Megan Kathleen Beard

Research & Instruction Librarian

James G. Gee Library | PO Box 3011 Commerce, TX 75429 | Phone: 903.886.5719 | Fax: 903.886.5434 Email: Megan.Beard@tamuc.edu | Online Portfolio: http://meganbeard.weebly.com/

Skills Summary Over 9 years of experience in various aspects of librarianship and education; specializing in reference services, instruction (both single-session and semester courses), and outreach with a focus on underserved populations. Master of Library & Information Services degree from the ALAaccredited program at the University of Oklahoma. Enthusiastic, tenacious, and always ready to take on new challenges. Education Master of Library and Information Science University of Oklahoma - May 2007 SLIS 75th Anniversary Scholarship SLIS Alumni Student Paper competition, finalist Graduate Research Assistant of the Year, finalist 3.91 GPA Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication/English minor East Central University - December 2004 Full University Honors and High Academic Achievement Regents Scholarship recipient (full tuition & board paid) National Honor Student Association, member Sigma Tau Delta (National English Honor Society), member Certifications Institutional Review Board Protection of Human Subjects (expires October 9, 2016) Responsible Conduct of Research (expires October 10, 2016) Related Work Experience Research & Instruction Librarian (June 2013 present) Texas A&M University Commerce (Commerce, Texas) Liaison to the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, & Arts (CHSSA) Instructor for library information courses (primarily CHSSA courses) Provide research assistance through chat, email, phone, and in person Market library programs and services Chair of the Gee Library Marketing Committee

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Associate Professor, Library and Information Services (September 2008-August 2012) Palau Community College (Koror, Republic of Palau) Managed and directed the Library & Information Services Program and all related courses Instructor for all 12 library courses in the Library and Information Services program Wrote, received, and managed a grant for over $200,000 from IMLS to support the pilot LS distance education program Supervised work study students for the program Assessed student learning outcomes, course learning outcomes, and program learning outcomes for accreditation Redeveloped all courses to be offered online through Moodle Increased enrollment by 600% through an aggressive marketing campaign for the LS program In less than three years the program went from serious consideration for cancellation to one of the top three programs for enrollment at PCC Collaborated with regional educators at Guam Community College, College of Micronesia National Campus, College of the Northern Marianas, and College of the Marshall Islands to develop transfer agreements and memorandums of understanding to facilitate the offering of LS courses in neighboring islands throughout Micronesia. Actively participated in college committees and campus activities

Visiting Lecturer III, Library Resident in Research and Instruction Services (Aug. 2007-Sept. 2008) University of New Mexico Libraries (Albuquerque, New Mexico) Taught library instruction sessions for English, Art, Mathematics, Women Studies and Organizational Learning & Instructional Technology (OLIT) courses Co-taught online bibliographic instruction courses using Elluminate and WebCT software for distance learners Provided reference services at the Humanities, Social Science, Education, and Government Documents reference desks and the outreach satellite reference desk (serves the African American Student Association, Native American Student Association, Hispanic and Latino Student Association, and Women Studies department) Assisted staff and students with reference and technical questions at the Virtual Service Desk (chat, phone, and email reference services) Liaison for Womens Studies Department, responsible for department assistance and collection development Participated fully as a library faculty member through faculty governance Maintained and updated several library web pages Responsible for monthly email question summation and distribution Completed the Resident Orientation through all departments and branches of the UL

Fine & Applied Arts Graduate Research Assistant (June 2005-May 2007) University of Oklahoma Libraries (Norman, Oklahoma) Supervised evening and weekend staff at the Fine Arts and Architecture branch libraries

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Designed and implemented the week-long Architecture Library orientation sessions Taught bibliographic instruction sessions for art, architecture, music, and photography courses Initiated production of branch newsletter for both the Architecture and Fine Arts Libraries Assisted the librarian with collection development in both Fine Arts and Architecture Created online pathfinders using the University's content management system, DynPage Staffed both the Architecture and Fine Arts reference desks, answering questions in person, by phone, and by email for students, staff, and faculty Assisted with technical aspects of library operations such as in-house binding, usage statistics for the annual report, and processing of new books. Graduate assistant/graduate student portfolio: http://MeganBeard.folio21.com/portfolio

Library Internship (Jan. - April 2007) Pioneer Library System (Norman, Oklahoma) Focus of 135 hour internship was planning and publicizing the Big Read (the Big Read is a ten-week reading campaign funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts) Worked with Gary Kramer, Pioneer Library System Public Information Officer and 2004 John Cotton Dana award winner Created and distributed original publicity materials for the campaign Assisted with planning major events for the Big Read, such as the kick-off at the National Weather Center, which involved organizing registration, signage, catering, an associated traveling exhibit, a band, and guest speakers Kept statistics for the end-of-program grant report required by the NEA

