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Meghan

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www.meghanecclestone.com mjecclestone@gmail.com

@mjecclestone www.linkedin.com/in/mjecclestone

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Teaching

Deliver innovative, effective information literacy instruction that integrates assessment and hands-on learning, and is elevated through the use of eLearning tools

Collaboration

Foster relationships both within, and beyond the library, to pursue new and engaging learning experiences for students

Assessment

Lead projects to assess information literacy instruction, research help services, and collections development

Innovation

Explore new practices and technologies to improve services and collections for library users

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Learning Commons Librarian,

Vancouver Island University Library

Aug 14 –

Present

Work as part of a team of librarians to direct services, collections, and space improvements at Vancouver Island University Library

Lead the development and coordination of physical and virtual Learning Commons spaces and services for multiple campuses

Collaborate with academic services partners across campus to develop integrated spaces and services to enhance student access and use

Reference Librarian, Scott Library

York University

Aug 13 –

July 14

Delivered library instruction, develop collections, and liaise with faculty in the Social Work and Health Studies programs

Collaborated with librarians and faculty to deliver information literacy in-class, via LMS integration for distance education, and through the development of eLearning modules

Led a subcommittee to develop content for an academic integrity module to be integrated into York’s virtual learning commons initiative, SPARK.

Served on the faculty committee for Teaching-Learning Development Grants, and the library committee for Teaching and Learning

Research Associate,

Gilmore Partners

Jun 13 –

Aug 13

Worked in a boutique placement firm providing business research for recruiters

Supported the core mandate of the firm by providing strategic, high-quality research including business development, candidate research, and competitive intelligence

Project Manager,

BiblioCommons

Oct 12 –

Jan 13

Delivered client-committed functionality improvements for a library discovery layer

Managed project scope, timelines, and client communications for major product improvements to web functionality

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Collections Development Manager, Eastern Canada

YBP Library Services

Mar 11 –

Sep 12

Managed collections development services for academic libraries, including approval plans, eBook package deals, demand-driven acquisitions and user training on the GOBI database

Provided collections assessment through the gathering, analysis, and summarization of bibliographic and ordering data to help libraries make informed purchasing decisions

Maintained relationships with library decision-makers to ensure service success

Management Librarian, Management Library

University of Ottawa

Jun 10 –

Feb 11

Worked in a bilingual academic library to develop library resources and services

Created strong liaison relationships with faculty to assist with research needs and develop in-class information literacy sessions across all disciplines within the School of Management

Developed reference service delivery in the library and via screencasting videos and LibGuides

Managed collections, including an innovative partnership with on-campus career services to develop a Virtual Career Library, focused on student job searching and career success

Business Librarian, Peter F. Bronfman Business Library

York University

May 09 –

May 10

Worked as part of a team to provide reference, deliver instruction, and develop resources in an academic business library

Delivered information literacy instruction, effectively implementing eLearning technologies and assessment

Managed innovative projects to enhanced the library's web presence, including the creation of online screen-casting videos to deliver reference and information literacy services online

Served on the library’s Usability Committee during implementation of a new catalogue layer

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Organiser,

Startup Weekend Library EDU

Oct 13 –

Mar 14 Part of the planning team for a March 2014 conference focused on technology and libraries

Organiser,

OCULA Spring Dinner

Oct 13 –

Feb 14 Liaison between OCULA and host institution to plan a May 2014 academic library event

Volunteer, Partner Relations Committee

Special Libraries Association Toronto Chapter

Feb 13 –

Aug 13 Maintain relationships with vendor partners to negotiate funding of association programming

Social Media Co-ordinator, Edtech Workshop

University of Toronto

Mar 13 –

May 13 Implemented innovative integration of social media for a conference focused on educational

technologies in higher education

Member of the Executive, Faculty of Information Alumni Association

University of Toronto

Sep 09 –

Aug 11

Guided the direction of the association through policy development and new initiatives

Managed programming as Chair of the Social Media and Special Events committees

Chair, Re:Generations Committee

Canadian Association of College and University Librarians

Aug 10 –

Jul 11

Lead a CACUL subcommittee in project-based initiatives focused on engagement with new academic librarians; undertook outreach through use of social media tools

Member, Re:Generations Committee

Canadian Association of College and University Librarians

Sep 09 –

Aug 10

Served on the CACUL subcommittee focused on engagement with new academic librarians

Directed professional dialogue through participation in the blogging team

Founder and Managing Editor, Faculty of Information Quarterly

University of Toronto

Apr 08 –

Apr 09

Exercised strong project management skills throughout the creation of an open access journal and the development of its strategic goals, policies, and editorial workflows using OJS

Effectively directed a team of volunteers, ensuring an excellent standard of performance

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s Electronic Resources & Libraries Mar 14

Presented a session on the challenges of a downloadable eBook model for use in the Ontario consortium of academic libraries

Ontario Library Association Superconference Jan 14

Presented a session on technology tools for librarian professional development

ABQLA 2012 Conference May 12

Presented at the conference Battle Decks session (a competitive improvisational event)

APLA 2012 Conference May 12

Presented a session in partnership with academic librarians on the use of Demand Driven Acquisitions as a collections development tool in academic libraries

CLA/ACB 2011 National Conference and Tradeshow Jun 11

Participated in two sessions: “Technology Lightning Strikes!” and “Getting on (Tenure) Track”

Participated on the winning team in the annual Great Debate

CLA/ACB 2010 National Conference and Tradeshow Jun 10

Presented as part of a panel session on career development and the job search in libraries

Ontario Library Association Superconference Feb 10

Presented a poster on the use of screencasting videos to deliver library instruction

CLA/ACB 2009 National Conference and Tradeshow May 09

Presented a poster on the outcomes of research undertaken to assess student perceptions of professional development opportunities at the Faculty of Information, University of Toronto

TRY Annual Library Staff Conference Apr 09

Presented a poster on the role of student engagement in LIS education

Housing Memory Graduate Student Conference Apr 09

Presented as a part of a panel on the topic of “Organizational Memory: The Role of Culture in Fostering Knowledge Sharing and Memory Creation in an Organizational Setting”

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ns Ecclestone, M.J. 2013. MOOCs as a Tool for Professional Development for Librarians.

Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research. 8(2)

Featured in: Bergart, R. 2013. Random Library Generator. OLA Access. 18(2)

Poster: Ecclestone, M.J. and A. Hamilton. 2010. Why Screencasting? The Benefits of Interactive

Online Tutorials. OLA Superconference. Toronto, ON. Poster Presentation.

Ecclestone, M.J. 2009. The Next Generation, OLA Access. 15(1), pp. 40-1.

Ecclestone, M.J. 2009. Letter from the Editor. Faculty of Information Quarterly. 1(2).

Ecclestone, M.J. 2009. The iSchool Movement: Reflections from the Profession. Faculty of Information Quarterly. 1(2).

Ecclestone, M.J. 2009. Organizational Memory: The Role of Culture in Fostering Knowledge

Sharing and Memory Creation in an Organizational Setting, Conference Proceedings from the Housing Memory Student Conference, University of Toronto. Faculty of Information Quarterly. 1(2).

Featured in: Sheaffer, K. 2008. Student Profile: Going the Distance. Informed Magazine, Sept, 2008.