Deborah M. Myers
dmmyers@millikin.edu
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, Illinois
M.S. in Library and Information Science, expected May 2007
Millikin University Decatur, Illinois
B.S. in Elementary Education with Middle School Endorsement, May 2005
Graduated summa cum laude.
LIBRARY EXPERIENCE
1/2007-present Millikin University, Staley Library
Continuing Education Services Coordinator, Research / Instruction Librarian
*Teach information literacy and research skills for University Seminar and Critical Writing, Reading, and Research courses.
*Select materials for the library’s collection for the subjects of Art, Theatre, Dance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Education, Physics, and Astronomy.
*Provide individualized instruction services for the PACE program and subject specific courses.
*Develop content and edit the Staley Library website: http://www.millikin.edu/staley
*Provide ready-reference and one-on-one research assistance to university students, faculty, staff, and community patrons.
8/2005-12/2006 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library
Graduate Assistant- Undergraduate Library
*Provided ready-reference and one-on-one research assistance to a diverse population of patrons using print sources, online databases, and Internet resources.
*Assisted remote patrons with information queries through online chat, telephone, email, and instant messaging reference services.
*Coordinated with instructors to create materials for library instruction and taught library classes on research skills and information literacy.
*Supervised staff during evening and weekend hours.
*Created web guides for popular research topics and various library resources.
2/2006-2/2007 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Conservation Department
Grad Hourly
*Repaired and conserved damaged library materials.
*Learned current procedures for the care and preservation of library materials.
*Trained new employees in repair procedures.
8/2005-5/2006 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Center for Children’s Books
Volunteer
*Performed regular shelving and collection maintenance tasks.
*Developed annotated topical booklists for publication on the Center website.
*Supervised center during evening hours.
*Designed and constructed attractive book displays.
5/2005-8/2005 Millikin University, Staley Library Decatur, Illinois
Daytime Circulation Assistant
*Supervised patrons and staff.
*Managed fines, fees, and overdue notices resulting from patron charges.
*Processed the sending and receiving of materials through interlibrary loan.
*Mended and repaired damaged library materials.
1/2002-5/2005 Millikin University, Staley Library Decatur, Illinois
Student Circulation Assistant
*Assisted patrons with all aspects of library services.
*Performed regular stack maintenance tasks.
*Prepared current periodicals for patron usage.
*Explained the use of all library technology including photocopiers, microfilm readers, computers, and listening/viewing stations.
*Summers of 2003 and 2004- in addition to circulation duties, handled all aspects of the Interlibrary Loan Department including Voyager, Illinet, and OCLC sending and receiving.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
1/2006-8/2006 Brooks Co-op Urbana, Illinois
Maintenance Coordinator
*Oversaw house maintenance issues and contacted appropriate repair professionals.
1/2005-4/2005 Lovington Elementary School Lovington, Illinois
Student Teacher, 4th/5th Grade
*Handled teaching responsibilities for a classroom of 13 students split into two separate grade levels.
*Planned and organized daily instruction and curriculum for both grades.
*Enforced established classroom rules and disciplinary procedures.
*Observed alternate teaching styles.
8/2001-12/2001 Millikin University, Kirkland Fine Arts Center Decatur, Illinois
Stage Hand
*Performed all manner of tasks required for the smooth operation of theatrical productions.
5/1997-8/2002 (summer) Crist Orchards Atwood, Illinois
Orchard Shop Assistant and Field Hand
*Assisted customers with the selection and purchase of seasonal produce.
*Performed all garden maintenance tasks including harvesting, weeding, and planting.
COURSEWORK
Coursework completed in Reference and Instruction Services, Administration and Management of Libraries and Information Centers, Networked Information Systems, Technical Services Functions, Cataloging and Classification, Storytelling, Children’s Literature and Resources, Youth Services Librarianship, and School Library Media Center. Currently enrolled in Young Adult Literature and Resources.
HONORS, AWARDS, and PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Millikin University- Dean’s List, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Pi Lambda Theta, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Phi Delta Kappa Outstanding Teacher Award, George and Cora Betts Memorial Scholarship, Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship, R.W. Boyle League of Credit Unions Scholarship.
REFERENCES
David Ward- Head of Information Services, Undergraduate Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
217.244.2856, dh-ward@uiuc.edu
Susan Avery- Director of Instructional Services, Undergraduate Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
217.244.3769, skavery@uiuc.edu
Martin Wolske- Manager of System Services, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
217.244.8094, mwolske@uiuc.edu
Karin Borei- Library Director, Staley Library, Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois
217.424.6387, kborei@millikin.edu
Gavena Dahlman- Circulation Supervisor, Staley Library, Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois
217.424.6214, gdahlman@millikin.edu