Rudy Leon

Technology Training and Outreach Librarian

450B Main Library

1408 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

3-3503

rudyleon@illinois.edu

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Curriculum Vitae

Education

2004 - MS in LIS: Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1999- PhD Coursework completed (Religion in America): Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
1994- MA Coursework completed (Women's Studies in Religion): Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA
1993 - BA: Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA

Research Interests

The intersections of the changing digital environment and libraries, higher education, and the nature of learning. In smaller pieces,

Applying design principles to technology, teaching, and library services in the academic environment
Pedagogies of space, both physical & virtual
Leadership, innovation, and how leadership can impact libraries abilities to innovate and be proactive

Recent Publications

Other Publications

Rita Baladad, Rudy Leon, LeAnn Suchy (2009). “Google Wave,” Minitex Reference Notes. November 2009
Rudy Leon, (2008). Review of Sul H. Lee, "Print vs. Digital: The Future of Coexistence" Public Services Quarterly 4:3
Rudy Leon, (2008). Review of Meredith Farkas, "Social Software in Libraries" Public Services Quarterly 4:2
Rudy Leon (2005). "New Databases" Library Connections (SUNY Potsdam Crumb Library)

Recent Presentations

Lisa Hinchliffe and Rudy Leon "Innovation as a Framework for Adopting Web 2.0 Marketing Approaches" I FLA Management & Marketing Section satellite meeting, Stockholm, August 2010
Rudy Leon " One Tweet at a Time: Developing Critical Thinking, Library Connections & Information Skills with Twitter," Library Technology Conference, St. Paul, MN: March 17-18 2010
Rita Baladad, Rudy Leon & LeAnn Suchy, "Google Wave: Ripple or Tsunami?" Library Technology Conference, St. Paul, MN: March 17-18 2010
Rudy Leon & Kendra Levine “Bridging the Gap: Digital Natives & Digital Immigrants." Internet Librarian: Net Initiatives for Tough Times: Digital Publishing, Preservation & Practices, Preconference, Monterey CA: October 24-28 2009
Robert Slater, Lisa Hinchliffe, David Vess, Rudy Leon & Camilla Fulton “The Web is My Library: Undergraduate Students and Their Research Behaviors.” ACRL 14 ^th National Conference . Seattle WA : March 13, 2009
Rudy Leon & Colleen Harris “Learning 2.0 and 1.8 Users: Bridging the Gap” Internet Librarian : Beyond 2.0: User-Focused Tools & Practices, Monterey, CA: October 21 ^st 2008
Rudy Leon "Extending Your Browser: Firefox Extensions for Librarians” SUNY Library Software Users Group (LiSUG) 1st Annual Conference (October 2007)
Rudy Leon “‘How Does This Fit My Need?’ Improving Student Research Processes by Changing the Way We talk About Web Site Evaluation” SUNYLA (June 2007)
Rudy Leon, Poster, “From High School to College: SUNY Potsdam College Libraries’ 1 ^st Annual Library Expo” SUNYLA (June 2007)

Professional Service

National Service

· ALA member, 2002-present

o ACRL member (Leadership Discussion Group, Instruction Section, Information Commons Discussion Group, Undergraduate Libraries Interest Group), 2003-present

§ Convener, founder, Leadership Interest group, 2011-present
§     Co-Convener, Information Commons Interest group, 2001-present

§ Member, ACRL-IS Policy and Publications Review Committee, 2008-2010

§ Member, ACRL-IS Professional Education Committee, 2006-2008

§ Member, ACRL-IS Library School Outreach Task Force, 2006-2008

§ Member, ACRL-IS 2006 Conference Program Planning Committee, 2004-2006

§ Member, ACRL-CLS Communications Committee 2008-present

o    Member, Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) 2004-present

o    Member, Intellectual Freedom Round table (IFRT), 2008-present

o    RUSA Member (RSS Section), 2008-present

§ Education and Professional Development for Reference Committee, 2009-present
Library Service (UIUC):

·         Intern, Collection Development Committee, 2009-present

·         Member, Nominations, Elections & Voting Procedures committee, 2009-present

·         Member, Research 7 Publications Committee, 2009-present

·         Member, Central Public Services, 2008-present

·         Undergraduate Library Liaison, Life Science Division, 2008-present

·         Chair, Career Services & Support Working Group, User Education Committee, 2008-present

·         Member, Staff Training & Development, 2008-present

o    Member, Web 2.0 Things, Technology subcommittee
University Service (UIUC)

· Member, One Book One Campus committee, 2008-present

· Search committee member, Residence Life Librarian search, 2009

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