Reference, Research, and Scholarly Services
University Library, 306J Main Library, MC-522
1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801
217.244.1880
mhensle1@illinois.edu
December 2006–November 2009: Visiting Instructional Services Librarian and Assistant Professor, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
2006 - Master of Science, Library and Information Science: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL.
1998 - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
1. * Hensley, Merinda Kaye and Robin E. Miller. 2010. “Listening From a Distance: A Survey of University of Illinois Distance Learners and Its Implications for Meaningful Instruction.” Journal of Library Administration 50 (5–6): 670–683. doi: 10.1080/01930826.2010.488946. http://hdl.handle.net/2142/18670. (Published simultaneously as conference proceedings in The 14th Off-Campus Library Services Conference Proceedings, edited by Brian Ryckman, 215–224. Mount Pleasant, Mich.: Central Michigan University.)
2. * Bowles-Terry, Melissa, Merinda Kaye Hensley and Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe. 2010. “Best Practices for Online Video Tutorials: A Study of Student Preferences and Understanding.” Communications in Information Literacy 4 (1): 17–28. http://hdl.handle.net/2142/18671.
3. + Hensley, Merinda Kaye. 2011. “Citation Management Software: Features and Futures.” Reference & User Services Quarterly 50 (3): 204–208. http://hdl.handle.net/2142/18659.
4. Hensley, Merinda Kaye. 2012. “Lifelong Learning and Instructional Services for Adult Learners through OLLI.” LOEX Quarterly 38 (3): 4–5. http://commons.emich.edu/loexquarterly/vol38/iss3/3.
5. * Hensley, Merinda Kaye, Sarah L. Shreeves and Stephanie Davis-Kahl. “A Survey of Library Support for Formal Undergraduate Research Programs.” College & Research Libraries. (Accepted January 2013; expected publication July 2014.)
Davis-Kahl, Stephanie and Merinda Kaye Hensley, eds. 2013. Common Ground at the Nexus of Information Literacy and Scholarly Communication. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries. http://hdl.handle.net/2142/42666
1. Hensley, Merinda Kaye. 2008. “Thinking Outside the Cases: Strategies for Developing Virtual Exhibits.” In Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians, edited by Carol Smallwood, 23–25. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co.
2. * Hensley, Merinda Kaye and Melissa Bowles-Terry. 2009. “Research Your Way Past Writer’s Block.” In The Library Instruction Cookbook: 50+ Active Recipes for 1-shot Sessions, edited by Ryan Sittler and Doug Cook, 110–111. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries.
3. * Hensley, Merinda Kaye. 2010. “Teaching New Librarians How to Teach: A Model for Building a Peer Learning Program.” In Recruitment, Development and Retention of Information Professionals: Trends In Human Resources and Knowledge Management, edited by Elisabeth Pankl, Danielle Theiss-White and Mary C. Bushing, 179–190. Hershey, PA: Business Science Reference.
4. * Hensley, Merinda Kaye and Emily Love. 2011. “A Multifaceted Model of Outreach and Instruction for International Students.” In International Students and Academic Libraries: Initiatives for Success, edited by Pamela Jackson and Patrick Sullivan, 115–134. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries. http://hdl.handle.net/2142/29853.
5. * Hensley, Merinda Kaye. 2013. “The Poster Session as a Vehicle for Teaching the Scholarly Communication Process.” In Common Ground at the Nexus of Information Literacy and Scholarly Communication, edited by Stephanie Davis-Kahl and Merinda Kaye Hensley, 123–143. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
1. “ACRL 101: Getting Involved at the National Level.” Invited panelist for ACRL 101, American Library Association Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, 28 June 2008.
2. “2nd Time Attendee: How ACRL Has Benefited My Professional Development.” Invited panelist for First-time Orientation, ACRL 14th National Conference, Association of College and Research Libraries, Seattle, WA, 12 March 2009.
3. “Bringing the Immersion Program Back Home.” Invited panelist for Institute for Information Literacy Executive Committee program, American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, 11 July 2009.
