusguides.com/cotc_career_resources

    • http://esearch.sc4.edu/AntiPlagiarism

Committees:

Digital Flagship Advisers Cohort: August 2018-Present

Teaching and Learning- September 2016- Jan 2018, 2021-Present

BTAA E-Learning :Committee Head 2021-2022;2024-Present, Member from 2020-Present

Experience 

The Ohio State University  ● Columbus, Ohio ● December 2017-Present

Instructional Design:

• Repurposed core assignments from 2120 and 2121 courses, embedding them into various courses to integrate library research skills seamlessly within course curricula.

• Collaborated with library departments to provide instructional design support, fostering best practices for content development and effective knowledge-sharing across disciplines.

• Revamped and updated the library's for-credit courses, Information Search, Evaluation, and Use (2120) and Academic Online Research (2121), ensuring they are pedagogically sound, inclusive, and adaptable to be taught  across multiple campuses and instructor types, including faculty and staff.

• Led the build team for 3120: Information & Social Justice, ensuring the course adhered to rigorous pedagogical and accessibility standards and filled a critical curricular gap in social justice-centered information literacy.Led the build team for 3120: Information & Social Justice, ensuring the course adhered to rigorous pedagogical and accessibility standards and filled a critical curricular gap in social justice-centered information literacy.

Data & Technology Integration:

• Developed the Instructor Resources Site, guiding the project from concept through execution. Secured cross-departmental approval, wireframed the site, led webpage creation, integrated Canvas LMS, and implemented a Power Automate system that allows users to request resources and receive automated confirmation and delivery notifications, tracking each request with supporting metrics.

• Developed learning objects aimed at scaling information literacy and library skills instruction institution-wide, utilizing digital tools to enhance reach and accessibility.

• Initiated the University Libraries gaining access to H5P, an HTML5 tool that allows users to create robust interactive assessments that can be directly integrated into Carmen Canvas.

• Initiated the university libraries gaining access to Hypothesis, a social annotation tool, and implementing it within our asynchronous courses to create a greater community for students.

• Collaborated to create a public, openly licensed two part AI assignment to teach students the ethics around AI training, biases in responses, as well as input, and how to interact with AI as part of their future life if they so choose.  

• Created a suite of automated tools using Power Automate to streamline workflows:

• Designed a Kudos Intake System that automates email notifications for both sender and recipient, adding entries to a to-do list.

• Developed a request system for instructors seeking Survey Course offerings, integrating automated responses for efficiency as well as an integrated data tracking system.

• Implemented intake applications for the Instructor Resources site and faculty peer review forms, ensuring consistent tracking, reporting and automated emailing

• Created virtual check-ins for a Library Quest initiative, encouraging students to visit each library to win a prize. This entails 12 interwoven systems to track where students have checked in, emailing them along 

• the way, and finally emailing them as they have successfully visited all of them. 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

• Designed scalable instructional materials to meet the information literacy needs of diverse student populations, supporting equitable access to essential research skills.

• Actively liaised with cross-functional teams to implement inclusive instructional design principles, ensuring that faculty development programming aligns with EDI best practices.

• Contributed to the Meaningful Inquiry workshops' evolution, from initial launch to standalone programs, supporting the shift to emergency online teaching and enhancing reach across campus. This initiative earned the 2023 Innovation in Instruction Award from the American Library Association’s Library Instruction Round Table.

Teaching:

• Taught one-shot information literacy sessions for Art Department courses in Autumn 2018, stepping in to fill the gap left by the Art Librarian’s absence.

• Partnered with the English Subject Librarian to embed core research assignments into First-Year Writing courses, successfully integrating these modules into five Autumn 2019 courses.

• Regularly consult with librarians and staff to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of faculty development programs focused on information literacy and research skills.

• Created and led the award-winning Teaching Strategies Workshop, coordinating diverse speakers from a multitude of institutions and managing all aspects of organization and implementation of this entirely virtual workshop before and during emergency remote teaching

• Teaches 2120 an online, for-credit introductory information literacy courses, expanding access to essential research skills.

Other:

•  Advocated for higher pay and a better job description for the single student worker position under me

• Successfully supervises a student worker, ensuring they have meaningful employment

• Lead multiple teams through a variety of project builds, including course revisions, full course builds, the instructor resources site and the teaching techniques workshop.

Central Ohio Technical College/ The Ohio State University of Newark  ● Newark, Ohio ● October 2016 – January 2017
Interim Director

• Budget Management: Maintained and monitored the library system’s budget, ensuring alignment with fiscal year objectives and financial integrity.

• Community Outreach: Expanded the library's reach through on- and off-campus engagement initiatives, fostering connections and strengthening community ties.

• Staff Oversight: Directed daily operations and provided strategic guidance to library staff, supporting smooth, efficient workflows.

• Institutional Representation: Acted as the library’s primary representative in leadership meetings for OSU and COTC, liaising with diverse departments to advance library interests and partnerships.

