Barbara A. Shipman has over 15 years of experience in academic libraries. She received her M.L.I.S from Wayne State University and is currently a Special Lecturer at Oakland University, where she provides research services and instruction. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Library Technician at Oakland University and a Library Serials Clerk at a law firm. She has taught information literacy sessions, developed online learning objects, and co-authored an upcoming publication.

1. Barbara A. Shipman
809 North Edison Avenue I Royal Oak, MI 48067 | (248) 259-1983 | brnoore@oakland.edu
Education
M.L.I.S., Wayne State University, Detroit, MI December 2008
Major: Library and Information Science
B.A.A., Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI May 1999
Major: Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts
Minor: English
St. Clair County Community College, Port Huron, MI August 1994-August 1996
Major: Broadcasting
Credits: 57
Relevant Experience
Special Lecturer
Oakland University, Kresge Library, Rochester, MI July 2009-Present
o Responsible for the collection development, research services, and information literacy
instruction to the Mathematics and Statistics department.
o Effectively taught information literacy instruction sessions to Writing and Rhetoric 160
(Composition II) courses.
o Co-designed and implemented a STEM research module for LIB 250: Research in the
Information Age, Kresge Library's credit-bearing online course.
o Created content and incorporated active leaming in copyright eCourse.
o Developed online learning objects using Adobe Captivate, Subjects Plus, and Moodle,
Oakland University's course management system.
o Evaluated Library's online tutorials, presented findings, and made recommendations.
o Collaborated with collection development coordinator in developing several collection
evaluation proposals for new academic programs.
o Provide outstanding research services to a diverse student and faculty population.

2. Student Practicum
University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI September-December 2008
o Designed and taught information literacy instruction for an English 131 course.
. Provided reference services to a diverse student and faculty population.
o Created web tutorial using Microsoft PowerPoint and Camtasia.
o Assisted librarians with organizing and supervising a video game night event.
Related Experiences
Library Technician
Oakland University, Kresge Library, Rochester, MI September 2001-July 2009
o Managed print and electronic journal subscriptions through e-resource management
systems (e.g., EBSCONET, Serials Solutions).
o Created and edited MARC holdings and item records for serials and periodicals in the
Voyager Integrated Library System.
o Effectively acquired, processed, and maintained over 900 print.iournal titles.
o Communicated with e-resource management system representative on claims and
renewals ofjournal issues and subscriptions
. Expedited the handling of serial donations.
o Supervised and trained parl-time employees and student assistants.
Library Serials Clerk
Dykema Gossett, P.L.L.C., Detroit, MI December 1999-September 2001
. Provided outstanding reference assistance in fast paced law firm.
o Recorded and maintained periodicals into library integrated system.
. Handled serials invoices and entered data into accounting software.
o Efficiently ordered, distributed, and maintained legal forms.
Volunteer Experience
Literacy Tutor
Oakland Literacy Council, Bloomfield Hills, MI July 2013-Present
. Provide quality individualize English language instruction to English as a Second
Language (ESL) student.
o Develop weekly lesson plans according to student's learning goals.
o trncorporate active learning techniques to engage student to read, write, listen, and speak
English.
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3. Publication
Lombardo, S.V. and Shipman, B.A. (forthcoming). Take it from the top: Cultivating
relationships with STEM faculty to connect with students. In Gubnitskaia, V. and Smallwood,
C. (Eds.), How to STEM: Science, Technolog,,, Engineering and Math Education in Libraries.
Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
Presentations
Greer, K., Rodriguez, J., and Shipman, B.A. (May 29-30,2014). Copyright and You-building a
comprehensive copyright course for students. Workshop will be presented at MLA Academic
Libraries Conference 2014 at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
Lombardo, S.V. and Shipman, B.A. (April4,2013). STEM Career Search Workshop.
Workshop presented to STEM Undergraduate and Graduate students at Oakland University,
Rochester, MI.
Certificate
Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint 2003
Honors and Awards
2007 North American Serials Interest Group Conference Student Grant
2013 MLA/ACRL Michigan Academic Libraries Conference Scholarship
Library Committees
Collection Development Group (2009-present)
Information Literacy Group (2009-present)
Reference Group (2009-present)
Professional Associations
Member, American Library Association (2006-present)
Member, Association of College and Research Libraries (201 1-present)
Member, Michigan Library Association (2008-present)
Member, North American Serials Interest Group (2007-2008)
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4. References
Kristine S. Condic
Coordinator of Research Services
Oakland University, Kresge Library
2200 North Squinel Road, Rochester, MI 48309-4401
(248) 370-246e
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Beth Kraemer
Coordinator of Instruction
Oakland University, Kresge Library
2200 North Squinel Road, Rochester, MI 48309-4401
(248) 370-4879
kraemer@oakland.edu
Shawn V. Lombardo
Interim Associate Dean for Collections and Support Services
Oakland University, Kresge Library
2200 North Squinel Road, Rochester, MI 48309-4401
(248) 370-24e3
lombardo@oakland.edu
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