Library Assistant (Jan. 2004-June 2005) Ada Public Library (Ada, Oklahoma) Provided reference services in person, on the phone, or by email Assisted with all aspects of circulation (check-in, renewal, overdue notices) Assisted with cataloging and processing of new books Processed magazines and newspapers and assisted with preparations for bindery Assisted with interlibrary loan Helped create a patron brochure introducing new users to the library and its services Created multiple library displays Assisted with story time and childrens services

Honors Program-Student Administrator (Jan. 2002-June 2004) East Central University (Ada, Oklahoma) Established and managed the first Honors Center and Honors Center Library, which included Honors Program periodicals, related books, and 25 years worth of student projects Planned and presented information sessions about the Honors Program and the Oklahoma Scholar Leadership Enrichment Program Created flyers, posters, letters, and brochures for the Honors related programs Responsible for all aspects of mass mailings to honors students Assisted students with enrollment each semester
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Teaching Teaching Philosophy "Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family." ~ Kofi Annan I take the role of educator very seriously and I understand the great impact of education on the individual and our society. I have found that students learn best when they feel safe to take risks, are engaged in the content, and have a sense of belonging in the class. I focus on developing a learning environment that is accessible to all learners, regardless of background or ability; that celebrates the unique traits of each student; and that creates a feeling that all students are part of the learning team. I embrace the constructivist approach to teaching and learning. The concepts of active learning and collaboration are central to my philosophy of education. As a teacher, I most enjoy teaching using real-world situations, emphasizing decision-making, self-reflection, and interpersonal relationships in a meaningful context. Undergraduate Courses Taught Introduction to Library & Information Services (LS102) Introduction to Information Resources (LS105) Research Methods & Reference Assistance (LS110) Micronesia Pacific Information Resources (LS115) Library Media Technology (LS120) Book Repair & Preservation of Materials (LS125) Material Selection, Cataloging, & Indexing (LS202) User Education & Activity Programming (LS205) School Library Media Center (LS210) Management of Library & Information Centers (LS215) Funding Sources for Libraries (LS220) Library & Information Services Internship (LS225) Professional Service Texas A&M University Commerce Library Marketing Committee, Chair (September 2013 present) o Website: http://tamuc.libguides.com/marcom Marketing Campaigns: o LaptopsAnytime Launch Party (November 2013) o Gerritsen Collection Trial (October 2013) o Banned Books/Liana Lopez/Librotraficante (September 2013) o Mustache Bash (September 2013) o Fall Faculty Coffee Come & Go (August 2013) o Library 24/5 (July 2013) Women in Leadership Learning Community (WILL), Mentor (September 2013 present) Safe Spaces Ally Certification (October 2013) Commencement volunteer (December 2013) Book Displays o Great Books for the 4th of July o Beach Books

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College Be a Librotraficante Read a Banned Book Will Self (for authors visit) New Years Resolutions

Palau Association of Libraries Vice President (September 2010- August 2012) Secretary (September 2008-September 2010) Palau Community College Student Review Board, Member (June 2011 August 2012) Pacific Educational Conference Planning Committee, Officer (Aug. 2009 Oct. 2009) Faculty Senate Association, Treasurer (Aug. 2009 Aug. 2011) Accreditation Self-Study Committee, Writer (Sept. 2008 Dec. 2009) 2nd10-Year Master Planning Committee, Co-chair (Mar. 2009 Dec.2009) Graduation Committee, Secretary (March 2009 - May 2009) PCC Canoe Club, Faculty Adviser/Coach (August 2009-August 2012) o Team placed 1st in an international canoe race Chuuk Student Organization, Faculty Advisor (Aug. 2010 Aug. 2012) University of New Mexico Disaster Recovery Task Force Member (August 2007-September 2008) o Post-fire team charged with planning the return of over one million periodical volumes and 65 microfilm/microfiche cabinets that were cleaned and ozonated in Dallas, Texas o Planed for and integration of replacement materials coming from several different places in multiple shipments o Created task forces to manage initial return of materials as well as follow up projects to complete the recovery process Disaster Recovery Team Member (October 2007 December 2007) o Assisted with the initial response to the October 31, 2007 flood: evacuating the building, covering and moving materials in Basement level 2 (government documents) and Basement level 3 (special collections and archives), and assessing damage o Attended meetings with contractors, facilities managers, and insurance representatives Faculty Search Committee, Jr. Resident for Research & Instruction (Dec. 2007-July 2008) Staff Search Committee, E-Resources Library Information Specialist III (Jan. 2008-Feb. 2008) Web Redevelopment Task Force (January 2008-June 2008) Faculty Secretary (June 2008-September 2008) LibGuides Sub Committee (June 2008-September 2008) o Planned for the shift from Contribute based subject guides to LibGuides based subject guides o Provided training sessions for LibGuides migration Library Orientation Exchange (LOEX) LOEX 37th Annual Conf. Planning Committee (Jan. 2008- Sept. 2008) Created conference logo

