Application

EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE IN LIBRARIANSHIP

I. Successful performance of assigned duties with considerable independence, initiative and productivity, contributions to collection building and instructional effectiveness

  • Managed, configured and maintained the library’s integrated library system (Ex Libris’ Aleph 500) and web OPAC (AquaBrowser). Tasks included:
    • Retrieved and analyzed monthly material processing statistics.
    • Requested and loaded new patron files into Aleph before the start of each semester and interim session.
    • Managed student and staff permissions.
    • Queried Aleph databases and retrieved various reports as requested by staff.
    • Modified various configuration tables which control Aleph’s behavior. (Library hours, patron borrowing permissions, item processing statuses, etc.)
    • Batch loaded and suppressed monthly bibliographic records from partnered vendors.
    • Checked URLs attached to bibliographic records to ensure that they still properly function.
    • grant activities.
    • Worked with ILL staff to reconcile status of materials checked out to ILL account.
    • Gathered library related statistics from a variety of vendors and systems for various reporting activities.
  • Worked with ProQuest to configure and implement the Summon discovery tool.
    • Customized the Summon discovery tool and collaborated with ProQuest Support to resolve outstanding issues.
  • Managed, maintained, and promoted the Drake Memorial Library Makerspace
    • Presented at the College Technology Council, SUNYLA conference and the Rochester Mini Maker Faire on 3D printing and scanning technologies.
    • Presented at Mornings with the Professors, Scholars Day, on 3D printing and other technologies.
    • Worked with students, faculty, and staff to help bring their ideas and projects to fruition. Examples include:
      • Collaborated with Makerspace student workers to scan and print a scientific model for Dr. Markus Hoffman, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
      • Collaborated with Makerspace staff and The Office of College Communications to laser cut a design for use with a social media campaign on campus.
      • Collaborated with the Art Department to create 3D printed miniature replicas of student artwork to display at the Spring Fling exhibit in the Tower Fine Arts Center.
      • Collaborated twice with Dr. Meg Norcia’s Childrens Literature class to 3D print a wide variety of objects sourced from classic juvenile literature.
  • Helped to procure, process, and catalog new equipment for the library’s Tech Tools collection. Highlighted devices include:
    • GoPro Hero Session cameras
    • Dell Chromebooks
    • Panasonic Lumix FZ200 Digital Cameras
    • Zoom H1 Handy Portable Audio Recorders
  • Held Tech Tools informational workshops for student employees, student supervisors, and for library staff; followed up with an online quiz.
  • Acquired new duties and responsibilities:
    • Responsible as primary contact for live streaming events on campus. Duties include the maintenance, setup, and operation of video recording and broadcasting equipment.
      • Selected events streamed and/or recorded include:
        • Presidential Town Hall events.
        • Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies.
        • Honors and Awards ceremonies.
        • Diversity Conference.
    • Responsible for converting and digitizing media for faculty, students, and staff. Examples include:
      • Digitizing VHS films not available in other formats.
      • Converting and compressing large video files to make them suitable for hosting in the Kaltura media platform.
        • Assisted Kim Myers and student worker with Brockport Writers Forum videos for compression and upload to Digital Commons.
      • Making backup copies of DVDs.
      • Authoring and burning video files to DVD.
      • Fixing faulty publisher content and converting it to an easily accessible and functioning format.
  • Identified and assessed new technologies for use in the delivery of library services.
  • Provided reference and instruction services including some evenings and weekends in rotation.
    • Worked a total of 39 evening and weekend shifts.
  • Assisted Dr. Tasneem Zaihra in sourcing scholarly articles and developing a search strategy to support an upcoming peer-reviewed journal article.
  • Served in the role as embedded class librarian in three courses:
    • FLM360 – Film Horror – Spring 2017
    • CMC211 – Protest and Public Opinion – Spring 2017
    • CMC243 – Writing for Television and Radio – Fall 2016
  • Planned and implemented the deaccession of the Government Documents collection.
  • Weeded the Popular Paperback collection in anticipation of a re-imagining of the collection through collaborative collection development.
    • Processed and then delivered withdrawn paperbacks to the REOC library for inclusion into their collection.
  • Assisted in collaborative planning, analysis, and assessment of library services.
  • Installed and customized library related software programs on staff PCs.
  • Configured desktop and handheld barcode scanners and other equipment.
  • Created barcode shelf labels for in-house print periodicals.
  • Worked with Technical Services and Integrated Public Services to deaccession materials from the Reference Collection, the Collection Management Project, and the general collection.
  • Served as liaison to the Film Studies, Department of African and African-American Studies and Mathematics departments.
  • Maintained a working knowledge of technologies critical to the design and delivery of library services.
  • Actively pursued professional development.