• Professional Engagement: Attended Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) meetings, ensuring the Warner Library's active representation at the state level.

• Strategic Reporting: Prepared comprehensive reports for both the Dean’s Office and the returning Director, detailing operational insights and strategic recommendations.

Central Ohio Technical College/ The Ohio State University of Newark ● Newark, Ohio ● January 2016 – December 2017
Reference and Instruction Librarian:

• Participated in full-spectrum Collection Development, from strategic weeding to acquisitions, managing a collection that supported diverse academic needs.

• Provided regular reference assistance for undergraduate and graduate students and faculty, enhancing research support and academic success.

• Regularly updated and created LibGuides and other informational resources in response to evolving needs.

Outreach & Engagement:

• Increased engagement from approximately 30 one shots a semester to 50+  while maintaining a high quality of lessons and interactions.

• Coordinator of the College Credit Plus Library outreach

• Increased outreach from 0 to 4+ High Schools a semester with multiple tailored sessions

Instructional Design & Teaching:

• Coordinated the Undergraduate Library Experience, creating an impactful curriculum for incoming freshmen at OSU Newark and fostering foundational information literacy skills.

• Collaborated cross-disciplinarily with instructors to create customized, course-specific resources and Information Literacy modules, which were adaptable, evidence-based, and assessed with both formative and summative metrics.

• Delivered on average 50 information literacy one-shots per semester, including interchangeable modules designed for concise, interactive, and individualized instruction.

• Created the D.R.A.M.A. acronym to simplify and enhance source evaluation instruction, improving student engagement and understanding. http://bit.ly/2qe56cU 

• Taught online, for-credit introductory information literacy courses, expanding access to essential research skills.

Data & Technology Integration:

• Developed interactive, "choose your own adventure" online modules, enriching face-to-face sessions and providing multidirectional learning pathways to enhance engagement. http://osu.libsurveys.com/EXP 

• Created data-driven materials, including instructional videos, designed to support OSU and COTC students across various academic levels, and maintained a consistent digital presence on social media platforms. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKsoOBKttO7N_9zedEeZHw 

• Designed accessible digital resources for students and instructors, ensuring all learning materials adhered to accessibility standards and maximized educational impact.

• Maintained web presence which included the webpage

St. Clair County Community College ● Port Huron, Michigan ● May 2013 – Dec 2015

Reference and Instructional Librarian

• Provided dynamic, on-demand support at the reference desk, assisting faculty, students, and the public with research strategies and citation techniques.

• Delivered information literacy courses, using ongoing assessments to tailor the curriculum for diverse student demographics.

• Partnered with instructors to design targeted, course-specific resources, enhancing student engagement and learning.

• Managed Collection Development, from strategic weeding to acquisitions, ensuring the collection’s alignment with current academic needs.

• Regularly updated and created LibGuides and other informational resources in response to evolving needs.

• Supported the library’s social media strategy, contributing to a robust online presence that extended beyond the website.

Priceless Photo Preservation ● Ann Arbor, Michigan ● Aug 2011 – Jan 2017

• Co-Founder and Entrepreneur: Built a no-debt small business from the ground up, serving as a founding partner and leading a team of four with a strong focus on financial prudence and sustainable growth.

• Preservation Expertise: Performed meticulous preservation treatments, cleaning, restoring, and rehousing materials to archival standards, both digitally and physically, ensuring the longevity and accessibility of valuable items.

• Digital Presence & Marketing: Developed, launched, and maintained the company’s website and managed social media outreach, effectively increasing visibility and engagement with clients.

• Financial Oversight: Independently managed the company budget, streamlining operations and eliminating the need for an accountant through careful financial planning and resourcefulness.

• Client Relations & Customer Service: Cultivated positive, lasting client relationships, recognizing the vital role of responsive, high-quality customer service in client retention and business growth.

University of Michigan Conservation and Preservation Lab ● Ann Arbor, MI ● Sept 2010 – Aug 2011

Assistant

• Carried out preservation treatments:

• Clean, repair, restore and (re)house items according to archival standards.

• Finished Products:

• Two atlases repaired, two readied for digitization, created Mylar enclosures for 30+ oversized newsmaps.

Smithsonian Museum of American History ● Washington DC ● March 2011

       Archive intern

• Rehoused Glass Plate negatives, created sink mats for safe storage of broken negatives.

• Lead a team of interns in the proper techniques for creation of sink mats.

• Assisted in creating a finding aid for the Pullman train car collection.

University of Michigan Map Library ● Ann Arbor, Michigan ● April 2010-April 2011

      Library Assistant

• Aided patrons with: Finding, printing, and scanning maps, shelving books, as well as teaching the resources. 

• Cataloged maps ( original and copy cataloging).

• Carried out in house treatments as needed.

• Created a running list of items that needed conservation treatment, organized by priority level.

• Created and maintained blog and advertising for events, created posters and fliers with images from the collection.

• Created finding aids.