R. Todd Vandenbark Curriculum Vitae

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1 Curriculum Vitae 3423 Jill Ave, Eau Claire, WI Education M.L.S. Indiana University, Indianapolis. Specialization in Library Technology Management. May 2009 Extensive coursework in Child Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. B.A. Luther College, Decorah, IA. Major in Psychology, minor-equivalent in Computer Science. Employment Current position: Research and Instruction Librarian McIntyre Library, University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, Providing information literacy and library instruction, and serve as subject liaison to the health sciences. Collaborating with other library faculty in planning, promoting and assessing information literacy initiatives. Deliver online and in person reference services as assigned, including some weekend and evening hours. Keep abreast of new ways to incorporate current and emerging technology into library instruction and outreach services Web Services Librarian Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, SLC, UT Responsible for directing the development of the library Web presence by providing vision and leadership in designing and developing the library s main website. Investigate and implement innovative web technologies including Web 2.0 knowledge and social technologies to deliver services and information to all library communities and constituencies. Assist with the library s educational programs by teaching curriculum-integrated courses and developing classes on new Web technologies. Provide reference and tech support services to library clientele Special Project Developer (MLS internship) Library Information Technology Services, Ball State University, Muncie, IN Planned and co-developed My Library customizable library web portal to provide one-stop access to electronic resources for students, faculty and staff. Created online Library Web Laboratory site for testing and refining new services. Prepared successful $7,800 LSTA grant proposal to update and expand library access via mobile technology. Developed comparison of nine OPACS for effective incorporation of Web 2.0 features. Researched how to develop a business intelligence dashboard displaying library key performance indicators, and writing monthly articles for the Library Insider newsletter.

2 Page 2 (Employment cont d) Technology and Participant Support Graduate Assistant SLIS, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN Provided technical support for participants and instructors in Shaping Outcomes online course. Updated course materials and website to meet Section 508 accessibility standards. Managed course Moodle site. Prepared advertising copy, ordered ads and tracked budget Webmaster/Customer Service Representative Richmond Industrial Supply Co., Inc., Richmond, IN Rebuilt, updated and maintained company website, integrating vendor-provided online catalog order system. Developed systematic method for pre-purchase evaluation of business enterprise software solutions and their vendors. Managed customer accounts, including sales, returns and credits. Processed customer orders via phone, fax or Additional customer service experience: Technology paraprofessional, telecom business customer service, research assistant, computer help desk, data entry, public transit information specialist, senior secretary, pager customer service & delivery, assistant aquatics director. Additional teaching and direct care experience: Martial arts instructor, substitute teacher, youth counselor, daycare teacher, swimming instructor, school bus driver. Grants Mobile Apps in Nursing Education and Practice, Small Research Grant for $360, University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, Primary author on successful $7,800 LSTA grant application: "Digital Library Collections Access through Handheld Mobile Devices," Ball State University, Instruction Topics taught at UWEC: o Library research instruction. o APA citation style instruction. o Comprehensive literature searching for Nursing students.

3 Page 3 (Instruction cont d) Previous experience: o No/Low Tech and High Tech Training, July o Topics in Medicine OB/GYN: includes section on PubMed, MeSH, MyNCBI, etc., June o Topics in Medicine Pediatrics, since June 2009 o Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook for Windows and Mac, February o Mac Basics, February 2010 o Microsoft Excel 2007, since February 2010 o Using Blogs & RSS, Staff Development workshop, Eccles Health Sciences Library, January o Cool Tools: Gliffy, Staff Development workshop, Eccles Health Sciences Library, August 18, Publications Airth-Kindree, N., & Vandenbark, R. T. (2014). Mobile applications in nursing education and practice. Nurse Educator, 39(4), Blogging irregularly at firesidelibrarian.com on topics of health literacy, information literacy, open access and others. Cool Tools: Wiggio, esynapse, 26(3), Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, Fall Cool Tools: Accessing Your Health Record at University Health Care, esynapse, 26(2), Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, Spring Usability Testing with OpenHallway and SurveyMonkey, esynapse, 25(3), Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, Fall "Tending a Wild Garden: Library Web Design for Persons with Disabilities," Information Technology & Libraries 29(1): Library Web Design for Persons with Disabilities, esynapse, 25 (2), Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, Summer Cool Tools: Make a Note with Evernote, esynapse, 25 (1), Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, January-February Security Tips for Facebook, esynapse, 25 (1), Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, January-February A Picture is Worth... Eccles Library on Flickr, esynapse, 24 (4), Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, September-October 2009.

