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ZSR Library faculty members are active professionally and contribute to librarianship by attending conferences, seminars, and by sharing their knowledge and expertise. Listed below are our scholarship and professional achievement activities from the past two years.

See Inside ZSR to learn more about our professional development activities.

Publications

Books, Chapters, and Journal Articles

Foy, Colleen. (2024). Impacts of educational interventions of librarian instruction on health information seeking attitudes and behaviors in an employee wellness program. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 112(2), 107-116. https://jmla.mlanet.org/ojs/jmla/article/view/1775

Tedford, Rosalind, Gambill, Joy, Kaufman, Amanda, & Ellis, Elizabeth. (2023). 20 years of credit-bearing courses: Reflections, takeaways, and next steps. College and Research Libraries News, 84(10), 369-372. https://crln.acrl.org/index.php/crlnews/article/view/26112/34034

Kirby-Straker, Rowie, Von Burg, Ronald, Johnston, Carrie, & Shields, Kathy. (2023). Academic research and knowledge repatriation at the intersection of epistemic and environmental justice in the Caribbean. The Geographical Journal, 189(4), 666-673. http://doi.org/10.1111/geoj.12516

Ritchie-Baum, Morgan, Levandowski, Andrea, Toane, Carey, & Cramer, Steven. (2023). Cannabis entrepreneurship: A guide to core concepts, resources, and research strategies. Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship, 28(1), 1-35. https://doi.org/10.1080/08963568.2022.2137971

Keener, Molly, Levine, Melissa, & Wipperman, Sarah. (2023). Negotiating for Your Future: Using Salary Data to Advocate for Fairer Compensation. Forging the Future: The Proceedings of the ACRL 2023 Conference, 310-325. https://bit.ly/47ZoQGs

Denlinger, Kyle, Mulder, Megan, Shields, Kathy, & Yarfitz, Mir. (2023). Making history together: Reflections on trust, connection, and finding joy in the archive. Exploring inclusive & equitable pedagogies: Creating space for all learners. Association of College and Research Libraries: Chicago, IL. https://osf.io/preprints/socarxiv/b6vju/

Presentations

Foy, Colleen. (2024, September). Research Journeys: Insights from STEM Librarians at Every Stage. STEM-LINC Webinar - Research Journeys: Insights from STEM Librarians at Every Stage, Virtual. https://youtu.be/S2i1jRO5axQ?si=GofB2VtggPPalLrb

Foy, Colleen. (2024, June). Mock Systematic Review: Supporting skill development while informing data management service menu. Library Evidence Synthesis Services Symposium (LESSS), Virtual. https://sites.google.com/view/lesss/home

Ritter, Will. (2024, June). Transforming Challenges into Wellness Opportunities. 2024 Metrolina Library Association Conference, Central Piedmont Community College.

Foy, Colleen. (2024, May). Topics in Health Science Information: Using health literacy frameworks to engage students. MLA 2024, Portland, OR. https://mlanet.org/page/mla24

Ritter, Will. (2024, May). Cultivating a Holistic Wellness Collection: A Journey from Concept to Collaboration. 2024 NC LIVE Annual Conference, Wilmington, NC.

Lewis, Denice, Gainey, Melanie, & Glusker, Ann. (2024, May). Library Support for AI in STEM Research. Webinar, Online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G7cHLM8MgA

Lewis, Denice. (2024, April). Using AI for Productivity. ASERL BIPOC Leadership Retreat, UNC Chapel Hill. https://www.aserl.org/conference/aserl-professional-development-and-networking-conference-2024/

Foy, Colleen. (2024, March). Covidence: The Systematic Review Manager for Achieving Industry Standards in Evidence Synthesis. TechX 2024, Virtual. https://techx.wfu.edu/2024/

Lewis, Denice. (2024, March). Empowering Librarians to Learn and Conquer AI Tools. Southeastern Collaborative Online Conference, Online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVrGGBCVyJc

Ritter, Will. (2024, March). Nurturing Minds and Bodies: The Innovative Wellness Collection in Libraries. LAUNC-CH Conference, Chapel Hill, NC. https://launcch.web.unc.edu

Webb, Meghan, & Womack, Hubert. (2024, February). Timing is Everything: Planning and Managing Library Outreach for New Students During Their First Six Weeks. Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience 2024, Seattle Washington. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xgO2CZpOmSZD6Ky0DXWJzABHKrHNGSzh/view

Lewis, Denice. (2024, January). Assisting Faculty with Integrating AI in the Classroom. NC LIVE Webinar series (Part 3 of 3), Online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x0ruSqnojg

Lewis, Denice. (2023, December). Flirting with AI. Association of Southern Research Libraries (ASERL) webinar, Online. https://www.aserl.org/event/flirting-with-ai-spend-some-interactive-time-exploring-new-apps-and-tools-for-research/

Lewis, Denice. (2023, December). Embedding AI Tools Into the Research Process. NC LIVE webinar series (Part 2 of 3), Online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1TBEBc1P9o

Tedford, Rosalind. (2023, November). From zombie citations to research revolutions: How AI/ChatGPT is changing what we do in libraries. Charleston Conference, Virtual.

