Denise Woetzel

5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

- Summary Objective: To continue my position at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Library where I can
utilize my skills to create a productive and collaborative work environment for library staff; take the
lead in providing innovative and top-notch information literacy programs; and provide quality
customer service to meet the needs of our user community.

Qualifications: Master librarian with over 25 years experience working in a variety of positions for
both academic and corporate libraries including the past 15 years in community college libraries:

Adventuresome. Thrive on new challenges and learning experiences.

Detail-oriented. Meticulous in planning projects, scheduling instruction sessions, and

conducting research and analyses activities.

Effective communicator. Strong oral and written communication skills.

Fast Learner. Adapt easily and quickly to new responsibilities and work environments.

Forward thinking. Keep abreast of latest library resources, services, and technology to
help plan for future needs of library users including the Millennial Generation.

Motivated. Strong commitment and enthusiasm for my profession.

Organized. Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to focus on priorities. Extensive

experience in organizing and leading projects.

Proactive. Initiate ongoing communication with faculty (email d-lists, phone calls, faceto-face meetings) on how to integrate information literacy into the curriculum. Actively
promote the librarys resources and services to faculty, staff, and students through
workshops, face-to-face meetings, email d-lists, Facebook, Twitter, Reynolds Library blog,
flyers, and SOAR)

Public service-oriented. Strong dedication and enthusiasm for serving the public and
promoting information literacy. Ability to work with diverse constituencies and assess the
needs of a diverse user community.

Self-directed. Ability to take initiative from start of new job or project.

Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent listener. Extremely patient and diplomatic in

handling situations with users and library staff. Strong team player and collaborator.
Ability to work with a diverse library staff and serve a diverse constituency.

Strong mentoring and teaching skills. Innate ability and passion for: mentoring new
librarians and MLS graduate students, training library staff and student workers, and
teaching information literacy and technology skills to students, faculty and staff.

Tech-savvy. Expert in using various computer systems and software applications. Keep
abreast of and eager to learn new technology.

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5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

- Details Education:
1990-1993

Master's Degree - Library and Information Studies (1993)

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

1974-1978

Bachelor's Degree Early Childhood Education (1978)

William Paterson College of New Jersey, Wayne, NJ

Library Work Experience:

8/06 - Present

Reference/Information Literacy Librarian

Parham Road Campus Library, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College,
Richmond, VA

Plan, develop, coordinate, and schedule library instruction for students, faculty,
and staff; Teach approximately 140-160 instruction sessions per fiscal year.
Collaborated with other librarians to develop standardized library instruction
packages (50, 75, & 100 minute packages) based on ACRL standards. Seven online
modules were created which incorporate the various skills covered in the three
instruction packages. A 20 question assessment tool was developed based on the
skills covered in the 50 minute package. The assessment is available in MS Word
and a .zip file can also be imported into the Blackboard Grade Center. Online
modules and packages will be updated as needed.
Develop and teach a variety of instruction sessions including: course-integrated
instruction tailored to specific research assignments; open session workshops for
students (e.g., Research the Smart Way, Cite it Right, EasyBib, Is this Web Site
Credible?); and PDO workshops for faculty and staff (e.g., Beyond the Textbook:
Integrating Library Resources into Blackboard).
Helped develop, test, and implement mobile scavenger hunt activity that
incorporates the use of iPads, Padlet.com and QR codes. During this engaging
activity, students roam the physical library in teams while learning about the
resources and services offered.
Collaborate with other librarians and English faculty on Information Literacy
Project for ENG-112 classes (part of FISPE/QEP assessment plans for
incorporating core competencies into the curriculum). Created and update seven
research modules using LibGuides Research at Reynolds Libraries
(http://libguides.reynolds.edu/research), developed corresponding pre/post test
on Blackboard, developed self-assessment questions on Blackboard for each
module; developed feedback questions for each module; created Camtasia clip on
how to navigate through modules. Pilot tested in Fall 2011 and integrated in
several ENG-112 classes starting in Spring 2012.
Created and update research modules (http://libguides.reynolds.edu/ite115) and
corresponding assessment questions for ITE-115 classes and collaborate with
ITE-115 faculty to integrate modules into their classes.
Created and update the online SDV-100 Library Tutorial
(http://libguides.reynolds.edu/sdv100new) and corresponding quiz on
Blackboard.

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8/06 - Present

5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Reference/Information Literacy Librarian (contd.)