4 Page 4 (Publications cont d) No Hard Hat Required: Keeping Current during Library Ceiling Project, esynapse, 24 (4), Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, September-October Cool Tools: Gliffy, esynapse, 24 (3), Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, July-August Web 2.0: Inexpensive website redesign, The Library Insider, 7 (5), p.9, Ball State University Libraries, May Web 2.0: video chat, The Library Insider, 7 (4), p.10, Ball State University Libraries, April 2009 Web 2.0: My BSU, The Library Insider, 7(3), p.8, Ball State University Libraries, March Library 2.0: Evernote another free and useful Web 2.0 tool, The Library Insider, 7 (2), p.7, Ball State University Libraries, February Library 2.0: Using a library web laboratory, The Library Insider, 7 (1), p.5, Ball State University Libraries, January Library 2.0 Collaboration Tools: Wiki, The Library Insider, 6 (12), p.10, Ball State University Libraries, December Library 2.0: the Jing Project another free and useful Web 2.0 tool, The Library Insider, 6 (11), p.6, Ball State University Libraries, November Library 2.0: free and useful web tools for librarians, The Library Insider, 6 (10), p.6, Ball State University Libraries, October Presentations & Posters Moch, S. D., Pehler, Shelley-Rae, Stombaugh, Angela, & Vandenbark, R. T. (2014). Action Research Methodology in Nursing Education. Poster. 35th International Association for Human Caring Conference, Kyoto, Japan, May 24, The Value of Searching for Quality Information: Tools for Community Action Workers & Home Health Care. Workshop presented at the Indianhead Community Action Agency, Ladysmith, WI, April 21, Appy Hour. Interactive presentation on mobile medical applications, co-led with Norah Airth- Kindree, UWEC College of Nursing and Health Sciences, April 9, 2014.

5 Page 5 (Presentations & Posters cont d) Airth-Kindree, N. M. M., & Vandenbark, R. T. (2013). mhealth and Undergraduate Nursing Education: Preparing Tomorrow's Nurses to Adapt and Succeed. Paper presented at the Sigma Theta Tau International 42nd Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN. Wical, S. H., & Vandenbark, R. T. (2013). Building a stronger collection: the art of combining citation studies and usage statistics. Panel presentation at the Emerging Research in Collection Development and Management Forum, American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, June 30, mhealth and undergraduate education: Preparing tomorrow s nurses to adapt and succeed. Session at the 2013 Northwest Regional Instructional Technology Showcase, UW Stout, Menomonie, WI, February 22, mhealth and undergraduate education: Preparing tomorrow s nurses to adapt and succeed. Session at the 2013 Faculty Development Conference, UW Green Bay, January 24, Apps for Reference, Research and Reassurance. Brownbag presentation to UWEC Nursing faculty, October 25, Vandenbark, R. T. (2011). Risk taking: using card sorts to update navigation. Lightning talk presented at the 2011 LITA Forum, St. Louis, MO. Vandenbark, R. T., Adamczyk, A., & Honisett, A. (2011). Re-evaluate Your Library Website Using Card Sorts. MCMLA 2011 Annual Meeting. St. Louis. Vandenbark, R. T. (2011). Rethink Your Library Website: First Know Your End Users. MLA 2011 Rethink. Minneapolis, MN. Lombardo, N. L., Le Ber, J. M., & Vandenbark, R. T. (2011). Evolving Technologies to Support Mobile and Collaborative Curriculum. MLA '11 Rethink. Minneapolis, MN. Le Ber, Jeanne M, et al. How to Connect: Reflections on a Library s Order and Disorder. Poster. Medical Library Association Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., May 24, Information Architecture, Website redesign, and the User Experience. Topic du Jour, Eccles Health Sciences Library, April 27, Weighing in on Social Media: Hands-On Social Media Workshop, ADEU Update Pre-Conference Workshop, November 4, 2009.

6 Page 6 Professional Development Dynamic One-Shot Instruction, ALA ecourse July 2014 Teaching information literacy to college students, ALA ecourse June 2013 ALA Annual Conference June 2013, 2009 Library Information Technology Association (LITA) Forum October 2011, 2010, 2008 MLA Annual Meetings May 2011, 2010 MCMLA Annual Meeting September 2009 ALA Midwinter Meeting: completed daylong workshop on library instruction. January 2009 Memberships & Committees Art Accessions Committee, UWEC, starting spring Nominating Committee, UWEC, fall 2012 spring American Library Association (ALA) Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Community Service Emcee for concert to benefit Feed My People Food Bank, Eau Claire, WI, April 13, Volunteer little league soccer coach, summer Webmaster, Eau Claire Quakers (church) and Northern Spirit Radio (nonprofit). Publicity for benefit concert for local interfaith non-profit organization. Served free meals at Community Table for poor and low-income residents. Technical Skills Web design with XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl/CGI, PHP and Drupal. Graphic editing and presentation software: Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator; imovie and Camtasia. Web 2.0 technologies: blogs and RSS, wikis, instant messaging, podcasting, social networking, and widgets. Desktop software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, web browsers, citation management, Adobe Acrobat, and computer operating systems (Windows and Mac).