Webb, Meghan, & Womack, Hubert. (2023, November). Timing is Everything: Planning and Managing Library Outreach for New Students During Their First Six Weeks. 2023 LOEX Fall Focus, online. https://loexfallfocus2023.sched.com/

Keener, Molly, Adlington, Janice, Alexander, Kerr, Kaelin, Stephanie, & Macdonald, Jack. (2023, November). Active or Passive? Supporting Experimental Models on the Drive Towards an OA Future. Charleston Conference, Charleston, SC.

Silton, Kate, & Shields, Kathy. (2023, November). On a Roll: Collaborating Across Departments to Support Resource Selection and Discovery. Charleston Conference, Charleston, SC.

Keener, Molly. (2023, October). Open Together: Uniting Our Community to Build a Better Future. Open Access Week 2023, Virtual.

Foy, Colleen. (2023, October). Understanding and designing research-based health literacy instruction for your community. NCLA 65th Biennial, Winston-Salem, NC. https://nclaonline.org/event-5148897

Kaufman, Amanda, Womack, Hubert, Webb, Meghan, & Tedford, Rosalind. (2023, October). Planting Seeds for Future Growth: Cultivating Campus Information Literacy through Faculty Workshops. NCLA 2023, Winston-Salem, NC. https://nclaonline.org/resources/Documents/2023%20conference/nbc_202310_agenda_pdf_powxb.pdf

Lewis, Denice, Moore, Juli, & Hall, R. (2023, October). NMRT: How to be successful in your first library job. North Carolina Library Association (NCLA) 65th Biennial Conference, Winston Salem, North Carolina. https://nclaonline.org/event-5148897

Foy, Colleen, & Lewis, Denice. (2023, October). How do I do research? Finding professional development opportunities for librarians. NCLA 65th Biennial, Winston-Salem, NC. https://nclaonline.org/event-5148897

Ritter, Will. (2023, October). Developing a Holistic Wellness Collection. The 65th Biennial Conference of the North Carolina Library Association, Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem NC.

McMahan, Kaeley, & Webb, Meghan. (2023, October). Cultivating Creative Pursuits: Supporting Emerging Artists through Creative Research Strategies. 2023 North Carolina Library Association Biennial Conference, Winston Salem, NC. https://nclaonline.org/event-5148897

Keener, Molly, Dickson, Katherine, Gilliland, Anne, & Hansen, Dave. (2023, October). Cultivating Copyright Knowledge: Developing Support Strategies for Library Communities. NCLA 65th Biennial Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.

Lewis, Denice, Dressel, Willow, & Huber, Aleshia. (2023, October). Speed dating with an AI database or tool. North Carolina Library Association (NCLA) 65th Biennial Conference, Winston Salem, North Carolina. https://nclaonline.org/event-5148897

Lewis, Denice, Yisak, Ruddiyette, Flory, Caroline, & Lampart, Kyle. (2023, October). Building Community Partnerships for STEM/STEM Programming. North Carolina Library Association (NCLA) 65th Biennial Conference, Winston Salem, North Carolina. https://nclaonline.org/event-5148897

Foy, Colleen. (2023, October). Health Literacy Workshops: Librarian Support in Employee Wellness Programs. MLA Midwest 2023, Virtual. https://mcmla45.wildapricot.org/conference2023

Lewis, Denice, Grooms, Carlos, & Jacobs, Candace. (2023, September). The COVID Connection: Networking/Outreach During COVID. North Carolina Library Association, STEM Librarians in North Carolina webinar, Online. https://nclaonline.org/event-5405849

Rutledge, Melde, Dobbins, Nikki, & Newberry, Brittany. (2023, September). Career Challenges & Experiences for Mid-Career/New Archivists and Librarians of Color. Career Challenges & Experiences for Mid-Career/New Archivists and Librarians of Color (ASERL), virtual. https://www.aserl.org/event/career-challenges-experiences-for-mid-career-new-archivists-and-librarians-of-color/

Lewis, Denice. (2023, September). Empowering Students to Use AI Tools Ethically and Effectively. NC LIVE webinar series (Part 1 of 3), Online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cg3Exoh_W8

Ritchie-Baum, Morgan, & Krstevska, Summer. (2023, July). The devil is in the details: Letting go of control in the business information classroom. BRASS Summer Symposium, Virtual. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1thQ3zIhHLToxC_6TLyQu89neocrlcDg43TNi-eYR7Fk/edit

Lewis, Denice, Frenkel, Matthew, Wallace, Alfred, Dressel, Willow, Huber, Aleshia, & Koshykar, Roman. (2023, June). Speed dating with databases and tools. American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Baltimore, Maryland. https://sites.asee.org/eld/conference-information/

McMahan, Kaeley, & Webb, Meghan. (2023, June). Library as Studio: Fostering Artistic Exploration and Creation in a Library Class. 2023 The Innovative Library Classroom (TILC), Williamsburg, VA. https://theinnovativelibraryclassroom.weebly.com/2023-conference.html

Castro, Rodrigo. (2023, June). Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Operational Considerations. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workshop, Raleigh NC.