Parham Road Campus Library, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College,
Richmond, VA

As part of my Student Readiness & Orientation subcommittee work on the QEP

Team, I created a Library Resources & Services module
(http://libguides.reynolds.edu/cdl001) including Camtasia video clips and
assessment questions for a non-credit online course in 2011, CDL-001: Orientation
to Learning Online, for students considering taking an online course as well as
students who may have not done well in an online course they have taken in the
past. Update module as needed.
As part of my Faculty Training subcommittee work on the QEP Team, I created a
Learning Objects module including assessment questions in 2011 as well as cocreated an Information Literacy module including assessment questions and a
Camtasia video clip in 2010 for faculty who teach online.
Create and update online guides tailored to specific subjects, curriculums, and
course assignments. Created and co-created over 50 LibGuides and collaborate
with other librarians to update 120 LibGuides. Started off in 2006 using Microsoft
FrontPage to create and update guides, then switched to PB Works in 2007, then
switched to Springshare LibGuides in 2009 (http://libguides.reynolds.edu).
Collaborated with other librarians in creating guide templates for all three
platforms.
Initiated trial of the Springshare LibGuides content management system and
proposed purchasing this user-friendly system so that all librarians can quickly
and easily create and update research guides. Started subscription to LibGuides in
2009.
Create instructional video clips using Camtasia that demonstrate how to search
the library catalog and various databases. Videos are loaded on the librarys
Screencast.com account (http://screencast.com/users/jsrcc). Embed video clips
into the librarys LibGuides.
Coordinated effort to create and update over 30 library instruction handouts and
corresponding worksheets.
Staff the Research & Information Desk. Offer assistance in-person, by email, by
phone and via the LRC Live chat service. Assist patrons in identifying, selecting,
finding, evaluating, and citing information from both electronic and print
resources; Schedule one-on-one research consultations with faculty, staff, and
students; Assist patrons in using a variety of applications including Microsoft
Office, Blackboard, and the Reynolds Student Information System; Assist patrons
with a variety of technical problems and questions; Trouble shoot technical issues
with computer workstations in the Reference area and Library Lab.
Serve as the library liaison for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Communicate and collaborate with faculty (email d-lists, phone calls, face-to-face
meetings) on how to integrate information literacy into the curriculum.
Actively promote the librarys resources and services to faculty, staff, and students
through workshops, face-to-face meetings, email d-lists, Facebook, Twitter,
Reynolds Library blog, flyers, and SOAR).
Serve as an embedded librarian for an English instructors Blackboard course sites
for ENG-111 & 112.
Developed follow-up library assignments and quizzes on Blackboard for two
Learning Community classes (English/History and English/Student Development)
in 2007 and 2008.

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8/06 - Present

5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Reference/Information Literacy Librarian (contd.)

Parham Road Campus Library, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College,
Richmond, VA

Collaborated with other VCCS Librarians to revamp the VCCS Connect for Success
tutorial in 2009 using the SoftChalk application. Continue to work with VCCS
librarians on updating modules and assessment questions as well as investigating
applications for administering assessment questions and delivering test scores.
Train Parham Road Campus librarians on using various library databases and
other electronic tools (e.g., LibGuides, EasyBib, WordPress, PBWorks), My Reynolds,
Blackboard, Equitrac, and various other library resources. Provide intensive
training to new librarians.
Direct and provide guidance to new, part-time, and evening librarians at Parham
Road Campus on performing various tasks.
Collection development including weeding of materials; Title analysis and search
interface analysis of potential and existing database subscriptions; Requested trial
accounts as well as product and pricing information for database services and
software from various vendors responsibility was transferred to Digital Services
Librarian.
Direct paraprofessional staff on weeding books from the collection as well as new
books to purchase.
Consult and collaborate with library staff on various day-to-day tasks.
Update library web pages. Started off in 2006 using Microsoft FrontPage then
switched to Dreamweaver in 2008.
Designed and generated the monthly New Titles and Recommended Readings web
pages with direct links to catalog records during 2007-2008 using Microsoft
FrontPage. Responsibility was transferred to Digital Services Librarian in 2008.
Assisted in several redesigns of the librarys web site
(http://library.reynolds.edu).
Created library blog in 2006 using WordPress as host site
(http://jsrcclibrary.wordpress.com); Co-administrator for library blog. Wrote
policies and procedures for administering the blog; Train library staff on using the
library blog; Write blog posts.
Created a wiki for library staff to post research assignments and other information
using PBWorks (http://jsrcclibrary.pbworks.com).
Created a Delicious social bookmarking account for librarians to add web site
links which are integrated into online subject and course guides.
Collaborated on the development and updating of online forms for library
instruction request and assignment alert.
Assist in editing and writing various announcements, procedures & policies,
proposals, and SACS documentation.
Coordinated efforts to update library assistance transactions statistics log to
better assess library staffing needs. Reviewed literature on various methods for
gathering and analyzing transactions; Gathered feedback from library staff;
Revised transaction categories and presented draft to LMT; Finalized new log
categories using feedback from LMT; New log was implemented in July 2009.
Switched from tallying/recording statistics on paper to entering statistics online
when library purchased a subscription to LibAnalytics in 2011.

