Merinda Hensley
Visiting Assistant Librarian for Instructional Services
300 Main Library
1408 W Gregory Dr
Urbana, IL 61801
217.244.1880
mhensle1@uiuc.edu
Previous Position(s)
- August 2006-December 2006: Project Coordinator, Office of Information Literacy, University of
Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
- 2005-2006: Graduate Reference Assistant, Education and Social Science Library, University of
Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
- 2005-2006: Graduate Assistant, Information Literacy Services and Instruction, University of
Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
- December 2005-August 2006: Lead Project Coordinator, Office of Collections, University of
Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Education
- 2006 - Master of Science, Library and Information Science: University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL.
- 1998 - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
Awards and Distinctions
Grants Awarded
- 2006: Scholars travel award, ALA National Conference Library Research Roundtable.
- 2006: Scholars travel award, 34th Annual LOEX National Conference.
- 2005: UIUC Library ICR Fund, Community Cookbook Grant Project.
Recent Publications
Articles
- Hensley, Merinda. "Leadership for Learning: Building a Culture of Teaching in Academic
Libraries."
College & Research Libraries News, 67/8 (2006).
Book Chapters
- Hensley, Merinda, 2008. "Thinking outside the cases: Strategies for developing virtual
exhibits." in
Librarians Beyond the Circ Desk: Innovative Librarianship Today.
Other Publications
- Hensley, Merinda, June 8-August 16, 2006. "Communal Cuisine: Community Cookbooks 1877-1960."
University of Illinois, Main Library Exhibit. Simultaneous release with online
digital exhibit.
Recent Presentations
- Hensley, Merinda, Yoo-Seong Song, Adriana Cuervo, and Nanette Donahue "How to Build Your
Resume."
ALA Student Chapter Professional Development Committee, University of Illinois: November
13, 2007.
- Hensley, Merinda, Lori Mestre, and Susan Avery "Integrating the Library into UIUC Courses."
UIUC Online Learning Symposium: October 19, 2007.
- Hensley, Merinda, "How to Create a Winning Online Portfolio."
GSLIS Professional Development Series, University of Illinois: October 16, 2007.
- Hensley, Merinda, "How do I Get Involved at the National Level?"
GSLIS Professional Development Series, University of Illinois: October 15, 2007.
- Hensley, Merinda, "Job hunting and beginning a career in academic libraries."
Professional Development Series, University of Illinois: May 24, 2007.
- Hensley, Merinda, "Your Grandmother's Recipe: Cookbooks in Illinois History."
Red Cross of Constantine, May 4, 2007.
- Hensley, Merinda and Lisa Hinchliffe, "Assessment @ UIUC Library: A Web Portal."
ACRL 13th National Conference: March 31, 2007.
- Hensley, Merinda, "Communal Cuisine: History of Community Cookbooks in Illinois."
Newman Township Library: October 17, 2006.
- Hensley, Merinda, "The Missing Link: Alternatives in Gift Processing at the University of
Illinois."
Library Research Roundtable, ALA National Conference: June 25, 2006.
- Hensley, Merinda, "A Virtual Path Taken: The Challenge in Creating a Virtual Tour of the Main
Library and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign."
LOEX National Conference: May 5, 2006.
- Hensley, Merinda and Ann C. Paprocki, "Life Hacking for Librarians: Pulling the Plug on Digital
Distractions."
IACRL Conference: Spring 2006.
Web Projects
Professional Service
- American Library Association.
- Association of College and Research Libraries.
- Special Libraries Association.