II. Supervisory and administrative ability

  • Served in the role as Head of Library Circulation while the the Head of Integrated Public Services was out on leave.
    • Resolved circulation related issues with students, faculty, and staff.
    • Became direct supervisor of 2 library clerks.
    • Collaborated with Circulation Staff to streamline workflows and make improvements to policies and procedures.
  • Served in the role as Campus Survey Administrator for the 2014 and 2016 MISO Surveys. Collaborated with LITS staff to set up and launch the survey during the Spring 2014 and Spring 2016 semesters, respectively.
  • Established and continue to develop the Drake Memorial Library Makerspace through program development, the procurement of equipment, and cross campus collaboration.
    • Served in the role of chair on the Drake Memorial Library Makerspace Committee.
    • Supervised Makerspace student workers and volunteers by monitoring and assigning duties as required.
    • Served in the role of planning chair for the Library TechExpo, sponsored by the Drake Memorial Library Makerspace Committee.
    • Principal developer of workflow, web portal, policies, and implementation of Makerspace services open to the campus community.
  • Coordinated with various offices and departments on campus to schedule, setup, and implement live streaming and recording services.
  • Served in the role of project leader to implement and configure the Summon discovery tool at the Drake Memorial Library.

III. Creativity in planning and problem solving and ability to handle successfully tasks of increasing responsibility and complexity

      • Continued to increase knowledge and understanding of the Aleph 500 ILS. This has resulted in increasing responsibilities in the local management of the Aleph client and configuration tables. This knowledge has also enabled the successful resolution of numerous issues and errors through reconfiguration and completion of more complex report requests from staff. Selected examples include:
        • Researched and implemented EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) for the Aleph 500 ILS. This allowed for electronic processing of invoices from vendors, saving an estimated 25 hours of manual entry by library staff.
        • Worked with LITS staff to troubleshoot and resolve delivery of outgoing courtesy letter emails through the campus firewall.
      • Took over responsibilities for the management and maintenance of the library’s EZproxy proxy server.
        • Managed the transition from a locally hosted implementation of the EZproxy server to a hosted option with OCLC.
          • Tasks included:
            • Contacting over 40 vendors to provide and configure the IP address and proxy prefix for the new server
            • Checking 200+ database URLs with the new server to ensure a smooth transition with minimal impact on students, faculty, and staff.
            • Utilizing the find/replace service in the Aleph 500 ILS to update the new proxy prefix on 10,000+ bibliographic records
            • Utilizing the find/replace service in LibGuides to update the new proxy prefix throughout the platform.
            • Customizing EZproxy HTML files to match the look and feel of existing files to help ensure a smooth transition for students, faculty, and staff; updated broken links
            • Correctinga number of configuration errors in the library Database A to Z list and the SerialsSolutions 360Core and 360Link platforms.
            • Accessing Blackboard courses at the behest of faculty members to fix broken proxy server link.
      • Took over responsibilities for administering and troubleshooting the ILLiad interlibrary loan software suite.
      • Continued to improve upon best practices for implementation of iPads, and other devices added to the Tech Tools collection.
        • Researched, collaborated with LITS staff, and implemented the Meraki MDM platform to manage iPads in the Tech Tools collection.
          • This solution to facilitates automated configuration of devices and contributes to streamlined circulation procedures.
      • Replaced the faulty Raspberry Pi unit powering the library’s digital sign on the main floor.
        • Installed and configured a custom Linux kernel to run the Rise Vision slideshow software.
        • Redesigned and streamlined accompanying slideshow to improve readability. Upgraded features include incorporation of RSS feeds to display:
          • Current news headlines
          • Daily library hours
          • Daily library EMS calendar events
          • Current weather conditions.
      • Continued to maintain and enhance the Drake Memorial Library Statistics Dashboard; a tool which grants library faculty and staff easy access to statistics that were previously difficult to aggregate. Added additional metrics from partnered vendors including Digital Commons and LibStats.
      • Oversaw assessment of ALA sponsored Latino-Americans: 500 years of history events.
      • Collaborated on and implemented a restaurant pager system for use with the library’s Course Reserve anatomy model collection.
      • Collaborated with the Serials Librarian to manage and maintain subscription databases.

SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I. Peer-reviewed and adjudicated scholarly and creative products

 

II. Externally-funded projects or grants 

  • ACRL’s Assessment in Action: Academic Libraries and Student Success Program. (April 2013 – July 2014).

III. Presentations

  • Myers, K. H., Orzech, M. J., Oyer, J. M., Wierzbowski, K., Conference on Instructional Technologies, “Scholarly Communications: from Understanding to Engagement,” SUNY FACT2, Oneonta, NY. (June 1, 2017).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Coordinator/Organizer), “Demonstration of 3D Printing and the Makerspace,” Women in Technology Club, Drake Memorial Library Makerspace. (March 3, 2017).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Presenter & Author), Norcia, M. (Presenter & Author), Brown Bag Discussions, “Ways That 3-D Printing Can Help Your Class,” CELT, CELT, Edwards Hall. (November 17, 2016).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Coordinator/Organizer), “Demonstration of 3D Printing and Makerspace Technologies,” School Library Systems – Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES, Drake Memorial Library Makerspace. (November 15, 2016).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Author Only), Dumuhosky, L. (Presenter & Author), Prince, W. (Presenter & Author), Norcia, M. A. (Author Only), SUNYLA 2016: Convergence: Libraries From Every Direction, “3D or Not 3D? That is the Question: Library Makerspace Moves into Literature,” SUNYLA, Binghamton, NY. (June 8, 2016).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Presenter & Author), Pearlman, A. (Presenter & Author), Brockport @ Brockport, “3D Printing in the Drake Memorial Library Makerspace,” The School of Education, CELT, Edwards Hall. (April 29, 2016).
  • Orzech, M. J., Hunter-Ross, H., Wierzbowski, K., SUNY Council of Library Directors, “SUNY Library Assessment Initiatives,” SCLD, Albany, NY. (April 21, 2016).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Author Only), Orzech, M. J. (Author Only), Toth, M. (Author Only), Heller-Ross, H. (Author Only), 2016 SCLD Spring Conference, “Library Assessment Initiatives,” SCLD, Albany, NY. (April 19, 2016).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Chair), Spencer, E. (Presenter & Author), Scholars Day 2016, ““Making in the Makerspace”: Collaborating with students, faculty and staff to create and innovate with 3D technologies,” The College at Brockport. (April 6, 2016).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Coordinator/Organizer), “Demonstration of 3D Printing and the Makerspace,” Women in Technology Club, Drake Memorial Library Makerspace. (March 23, 2016).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Presenter & Author), Norcia, M. A. (Presenter & Author), Mornings with the Professors, ““Objectifying” Children’s Literature: 3D Printing as a Gateway to Historical Context Researchy,” Division of Advancement, Eagle’s Lookout, SERC. (March 1, 2016).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Coordinator/Organizer), “Demonstration of 3D Printing,” Women in Technology Club, Liberal Arts Building, Room 208 – The College at Brockport. (November 14, 2015).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Presenter & Author), Orzech, M. J. (Presenter & Author), Pitcher, K. (Author Only), WNY/O ACRL Fall Conference, 2015, “Measuring Information Service Outcomes: A Tale of Two Libraries,” WNY/O ACRL, RIT Inn & Conference Center. (October 30, 2015).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Chair), Spencer, E. (Presenter & Author), Scholars Day 2015, “3D Scanning at the Library Makerspace,” The College at Brockport. (April 8, 2015).
