Katherine O'Clair
Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Librarian

Welcome

Welcome! I am the librarian for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. I am here to help students, faculty and staff with their research and teaching here at Cal Poly. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need assistance. Learn more about me below or take a look at one of my research guides.

Professional Responsibilities

Research and Professional Interests

Education

Master of Science in Library and Information Studies (2004)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (2001)
Nazareth College of Rochester
Rochester, New York

Experience

Life Sciences Librarian (July 2004-August 2009)
Noble Science and Engineering Library, Arizona State University, Tempe campus

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Awards

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Teaching

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Publications

O'Clair, K. (2009). Library BINGO. In: R. Sittler & D. Cook (Eds.), The library instruction cookbook: 50+ active recipes for 1-shot sessions. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries.

O'Clair, K., & Rogers, E. (2005). Navigating the academic library job search. Library Worklife: HR E-News for Today's Leaders, 2(7), < http://www.ala-apa.org/newsletter/2n7.html >.

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Presentations

O'Clair, K. (2009). "Developing the 21st century library leader". Roundtable Discussion, ACRL 14th National Conference, Seattle, WA.

O'Clair, K. (2009). "Leading from where you are". Roundtable Discussion, ACRL 14th National Conference, Seattle, WA.

O'Clair, K. (2007). "Bridging the gap: Connecting the scientific literature with learning and teaching". Workshop Session, Association of College and University Biology Educators Annual Meeting, Dubuque, IA, October 4-6, 2007.

Christianson, M., Coonin, B., O'Clair, K., & Zhe-Heimerman, K. (2007). "Web tools for library assessment: Focus on SurveyMonkey". Panel Speaker, ACRL Science and Technology Section Hot Topics Discussion Group, ALA Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

O'Clair, K. (2007). "Making headway: Integrating information literacy into the science curriculum". Roundtable Discussion, ACRL 13th National Conference, Baltimore, MD.

O'Clair, K. (2007). "Library exhibits: Getting the most bang for your buck". Roundtable Discussion, ACRL 13th National Conference, Baltimore, MD.

O'Clair, K., & Page, R. E. (2006). "The first year seminar: Setting students up for success". Paper Session, Association of College and University Biology Educators Annual Meeting, Decatur, IL, October 26-28, 2006.

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Professional Participation

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Service

Arizona State University

Professional

Community

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Continuing Education

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Memberships

American Library Association (2003-Present)
  • Association of College and Research Libraries Division
    • Science and Technology Libraries Section
    • Instruction Section
Association of College and University Biology Educators (2006-Present)
Arizona Library Association (2004-Present)

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