4. “The Art of Presenting: Taking Your Idea, Turning It Into a Proposal and Giving an Engaging Presentation.” Invited presenter for ACRL 2011 Conference, Association of College and Research Libraries, Philadelphia, PA, 1 April 2011.
5. “Teaching International Students.” Invited panelist for ACRL Academic Library Services to International Students Interest Group, American Library Association Midwinter Conference, Dallas, TX, 22 January 2012.
6. “Show Me the Data! Partnering With Instructors to Teach Data Literacy.” With Karen Hogenboom and Carissa M. Holler Phillips. Invited presenter for Colorado State University Libraries’ Master Teaching Initiative, 24 February 2012.
7. “Information Literacy in Ghana: Perspectives on a Growing User Education Program.” Invited presenter for Information Literacy Summit, John A. Logan College, IL, 24 April 2012.
8. “Information Literacy in Ghana: Perspectives on a Growing User Education Program.” Invited keynote speaker for Information Literacy Summit, Moraine Valley College, IL, 4 May 2012.
INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL
6. “Entering and Integrating Into a Community of Practice: Strategies for an Employer of the New Librarian.” With Margaret Edwards. Presentation at Information Literacy Summit, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, and Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL, 13 and 20 April 2010.
7. “Listening From a Distance: A Survey of University of Illinois Distance Learners and Its Implications for Meaningful Instruction.” With Robin E. Miller. Presentation at 14th Off-Campus Library Services Conference, Cleveland, OH, 28 April 2010.
8. “Completing the Research Cycle: The Role of Libraries in the Publication and Dissemination of Undergraduate Student Research.” With Sarah Shreeves and Stephanie Davis-Kahl. Presentation at ACRL 2011 Conference, Association of College and Research Libraries, Philadelphia, PA, 31 March 2011.
9. “Show Me the Data! Partnering With Instructors to Teach Data Literacy.” With Karen Hogenboom and Carissa M. Holler Phillips. Contributed paper presentation at ACRL 2011 Conference, Association of College and Research Libraries, Philadelphia, PA, 1 April 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/2142/18809.
10. “Consumer to Creator: Investigating and Building Library Support for Undergraduate Research.” Presentation at 39th Annual Library Orientation Exchange Conference, Fort Worth, TX, 6 May 2011.
11. “Showcasing Undergraduate Research: The Role of the Instruction Librarian.” Presentation at Workshop for Instruction in Library Use 2011 Conference, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, 2 June 2011.
12. “Think Like a Librarian: Best Practices for Offering Open Workshops.” Presentation at Librarian’s Information Literacy Annual Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, 12 April 2012.
13. “Assessment of Undergraduate Research: Student Posters Across Disciplines.” Poster presentation at Annual American Library Association Meetings, Anaheim, CA, 24 June 2012.
14. “ExploreCU: A Community Generated Digital Humanities Project.” Presentation at ACRL 2013 Conference, Association of College and Research Libraries, Indianapolis, IN, 11 April 2013.
WORKSHOPS
15. “Critical Reflection: Strategies for Encouraging Your Growth as a Teacher.” Workshop at Librarian’s Information Literacy Annual Conference, Limerick, Republic of Ireland, 29 March 2010.
16. “The Intentional Employer: Strategies for Entering and Integrating Into a Community of Practice.” With Margaret Edwards. Preconference workshop at ACRL 2011 Conference, Association of College and Research Libraries, Philadelphia, PA, 30 March 2011.
17. “Reaching Out to Students and Faculty” and “Developing a Research Commons.” With Sarah Shreeves and Barbara Ford. Invited Carnegie-funded workshop for the University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana, 19-22 July 2011.
18. “Best Practices for Using Critical Reflection to Improve Your Teaching.” Workshop at International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions Satellite Meeting, Tampere, Finland, 8 August 2012.
CURRENT SERVICE COMMITMENTS
Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
2014 President's Program Planning Committee, 2012–2014
Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education Task Force, 2012–2014
Student Learning and Information Literacy Committee, 2012–2014
ACRL, Instruction Section
Nominating, 2012–2014
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