  • Dumuhosky, L. (Presenter & Author), Rath, L. T. (Author Only), Wierzbowski, K. (Author Only), ACRL Portland, “Libguides Guided: How Research and Collaboration Leads to Success,” Association of College and Research Libraries, Portland, OR. (March 27, 2015).
  • Toth, G. M. (Discussant), Wierzbowski, K. (Leader), Prince, W. (Discussant), Myers, K. H. (Discussant), CTC Meeting, “Drake Makerspace Initiative,” College Technology Council, CELT. (March 6, 2015).
  • Toth, G. M. (Presenter Only), Wierzbowski, K. (Coordinator/Organizer), Myers, K. H. (Presenter Only), Mini Maker Faire, “3D Printing at the College at Brockport,” NYSCATE, MAKE:makezine.com, Rochester, NY. (November 22, 2014).
  • Wierzbowski, K., ALA Las Vegas: Annual Conference & Exhibition, “Growing a Culture of Assessment at the Drake Memorial Library,” American Library Association, Las Vegas, NV. (June 27, 2014).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Presenter & Author), Toth, G. M. (Presenter & Author), Prince, W. (Presenter & Author), Annual Conference, “Empire Collaborations”, “”From Superhero Rings to Tangled Plastic Spaghetti: Our Year With a 3D Printer”,” SUNY Librarians Association, SUNY Albany. (June 13, 2014).
  • Kegler, J. L. (Presenter & Author), Wierzbowski, K. (Presenter & Author), Empire Collaborations, “ACRL’s Assessment in Action: Assessing library instruction, collaborating across campus and what we’ve learned so far,” SUNYLA, University at Albany, SUNY. (June 12, 2014).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Author Only), Spencer, E. (Presenter & Author), Fitzgerald, B. (Presenter & Author), Scholars Day 2014, “3D Printing: Teaching Through Trinkets,” The College at Brockport. (April 9, 2014).
  • Wierzbowski, K. (Presenter & Author), Myers, K. H. (Presenter & Author), Toth, G. M. (Presenter & Author), Prince, W. (Presenter & Author), Brown Bag Lunch Series, “3D Technologies at Brockport: What’s Next?,” Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Brockport. (April 4, 2014).

IV. Non peer-reviewed or adjudicated scholarly and creative products

      • Continued to manage the Tech Tools LibGuide, the Makerspace LibGuide, the Domestic/Dating Violence Resources LibGuide, the Film Studies, and African and African-American Studies LibGuides.
      • Improved upon a design for a certificate of appreciation issued to students by Digital Commons.
      • Redesigned and streamlined the Drake Memorial Library digital signage slideshow to improve readability. Upgraded features include incorporation of RSS feeds to display:
        • Current news headlines
        • Daily library hours
        • Daily library EMS calendar events
        • Current weather conditions.
      • Designed the “3D or Not 3D? That is the Question: Library Makerspace Moves into Literature” poster to be presented at the 2016 SUNYLA Conference in Binghamton, NY.
      • Designed the “LibGuides Guided: How Research and Collaboration Leads to Success” poster presented at the 2015 ACRL Conference in Portland, OR.
      • Designed the “Measuring Information Service Outcomes: A Tale of Two Libraries” poster presented at the 2015 Fall WNY/O ACRL Conference in Rochester, NY.
      • Designed the “Library Assessment Initiatives” poster presented at the 2016 SCLD Spring Conference in Albany, NY.
      • Annually update and graphically enhance a PowerPoint slideshow entitled, “Veterans Among Us,” displayed during Veteran’s Day activities throughout campus.
      • Designed and updated pouch labels for new devices added to the Tech Tools collection
      • Designed and implemented an In-House Use – Office Suppliy tracking system

