Lori J. Fielding
Aurora,USA
Summary
Accomplished librarian specializing in reference services, with extensive experience in collection analysis, and user engagement. Demonstrated success in collaborating to develop library services to meet community needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Subject Librarian & Bibliographer
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
10.2001 - 08.2020
- Experience performing collection and liaison duties for the humanities and social sciences
- Selected and purchased library materials while monitoring budget allocations for each subject area.
- Participate in the selection of resources for collaborative statewide purchases
- Create and update collection development policies
- Participate in the curriculum review process
- Teach subject specific and general library instruction classes
- Consult on research with students and faculty via individual appointments
- Provide reference service for campus and remote users
- Managed library collections and organized resources for efficient access.
- Assisted students and faculty with research inquiries and resource navigation.
- Developed and implemented instructional programs on information literacy.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance library services and support academic needs.
- Promoted library services, programs, and collections to increase user awareness and participation.
- Attended conferences and subscribed to trade publications to maintain current knowledge of field.
- Expanded library resources by identifying and recommending new purchases. by searching catalogs and recommending new purchases.
Account Services Manager
EBSCO Subscription Services
Philadelphia, PA
06.2000 - 09.2001
- Delivered customer service to public, academic, special, and school libraries, enhancing user satisfaction and resource accessibility
- Trained customers in the use of EBSCO's products and services
- Coordinated and prioritized service appointments to ensure timely and effective support for clients
- Participated in group training and sales presentations
- Acted as liaison to regional chapters of Special Library Associations (SLA) in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, fostering collaboration and communication among library professionals
Instruction & Reference Librarian
University of Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Taught library instruction classes to enhance information literacy among students
- Provided reference service for campus and community patrons, facilitating access to vital information resources
- Updated library guides and subject bibliographies to reflect current research trends and improve user navigation
- Assessed trial databases for usability and relevance
- Served as a liaison to the social sciences faculty
Reference Librarian
Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY
07.1997 - 08.1999
- Developed and taught library instruction classes to enhance information literacy skills.
- Maintained and curated reference collection to support academic curricula and user needs.
- Assisted library patrons with reference inquiries to improve research outcomes. in an academic environment
- Provided academic advising for freshmen students
Education
Master of Science - Library and Information Science
State University College of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, NYBachelor of Science - Design
State University College at Buffalo
Buffalo, NYBachelor of Arts - Art
State University College at Buffalo
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Reference services
- Collection analysis & development
- Library research consultations
- Group instruction
- Event coordination
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Contributing author to Sociology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources, 3rd Edition, 01/01/05
- Faculty Senator, 01/01/16 - present
- Awarded an American Library Association (ALA) & National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Muslim Journeys Grant, 01/01/12
Timeline
Subject Librarian & Bibliographer
The University of Akron
10.2001 - 08.2020
Account Services Manager
EBSCO Subscription Services
06.2000 - 09.2001
Instruction & Reference Librarian
University of Wisconsin
09.1999 - 06.2000
Reference Librarian
Keuka College
07.1997 - 08.1999
Master of Science - Library and Information Science
State University College of New York at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Design
State University College at Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - Art
State University College at Buffalo