Selinda Berg, BSc. Nutr., MLIS
University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Education
Enrolled in PhD. Program- Library and Information Studies
Faculty of Information and Media Studies
University of Western Ontario
September 2008 - Current
Masters of Library and Information Studies
University of Alberta, Edmonton
May 2004
Bachelor of Science Nutrition, with Distinction
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
May 1998
Professional Experience
2008– present Clinical Medicine Librarian U. of Windsor
Clinical Medicine Librarian for Satellite Campus of Schulich School of Medicine (U. of Western Ontario)
Health Sciences Librarian
2004– 2008 Research and Instructional Librarian U. of Western Ontario
Research and Instructional Librarian- Nursing
Leader of Health and Medical Sciences Team
Additional Career Experience: Nutrition Educator and Consultant/ Running Coach
Published Papers
Berg, S. A., & Harris. R. M. (2011). “Everyone's dressed the same": Pre-clerkship medical students learn who's who on the health care team. Education for Health, 24(1).
Jacobs, H. L. M., Berg, S. A., & Cornwall, D. (2011). Something to talk about: Rethinking conversations on research culture in Canadian academic libraries. Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research, 5(2).
Berg, S. A., Hoffmann, K., Dawson, D. (2010). Not On the Same Page: Undergraduates Information Retrieval in Electronic and Print Books. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 36(6), 518-525.
Berg, S. A., Hoffmann, K., Dawson, D. (2009). Integrating research into LIS field experiences in academic libraries, Journal of Academic Librarianship, 25(6), 591-598.
Jacobs, H. L. M., & Berg, S. A. (proposal accepted). Adding value: Reconnecting information literacy with the ALA Core Values of Librarianship, Library Trends, Special Issue
Conference Presentations
“Engaging Theory for Reflective Information Literacy Practices”. Ontario Library Association. Toronto, Ontario, February 2010 with Heidi LM Jacobs. (Peer Reviwed)
“Closing Plenary: Reflecting Outward, Reflecting Inward”. Workshop on Instruction in Library Use (WILU), Montreal, Quebec, May 2009. with Heidi LM Jacobs (Closing Plenary)
“Conflicting Cultures: Plagiarism in Popular and Academic Cultures.” Ontario College and Univeristy Libraries (Ontario Library Association), Toronto, ON, January 2009. (Peer reviewed) Link to Abstract
“Determining the Usability of Ebooks Using the Think-Aloud Method." Ontario College and University Libraries Association (Ontario Library Association Superconference), Toronto, ON, January 2009, with Diane H. Dawson. (Peer reviewed) Link to Abstract
“Supporting the Research Endeavor of Academic Librarians." Ontario College and University Libraries Association (Ontario Library Association Superconference), Toronto, ON, January 2009, with Gwen Ebbett (University Librarian, U. of Windsor ) and Ken N. Meadows (Educational researcher, U. of Western Ontario). (Peer reviewed) Link to Abstract
“Conflicting Cultures: Promoting Academic Integrity to the Millennials.” Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), Edmonton, AB, June 2007. (Peer reviewed) Link to Abstract
“Information Literacy’s Growing Role in Knowledge Communities.” (2006). Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), Toronto, ON, June 2006, with Susan E. Anthony. (Peer reviewed) Link to Abstract
“The Missing Piece of Collaboration: IL Education for Teaching Faculty.” (2006). Workshop on Instruction in Library Use (WILU), Wolfville, Nova Scotia, May 2006 (Peer reviewed) Link to Abstract
“Faculty- Librarian Partnerships.” (2006). Spring Perspectives on Teaching, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario.
Ongoing Research
Online learning as a method to enhance clinical practice in undergraduate nursing students
Research Ethics Board (U. of Western Ontario) approved in January 2007
An examination of the conflict between the new social technology culture and academic culture
Consultative Projects
2006 Institute for Interdisciplinary Health Science Education
Provided consultation on information resources for interdisciplinary education, to build a strong base for students to learn about, from, and with other health and medical professionals - Funded by Health Canada
2006 Rebuilding Rwanda Health Care project
Facilitated resource access and instruction for health care teams of the Kigali Health Institute in Rwanda in an effort to support the rebuilding health care in Rwanda
Service to Library and Academic Community
Professional Library Services Committee (2007- present)
Western Ontario Health Knowledge Network
Academic Research Support for Librarians (2007- present)
Western Libraries
Information Literacy Committee Member (2004- 2007)
Western Libraries
Education Programming and Curriculum Committee Member (2004- present)
Fanshawe-Western Collaborative Nursing Program
School of Nursing Faculty Development Committee Member (2005- present)
Fanshawe-Western Collaborative Nursing Program
Committee for Handheld Computing in Health Care
Member (2005- present)
Western Libraries
Referee: International Journal of Nursing Education (2005)
Berkley Electronic Press
Professional and Leadership Development
Library Management Skills Institute (LMSI II) (2007)
Association of College and Research Libraries
Foundational Leadership Skills Program (one year leadership program) (2006- present)
U. of Western Ontario
Library Management Skills Institute (LMSI I) (2006)
Teaching Interests and Experiences
Invited as guest lecturer of the Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) LIS 570 (Instructional Strategies for Information Professionals)
Invited as guest lecturer of the Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) LIS 746 (Introduction to Collections Development Practices in Academic Libraries)
Invited as guest lecturer of the Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) LIS 514 (Academic Libraries)
Nursing 200f/g: Information in Nursing Education, Research and Practice
Comprehensive information literacy program in the nursing department (Over 65 hours of in-class instruction per year)
Post RN distance education information literacy program (via Course Management Software)
Faculty Development Retreat (School of Nursing) (2004 – 2006)
Nutrition Consultant and Lecturer (1998 – 2005)
Professional Association Memberships
Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (2006- present) |