V. Other Scholarly & Creative Work

Work in Progress

  • Article, Object Lessons: 3D Printing and Inter-Professional Collaboration between the Library and the Literature Classroom currently under review by editors of the Journal of New Librarianship. Co-authored with Laura Dumuhosky, MLS and Dr. Megan Norcia.

Anticipated Activities

      • Serve in role as faculty sponsor to Makerspace students for their 2017 Scholars Day presentation, “Outside the Box: Collaborating with Students, Faculty and Staff to Create and Innovate with Makerspace Technologies.”
      • Continue to expand and promote the Drake Memorial Library Makerspace, with emphasis on incorporation of Makerspace technologies into the curriculum.
      • Collaborate with Erin Sharwell, the Drake Memorial Library’s new Collections, Discovery, Cataloging, and Metadata Librarian to improve the library catalog and discoverability of materials.
      • Serve in the role as project leader to migrate from the Aleph 500 ILS to a new library services platform soon to be procured by the SUNY system.
      • Re-imagine the library’s Popular Paperback Collection to better suit the tastes and interests of our student body.

Development Activities Attended

  • Workshop, “Creativity, Crowd Sourcing and Caring,” CELT. (February 16, 2017).
  • Workshop, “Online Teaching and Learning Expo,” The College at Brockport. (February 12, 2017).
  • Workshop, “StrengthsQuest,” The Office of Community Development, The College at Brockport. (February 3, 2017).
  • Virtual Meeting, “SUNYLA Council Meeting,” SUNY FIT. (January 27, 2017).
  • Workshop, “How Can We Instill Innovation into the Brockport Curriculum?,” CELT. (January 27, 2017).
  • “President’s Town Hall Meeting,” The College at Brockport. (December 8, 2016).
  • Webinar, “Best Practices for Building LibGuides,” ACRL/Choice Webinars. (December 6, 2016).
  • Virtual Meeting, “SUNYLA Council Meeting,” SUNY Albany. (November 18, 2016).
  • Webinar, “Summon Update and Q&A,” ProQuest. (November 16, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, “ExLibris Northeast User Group 2016,” SUNY New Paltz. (October 27, 2016 – October 28, 2016).
  • “President’s Town Hall Meeting,” The College at Brockport. (October 19, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, “Diversity Conference,” The College at Brockport. (October 6, 2016).
  • Council Meeting, “SUNYLA Council Meeting,” SUNY Geneseo. (September 23, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, “2016 Digital Commons + Great Lakes User Group and New York IR Day,” The College at Brockport. (July 29, 2016).
  • Webinar, “The New 360 Core E-Journal Portal: Overview of Enhancements,” ProQuest. (July 25, 2016).
  • Virtual Meeting, “SUNYLA Council Meeting,” SUNY Binghamton. (June 8, 2016).
  • Webinar, “How to Run a Value Proposition Exercise in Your Library,” Association of Research Libraries. (May 19, 2016).
  • Campus Event, “Drake Memorial Library TechExpo,” Drake Memorial Library Makerspace Committee. (April 14, 2016).
  • Webinar, “Gadgets in the Library with Jason Griffey,” American Library Association. (April 7, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, “Scholars Day,” The College at Brockport. (April 6, 2016).
  • Workshop, “VoIP Phone Intro,” LITS. (March 29, 2016).
  • Workshop, “VB Brewery Tour and Workshop,” The Computing Science Club and the Drake Memorial Library Makerspace Committee, Victor, NY. (March 26, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, “EdTechDay 2016,” Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY. (March 24, 2016).
  • Workshop, “SUNYConnect Web of Science Trial.” (March 16, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, “Computers in Libraries,” InfoToday, Washington, D.C. (March 7, 2016 – March 11, 2016).
  • Workshop, “Latino American Festival,” Drake Memorial Library. (February 12, 2016).
  • Webinar, “An Inside look at the MakerBot Smart Extruder+,” MakerBot. (January 22, 2016).
  • Webinar, “ILS Review,” OLIS. (January 21, 2016).
  • Webinar, “Ex Libris / ProQuest Merger – Product Strategy and Roadmap,” ProQuest. (January 13, 2016).
  • Webinar, “Summon Update and Q&A: November 2015,” ProQuest. (November 17, 2015).