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Assist in redesign of library instruction surveys for both scheduled instruction and
open session workshops
(http://library.reynolds.edu/services/librarystudentsurvey.html).
Assist in the investigation and development of library surveys (e.g., user
satisfaction surveys; and online module feedback survey) to help in the ongoing
assessment of the community colleges research and information needs.
As Chair of the Library Marketing Committee in 2007, led members in reviewing
other academic library user satisfaction surveys and drafting two user satisfaction
surveys one for students, and one for faculty & staff. OIE administered the two
surveys via Web Surveyor during the Spring 2008 semester.
As Chair of the Information Literacy Committee (formerly Library Curriculum
Committee), lead members in discussing new workshops to offer and new ways to
deliver library instruction. Currently working on revamping instruction package
and skill set selections for scheduled sessions as well as revamping open session
offerings.
Assisted in the retrieving and synthesis of database usage statistics until
responsibility was transferred to the Digital Services Librarian.
Provided input on policies and procedures for using the Group Study rooms and
Library Instruction Lab when the library moved to the Massey Library Technology
Center in 2008.
Supervised student assistants in previous semesters.
Serve on several campus committees and subcommittees.
Participate in student orientation events including SOAR and Greeters table.

Interim Library Coordinator

Parham Road Campus Library, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College,
Richmond, VA

1999 - 2006

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Reference/Information Literacy Librarian (contd.)

Parham Road Campus Library, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College,
Richmond, VA

8/13 11/13

5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

Served as Interim Library Coordinator while the incumbent was on maternity

leave. Managed the many changes that occurred at the Parham Road Campus
Library during this time period including the training and managing of several
new staff members as well as the computer lab move to the downstairs area of the
library.

Reference Librarian
M.W. Bell Library, Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC

In charge of planning, developing, coordinating, and scheduling library instruction

for students, faculty, and staff; Taught approximately 150 instruction sessions per
fiscal year.
Developed a variety of sessions including: library orientation, course-integrated
instruction tailored to specific research assignments, and Internet sessions
covering online search strategies.
Collaborated with faculty to develop library instruction for specific research
assignments.
Developed a pre/post test to assess the information literacy needs of students.
Developed online library instruction including assessment questions for Distance
Learning students using Blackboard.

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1999 - 2006

5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Reference Librarian (contd)

M.W. Bell Library, Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC

Created instructional video clips using Qarbon Viewlet Builder that demonstrate
how to search the library catalog, various databases and other applications.
Developed, administered, and evaluated surveys to help in ongoing assessment of
the community colleges library instruction needs.
Actively promoted the librarys resources and services to faculty, staff, and
students through workshops, face-to-face meetings, email d-lists, the GTCC
Library Blog and a library newsletter.
Wrote posts for GTCC Library Blog.
Wrote articles for a library newsletter.
In charge of creating all user documentation including fact sheets, tip sheets,
brochures, and web-based guides for specific curriculums and course
assignments.
Staffed the Reference Desk. Offered assistance in-person, by email, and by phone.
Assisted patrons in identifying, selecting, finding, evaluating, and citing
information from both electronic and print resources. Assisted patrons in using a
variety of applications including Microsoft Office and Blackboard; Assisted
patrons with a variety of technical problems and questions.
Developed and taught reference help training sessions for library staff on the use
of electronic resources, Blackboard and MS Word. Developed and facilitated a
Reference Help course site on Blackboard for library staff. Developed reference
help worksheet assignments for library staff.
Developed a research unit for two online pedagogy courses for Distance Learning
faculty using Blackboard.
Configuration setup and troubleshooting of computers in Reference area and
instruction lab.
Assisted in the development and maintenance of the librarys web site. Updated
library web pages using Microsoft FrontPage starting in 1999, then switched to
Dreamweaver in 2005.
Collaborated on the development of online forms for library instruction request,
assignment alert, and Ask a Librarian service including the set up of MS Access
databases for the administration of these services.
Co-developed MS Access tables for entering data from library instruction
evaluation forms.
Collection development including weeding of materials; Title analysis and search
interface analysis of potential and existing database subscriptions; Requesting
trial accounts as well as product and pricing information for database services and
software from various vendors.
Consulted and collaborated with library staff on various day-to-day tasks.
Supervised student assistants.
Supervised and mentored a student in the UNCG Masters program for Library &
Information Studies during his practicum at the GTCC Library.
Maintained Distance Learning web site and assisted faculty and students with
Blackboard courses when Distance Learning Coordinator position was vacant.
Assisted at the Circulation Desk.
Assisted with interlibrary loan processing.

