Mary Laskowski
Assistant Professor
Campus Address:
Undergraduate Library
1402 West Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
Telephone: (217) 244-3771
E-mail: mkschnei@uiuc.edu
Division: Central Public Services Division
Education
University of Illinois, Urbana-champaign
B.A., English, January 1997
Library Experience
University of Illinois – Undergraduate Library
· Oversee the daily operations of the Undergraduate Library Media Center, the principal audio-visual collection for the campus.
· Oversee the daily operations of the Undergraduate Library Reserves Unit, including new programs such as the electronic reserves pilot project.
· Catalog materials in a variety of formats, with an emphasis on audio-visual formats.
· Oversee the cataloging work of one Library Technical Assistant.
· Provides reference and information services to users.
· Responsible for collection development for the Undergraduate Library in the Physical Sciences and Engineering and Performing Arts areas.
· September, 1999 to January, 2000 oversaw the Periodicals and Reserves Units, including employee supervision and evaluations.
· Supervise 6.5 FTE in two units, performing job evaluations and training as necessary.
Valders Area School District – Valders High School
· Reference and individualized bibliographic instruction to the students and faculty.
· Authority over purchasing decisions and budget control.
· Supervision of a full-time library aide and student library aides.
· Created guides and handouts to facilitate library use.
· Prepared and distributed monthly library newsletter for faculty with new sources and ideas for incorporating technology into curriculum.
University of Illinois - Mathematics Library
Graduate Assistant, August 1997 to August 1998
Academic Hourly, March 1997 to August 1997
Extra Help (Library Clerk), January 1997 to March 1997
Student Help, August 1996 to December 1996
· Responsible for the operation of the library in the absence of the librarian.
· Provided reference and individualized bibliographic instruction.
· Collection development for the Statistics Department.
· Original and copy cataloging of backlog titles.
· Duties included circulation, orders, the library gift book program, and staff and student supervision.
· Created and implemented a student application and contract program.
· Maintained and partially created the Mathematics Library web site.
University of Illinois - Health Sciences Library
· Circulation desk and shelving.
Additional Work Experience
Norrell Temporary Services, Champaign, IL
J B Jones Assistant Accountant, September 1995 - November 1995
· General accounting and invoice control.
Barnes & Noble, Inc.
Store Manager, Scribner’s #1712, Glendale, CA, June 1995 - September 1995
Store Manager, B. Dalton #761, Kent, WA, August 1994 - May 1995
· Managed personnel, budget, and inventory.
· Maintained a high standard of customer service.
Professional Service Activities
University Library Service
Voyager Cataloging Team September2001-present
· Analyze cataloging workflow, create appropriate cataloging training documentation, and resolve issues related to implementation of the Voyager system.
Voyager Circulation/Reserve/Resource Sharing Team October 2001-present
·
Analyze and evaluate options for
profiling Voyager to suit UIUC needs, assist the Training team with
documentation and training session, develop appropriate notices/policies as
necessary, and provide feedback to the Library at large regarding Voyager
implementation.
Non-Print Subcommittee of the
Collection Development Committe September 1999-present
Chair since August, 2000
· Oversee competition for Non-Print funding and meet demands for non-print materials for instructional use.
Cataloging Policy Committee August 2000-present
· Represent media cataloging and public service interests within the context of library policies,
procedures and standards for cataloging and classification.
Electronic Reserves Task Force September 1999-present
· Represent the Undergraduate Library Reserves Unit interests in the continuing
development of standardized policies and procedures regarding electronic reserve materials.
Liaison to the Physical Sciences & Engineering Division September 1999-present
· Represent the Undergraduate Library to the Physical Sciences & Engineering Division in order to effectively develop the undergraduate collection in that area.
Untenured Librarian Professional Development Planning Group August 2000-present
· Work with the AUL for Services to plan events for untenured librarians to promote professional development.
Preservation Committee August 2000-August 2002
· Review the goals and priorities of the preservation program and advise the University Librarian on all matters relating to the preservation of the collections.