  • Webinar, “Project-Based Learning for 3D Printing,” Campus Technology. (November 12, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, “Fall Conference 2015: Assessment In Action,” WNY/O ACRL. (October 30, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, “Diversity Conference,” The College at Brockport. (October 8, 2015).
  • Workshop, “Online Teaching Information Session,” Office of Special Sessions and Programs. (September 25, 2015).
  • Webinar, “Building the Electronic Report,” Middle States Commission on Higher Education. (August 12, 2015).
  • Continuing Education Program, “What Now? Working with the ACRL Framework,” University at Buffalo Libraries, Buffalo, NY. (August 3, 2015).
  • Webinar, “Summon Q&A,” ProQuest. (July 21, 2015).
  • Webinar, “OneBib Webinar,” OLIS. (July 2, 2015).
  • Workshop, “Meraki Demonstration,” Cisco. (June 24, 2015).
  • Webinar, “LibAnalytics Insight: Sneak-Peek,” Springshare. (June 4, 2015).
  • Webinar, “Enhance Your College Classroom with 3D Printing,” Campus Technology. (May 20, 2015).
  • Continuing Education Program, “Taking the Struggle Out of Statistics,” American Library Association. (April 6, 2015 – May 3, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, “Scholars Day 2015,” The College at Brockport, Brockport, New York, United States. (April 8, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, “ACRL 2015,” Association of College and Research Libraries, Portland, Oregon. (March 25, 2015 – March 28, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, “Publishing in Libraries,” The College at Brockport, Brockport, New York, United States. (March 20, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, “Ed Tech Day 2015,” Ithaca College. (March 19, 2015).
  • Webinar, “Policy Issues for 3D Printing technologies in Libraries,” American Library Association. (March 5, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, “SUNYLA Midwinter Online Conference 2015,” State University of New York Librarians Association. (January 30, 2015).
  • Workshop, “Introduction to Blackboard,” The College at Brockport, Brockport, New York, United States. (January 16, 2015).
  • Workshop, “iPad Users Group,” Library, Information, & Technology Services. (November 8, 2012 – December 2014).
  • Faculty Learning Community, “New Faculty,” Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. (July 2012 – December 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, “Rochester Mini Maker Faire.” (November 22, 2014).
  • Workshop, “Embedded Librarians Supporting Student Research,” CELT. (November 20, 2014).
  • Workshop, “Title IX Training,” The College at Brockport, Brockport, New York, United States. (October 22, 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, “The College at Brockport’s 14th Annual Diversity Conference,” The College at Brockport. (October 2, 2014).
  • Workshop, “MARC Record Webinar,” Kanopy Streaming Service. (September 10, 2014).
  • Workshop, “Summon Web-Scale Discovery Training,” ProQuest (Serials Solutions). (August 7, 2014).
  • Librarian Team Leader, “ACRL’s Assessment in Action: Academic Libraries and Student Success Program,” Association of College and Research Libraries. (April 2013 – July 2014).
  • Workshop, “Summon Administration Consoles Training,” ProQuest (Serials Solutions). (July 15, 2014).
  • Workshop, “Summon Data Optimization Training,” ProQuest (Serials Solutions). (July 11, 2014).
  • Workshop, “Client Center and 360 Core Training,” ProQuest (Serials Solutions). (July 7, 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, “ALA 2014 Annual Conference & Exhibition,” American Library Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. (June 26, 2014 – June 29, 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, “SUNYLA 2014: Empire Collaborations,” State University of New York Librarians Association, Albany, New York, United States. (June 9, 2014 – June 13, 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, “Scholars Day 2014,” The College at Brockport, Brockport, New York, United States. (April 9, 2014).
  • Webinar, “JW Player and Wowza: 5 Steps to Live Streaming.” (April 2, 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, “Promoting Scholarly Communication through Open Access Journals,” The College at Brockport. (March 28, 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, “Ed Tech Day 2014,” Ithaca College. (March 27, 2014).
  • Workshop, “Doceri Training,” LITS. (March 10, 2014).
  • Workshop, “Infographics for Librarians,” RRLC. (March 10, 2014).