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1997 - 1998

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Reference Librarian
C.G. O'Kelly Library, Winston Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC

1994 - 1996

5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

In charge of planning, developing, coordinating, and scheduling library

instruction; Taught library instruction sessions including first-year orientation
sessions through Freshman Seminar classes, course-integrated instruction
tailored to specific research assignments, term paper clinics, Internet sessions
covering online search strategies, and orientation sessions for both middle school
and high school students in the community.
Developed, administered, and evaluated a library skills assessment for Freshmen
and faculty/student surveys to help in the ongoing assessment of university
communitys library instruction needs.
Developed library instruction handouts and worksheets.
Co-wrote a proposal to incorporate a library instruction component into the
Freshman Seminar course.
Staffed the Reference Desk. Offered assistance in-person, by email, and by phone.
Assisted patrons in identifying, selecting, finding, evaluating, and citing
information from both electronic and print resources.
Trained library staff on various electronic resources.
Troubleshooter with computers and peripheral equipment in Reference area and
instruction classroom.
Installed software on Novell 3.11 server and standalone computers.
Collection development including weeding of materials.
Developed and updated web-based subject guides using HTML coding and
WordPad.
Advised in the development of the librarys web site.
Consulted and collaborated with library staff on day-to-day tasks.
Supervised support staff and student assistants.
Assisted Technical Services Department with OCLC copy cataloging.
Assisted at Circulation Desk.

Project Coordinator
Health Sciences Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Led three-year project to develop a union catalog containing holdings of 113

health and life sciences libraries throughout state of North Carolina ($304,225
grant awarded by the Duke Endowment). Collaborated with library and hospital
staff from participating sites as well as with project vendors and various UNCChapel Hill personnel to successfully carry out project.
Coordinated first and second edition production schedules with Auto-graphics
(main vendor for project).
Coordinated extraction of 430,000 MARC records from 11 different sources
(OCLC, MARCIVE and various local systems) as well as delivery of records to Autographics.
Designed detailed tables and reports using relational database software (Paradox)
to help keep track of each participating library's cataloging and collection history.
Coordinated development of group and individual profiles used to design
database; Reviewed database, analyzed problem areas and wrote reprocessing
specifications.
Negotiated contract and licensing of software with Auto-graphics.
Developed training and supplemental user documentation.
Installed software at participating sites.

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1994 - 1996

Developed and conducted over 20 training workshops attended by over 125

participants at various sites throughout North Carolina.
Provided ongoing technical support and served as liaison between Auto-graphics
and participating sites.
Created and wrote articles for a promotional newsletter.
Co-wrote first and second year project reports for Duke Endowment.
Generated ongoing cost estimates and budget reports for second edition union
catalog.
Wrote a procedures manual for maintaining union catalog.
Developed and conducted interview survey to evaluate usefulness of a union
catalog, Auto-graphics software products (CD & Internet version of union catalog)
and local cataloging practices. Also evaluated usefulness of catalog through
feedback received from training workshops, follow-up telephone survey and
various meetings.
Explored mounting union catalog database at another Internet site.
Staffed the UNC-CH Health Sciences Librarys Reference Desk afew hours a week.
Assisted patrons with searching various electronic and print resources; Provided
consultation service for patrons that requested value-added services such as indepth research or customized instruction.

Cataloger / Competitor Analyst

Library, Strategic Marketing Intelligence Department
AT&T, Greensboro, NC

1987-1990

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Project Coordinator (contd)

Health Sciences Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

1992-1993

5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

Implemented original cataloging for department library using Information

Navigator (integrated library system) and following cataloging tools - DDC,
INSPEC Thesaurus, LC Subject Headings and LINUS (AT&T's information
network).
Trained staff to use the Information Navigator system.
Developed user documentation for the Information Navigator system.
Performed searches on AT&Ts competitor companies on DIALOG and LINUS.
Wrote profile summaries on AT&Ts competitor companies.

