Albert S. Cook Library, Towson University, 8000 York Rd., Towson, MD

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1 DAVID DAHL Curriculum Vitae Albert S. Cook Library, Towson University, 8000 York Rd., Towson, MD LIBRARIANSHIP Information Technology Librarian (Librarian II) January present Primary Responsibilities Provide technology leadership for the Library s initiatives and operations. Plan, supervise, and participate in the work of the Library s IT & Media Services department, including development of the Library s web presence, management of the Library s lab and classroom computing environments, oversight of media collections and services, and technical support and leadership for the Library s online discovery services. Serve the information needs of the students, faculty, and staff at Towson University through library instruction, reference services, and collection development, specifically as liaison to Computer Science. Key Achievements Led the selection and implementation of a content management system for the Library's website. Led the selection and implementation of EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS), including integration with the Library's web presence. Led the reorganization of Library IT & Media Services, including revision of position descriptions, streamlining of workflows, and consolidation of services portfolio. Enhanced the Library's mobile web presence through the implementation of new features and functionality, including integration with EDS. Led development of flexible learning space designed to encourage innovative pedagogical practices. Collaborated with University's Office of Technology Services to review and revise support workflows for library public, employee, and classroom computing. Integrated the teaching of discovery service solutions into instruction sessions. Emerging Technologies Librarian (Librarian I) June January 2012 Primary Responsibilities Participate in the advancement of the Library s technology initiatives, including the Library s web presence, online learning modules, and internal communication technologies. Serve the information needs of the students, faculty, and staff at Towson University through library instruction, reference services, and collection development, specifically as liaison to Computer Science, Mathematics, and Integrated Homeland Security Management programs.

2 Key Achievements Created and maintained a system for library course and subject guides. Implemented and maintained SharePoint site to facilitate communication with the Research & Instruction Department. Led the development and enhancement of the Library's mobile website. Collaborated on the implementation and administration of the Library's virtual reference services. Led the development and administration of the Library's social media presence. Implemented, maintained, and enhanced WorldCat Local, including integration with the Library's web presence. Developed a tool for tracking reference transactions electronically. Participated in the staffing of the Library's in-person and virtual reference services. Developed learning objects, assignments, and activities to support course-integrated library instruction. EDUCATION Masters in Library Science Indiana University, 2008 Masters in Information Science Indiana University, 2008 B.S. in Music Composition and Comparative Literature Indiana University, 2005 Performance focus: Double Bass PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Scholarship Publications Dahl, D. & MacDonald, P. (2012). Implementation and Acceptance of a Discovery Tool: Lessons Learned. [book chapter] In Popp, M. & Dallis, D. (Eds). Planning and Implementing Resource Discovery Tools in Academic Libraries. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Dahl, D. (2011). Lightning in a Bottle: Managing Ideas to Spur Innovation. [conference paper] In Mueller, D.M. (Ed). Declaration of Interdependence: The Proceedings of the ACRL 2011 Conference, March 30-April 2, 2011, Philadelphia, PA. Chicago, IL: Association of College and Research Libraries. Dahl, D. (2010). An Unexpected Ally: Using Microsoft s SharePoint to Create a Departmental Intranet. [article] Journal of Web Librarianship, 4,