VI. Internal Grants, Publications and Presentations

  • Grant, “Glowforge 3D Laser Cutter/Engraver to expand experiential learning and to support expanded maker activities on campus”. (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017).
  • Grant, “Arduino open-source hardware/software kits for the Drake Memorial Library Makerspace”. (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016).
  • Grant, “3D Printer – 2nd Year”. (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015).
  • Grant, “Filabot Wee and Reclaimer”. (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015).
  • Grant, “Technology for Mobile Students”. (July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014).

 COLLEGE, COMMUNITY, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

I. Departmental Service

  • Campus Delegate, State University of New York Librarians Association. (April 2016 – Present).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Outreach Group. (February 2016 – Present).
  • Committee Member, PAUA Library Assessment Committee. (January 2016 – Present).
  • Committee Member, Rare Book and Special Collections Review Committee. (February 2014 – Present).
  • Committee to review the holdings and purpose of our rare books and special collections materials.
  • Committee Member, Drake Library Holiday Party Planning Committee. (November 14, 2013 – Present).
    • Collaborated with colleagues to plan the holiday staff party. Responsibilities include setting up decorations and equipment, organizing catering services and purchasing party supplies.
  • Committee Chair, Drake Memorial Library Makerspace Committee. (May 2013 – Present).
    • Manage policies, procedures, logistics, student workers and other miscellaneous tasks related to the Drake Memorial Library Makerspace.
    • Committee Member, Library First Floor Improvements Committee. (May 2015 – March 2017).
    • Committee Member, Collections, Discovery Cataloging and Metadata (CDCM) Librarian Search Committee. (September 2016 – February 2017).
    • Staff Representative, Summer Orientation Information Fair. (July 26, 2016).
    • Staff Representative, Summer Orientation Information Fair. (July 12, 2016).
    • Staff Representative, Summer Orientation Information Fair. (July 8, 2016).
    • Videographer, Antiques and Hidden Treasures: A Tour and Talk. (May 17, 2016).
    • Committee Chair, Library TechExpo Planning Committee. (January 2016 – April 14, 2016).
    • Committee Member, Clerk 2 Search Committee. (September 2015 – October 2015).
    • Volunteer, Transfer Student Open House. (April 23, 2015).
      • Manned an informational table and spoke with transfer students about library resources and services.
    • 3D Printing Demonstrator, 2nd Annual ComicCon at the Drake Memorial Library. (February 27, 2015).
    • Committee Member, Discovery Layer Committee. (September 2013 – August 2014).
    • Committee charged with researching the functionality, pricing and other factors in available discovery layer products and providing the library with a purchase recommendation based on these findings.
    • Committee Member, Tech Tools Advisory Committee. (March 2013 – August 2014).
    • Librarian Team Leader, ACRL’s Assessment in Action: Academic Libraries and Student Success Program. (April 2013 – July 2014).
    • Video Recording Technician, iPads: A Panel Discussion with Three Honors College Students. (April 18, 2014).
    • Committee Member, Promoting Scholarly Communication through Open Access Journals Conference Committee. (November 2013 – March 2014).
    • Committee formed to plan and hold an open access publishing conference at the College at Brockport on March 28th, 2014.