English Librarian Search Committee January 2001-August 2001
· Create job description, evaluate candidates and make recommendations for hire for the permanent, tenure-track English Librarian position.
Circulation Librarian Search Committee September 2000-May2001
· Create job description, evaluate candidates and make recommendations for hire for the permanent, tenure-track Circulation Librarian position.
Cataloging Process Task Force January-July 2000
· Evaluate current cataloging structure and practice on campus and make recommendations for possible improvements/reorganization.
Cataloging Policy Advisory Committee September 1999-August 2000
· Represent the Media Center interests within the context of library policies, procedures and standards for cataloging and classification.
Mathematics Librarian Search Committee January -August 2000
· Create job description, evaluate candidates and make recommendations for hire for the permanent, tenure-track Mathematics Librarian position.
Regional and National Library Service
Associate Editor, College & University Media Review appointed July, 2002
· Work as a member of the editorial board to peer review submissions, suggest themes for future issues, and identify and recruit appropriate authors.
Video Round Table, Secretary elected May 2002- present
· Member of the Executive Committee. Manage membership database and communication with new members, and publicize and promote the Video Round Table to encourage membership. Report on membership to the Video Round Table at large.
Video Round Table Membership Committee, Chair June 2001- present
· Member of the Executive Committee. Manage membership database and communication with new members, and publicize and promote the Video Round Table to encourage membership. Report on membership to the Video Round Table at large.
American Library Association Membership Promotion Task Force June 2001- present
· Work with liaisons from each ALA division and round table to promote ALA membership within their respective units.
ALCTS Media Resources Committee After Annual Conference 2000 (July) – present
· Consider media resource issues such as collection development, preservation, storage, and bibliographic control, coordinate training and continuing education possibilities, and liaison with other interested ALA units.
Video Round Table Program Planning Committee, 2002,Co-Chair June 2001 - June 2002
· Develop, plan, and implement a program relevant to media librarians for presentation at the ALA annual conference in Atlanta, 2002.
ILCSO Reserves Task Force August 2000 – April 2001
· Work within the consortium to help design and test a new web-based reserve request form.
Conference Program Planning Committee (2001 – San Francisco), University Libraries Section of ACRL December 1999-end of annual 2001
· Develop, plan, and implement a program relevant to university libraries for presentation at the ALA annual conference in San Francisco, 2001. Program reporter.
Video Round Table ad hoc Conference Grant Committee January 2000-midwinter 2001
· Establish guidelines for evaluation and selection of candidates to receive a grant from the Video Round Table to enable them to attend an ALA conference.
· Laskowski, Mary S., “The Impact of Electronic Access to Government Information: What Users and Documents Specialists Think,” The Journal of Government Information 27 (2000): 173-185.
· Laskowski, Mary S., “The Academic Media Center: Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going,” College & University Media Review 7 (Fall 2000): 21-40.
· Laskowski, Mary S., “The Changing Face of the Academic Media Center in the Age of the Internet,” The Role and Impact of the Internet on Library and Information Services, edited by Lewis Liu, Greenwood Press, 2001: 249-269.
· Laskowski, Mary S. and David Ward, “Creation and Management of a Home-Grown Electronic Reserves System at an Academic Library: Results of a Pilot Project,” Journal of Academic Librarianship 27 (5) 2001: 361-371.
· Laskowski, Mary S., “University Libraries Section in San Francisco,” College & Research Library News, 62 (9) October 2001: 914, 939.
· Laskowski, Mary S. and David Ward, “Electronic Reserves: Access Issues Related to Technology,” Technical Services Quarterly 19 (4) 2002: 39-52.
· Laskowski, Mary S., “The Role of Technology in Undergraduate Research: Perspectives from Students and Instructors,” Portal: Libraries and the Academy 2 (2) April 2002: 305-319.