Librarian
Learning Resource Center, Professional Development Department
KPMG Peat Marwick, Montvale, NJ

In charge of planning and implementing services from the librarys beginning.

Managed day-to-day operations of a one-person library including acquisitions,
cataloging, circulation, collection development, ILL, in-depth research and ready
reference.
Developed core print collection based on the research needs of various
departments.
Cataloged material through MARCIVE. Implemented original cataloging for
material not found in MARCIVE using LC Subject Headings and LC Classification.
Designed library forms (e.g., Purchase Request, Loan Request).
Wrote a proposal to purchase a MAC computer for the library.
Wrote a library policies and procedures manual.

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1987-1990

Promoted library through proactive communication with employees, creating a

monthly library newsletter and writing articles, and conducting library
orientation sessions on a regular basis for new employees.
Conducted value-added searches on DIALOG for accountants.
Planned for library space, furnishings and equipment when the library relocated
to another floor.
Evaluated vendor product information for various integrated library systems and
microfiche equipment for possible purchase.
Developed information resources guide listed by KPMG business sectors for a
KPMG course.
Conducted cost comparison study on executive education programs.
Conducted telephone evaluation survey for KPMG communications course.
Developed competitor profile summaries on Malcolm Baldrige National Quality
Award winners.
Supervised high school interns.
Trained my replacement.

Senior Subscriptions Clerk

Information Resource Center, Schering Plough Corporation, Bloomfield, NJ

1982-1984

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Librarian (contd)
Learning Resource Center, Professional Development Department
KPMG Peat Marwick, Montvale, NJ

1985-1987

5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

Responsible for serials management of 1,200 library subscriptions and 4,000

departmental subscriptions.
Managed transition from manual record-keeping system to automated system.
Trained library staff to use Sydney serials acquisitions module part of online
integrated library system.
Maintained all records and files associated with subscription activities and
ensured they were up-to-date and accurate.
Resolved subscription problems through effective communication with EBSCO
and Readmore (subscription agents), various publishers and subscription holders.
Processed new orders and renewals and processed invoices for payment totaling
approximately $600,000 per year.
Processed binding orders.
Assisted in maintenance of circulation records.

Librarian
Library, On-Line Software International, Fort Lee, NJ

In charge of planning and implementing services from the librarys beginning.

Managed day-to-day operations of a one-person library including acquisitions,
cataloging, circulation, collection development and ready reference.
Developed core print collection based on the research needs of various
departments.
Designed cross-reference card catalog system for IBM manuals, microfiche and
tapes.
Designed library forms (e.g., Purchase Request, Loan Request).
Wrote a library policies and procedures manual.

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5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Librarian (contd)
Library, On-Line Software International, Fort Lee, NJ

1974-1977

Planned for library space, furnishings and equipment when library relocated to
another building.
Developed specifications for designing a home-grown COBOL-based catalog
system.
Trained my replacement.

Student Assistant
Sarah Byrd Askew Library, William Paterson College, Wayne, NJ

Assisted students in finding material on shelves and operating microfiche and

microfilm equipment.
Shelved material.
Assisted in maintenance of card catalog, vertical files and archival material.
Updated loose-leaf services.

Other Work Experience:

1991-1992

Graduate Assistant
Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

1984-1985

Homemaker
Parental leave took care of my infant daughter during her first year.

1980-1981

Service Representative
Associated Library Service, New York City

1979-1980

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Saint Francis Elementary School, Hackensack, NJ

1978-1979

Teacher - Preschool
Growing Garden Nursery School, Paramus, NJ

Technology Skills:

Citation Tools: EasyBib

Classroom Management: LanSchool

Collaborative Tools: Google Drive, SharePoint

Conferencing Tools: Adobe Connect; NetMeeting

Content Management System: LibGuides

Database Interfaces: ACM Digital Library, American History in Video, APA PsycNet, BioOne,
CQ Researcher, EBSCOhost databases including eBook Collection, Factiva, Facts on File
including Issues & Controversies, Films on Demand, Gale, Highwire Press, IEEE Xplore, JSTOR,
Learning Express Library, LexisNexis, Mergent Horizon & Mergent Online, OverDrive, OvidSP,
Oxford University Press, Project Muse, ProQuest, Pubmed, Safari Books Online, Thomson
Micromedex, Westlaw, Wiley Online, Wilson Web

