Academic and Administrative Appointments
Assistant Professor of Library and Learning Resources
Schools/Departments
Library and Learning Resources
Education
MSLIS, Simmons College
BS, Framingham State College
Areas Of Teaching
Intro to chemical literature
Various library-oriented subjects including writing, literature, history, social sciences
Scholarly Interests
Faculty/librarian collaboration
RSS feeds and libraries
Information literacy
Libraries and technology
Peer-Reviewed Articles & Book Chapters
Kaplan, R, Steinberg, M. and Doucette, J. Retention of retrospective print journals in the digital age: trends and analysis. J Med Libr Assoc 94(4) October 2006 387-393.
Current Professional Memberships, Service & Leadership
Medical Library Association (MLA)
American Library Association (ALA)
Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
American Chemical Society - Information division
Simmons College GSLIS Alumni Association
MLA - Pharmacy and Drug Information section - Section Council Representative, 06-07
MLA - Rittenhouse Award Jury - 07-08
ACRL - New England chapter - Treasurer - 2002-present
Simmons College Alumni Association Board - Director at Large - 05-present
Personal Interest
Beading and jewelry making
Needlework, especially knitting and cross stitch
Museums and art exhibits
Travel
Photography, particularly nature subjects