University Libraries

Elaine Reeves, B.A., M.A., M.L.I.S.

Associate Lecturer, Online Learning Librarian
Faculty, Carlson Library
419.530.2868
Elaine.reeves@utoledo.edu

Education

M.L.I.S. Master of Library and Information Science. Kent State University, 2002.
M.A. European History. , 2000.
B.A. magna cum laude, History. Lourdes College, 1996.

Experience

Elaine joined the University Libraries in 2008 as an Information Literacy Lecturer. Currently, she works collaboratively with UTOnline/Learning Ventures to enhance the library presence in the online learning environment. Elaine has previous experience as an engineering librarian.

Publications

  • “Relationship building with students and instructors of ESL: Bridging the gap for library instruction and services.” Reference Services Review, 2012, Vol. 40: No. 3, pp.352-367 (16). Online.
  • “Political Organizations.” 21st Century Anthropology: A Reference Handbook. Ed. H. James Birx. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage. 2010. Print.
  • “First Event.” Encyclopedia of Time: Science, Philosophy,Theology,and Culture.Sage. 2009. ed. H. James Birx. Print.
  • “Timelines.” Encyclopedia of Time: Science, Philosophy,Theology,and Culture. Sage. 2009.ed. H. James Birx. Print.
  • “Immersion.” Conference Report prepared for College and Research Libraries News, September, 2006, Vol. 67:No. 8, p. 480-481.
  • “Kettering’s library.” Book chapter in The Liberal Studies Writing Guide, by L. Buchanan and D. Stodola, (pp.39-47). Flint, Michigan: Kettering University, 2004.
  • “Mentors, Advocates and Partners: An Annotated Bibliography.” Prepared for Moving Up, Reaching Out: 2003 Library Administration and Management Association President’s Program- Toronto, June 22, 2003.

Presentations

  • “Bridging the Gap Between ESL Students and Library Services.” Ohio Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Conference, Columbus, Ohio, November 13, 2010. Panel Session.
  • “An Exploratory Study of ESL Students’ Evaluation of Web Resources.” Ohio Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Conference, Columbus, Ohio, November 13, 2010. Panel Session.
  • “Critical Thinking Skills: A Content Based Approach.” Ohio Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Conference, Columbus, Ohio, November, 12, 2010. Poster Session.
  • “Relationship Building with Students and Instructors of ESL: Bridging the Gap for Library and Instruction Services.” Academic Library Association of Ohio Annual Conference, Columbus, Ohio, October, 29, 2010. Panel Session.
  • Reeves, Elaine M.,Phoebe Jane Ballard,Bridget Faricy-Beredo, Misa Mi, Gerald Natal, and Arjun Sabharwal. “Going the Distance: Creating an eLibrary for Non-Traditional Students.” Fourteenth Off-Campus Library Services Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, April 28-30, 2010. Poster session.
  • “Engineering Information Literacy: Promoting First-Year Student Success with Blackboard.” Presentation for the Michigan Blackboard Users Group Conference, October 19, 2007, at Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
  • “Model Programs from the Immersion Experience: Successes and Challenges.” A panel discussion and poster session for the American Library Association Annual Conference in New Orleans, 2006. Sponsored by the ACRL Institute for Information Literacy Executive Committee. Program Chair and Moderator.
  • “Journaling for Creativity and Leadership Development: A Reunion Roundtable for the Faculty and Alumni of the Immersion Institute.” A Roundtable for the Association of College and Research Libraries National Conference, April 7-10, 2005, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • “Immersed Again: Reflecting on Methods in Information Literacy Instruction.” A Roundtable for the Association of College and Research Libraries National Conference, April 7-10, 2005, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Professional Service

  • Communications in Information Literacy Online Journal. Editorial Board 2010-
  • Communications in Information Literacy Online Journal. Peer Review Board. 2007-
  • ACRL Institute for Information Literacy Executive Committee. Immersion Alumni Representative. 2005-2007.