3 Dahl, D., Tomlinson, C., & Disclafani, C.B. ( ). Library Tech Talk. [blog] Presentations Dahl, D. (2013). Measuring the Discovery Experience. [presentation] Presented at the ACRL-MD 2013 Unconference, Baltimore, MD. Dahl, D. (2012). An EDS Panel Discussion. [panel discussion] Presented at the USMAI Fall Forum Data-Driven Decision Making. Adelphi, MD. Dahl, D. (2012). Mobile Apps and Mobile Web Development: Web Frameworks for Easing the Development Process. [presentation] Presented at Computers in Libraries 2012, Washington, D.C. Dahl, D. (2011). Lightning in a Bottle: Managing Ideas to Spur Innovation. [presentation] Presented at the ACRL 2011 National Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Dahl, D. (2011). The Un-roundtable: Rethinking the Unthinkable. [roundtable] Facilitated at the ACRL 2011 National Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Dahl, D. (2010). Staying Current with Google Calendar. [presentation] Presented at edui 2010 Conference, Charlottesville, VA. Dahl, D. (2010). An Intro to APIs and Their Use in Libraries. [lightning talk] Presented at the ACRL MD Unconference Libraries Without Borders, Baltimore, MD. Tomlinson, C. & Dahl, D. (2010). Widgets and Gadgets: Dynamic Tools for Dynamic Libraries. [workshop] Presented at the Library Technology Conference, St. Paul, MN. Dahl, D. (2009). Why Didn t I Think of That? Finding Innovation in Your Library. [online discussion] Facilitated for ACRL OnPoint Chat Series. Dahl, D., Fulkerson, D., Hadley, J., & McKinney, M. (2009). ALA Recruitment Clearinghouse: Rethinking a Resource for Recruitment into Libraries. [poster] Presented at ALA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. Dahl, D., Disclafani, C.B., & Tomlinson, C. (2009). Blog Like You Mean It: Creating a Blog to Fill an Information Need. [presentation] Presented at the Maryland Library Association Annual Conference, Ocean City, MD. Dahl, D. & Kazinski, K. (2009). Making the Most with Microsoft: Using SharePoint as a Reference Portal. [presentation] Presented at Computers in Libraries, Crystal City, VA. Dahl, D. (2009). Why Didn t I Think of That? Finding Innovation in Your Library. [roundtable] Facilitated at the ACRL 14 th National Conference, Seattle, WA.

4 Dahl, D. (2008). Stop Searching, Get Googling: With the Library. [presentation] Presented as part of OTS Emerging Technologies Brown Bag series. Dahl, D. (2008). Adobe Captivate, or, PowerPoint is SOOO Last Year. [presentation] Presented at Maryland Library Association, Academic and Research Libraries Division business meeting. Leadership Association of College & Research Libraries, Maryland Chapter (ACRL MD) President ( ) Vice President/President-elect ( ) Secretary ( ) Maryland Library Association (MLA) Conference Planning Committee Member ( present) Conference Director ( present) Assistant Conference Director ( ) ACRL MD Representative ( ) Emerging Leader Award recipient (2010) American Library Association (ALA) ALA Chapter Relations Committee ( ) Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) ACRL Membership Coordinating Committee ( present) ACRL 2013 Panel Session Review Committee ( ) University Library Section Communications Committee ( ) Editorial Advisory Board for Planning and Implementing Resource Discovery Tools in Academic Libraries ( ) WorldCat Local User Group ( present) NetLibrary Advisory Council ( present) Professional Development Continuing Education Towson University Office of Human Resources Workshops Performance Management: The Supervisor's Role What Every Towson Supervisor Needs to Know Intermediate Features in PeopleSoft Financials for Department User (June 2013) Understanding Your Department Budget (May 2013) Introduction to PeopleSoft Financials and Department Budget Reporting (January 2013) Project Management (September 2008) Towson University President s Leadership Institute ( )