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Developed web page for conference (www.loexconference.org/2009/) Assisted with conference planning

Presentations International 1-2-3 MLA Made Easy Palau Association of Libraries Special Training Session, January 30, 2012 in Koror, Palau Presentation outlining the basics of MLA citations and how to teach students to cite resources and use information ethically PCC Associates Degree to Bachelors Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives & Museums (PIALA) Annual Conference, November 14, 2011 in Tofol, Kosrae (Federated States of Micronesia) Presentation about the associates degree program in library services at Palau Community College and how to continue on to the bachelors degree program at University of Maine at Augusta PCC Pilot Distance Education Program in Library Services Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives & Museums (PIALA) Annual Conference, November 15, 2010 in Weno, Chuuk (Federated States of Micronesia) Presentation about the IMLS grant for the pilot distance education program, included short presentations from 7 students involved in the program Library Marketing that Works! Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives & Museums (PIALA) Annual Conference, November 16, 2009 in Paliker, Pohnpei (Federated States of Micronesia) Presentation on the basics of library marketing using tools and resources available in most Island libraries 10 Steps to Successful Library Program Planning Palau Association of Libraries Special Training Session, January 29, 2009 in Koror, Palau Presentation outlining the best practices for planning library programs and suggestions for future library programming

State Creativity All Around and Within! The Fine Arts and Design Library at UNM New Mexico Library Association, April 10, 2008 in Las Cruces, New Mexico Presentation panel focused on creativity in Fine Art instruction, reference, collection development, and library design Click It, No More Tic It: Online Reference Statistics New Mexico Library Association, April 10, 2008 in Las Cruces, New Mexico Presentation on the UL online reference statistics form and its usefulness for evaluating reference work and collection development needs

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Local Establishing Awareness & Support for Scholarly Communication (created the presentation but was unable to attend in person, presentation given by Dr. Scott Lancaster) Cross Timbers Library Collaborative - Scholarly Communications & Digital Curation Affinity Group, November 13, 2013 at University of Texas at Arlington Discussion of the current scholarly communication efforts at Texas A&M University Commerce. Predatory Journals & EndNote Web College of Humanities, Social Sciences, & Arts Fall Convocation, August 22, 2013 at Texas A&M University Commerce Introduction to the dangers of predatory journals, overview of EndNote Web, and library services for faculty

Grants IMLS 21st Century Librarianship Grant (July 2010 July 2012) Wrote, received, and managed a $273,000 grant to help develop the distance education component of the Library & Information Services Program at Palau Community College Connecting to Collections Planning Grant (March 2010 March 2011) Wrote and received a $40,000 grant for the IMLS Connecting to Collections Planning Grant to help assess the heritage collections in the Republic of Palau Connecting to Collections Bookshelf (January 2009) Wrote and received the grant for the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf (both living and nonliving collections) grant for Palau Community College Library Kerr Fund Grand Project (September 2006 March 2007) Wrote proposal for and received $1,500 for the Kerr Fund project, a grant for addressing overlooked areas of the collection at the University of Oklahoma Libraries; worked closely with Interior Design faculty to select materials to address these needs. The Big Read (January 2007 April 2007) Created and distributed original publicity materials for the Big Read campaign, and assisted with planning major events for the Big Read, which involved organizing registration, signage, name badges, catering, an associated traveling exhibit, a band, and guest speakers. Publications Trade Publications Beard, Megan K. Librarianship Training in the Republic of Palau. International Leads 23.2 (2009): 5. Neely, Teresa Y. and Megan K. Beard. Recruiting and Retaining Academic Research Librarians: Post-MLS Residency Programs. C&RL News 69.6 (2008): 314-315.

