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
- Engage students, faculty and staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences with Kennedy Library by providing a variety of services and materials to support research and instruction.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff in CAFES to prepare graduates who are information literate and ready for professional work in their chosen fields.
- Provide library related instruction for CAFES to help users become more proficient in their information seeking and literature research.
- Create and maintain research guides to assist CAFES users with their research and teaching endeavors.
- Build the Library's print and electronic collections in agriculture, food science, environmental science and related disciplines.
Research and Professional Interests
- Integration of Information Literacy into the curriculum
- Information seeking strategies and user behaviors
- Early career issues in librarianship
- Library leadership
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
Awards
- Emerging Leader Award, Arizona Library Association (2008)
- Library Journal Mover and Shaker Award (2007)
Teaching
- Bio 191 — Genes and Behavior, School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University (Fall 2008)
- Bio 191 — Evolution of Social Behavior, School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University (Fall 2007)
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 >.
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.
Professional Participation
- Mentoring Committee, Library Leadership and Management Association (2009-Present)
- Candidate for Member at Large (2009-2011), Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Science and Technology Section (2009 American Library Association Election)
- Communications Committee Chair, Arizona Library Association (AzLA) (2009)
- Responsible for maintaining Association Web site and overseeing publication of monthly newsletter.
- 2010 President's Program Planning Committee, ACRL (2009-Present)
- 50th Anniversary Planning Committee, ACRL Science and Technology Section (2008-Present)
- Organization and Planning Committee, ACRL Science and Technology Section (2007-Present)
» More Professional Participation
Service
Arizona State University
- ASU Libraries LibGuides Group (2009)
- ASU Libraries Online Learning Design Team (2008-2009)
- ASU Maroon and Gold Scholarship Program Mentor, (2007-2009)
Professional
- Conference Volunteer, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) National Conference (March 2009)
- Resume Reviewer, New Members Round Table (NMRT) Resume Review Service, ALA Midwinter Conference (January 2009)
- ACRL Instruction Section Mentor (2008-Present)
Community
- Animal Sciences and Behavioral Sciences Junior High Division Judge, Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (March 2009)
- Information and Guest Services Volunteer, Super Bowl XLII (January/February 2008)
- Information and Guest Services Volunteer, Insight Bowl/Fiesta Bowl (December 2007/January 2008)
Continuing Education
- Participatory Librarianship. Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, Library Development Division. Phoenix, Arizona.
- Roadmap to the Hyperlinked Library: Top Tech Trends for Libraries. Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, Library Development Division. Phoenix, Arizona.
- Introduction to Molecular Biology Information Resources. National Center for Biotechnology Information and University of Arizona. Tucson, Arizona.
- Information Literacy in the Disciplines: Librarian/Faculty Collaboration for 21st Century Research Skills. ACRL 12th National Conference. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memberships
- American Library Association (2003-Present)
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- Association of College and Research Libraries Division
- Science and Technology Libraries Section
- Instruction Section
- Association of College and Research Libraries Division
- Association of College and University Biology Educators (2006-Present)
- Arizona Library Association (2004-Present)