 II. College service

  • Committee Member, Committee on Disability and Access. (October 2015 – Present).
  • Equipment cataloger and circulation logistics, edTPA Camera Kit Program. (August 2013 – Present).
  • Campus Survey Administrator, MISO Survey. (July 2013 – Present).
  • Committee Member, Veterans Day Committee/Veterans Advisory Board. (August 21, 2012 – Present).
  • Webcast Technician, President’s Town Hall Meeting. (December 8, 2016).Webcast Technician, President’s Town Hall Meeting. (October 19, 2016).
  • Webcast Technician, Diversity Conference. (October 6, 2016).
  • Webcast Technician, 2016 Digital Commons + Great Lakes User Group and New York IR Day. (July 29, 2016).
  • Committee Member, Development Associate Search Committee – Division of Advancement. (May 23, 2016 – July 25, 2016).
  • Webcast Technician, Presidential Inauguration Ceremony. (April 29, 2016).
  • Webcast Technician, Honors & Awards Ceremony. (April 15, 2016).
  • Committee Member, Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability Committee. (November 2014 – February 2016).
  • Videographer, Elizabeth Heavey, PhD., R.N., C.N.M, – Nursing Lecture. (December 4, 2015).
  • Webcast Technician, Diversity Conference. (October 8, 2015).
  • Videographer, Fall Online Learning Info Session. (September 25, 2015).
  • Committee Member, Supporting MS Monitoring Report Committee. (January 2015 – August 2015).
  • Videographer, Elizabeth Heavey, PhD., R.N., C.N.M, – Nursing Lecture. (June 11, 2015).
  • Webcast Technician, Undergraduate Commencement. (May 16, 2015).
  • Webcast Technician, Graduate Commencement. (May 15, 2015).
  • Webcast Technician, SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference. (April 10, 2015).
  • Committee Member, iPUG (iPad Users’ Group). (September 2013 – December 2014).
  • Committee Member and Volunteer, Veterans Day 5K Run. (November 15, 2014).
  • Committee Member, Diversity Conference Planning Committee. (October 2014).
  • Volunteer and Committee Member, The Giant READ. (October 2013 – October 2014).
  • Webcast Technician, Diversity Conference. (October 2, 2014).
  • Webcast Technician, Undergraduate Commencement. (May 17, 2014).
  • Webcast Technician, Graduate Commencement. (May 16, 2014).

III. Public and community service

      • Videographer, Western Monroe Historical Society, Brockport, NY. (September 26, 2015).

IV. Service to the discipline or profession

  • Wierzbowski, K. (Coordinator/Organizer), “Demonstration of 3D Printing and Makerspace Technologies,” School Library Systems – Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES, Drake Memorial Library Makerspace. (November 15, 2016).
    • Demonstrated Makerspace technologies and lead a discussion about the state of technology in K-12 schools and student preparedness for higher education.

V. Other civic engagement

FACULTY PARTICIPATION IN ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

      • Committee Member, PAUA Library Assessment Committee. (January 2016 – Present).
      • Oversaw assessment of ALA sponsored Latino-Americans: 500 years of history events.

      • ACRL’s Assessment in Action: Academic Libraries and Student Success Program. (April 2013 – July 2014).

FACULTY CONTRIBUTIONS TO COLLEGE DIVERSITY EFFORT

    • Conference Attendance & Planning Committee, “The College at Brockport’s 16th Annual Diversity Conference,” The College at Brockport. (October 6, 2016).
    • Conference Attendance & Planning Committee, “The College at Brockport’s 15th Annual Diversity Conference,” The College at Brockport. (October 8, 2015).
    • Conference Attendance & Planning Committee, “The College at Brockport’s 14th Annual Diversity Conference,” The College at Brockport. (October 2, 2014).