· Laskowski, Mary S. and David Ward, “The Impact of Implementing Electronic Reserves on Staffing and Service,” Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Information Supply 13 (3), forthcoming.
· Laskowski, Mary S., “Faculty and Instructor Use of Media in the Classroom: Results of Two Surveys,” College & University Media Review, accepted.
· Laskowski, Mary S., “Stop the Technology, I Want to Get Off: Tips and Tricks for Media Selection and Acquisition,” Acquisitions Librarian, accepted.
· Four sessions of Voyager Reserve Training on May 31, June 12, 20, 21, 2002.
· Laskowski, Mary S. and David Ward, “Electronic Reserves in an Academic Library Setting: Issues and Implementation.” Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Annual Conference, March 16th, 2001. Attended by roughly 400 people.
· Nominated for University Library Faculty and Staff Award, June 2002.
· Research and Publication Committee Research Grant in the amount of $2,092.80 awarded for graduate hourly assistance with “Media Center Faculty/Instructor Survey” April 17, 2002.
· Research and Publication Committee Professional Development Grant in the amount of $1,400 awarded to attend the Consortium of College & University Media Centers annual conference in New Orleans, November 1-5, 2001.
· UIUC Scholar’s Travel Fund award of $495 to attend and present at the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Annual Conference, March 16th, 2001, Denver, CO.
· Redevelopment of patron services to better reflect patrons needs based on development and analysis of new technology.
· Investigation of bibliographic control techniques to provide optimum access to collections.
· Role of the academic media center.
Membership
American Library Association (ALA) 1997-present
· ALCTS, ACRL, and Video Round Table (1999-)
Consortium of College and University Media Centers 1999-present
Conferences Attended and Continuing Education
· GSLIS-Library Teaching Alliance presentation by Chip Bruce, “What Do We Know about Undergraduate Learning,” November 13, 2002.
· Consortium of College & University Media Centers annual conference in Wichita, KS, October 24-28, 2002.
· Attended the National Media Market, Las Vegas, NV, October 16-20, 2002.
· Attended the American Library Association Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, June 14 – June 18, 2002.
· 2nd Annual UIUC Library Retreat on Excellence, June 5, 2002.
· Endeavor sponsored Voyager Circulation Training, April 2-3, 2002.
· Basic Statistical Concepts, 4 part course for untenured faculty presented by Bob Burger, February 25-April 17, 2002.
· Endeavor sponsored Voyager Cataloging Training, ACES electronic classroom, February 19-20, 2002.
· American Library Association Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits, New Orleans, Louisiana, Friday, January 18 – Monday, January 21, 2002.
· Untenured librarians professional development seminar “Launching Your Research Program,” November 12, 2001.
· Consortium of College & University Media Centers annual conference in New Orleans, LA, November 1-5, 2001.
· Fundamentals of Digital Imaging Projects Faculty/Staff Workshop, Illinois Digitization Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, October 3rd, 2001.
· 1st Annual UIUC Library Retreat – Embracing Change: How to be more effective in the workplace, May 14, 2001.
· Lincoln Trail Libraries System Innovative Grantsmanship Seminar, Allerton Conference Center, Monticello, IL, May 7-8, 2001.
· Attended and presented at the ACRL Annual Conference in Denver, CO, March 15-16, 2001.
· ARL Seminar on Mutual Goal Setting, University of Illinois at U-C, Thursday, February 8, 2001.
· Attended the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits in Washington, D.C., Thursday, January 11 – Tuesday, January 16, 2001.
· American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, Saturday, July 8 – Tuesday, July 11, 2000.
· American Library Association Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits, San Antonio, Texas, Friday, Jan. 14 – Monday, Jan. 17, 2000.
· ILCSO Technical Services Forum, University of Illinois at Springfield, April 28, 2000
· 36th Annual GSLIS Clinic, Electronic Commerce in the Information Industries: Technical Frontiers and Institutional Issues for Information Professionals, April 2-3, 2000.
· ILCSO Public Services Forum, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, Thursday, December 9, 1999.
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