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Joe Hardenbrook
Staley Library | Millikin University
1184 W. Main St. | Decatur, IL 62522
Tel: 217.424.3692 | Fax: 217.424.3992
E-Mail: jhardenbrook@millikin.edu
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LIBRARY EXPERIENCE
Educational Technology Coordinator, Research/Instruction Librarian & Assistant Professor
Millikin University, Staley Library, Decatur, IL
January 2008-Present

Coordinate educational technology services, training and support at the university-wide level (i.e., Moodle, Turnitin, LiveText, Zotero, clickers). Provide library reference assistance to University students, faculty, staff and community patrons. Teach instruction sessions covering research and library skills to freshmen-level Critical Writing, Reading and Research (CWRR) classes and subject-specific courses. Update, edit and revise the Library's web site. Troubleshoot library and classroom technology problems and issues. Select materials for the Library's communications, criminal justice, English, and modern languages collections. Collaborate in long and short-range planning and overall management of the Library's services and operations.
[link to job description] [link to educational technology homepage]

Library Instruction Coordinator, Research/Instruction Librarian & Assistant Professor
Millikin University, Staley Library, Decatur, IL
July 2005-January 2008

Coordinated the Library's active instruction program and information literacy initiatives. Taught instruction sessions covering research and library skills to freshmen-level Critical Writing, Reading and Research (CWRR) classes and subject-specific courses. Provided library reference assistance to University students, faculty, staff and community patrons. Updated, edited and revised the Library's web site. Selected materials for the Library's communications, criminal justice, English, and philosophy/religion collections. Previously selected for business, mathematics & computer science, and physics & astronomy. Collaborated in long and short-range planning and overall management of the Library's services and operations.

Coordinator of Library Instruction, Reference Librarian & Assistant Professor
Sam Houston State University, Newton Gresham Library, Huntsville, TX
August 2004-June 2005

In charge of planning the Library's instruction program and outreach efforts. Taught instruction sessions on research and library skills to undergraduate and graduate students. Maintained the library instruction classroom and teaching lab. Provided reference assistance to users. Managed the Library's "virtual reference" live, online help service. Selected materials for the Library's history and mathematics collections.

Reference Librarian & Instructor
Sam Houston State University, Newton Gresham Library, Huntsville, TX
February 2003-August 2004

Provided reference assistance to users. Taught instruction sessions on research and library skills to undergraduate and graduate students. Managed the Library's "virtual reference" live, online help service. Selected materials for the Library's history and mathematics collections.
Library Assistant
Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, Bloomington, IN
November 2001-December 2002

Processed and organized archival collections. Prepared finding aids for materials. Created bibliographic records for books.
Library Reference Assistant
Indiana University, IUB Libraries, Bloomington, IN
November 2001-December 2002

Provided reference assistance at the Education Library, Walden University Summer Session, and Undergraduate Library Services.

Collection Development Student Assistant
Ball State University, University Libraries, Bloomington, IN
November 2001-December 2002

Inputted book orders. Compiled monthly list of gift donations and issued acknowledgements to donors. Trained new student assistants.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Instructor, English 382: Podcast Publishing
Millikin University, Department of English, Decatur, IL
Fall 2008

Course Description: With over 200 million iPods and MP3 players sold since 2001, podcasts present themselves as a convenient, informative, and often entertaining medium for delivering content. This hands-on course will introduce students to the use of podcasting as a publishing tool. Conducted in a workshop-style format, students will produce varying forms of podcasts from audio to video. A culminating project involves pairing students with a client on campus, or in the community, to produce and publish podcasting content. (1 credit) [link to syllabus]
Adjunct Instructor, English 160: First-Year Roundtable
"The College Experience through Film"
Millikin University, Department of English, Decatur, IL
Spring 2008

Course Description: As a second-semester freshman with growing college familiarity you will be provided with the opportunity to view and analyze college life as portrayed in film while examining your own experiences through in-class discussions, online response postings, and written reflection. Five themes/films will be discussed: Choosing College, Lifestyle and Activities, Student Identity, Diversity, and Teaching and Learning. (1 credit) [link to syllabus]

Adjunct Instructor, Library Science 130: Information Access Strategies
Sam Houston State University, Department of Library Science, Huntsville, TX
Fall 2004, Spring 2005

Course Description: This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of information access, search, retrieval and transfer. Emphasis will be placed upon the basic tools and skills of library research as well as technologies which facilitate access to information. The course will include introduction to word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, e-mail, web design and the Internet. (3 credits) [link to syllabus]

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Educational Technologist (quarter-time position)
Millikin University, Office of Teaching & Learning Programs, Decatur, IL
July 2006-January 2008

Worked in collaboration with the Dean of Teaching and Learning to develop and facilitate faculty development workshops and presentations relating to educational technology. Provided university-wide support and training to faculty and students with the University's virtual learning resources (i.e., Moodle, Turnitin, LiveText). Researched and investigated the latest trends and developments in software and hardware used for higher education.

EDUCATION

Master of Library Science, School of Library & Information Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, 2001 (Major: History, Minors: Anthropology & Political Science)

Completed course work in web design from Illinois Central College (Summer 2007) and a graduate course in instructional technology from Penn State University (Fall 2007).

