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Meghan
Ecclestone
www.meghanecclestone.com [email protected]
@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.