Database Management: Microsoft Access

Desktop Publishing & Word Processing Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher

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Richmond, VA 23225

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Technology Skills (contd):

E-Mail Systems: MS Office Outlook, Gmail (other Web-based systems)

E-Learning Systems: Blackboard

Integrated Library Systems: Aleph, DRA, Horizon, Information Navigator, InnoPac,

SharePAC/Impact Online, Sydney

Internet Browsers: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari

OCLC: PRISM system - Cataloging, Interlibrary Loan, Union Listing Subsystem

Operating Systems: Apple, Microsoft Windows

Presentation Applications: PowerPoint; Prezi

Security Applications: Deep Freeze, Ikiosk

Spreadsheet Applications: Microsoft Excel

Statewide Library Consortiums: NC LIVE (North Carolina), VIVA (Virginia)

Screen Videocast & Capturing Software: Macromedia Captivate / RoboDemo, Qarbon Viewlet
Builder/Cam, TechSmith Camtasia Studio, Camtasia SnagIt

Web Publishing: Contribute, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Microsoft FrontPage, WordPad, HTML

coding

Web 2.0 Tools: Blogger, Connotea, Delicious, PBWorks, Wetpaint, WordPress

Foreign Language:

Spanish (reading only)

Selected Conferences & Workshops Attended as a Reynolds Employee:

Attend various J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College PDO workshops throughout the year to
update skills in using new versions of applications and systems (e.g., Blackboard, Camtasia, iPad
Training, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows) and participate in various webinars offered by
database vendors and other companies throughout the year 2006 present.

American Library Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, June 27-30, 2014.

Reynolds Customer Service Workshop, Richmond, VA, June 11, 2014.

VCCS Learning Resources Peer Group Conference, Staunton, VA, May 22-23, 2014.

VCCS OER Grant Kickoff Session, Richmond, VA, May 13, 2014.

VCCS New Horizons Annual Conference, Roanoke, VA, May 9-11, 2014.

VCCS New Horizons Annual Conference, Roanoke, VA, April 3-5, 2013.

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy, Savannah, GA, September 21-22,

2012.

New Technologies, all day library staff workshop presented by Corinne Hoisington, Richmond,
VA, May10, 2012.

Technology Summit, Richmond, VA, April 6, 2012.

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Richmond, VA 23225

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Selected Conferences & Workshops Attended as a Reynolds Employee (contd):

VCCS New Horizons Annual Conference, Roanoke, VA, March 21-22, 2012.

VCCS Learning Resources Peer Group Meeting, Glen Allen, VA, October 14-15, 2010.

Marketing @ Your Library, all day workshop, University of Richmond, VA, August 18, 2009.

Learning Communities Summer Institute, PVCC, Charlottesville, VA, June 6, 2008.

VIVA Request for Proposal, Vendor Demonstrations, University of Richmond, Richmond VA,
March 11, 2008.

Virginia Library Association Annual Conference, Hot Springs, VA, November 1-2, 2007.

VCCS Learning Resources & Distance Learning Peer Group Meeting, Glen Allen, VA, October 1819, 2007.

Statistics on the Web: VIVA & Beyond, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, June 6, 2007.

Computers in Libraries Annual Conference, Arlington, VA, April 16, 2007.

Virginia Library Association Annual Conference, Williamsburg, VA, November 9-10, 2006.

Presentations:

Develop and teach PDO workshops every semester for both faculty and staff at J. Sargeant
Reynolds Community College. Workshops include: Beyond the Textbook: Integrating Library
Resources into Blackboard, EasyBib, and A Googling Safari, Library Resources & Services for
Faculty in a Nutshell, 2006 present.

World Language Library Resources, VCCS World Language Peer Group Conference,
Williamsburg, VA, September 25, 2014.
Developing Instruction for QuickSearch: Real Techniques for Real Learning, poster session at the
VCCS Learning Resources Peer Group Conference, Staunton,VA May 22, 2014.
Teaching Research Skills: A Collaboration Among Peers for Student Success, co-presented with
Hong Wu at the VCCS Learning Resources Peer Group Conference, Staunton,VA May 22, 2014.

Library Resources & Services to Support Online Teaching & Learning, FantasTech Virtual
Conference, November 8, 2013.

Distance Learning Services Update, co-presented session with Tara Cassidy at the VCCS Distance
Education Peer Group Conference, Glen Allen, VA, October 11, 2013.