SKILLS
  • Computer Applications: Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Groupwise, SPSS, Zotero, social networking sites.
  • Web Development & Desktop Publishing: HTML, XHTML, Dreamweaver, SharePoint, Photoshop.
  • Instructional Devices: Blackboard, Moodle, LiveText, Turnitin, Turning Technologies clickers.
  • Multimedia Development: Camtasia, GarageBand, iMovie, Jing, Tegrity, Wink.
  • Library Systems: Voyager.
PUBLICATIONS, WEB CREATIONS & MEDIA

Peer-Reviewed Papers:

Book Reviews:

  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book The Oxford Guide to United States Supreme Court Decisions]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 47 (2009): 643.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book Dictionary of Prisons and Punishment]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 46 (2008): 39.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book Encyclopedia of White Collar Crime]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 44 (2007): 6605.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers]. American Reference Books Annual, 38 (2007): 470.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007]. American Reference Books Annual, 38 (2007): 197. Also published in: Recommended Reference Books for Small & Medium-Sized Libraries and Media Centers (2007).
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book World Encyclopedia of Police Forces and Correctional Systems, 2nd ed.]. American Reference Books Annual, 38 (2007): 473.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book The Encyclopedia of Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories]. American Reference Books Annual, 37 (2006): 559.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book Prisons and Prison Systems: A Global Encyclopedia]. American Reference Books Annual, 37 (2006): 561.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book The Encyclopedia of New York State]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 43 (2005): 1319.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book The Quotable Founding Fathers]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 42 (2005): 4403.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book A Companion to the Anthropology of Politics]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 42 (2005): 4108.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book Events that Changed Great Britain from 1066 to 1714]. American Reference Books Annual, 36 (2005): 489.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book Annotated Bibliography of Works About Sir Winston Churchill]. American Reference Books Annual, 36 (2005): 721.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book Research Guide to U.S. and International Interest Groups]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 42 (2004): 1971.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book Directory of Political Lobbying, 2002]. American Reference Books Annual, 35 (2004): 753.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology, 2nd ed.]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 41 (2004): 4404.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book The Political Map of Britain]. American Reference Books Annual, 35 (2004): 752.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book America's War with Spain: a Selected Bibliography]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 41 (2003): 1325.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the book The History Today Who's Who in British History]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 41 (2003): 693.

Database Reviews:

  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the database Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS): Daily Reports, 1974-1996]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 46 (2008): 1845.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the database Criminal Justice Abstracts]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 44 (2007): 3634.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the database C19: The Nineteenth Century Index]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 43 (2006): 5025.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the database American State Papers, 1789-1838]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 43 (2005): 2572.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the database History Database Center]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, Special Issue to Volume 41 (2004): 459.

Web Site Reviews:

  • Hardenbrook, Joe. [Review of the web site History Guide]. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 44 (2006): 0471.

Web Creations & Media:
PRESENTATIONS

National:

State/Regional:

University/Local:

  • Fuller, Cindy, Debbie Campbell, Denise D. Green, Joe Hardenbrook & Amanda Pippitt. In the Know: Copyright and the Classroom. Millikin University. December 2 & 3, 2009.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe & Pat Pettit. The Tech Toolbox: Building a Better Academic Year. Presentation for Opening Faculty Workshop, Millikin University. August 18, 2009.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe & Pat Pettit. Joe & Pat's Excellent Adventure: Teaching with Technology. Presentation for Opening Faculty Workshop, Millikin University. August 19, 2008.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. Help Me Organize My Research! How to Use Zotero. Educational Technology Brown Bag Discussion, Millikin University. February 6, 2008.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. Using Technology to Promote Academic Integrity. Educational Technology Brown Bag Discussion, Millikin University. October 8, 2007.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe & Pat Pettit. Technology Transformations: Innovative Applications for Teaching and Professional Success. Presentation for Opening Faculty Workshop, Millikin University. August 21, 2007.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. Using Technology to Promote Student Success. Educational Technology Brown Bag Discussion, Millikin University. April 17, 2007.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe, Debbie Myers & Amanda Pippitt. Searching the Internet Like a Pro: Getting the Most Out of the Web for Research. Educational Technology Brown Bag Discussion, Millikin University. March 28, 2007.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. Blogs, Wikis and RSS Feeds: Uses in Higher Education. Educational Technology Brown Bag Discussion, Millikin University. February 27, 2007.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. MySpace, Facebook and Social Networking Sites: Applications and Implications for Higher Education. Educational Technology Brown Bag Discussion, Millikin University. October 23, 2006.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. Stop or I'll Sue: Copyright Infringement in the Classroom. Educational Technology Brown Bag Discussion, Millikin University. September 19, 2006.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. Using Academic Technology to Promote Student Success. Presentation for Opening Faculty Workshop, Millikin University. August 22, 2006.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe. Wikipedia and Collaborative Research. Panel presentation for the Faculty Brown Bag Discussion Series, Millikin University. January 26, 2006.
  • Hardenbrook, Joe & Lynn McMain. An Introduction to the Tegrity Software System. Presentations to academic departments and computing services staff, Sam Houston State University. September 2003 & February 2004.
SERVICE

