EXPERIENCE
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
University Libraries
Distance Librarian August 2006 – Present
Provide reference and research assistance to traditional and non-traditional students enrolled
online and on-campus. Conduct online and face-to-face library instruction. Create learning
objects using Camtasia, SnagIt, and Panopto. Contribute to online course development through
selection of Open Educational Resources. Create and maintain LibGuides for the Master of
Science in Administration program. Liaisoned to the online Doctor of Health Administration
program and interim Health Professions Librarian. Participate in the development and marketing
of library services and resources. Coordinated the Distance Library Services Conference from
2012-2018.
SHORTER UNIVERSITY
College of Adult & Professional Programs
Adjunct Instructor August 2009 – June 2012
Taught a credit-bearing course, 21st Century Information Access, to adult students enrolled in an
associate degree program.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Nestlé Library, School of Hotel Administration
Head of Reference & Access Services November 2005 – August 2006
Led reference and access services teams in identifying projects, establishing goals and
timelines, assessing skill sets, and motivating colleagues and student employees. Coordinated
reference desk schedule, maintained statistics, and managed reference collection. Supervised
three Access Services staff. Utilized Voyager Library Management System to process reference
monographs and serials and to assist at the Circulation Desk.
Psychology Selector May 2005 – August 2006
Selected materials in the area of cognitive psychology. Liaised with Psychology Department to
foster collection development and promote access to library resources.
Head of Instructional Services September 2004 – November 2005
Provided leadership in the programmatic development of Library Instructional Services,
including marketing, collaboration, coordinating, and assessment.
Instruction Coordinator September 2003 – September 2004
Coordinated library instruction efforts, including conducting, designing, and scheduling of
curriculum-based instruction and “Just-in-Time” workshops. Increased the number of instruction
sessions by 75% over a one-year period. Strengthened library’s relationship with the Career
Services and Student Services offices through staff training and increased instructional
opportunities.
Public Services Librarian December 2001 – August 2006
Provided traditional and electronic reference services to undergraduate and graduate
populations. Conducted large and small group instruction sessions. Contributed to the
formulation of policies influencing public services. Participated in collection development through
review and purchase suggestions.
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Julia D. Lewis Library
Reference Coordinator May 2001-November 2001
Managed the reference collection through evaluation, development, and de-selection. Recruited,
hired, trained, and supervised graduate student assistants. Coordinated reference desk staffing.
Supervised library student practicum
Reference & Instruction Librarian/Business Bibliographer January 2000-November 2001
Provided reference, research and instructional services to a largely commuter student
population. Reviewed and purchased materials in the fields of accounting, finance, information
sciences, marketing, management, and workplace studies. Improved library’s relationship with
the Business Administration program through liaison activities.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Perry Castañeda Library, Reference and Information Services Department
Communications & Marketing Librarian September 1999 - December 1999
Temporary position providing all aspects of reference and research services. Served as the
liaison to the Communications and Marketing Departments. Conducted curriculum-based
instruction sessions. Assisted Business Librarian with collection development.
SELECT COMMITTEES
• Professional Development Committee (2016-2017)
• ACRL DLS Committee (2015-2016)
• LibQual Assessment Committee (2014)
• Government Librarian Search Committee (2013)
• P&A Council (2007-2009)
• OCLS Librarian Search Committee (2007)
• Centra Redesign Committee (2007)
• Web Coordination Team (2007)
• Innovative Operations Committee (2006-2008)
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Markgren, S., Dickinson, T., Leonard, A., & Vassiliadis, K. (2007, Spring). The five-year itch: Are
libraries losing their most valuable resources? Library & Administration Management,
21(2), 70-76.
Markgren, S., Dickinson, T., Leonard, A., & Vassiliadis, K. (2005, April 8). Changing roles and
redefining goals: The five-year itch. Poster session presented at the Association of
College and Research Libraries 12th National Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Dickinson, T. (2004, February). Relocating: The beginning of a great adventure. Available at
http://www.liscareer.com/dickinson_relocation.htm.
Dickinson, T. (2003, June). Review of the book Information literacy and workplace performance,
by Goad, T.W. Business Information Alert, 15(6), 10.
Cohen, S., Horne, A., & Dickinson, T. (2003, April 11). Personalized library services (MyLibrary).
Roundtable discussion at the Association of College and Research Libraries 11th
National Conference, Charlotte, NC.
Dickinson, T. (2003, March). Review of the book Internet power searching: The advanced
manual, 2nd ed., by Bradley, P. Business Information Alert, 15(3), 9-10.
Dickinson, T. (2002). Looking at the male librarian stereotype. Reference Librarian, 37(78), 97-
110.
Dickinson, T. (2001, May). Review of the book Identifying and analyzing user needs: A complete
handbook and ready-to-use assessment workbook with disk, by Westbrook, L. Business
Information Alert, 13(5), 9-10.
Dickinson, T. (2001, January). Review of the book Developing library and information center
collections, 4th ed., by Evans, G.E., & Zarnosky, M.R. Business Information Alert, 13(1),
7.
SELECT TECHNOLOGY/SOFTWARE SKILLS
• Content management: LibGuides, SharePoint
• Course management systems: Blackboard
• Virtual reference: LibChat, LibAnswers, LibCal
• Visual communication: Camtasia, Captivate, SnagIt, Panopto, LibWizard
• Web conferencing: WebEx, GoToMeeting, Collaborate, Skype
EDUCATION
Central Michigan University
Graduate Certificate in College Teaching, August 2017
University of Texas at Austin
Master of Library and Information Science, May 1999
University of Colorado – Boulder
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, May 1993