5 ALA Emerging Leaders (2009) ACRL MD Programs ( present) The Future is Tomorrow (October 2011) Unconference: Libraries, Friends with Benefits (May 2011) The One-Shot is Dead, Long Live the One-Shot! (October 2010) Unconference: Libraries Without Walls (May 2010) What Faculty Want / What Students Need (September 2009) Towson elearning Center Courses ( present) Configuring Hardware and Applications in Windows 7 Deploying Windows 7 Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7 Introducing Windows Server 2008 Switched LANs Network Communications and Connections Network Fundamentals Web Services and Service-oriented Architecture Getting Started with ColdFusion MX Working with Complex Data in ColdFusion MX Data Retrieval and manipulation in Macromedia ColdFusion MX Creating Reusable ColdFusion MX Code Java Programming with Java SE 6.0: Getting Started with Java Java Programming: Operators and Flow Control in Java Java Programming: Creating Classes in Java Center for Instructional Advancement and Technology (CIAT) Workshops ( present) Teaching with Clickers Finding and Applying for Emerging Technology Projects Second Life Building 101: An Introduction to Second Life Building Second Life 101: An Introduction to Second Life Developing Online Teaching materials Teaching Using Web 2.0 Technologies Advanced Calculations in Excel 2007 Charting in Excel 2007 A YouTube and MP3 Professor Adobe s Intro to Flex for ColdFusion Developers (December 17, 2009) Professional Memberships Library and Information Technology Association (2013-present) Library Leadership and Management Association (2012-present) Building and Equipment Section Library Organization and Management Section Measurement, Assessment, and Evaluation Section Systems and Services Section

6 Association of College & Research Libraries ( present) Science and Technology Section ( present) Instruction Section ( present) University Libraries Section ( ) American Library Assocation ( present) Library Instruction Round Table ( ) Maryland Library Assocation ( present) Association of College & Research Libraries, Maryland Chapter ( present) Conferences Attended Maryland Library Association / Delaware Library Association Joint Annual Conference May 2013, Ocean City, MD ACRL 2013 National Conference April 2013, Indianapolis, IN American Library Association Annual Conference June 2012, Anaheim, CA Maryland Library Association / Delaware Library Association Joint Annual Conference May 2012, Ocean City, MD Computers in Libraries March 2012, Washington, D.C. American Library Association Midwinter Conference January 2012, Dallas, TX American Library Association Annual Conference June 2011, New Orleans, LA ACRL 2011 National Conference March/April 2011, Philadelphia, PA Code4Lib February 2011, Bloomington, IN American Library Association Midwinter Conference January 2011, San Diego, CA edui 2010 Conference November 2010, Charlottesville, VA NCDevCon 2010 May 2010, Raleigh, NC Maryland Library Association Annual Conference

7 April 2010, Ocean City, MD Library Technology Conference March 2010, St. Paul, MN Handheld Librarian Conference July 2009, online American Library Association Annual Conference July 2009, Chicago, IL Maryland Library Association Annual Conference May 2009, Ocean City, MD Computers in Libraries March 2009, Crystal, VA ACRL 14 th National Conference March 2009, Seattle, WA American Library Association Midwinter Conference January 2009, Denver, CO LOEX 36 th National Conference May 2008, Chicago, IL ALA Techsource Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium July 2007, Chicago, IL SERVICE Library Service Committees Library Website Committee (renamed User Experience Committee, 2013) Chair ( present) Member ( ) Technology Committee Member ( present) Assessment Committee Member ( ) Information Literacy Assessment Committee Member ( ) IT Operations Specialist Search Committee

8 Chair ( ) Emerging Technologies Librarian Search Committee Member (2012) Education Librarian Search Committee Chair ( ) Science Librarian Search Committee Member (2010) Work Groups Help Guides Work Group Member ( present) Strategic Planning Work Group Member (2010) University Service Committees January Conference Planning Committee Member (2012 and 2013) Campus Technology Coalition (CTC) Member ( present) Classroom and Computer Lab Technology Group (CCLT) Member ( present) Academic Committee for Technology (ACT) Member ( present) Information and Instructional Technology Committee (IITC) Member ( ) Work Groups Instructional Recording Evaluation Task Group Member ( present) Pay-for-Print Evaluation and Implementation Group Member ( present) TU Mobile App Work Group Member ( )

9 Learning Management System Evaluation Work Group Member ( ) School of Emerging Technologies Task Force Member ( ) USMAI Service Integrated Library System Work Group Member ( present) EBSCO Discovery Service User Group Participant ( present) Single Record Cataloging of Serials Work Group Member (2012) User Interface Task Group Member (2 year term: )