National:

State/Regional:

University/Local:

  • Information Technology Advisory Committee, Member. Millikin University. October 2006-Present.
  • Undergraduate Fellows Proposal Review Team, Member. Millikin University. September 2006-Present.
  • Internal Communication Working Group, Member. Millikin University. 2009.
  • Information Technology Strategic Planning Group, Member. Millikin University. 2008-2009.
  • Electronic Resources/Technical Services Librarian Search Committee, Member. Staley Library, Millikin University. February-March 2008.
  • First-Year Experience Team, Member. Millikin University. 2007-2008.
  • University Webmaster Search Committee, Member. Millikin University. April 2007.
  • Academic Council, Member. Millikin University. 2006-2007.
  • Continuing Education Services Librarian Search Committee, Member. Staley Library, Millikin University. October-December 2006.
  • ACT Examination, Proctor. Millikin University. 2005-2006.
  • Parking Appeals Committee, Member. Sam Houston State University. 2004-2005.
  • Student Disciplinary Hearing Committee, Member. Sam Houston State University. 2004-2005.
  • Reference Librarian Search Committee, Member. Newton Gresham Library, Sam Houston State University. October-December 2004.
  • Freshmen Orientation, Library Representative. Sam Houston State University. June 2004.
  • Electronic Resources Librarian Search Committee, Member. Newton Gresham Library, Sam Houston State University. March-May 2004.
  • Texas Academic Challenge Championship, Judge. Sam Houston State University. 2003-2005.
  • Multimedia Circus, Library Representative. Sam Houston State University. 2003-2004.
CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

National:

  • Learning Spaces & Technology Workshop. Sponsored by CIC/NITLE/PKAL. Decatur, GA. April 4-6, 2008.
  • American Library Association Midwinter Meeting. Philadelphia, PA. January 11-14, 2008.
  • EDUCAUSE Annual Conference. Seattle, WA. October 24-26, 2007.
  • Brick & Click Libraries Conference. Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO. November 3, 2006.
  • LiveText Collaboration Conference. Chicago, IL. July 13-14, 2006.
  • American Library Association Midwinter Meeting. San Antonio, TX. January 20-22, 2006.
  • Effective Collaboration for Campus-Wide Information Literacy. ACRL/TLT Online Seminar. September 2004.
  • Virtual Reference Desk Conference. San Antonio, TX. November 17-18, 2003.
  • Project LEAD Workshop for Distance Learning Librarians. The Woodlands, TX. July 14-18, 2003. IMLS grant-sponsored workshop on distance learning for librarians.

State/Regional:

  • Online Tutorials Workshop. Sponsored by CARLI. Champaign, IL. June 5, 2009.
  • Illinois Information Literacy Summit 2009. Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL. April 17, 2009.
  • I-Share Instruction Forum: Using Social Technologies in Library Instruction. Sponsored by CARLI. University of Illinois at Springfield. April 2, 2009.
  • Lincoln, Literacy and Legacies Workshop. Sponsored by Rolling Prairie Library System. Decatur, IL. March 26, 2009.
  • Associated Colleges of Illinois/AT&T Teaching & Learning Mentors Fall Workshop. Chicago, IL. October 9-10, 2008.
  • Associated Colleges of Illinois/AT&T Technology Support Services Workshop. Millikin University, Decatur, IL. June 18, 2008.
  • Illinois Information Literacy Summit 2008. Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL. April 8, 2008.
  • Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Conference. Bloomington, IL. March 29-30, 2008.
  • I-Share Instruction Forum: Best Practices in Library Instruction. Sponsored by CARLI. Heartland Community College, Normal, IL. November 7, 2007.
  • Illinois Information Literacy Summit 2007. Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL. April 3, 2007.
  • EDUCAUSE Midwest Regional Conference. Chicago, IL. March 12-14, 2007.
  • Associated Colleges of Illinois/AT&T Teaching & Learning Mentors Mini-Institute. University of Saint Francis, Joliet, IL. March 2, 2007.
  • Associated Colleges of Illinois/AT&T Teaching & Learning Mentors Mini-Institute. Millikin University, Decatur, IL. September 9, 2006.
  • Associated Colleges of Illinois/AT&T Technology Support Services Workshop. Millikin University, Decatur, IL. June 14, 2006.
  • Best Practices in Library Instruction. Central Illinois Library Instruction Group. Millikin University, Decatur, IL. May 19, 2006.
  • Illinois Information Literacy Summit 2006. Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL. April 21, 2006.
  • Assessment in Library Instruction. Central Illinois Library Instruction Group. Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL. March 24, 2006.
  • I-Share Users Advisory Group Forum. Sponsored by CARLI. Kankakee Community College, Kankakee, IL. February 24, 2006.
  • Camtasia Software Training. Sponsored by CARLI. Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL. December 13, 2005.
  • Federated Searching. Central Illinois Library Instruction Group. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. November 4, 2005.
  • SFX Link Resolver Training. Sponsored by CARLI. University of Illinois at Springfield. July 13, 2005.
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