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Conference Proceedings Beard, Megan K. Palau Community College Library & Information Services Program. Discover the Hidden Jewels in Your Library and Sharing the Wealth through Collaboration. Selected Papers from the 21st Annual PIALA Conference, 2011 (Kosrae, Federated States Of Micronesia, November 14-17, 2011). Ed. Paul B. Drake. n.p.: Online Submission, 2012. ERIC. Beard, Megan K. Palau Community College Library & Information Services Pilot Program. Libraries, Archives, and Museums Helping Create Futures: Building On Culture, Knowledge, and Information through Collaboration and Resource Sharing. Selected Papers from the 20th Annual PIALA Conference, 2010 (Weno, Chuuk State, Federated States Of Micronesia, November 15-19, 2010). Ed. Paul B. Drake. n.p.: Online Submission, 2012. ERIC. Beard, Megan K. Library Marketing that Works. Pacific Visions: Finding, Selecting, and Using Resources for Your Libraries, Archives, and Museums. Selected Papers from 19th Annual PIALA Conference, 2009(Pohnpei, Federated States Of Micronesia, November 16-21, 2009). Ed. Paul B. Drake. n.p.: Online Submission, 2011. ERIC. Internal Publications Web-based tutorials: ART 404 - Contemporary Issues in Art - http://tamuc.libguides.com/art404 ART 497/595 - Advanced Art History Topic - http://tamuc.libguides.com/art497/595 CHSSA Faculty Research Guide - http://tamuc.libguides.com/chssafaculty East Texas War & Memory Project - http://tamuc.libguides.com/WWII HIST 1301 - US History to 1877 (Darina Davis) - http://tamuc.libguides.com/hist1301 Public and Professional Speaking - http://tamuc.libguides.com/speech SOC 320 - Deviant Behavior - http://tamuc.libguides.com/soc320 Print-based guides & handouts: EndNote Web Quick Start Guide: http://tamuc.libguides.com/loader.php?type=d&id=896043 Turnitin Quick Start Guide: http://tamuc.libguides.com/loader.php?type=d&id=896098 Web of Science Citation Tracking Quick Guide: http://tamuc.libguides.com/loader.php?type=d&id=902034 Google Scholar Citation Tracking Quick Guide: http://tamuc.libguides.com/loader.php?type=d&id=903995 Literature & Languages Grad Talk Handout, Open Access: Beware of the Dark Side: http://tamuc.libguides.com/loader.php?type=d&id=981598 WWII War & Memory Project Tour Handout: http://tamuc.libguides.com/loader.php?type=d&id=981597

Research Projects Texas A&M University Commerce Libraries Libraries Website Usability Study (2014-780), November 2013 December 2013

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Professional Development International Palau Association of Libraries Special Training Session, January 30, 2012 19th Annual PIALA Conference, November 14-17, 2011 20th Annual PIALA Conference, November 15-19, 2010 21st Annual PIALA Conference, November 16-24, 2009 Palau Association of Libraries Special Training Session, January 29, 2009 United States American Library Association Annual Conference, June 25-28, 2011 National Network of Libraries and Medicine Health Resources Training, November 11, 2008 Preventing Sexual Harassment Training, May 23, 2008 New Mexico Library Association Annual Conference, April 10-11, 2008 American Library Association Midwinter Conference, January 10-14, 2008 Library Renovation Planning Web Conference, September 25, 2007 Oklahoma Library Association Annual Conference, April 2-4, 2007 Webinars Big Fat Marketing Mistakes webinar with Anna Sawyer from Trada, July 2013 Meeting Users Where They Are RUSA webinar, August 2013 User Experience Research 101 RUSA webinar, August 2013

Professional Memberships American Library Association (ALA), 2006 2008, 2013 Palau Association of Libraries (PAL), 2008 present Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives, and Museums (PIALA), 2008- 2012 New Mexico Library Association (NMLA), 2007-2009 Oklahoma Library Association, 2006-2008

International Experience Summer Abroad in Japan (Summer 1996) Ibaraki Christian University High School (Mito, Japan) Lived with a host family and attended daily classes at the High School Learned about Japanese culture and traditions Visited historic temples and landmarks in Kyoto, Japan Annual PIALA Conferences (2009 - 2011) 19th Annual PIALA Conference (Palikir, Pohnpei) 20th Annual PIALA Conference (Weno, Chuuk) 21st Annual PIALA Conference (Kusaie, Kosrae)

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Palau Community College Instructor (August 2008 August 2012) Koror, Palau Developed the Library & Information Services program Taught all program courses Worked with students from 11 different countries Personal Travel Manila, Philippines (December 2010 January 2011) Hagta, Guam (November 2011) Colonia, Yap (May 2012) Ifalik, Yap (June-July 2012)

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