Barbara A. Shipman is a Special Lecturer at Oakland University where she teaches information literacy instruction and provides research services. She has an M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University and a B.A.A. in Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts from Central Michigan University. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Library Technician at Oakland University and a Library Serials Clerk at a law firm. She is published and has presented workshops on STEM career searching.

1. Barbara A. Shipman
809 North Edison Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067 | (248) 259-1983
bmoore@oakland.edu
http://barbshipman.wordpress.com
Profile
Information Literacy Instruction, Research Services, and Online Learning Technologies
background with a strong emphasis on learner-centered design within the library setting.
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
 Effectively taught course-integrated information literacy instruction.
 Provide excellent research services to a diverse student and faculty population.
 Responsible for the collection development, research services, and information literacy
instruction to the Mathematics and Statistics department.
 Created online learning objects using Adobe Captivate, SubjectsPlus, and University’s
Learning Management System, Moodle.
 Evaluated Libraries’ online tutorials, presented findings, and made recommendations.
 Collaborated with Collection Development Coordinator in the development of two
collection evaluation proposals for new academic programs.

2. Student Practicum
University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI September-December 2008
 Designed and taught information literacy instruction for an English 131 course.
 Provided reference services to a diverse student and faculty population.
 Created online tutorial using Microsoft PowerPoint and Camtasia.
 Assisted librarians with the organization and supervision of game night event.
Related Experiences
Library Technician September 2001-July 2009
Oakland University, Kresge Library, Rochester, MI
 Extensive use of the Voyager Integrated Library System.
 Efficiently acquired, processed, and maintained over 900 print journal titles.
 Managed print and electronic journal subscriptions through an e-resource management
system.
 Communicated with e-resource management representative on lost, missing, and
damaged journal issues.
 Expedite the handling of serials donations.
 Supervised and trained part-time employee and student assistants.
Library Serials Clerk December 1999-September 2001
Dykema Gossett, P.L.L.C., Detroit, MI
 Provided outstanding reference assistance in fast paced law firm.
 Recorded and maintained periodicals in library integrated system.
 Handled invoices for monographs and serials and entered data into accounting software.
 Efficiently ordered, distributed, and maintained legal forms.
Publication and Presentation
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, Technology, Engineering and Math Education in Libraries.
Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
Lombardo, S.V. and Shipman, B.A. (March 21, 2013). STEM Career Search Workshop.
Workshop will be presented to STEM Undergraduate and Graduate students at Oakland
University, Rochester, MI.
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3. Certificate
Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint 2003
Honors and Awards
2007 North American Serials Interest Group Conference Student Grant
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, 2011-Present
Member, Michigan Library Association, 2008-Present
Member, North American Serials Interest Group, 2007-2008
References
Kristine S. Condic
Research Services Coordinator
Oakland University, Kresge Library
2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester, MI 48309-4401
(248) 370-2469
salomon@oakland.edu
Shawn V. Lombardo
Collection Development Coordinator
Oakland University, Kresge Library
2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester, MI 48309-4401
(248) 370-2493
lombardo@oakland.edu
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