Building Digital Bridges: Orienting Online Learners to Essential Information Literacy Skills, copresented session with Meg Foster at the VCCS Distance Education Peer Group Conference, Glen
Allen, VA, October 10, 2013.

Teaching Research Skills: A Collaboration Among Peers for Student Success, co-presented with
Elizabeth Bensen-Barber, Ghazala Hashmi, and Hong Wu at the VCCS New Horizons Conference,
Roanoke, VA, April 4, 2013.

Integrating Information Literacy into Online Learning (AvayaLive Engage environment), copresented with Hong Wu, Virtual Conference, November 1, 2012.

Developing Student Research Skills through Online Library Resources, co-presented with
Elizabeth Bensen, Barber, Ghazala Hashmi and Hong Wu, Art & Science of Online Education
Conference, Glen Allen, VA, October 26, 2012.

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Denise Woetzel

5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Presentations (contd):

Assessing Learning in Information Literacy: Impetus, Implementation, and Impact, co-presented

with Elizabeth Bensen-Barber, Ghazala Hashmi, and Hong Wu at the Georgia International
Conference on Information Literacy, Savannah, GA, September 21, 2012.
An Orientation to Learning Online: Helping Students Succeed in Distance Classes, co-presented
with Meg Foster and Ghazala Hashmi, VCCS New Horizons Conference, Roanoke, VA, March 22,
2012.

Off-Campus Connections to Library Resources concurrent sessions, VCCS Peer Group Meeting for
Distance Education, Williamsburg, VA, October 13-14 2011.

ESL and English Library Resources @ Your Library concurrent session, co-presented with Tara
Cassidy, VCCS Peer Group Meeting for English & ESL, Richmond, VA, October 28-29, 2010.

Connect for Success Beta Tutorial concurrent sessions, co-presented with Tara Cassidy, VCCS
Peer Group Meeting for Distance Education, Glen Allen, VA, October 15-16, 2010.
Connect for Success Beta Tutorial concurrent session and poster session and Library Instruction
Discussion Panel, co-presenter, VCCS Peer Group Meeting for Learning Resources, Glen Allen,
VA, October 14-15, 2010.
Course-Embedded Assessment Techniques for Improving Student Learning, co-facilitated session
on how to embed information literacy assessment into English and ITE classes, Richmond, VA,
May 13, 2010.
Assessment Day Its All About Teaching and Learning, discussion panel (integrating assessment
tools for core competencies into the curriculum), co-presenter, Richmond, VA, April 6, 2010.

What High School Students Should Know about College Libraries, two concurrent sessions,
Virginia Educational Media Association Conference (VEMA), Richmond, VA, March 18, 2009.

Off-Campus Connections to Library Resources, ReynoldsVirtual Conference, Richmond, VA, March

2009.

Introduced presenters at several sessions during the Virginia Library Association Annual
Conference, Hot Springs, VA, November 1-2, 2007.

Information Literacy at Reynolds (poster session co-developed and co-presented with Hong
Wu), VCCS Learning Resources & Distance Learning Peer Group Meeting, Richmond, VA,
October 18, 2007.

Semi-annual and monthly workshops for GTCC faculty and staff on finding and using various
online resources, Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC, 2000 - 2006.

Ideas for Collaborating with Faculty / Ideas for Providing Library Services & Resources to our
Distance Learning Community (Open Discussion Forums, Facilitator), North Carolina
Community College Learning Resources Association Annual Conference, Wake Technical
Community College, Raleigh, NC, July 2006.

Developing Library Workshops for Faculty at GTCC (co-developed with Donald Forbes), North
Carolina Community College Learning Resources Association Annual Conference, Central
Piedmont Community College, Matthews, NC, July 2005.

Integrating Library Services into Distance Learning at GTCC (co-developed with Donald Forbes),
North Carolina Community College Learning Resources Association Annual Conference,
Matthews, NC, July 2005.

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Denise Woetzel

5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Presentations (contd):

Developing Online Instruction for Community College Students (pre-conference workshop), North
Carolina Community College Learning Resources Association Annual Conference, Raleigh, NC,
March 2001.

North Carolina AHEC Health Sciences Union Catalog (poster session), MAC/MLA Annual Meeting,
Richmond, VA, October 1995.

Use of SharePAC for a CD-ROM Union List (concurrent session presented with Diane Brown),
North Carolina SOLINET Users' Group Fall Meeting, Chapel Hill, NC, November 1994.

