You can see a nice PDF version of my resume here.
Meghan Ecclestone
mjecclestone@gmail.com www.meghanecclestone.com
34 – 340 Cooper Street Ottawa, ON K2P 0G5 647.989.6341
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
- Developed effective information literacy instruction, employing eLearning technologies both in-class and online
- Undertook outreach and liaison, collections development and research help in a specialized subject area
- Successfully lead teams in professional and volunteer settings, guiding strategic direction and motivating teams
- Promoted and delivered high-quality library services in academic, government and corporate environments
- Mobilized technical projects from the developmental stages through to effective delivery and assessment
LIBRARY EXPERIENCE
Management Librarian
Management Library, University of Ottawa
Jun 2010 – Present
- Work in a bilingual environment to deliver academic library services in the areas of business and management
- Deliver reference and research help and to graduate and undergraduate students, including the development of online research help resources such as LibGuides and screencasting videos
- Manage a large budget to develop both print and electronic collections through critical assessment of business information products, and use of several online selector tools
- Work closely with faculty to develop pertinent collections, assist with research needs, and to develop in-class information literacy instruction
Business Librarian
Bronfman Business Library, York University
May 2009 – May 2010
- Worked as part of a professional team to develop and promote library services and resources in an academic library, and to undertake outreach and advocacy within the broader university community
- Designed and executed information literacy instruction, effectively implementing eLearning technologies to enhance student learning and improve teaching
- Managed innovative projects to enhanced the library’s web presence, including the creation of multi-media screen-casting videos to deliver reference and information literacy services
- Participated in collections development in a specialized subject area, requiring critical assessment of new publications, and use on an online selection tool
Practicum Student
Research Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Jan 2009 – Apr 2009
- Worked collaboratively to provide in-depth, authoritative research services using industry, news and government database tools
- Contributed to the outreach efforts of the division through development and design of an electronic reference guide for research services, ensuring compliance with branding and marketing standards
Graduate Assistant Library Technician
Noranda Earth Sciences Library, University of Toronto
Sep 2008 – Apr 2009
- Delivered reference and research help services in an academic science library
- Provided services through in-person help, and via e-mail and telephone reference
- Developed subject knowledge to create web-based reference guides on areas within the sciences
- Assisted with the library’s collections development, including critical assessment of publishers’ materials and through assessment of the reference collection and its use
Student Librarian, Parliamentary Information and Research Services
Library of Parliament
May 2008 – Sep 2008
- Coordinated with a team of librarians and practitioners to answer parliamentary research requests
- Contributed to the highest standards of quality and impartiality maintained by the library, under strict deadlines
- Researched and designed a large digital reference resource, developing an extensive organizational scheme and documentation to ensure its usability and sustained use within the organization
EDUCATION
Master of Information Studies (MISt)
Faculty of Information, University of Toronto
Sep 2007 – Apr 2009
- Completed an ALA-accredited Master of Information Studies at the Faculty of Information with an area of focus in Library and Information Science, finishing with an overall A average
- Managed course projects that required in-depth study and critical assessment of library issues and technologies
- Awarded the Student Jubilee Award and the Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award
Bachelor of Arts, Honours
Carleton University
Sep 2001 – Dec 2005
- Majored in Political Science with a minor in History, and completed a major thesis project in the social sciences
- Awarded the University Entrance Scholarship, the Carleton University Ravens Award, the All-Canadian Award, and the Dean’s List award for academic achievement and community involvement
VOLUNTEER WORK
Chair, Re:Generations Committee
Canadian Association of College and University Librarians
Aug 2010 – Present
- Lead a CACUL subcommittee of volunteers in project-based initiatives focused on outreach and engagement with new and emerging academic librarians
- Manage administrative work and documentation and advise team members on their respective roles with the committee
Member of the Executive
Re:Generations Committee,
Canadian Association of College and University Librarians
Sept 2009 – Aug 2010
- Served as a member of the CACUL subcommittee focused on new and emerging academic librarians in Canada
- Directed professional dialogue through participation the group blog and the CACUL Ning space
- Participated in ambassador visits on behalf of the CLA to local library schools, and in the development of CLA conference sessions focused on the field of academic librarianship
Member of the Executive
Faculty of Information Alumni Association,University of Toronto
Sept 2009 – Present
- Appointed to the Executive for the iSchool alumni association at the University of Toronto
- Guide the direction of the organization through decision-making, new initiatives, and policy creation
- Direct teams and manage programming as Chair for both the Social Media and Special Events committees
Founder and Managing Editor
Faculty of Information Quarterly, University of Toronto
Apr 2008 – Apr 2009
- Spearheaded the founding of an online open access journal using the OJS publishing platform
- Exercised strong project management abilities during the development of strategic goals, policy documents and work flows, and throughout the editorial cycles of the publication
- Secured broad support from key stakeholders to ensure participation and sustainable success for the journal
- Effectively directed a team of volunteers, ensuring motivation and an excellent standard of performance
Professional Development Co-Chair
Master of Information Studies Student Council, Faculty of Information
Oct 2007 – Apr 2009
- Developed programming for professional development at the University of Toronto’s iSchool
- Set strategic goals and assessed outcomes, dramatically improving the committee’s profile within the faculty
- Effectively advocated for a 50% budget increase to invest in high profile events
- Worked closely the professional community to create a network of contacts for participation at the Faculty of Information Job Fair, attended by over 40 organizations from across Canada
CONFERENCES
Presenter,
CLA/ACB 2010 National Conference and Tradeshow
Jun 2010
- Presented as part of a panel session on career development and the job search aimed at new librarians with a focus on establishing a professional web presence.
Presenter,
Ontario Library Association Superconference
Feb 2010
- Presented a poster on research and best practices for creating and delivering screencasting videos as a form of information literacy instruction in academic libraries
Presenter,TRY Annual Library Staff Conference
Apr 2009
- Presented a poster “Defining the Movement: Student Initiatives at the Faculty of Information” on the role of student engagement in LIS education at the University of Toronto
Panellist, Housing Memory Student Conference
Mar 2009
- Participated in a panel on organizational memory, including its relationship to knowledge sharing practices, its value to organizational success, and its relationship to organizational culture
Presenter,CLA/ACB 2009 National Conference and Tradeshow
May 2009
- Presented a poster on the outcomes of research undertaken to assess student perceptions of professional development opportunities at the Faculty of Information
PUBLICATIONS
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 (Interview with Vicki Whitmell),” 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). Available online at http://fiq.ischool.utoronto.ca/index.php/fiq/article/view/47/136.