Lewis, Denice. (2023, May). What's the fuss about ChatGPT? Reviewing the intersection of AI, data science, and information literacy. NC LIVE Conference, Online. https://www.nclive.org/for-librarians/engage-and-promote/annual-conference

Foy, Colleen. (2023, May). Health Literacy Workshops: Librarian Support in Employee Wellness Programs. MLA / SLA 2023, Detroit. https://mlanet.org/mla23

Lewis, Denice, & Jacobs, Candace. (2023, May). Planning for the Unexpected: Cross-Training for Coverage. 2023 Paraprofessional Conference, Greenville, North Carolina. https://lib.ecu.edu/paraprofessional

Ellis, Elizabeth, Webb, Meghan, & Kaufman, Amanda. (2023, May). Misinformation, Algorithms, and Privacy: Helping Students Situation Information Literacy Issues Within Wider Social, Cultural, Political, and Technological Contexts. LOEX 2022, Ypsilanti, MI. https://loexconference.org/files/loex-2022-program-grid-v042922_sessions-only.pdf

Keener, Molly. (2023, March). Negotiating for Your Future: Using Salary Data to Advocate for Fairer Compensation. Association of College & Research Libraries 2023 Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Foy, Colleen. (2023, March). Critical Health Information Literacy: A Librarian-Instructed Workshop. Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), Pittsburg, PA. https://web.cvent.com/event/2c47cb63-a540-46a6-b561-c93f75c86d12/summary

Foy, Colleen. (2023, March). Academic Library Outreach through Health Literacy Workshops in Employee Wellness Programming. Library Association at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (LAUNC-CH), Virtual. https://launcch.web.unc.edu/conference/

Foy, Colleen. (2023, March). Librarian-Supported Health Literacy Instruction in Employee Wellness Programs. Empirical Librarians Conference, Richmond, VA. https://www.lib.utk.edu/emplibs/previous-conferences/march-9-10-2023-virginia-commonwealth-university/

Ritchie-Baum, Morgan, & Krstevska, Summer. (2023, March). Expanding within, to expand without: Expanding the vision of what's relevant in business research & instruction. SOUCABL Conference, Athens, GA. https://soucablconference.mozello.com/2023-conference/2023-conference-schedule/

Committees & Offices

Webb, Meghan. NCLA Women in Libraries Roundtable, Secretary/Treasurer. (January 1, 2024 - Present).

Keener, Molly. University Information Policy Officers, Immediate Past Chair. (November 1, 2023 - Present).

Castro, Rodrigo. North Carolina Library Association, Leadership, Administration, and Management Section, Vice-Chair/ Chair Elect. (November 2023 - Present).

Shields, Kathy. North Carolina Library Association, Director-at-Large. (October 2023 - October 2027).

Lewis, Denice. North Carolina Libary Association, STEM Librarians in North Carolina section, Co-Chair. (October 2023 - October 2025).

Ritter, Will. New Members' Round Table / North Carolina Library Association, Secretary/Treasurer. (October 1, 2023 - Present).

Kelley, Steven. ALA Core Metadata & Collections Section Leadership Team, Chair. (July 1, 2023 - Present).

Lewis, Denice. American Society for Engineering Education, Engineering Libraries Division, Director. (June 2023 - June 2025).

Kelley, Steven. NASIG Conference Planning Committee, Member. (May 25, 2023 - Present).

Corbett, Lauren. Core (a division of the American Library Association) LIFT Award Committee (jury), Member. (May 24, 2023 - October 31, 2023).

Webb, Meghan. NCLA Women in Libraries Roundtable, Director. (February 2023 - December 2023).

Ritter, Will. NC LIVE, Outreach, Promotions & Partnership Advisory Committee Chair. (July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023).

Ritter, Will. NC LIVE, Librarians Council, member. (July 2022 - July 2023).

Corbett, Lauren. Core (a division of the American Library Association) Board, Director-at-Large. (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025).

Shields, Kathy. ALA Reference & User Services Association, History Section, Past Chair. (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023).

Kelley, Steven. ALA Core Metadata & Collections Section Leadership Team, Vice Chair/Chair-Elect. (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023).

Kelley, Steven. NASIG Conference Planning Committee, Co-Chair. (June 9, 2022 - May 25, 2023).

Keener, Molly. UIPO Steering Committee, Chair. (November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2023).

Lewis, Denice. North Carolina Library Association (STEM-LINC), Chair. (August 2021 - October 2023).

Corbett, Lauren. Core (a division of the American Library Association) Awards, Grants, and Scholarships Coordination Committee, Member. (February 12, 2021 - June 30, 2023).

Corbett, Lauren. Core (a division of the American Library Association) Budget & Finance Committee, Member. (January 13, 2021 - June 30, 2023).

Rutledge, Melde. North Carolina Library Association, 2021 NCLA Conference Planning Committee member (2020-2022). (January 8, 2017 - 2022).