Background and Research Interests:
I have been working at the Vogel Library since the summer of 2005. Before joining the staff at Wartburg, I was a full-time graduate student, working numerous jobs. My past experience includes working at a small limnological research facility in Madison, Wisconsin where my passion for the sciences erupted. Also I was a late-night reference assistant during graduate school.

My research interests include: web design including usabilty and information architecture, Web 2.0 tools and educational technology, scientific literacy, library marketing, and collaborations between public and academic libraries. I also currently teach independent studies at Wartburg on web design, public/academic/music librarianship, and museum studies. I have also supervised a number of internships for students.

Academic Background:
M.A., Library and Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison

B. A., History, Political Science and International Relations, Wartburg College

Committees @ Wartburg
Global and Multicultural Studies
Student Media Advisory Committee, Chair
Faculty Group B

Professional Involvement
Member Iowa-Association of College and Research Libraries, Board Member
Member Iowa Library Association
Member of Association of College and Research Libraries

Publications and Presentations
(for complete list, please click here) [link to vita]