Online Courses/Modules:

As part of my Student Readiness & Orientation subcommittee work on the QEP Team, I created
a Library Resources & Services module including Camtasia video clips and assessment questions
for a non-credit online course in 2011, CDL-001: Orientation to Learning Online, for students
considering taking an online course as well as students who may have not done well in an
online course they have taken in the past.
As part of my Faculty Training subcommittee work on the QEP Team, I created a Learning
Objects module including assessment questions in 2011 as well as co-created an Information
Literacy module including assessment questions and a Camtasia video clip in 2010 for faculty
who teach online.
Online Learning Resource (online pedagogy course for faculty developed a library resources
module and co-facilitated with Amy Brown), Guilford Technical Community College, May-June
2006.
Principles of Teaching Online (online pedagogy course for faculty developed a library
resources module and co-facilitated with Connie Cerniglia), Guilford Technical Community
College, June 2003.

Current Committees / Team Work:

Statewide Library Committees:

VCCS Connect for Success Tutorial Committee (2009 present)

VCCS Library Database Committee (2011 Present)
RALC (Richmond Academic Library Consortium) (2007 present)

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Campus-Wide Committees:

General Education Committee (2007 present)

QEP Team (2010 Present)
Faculty Training Subcommittee
Student Readiness & Orientation Subcommittee
Search Committee, Library Coordinator position, Parham Road Campus (Summer 2014)
Search Committee, Physics Instructor, (Fall 2013)
Search Committee, Reference/Information Literacy Librarian position, Downtown
Campus (Fall 2012)
Search Committee, Multimedia Trainer position, Parham Road Campus (Fall 2008)
Search Committee, Library Coordinator position, Western Campus (Summer 2007)

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Denise Woetzel

5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Current Committees / Team Work (contd):

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Library Committees:

Digital Initiatives Committee (2013 present)

Information Literacy Committee, Chair (2013 present)
Professional Development Committee (2013 present)
Greeters Table volunteer during the 1st week of the Fall & Spring Semesters (2007
present)
SOAR orientation event for new students - answer questions about the library (2008
present)

Former Committees / Team Work:

Statewide Library Committees:

North Carolina Community College Learning Resources Association Membership

Chair, Conference Planning Committee, Nominating Committee (2005 2006).
North Carolina Library Association, Community & Junior College Libraries section
Director at Large (2005 2006).

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Campus-Wide Committees:

Curriculum Committee (2007 2011)

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Library Committees:

Library Curriculum Committee, Chair (2008 - 2012)

Marketing Committee, (2006 2013), Chair (2006 2008)

Guilford Technical Community College, Campus-Wide Committees

Critical Thinking Coalition (2005 2006) - planning and implementing activities for
GTCC faculty, staff, and students that promote critical thinking.
Open Minds Committee (2005 2006) - planning and implementing activities for GTCC
faculty, staff, and students that promote the Learning College initiatives such as active
learning, student-centered learning and collaborative learning.
Faculty Consulting Program (2004 2006) - Funding from Perkins Grant, worked
together with Faculty Consultants to assist instructors with finding appropriate
resources to supplement their course/s.
Search Committee, Senior Technical Services Technician position (Summer 2005)
Search Committee, Spanish Instructor position (Summer 2000)
Monthly social for Learning Resource Center staff (2004 2006) - Chair.

Guilford Technical Community College, Library Committees

Collection Development (1999 2006)

Library Instruction, Chair (1999 2006)
Marketing Plan (1999 2006)
Strategic Planning (1999 2006)
Web Site Development (1999 2006)

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Denise Woetzel

5803 Willow Oaks Drive, Apt. C

Richmond, VA 23225

dwoetzel@reynolds.edu
Work phone: 804-523-5325
Cell phone: 804-252-5518

Former Committees / Team Work (contd)

Winston Salem State University, Library Committees:

Collection Development
Library Instruction, Chair

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Health Sciences Library Committees:

North Carolina AHEC Library and Information Services Network

Social Planning Committee, Chair

Professional Memberships & Networks:

Presently:

Richmond Academic Library Consortium (2006 - present)

Virginia Community College System Library network (2006 present)

Formerly:

Virginia Libraries Association

North Carolina Community College Learning Resources Association
North Carolina Library Association
Librarians Association at UNC-Chapel Hill
Medical Libraries Association, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Special Libraries Association

Community Activities, Interests:

Health club member (1980-present) - Physical fitness enthusiast - Activities include weight
training and cardio fitness.
Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club Hiking member since March 2007.

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