Dave's Resume

David M. Oldenkamp

Muhlenberg College • Trexler Library
2400 Chew St • Allentown, PA 18102
Voice: 484.664.3552 • Fax: 484.664.351
oldenkam@muhlenberg.edu

EDUCATION

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York (8/01 - 5/03)

Honors: Library Scholar, Graduate School Scholar, Graduate Assistantship and recipient of the 2002 Amy E. Everett Award for Ethics in Information Management.

Master of Library Science, School of Information Studies

Master of Arts in International Relations, Maxwell School of Citizenships and Public Affairs
· Topical Concentration: Global Information Policy
· Regional Concentration: Latin America

John Brown University, Siloam Springs, Arkansas (8/94 - 12/98)

Honors: University Honors Degree, National Collegiate Honors Council Honors Semester, and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Bachelor of Arts, History

Bachelor of Science, Broadcasting

Bachelor of Arts, Intercultural Studies

EXPERIENCE

Muhlenberg College, Trexler Library, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Social Sciences Reference Librarian 7/03-present

Provide reference services to undergraduate and faculty patrons.

Collection development and subject liaison for the Anthropology/Sociology, Communications, Education, Political Science and Psychology Departments.

Prepare course-specific bibliographic instruction sessions.

Collect, promote and maintain U.S. government document collections and services.

Create and maintain a wide variety of library webpages.

Syracuse University Library, E. S. Bird Library, Syracuse, New York.

Graduate Assistant in Reference & Temporary Librarian Trainee 8/01 - 5/03

Provided reference services through live chat and traditional channels.

Instructed patrons in use of a variety of electronic and print resources in formal instruction settings.

Conducted a review of entire reference collection and make recommendations for withdrawal and transfer.

Information Institute of Syracuse, Syracuse, New York.

AskERIC Summer Intern (5/02 - 7/02)

Conducted a literature review and preliminary research regarding a project that analyzes end-user search behavior of the AskERIC database utilizing bibliomining and transaction log analysis.

Created documentation for computer programmers and authored a report describing and analyzing the AskERIC database functionality.

Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL), Peggy V. Helmerich Branch, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Reference and Young Adult Library Associate (2/99 - 7/01)

Provided reference services at one of the busiest branches in the TCCL system.

Developed and taught and Internet classes for teens, adults and senior citizens.

Interviewed, selected, supervised and evaluated over 15 teen volunteers each summer.

Served as a member of the TCCL's Electronic Resource Team that evaluated new electronic resources for system-wide implementation and assisted in a system-wide OPAC conversion-from NOTIS to INNOPAC.

Actively pursued collection development projects in the areas of multicultural literature and reference works for teens.

Received a "Rave Review" and a "Standing Ovation"--TCCL employee excellence awards.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Programs and Languages: MS Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Outlook, WordPerfect, SPSS, ESRI's ArcGIS, Adobe Acrobat, HTML, Dreamweaver, WebCT, Instant Service Chat and 24/7 Reference Chat Software.

Databases: Extensive Internet and database searching experience. Familiarity with most database vendors, including: ABC-CLIO, AskERIC, Eureka, ProQuest, Gale Group, EBSCO, FirstSearch, LexisNexis, Dialog, SilverPlatter and WilsonWeb.

PUBLICATIONS

Bousfield, W. & Oldenkamp, D. M. (expected 2004). Sections BA (General Humanities) and CA (General Social and Behavioral Sciences). Guide to reference sources (12th ed). Chicago: American Library Association.

Hurst, J. A. & Oldenkamp, D. M. (in press). Web Wise Ways: Ethnic NewsWatch. Searcher 11(2), 72-78

Hurst, J. A. & Oldenkamp, D. M. (2002). Web Wise Ways: LexisNexis Statistical Universe. Searcher 10(6), 18-30.

Oldenkamp, D.M. (expected 2004). Sections FA (Cognitive Science) and FD (Environmental Studies). Guide to reference sources (12th ed). Chicago: American Library Association

Oldenkamp, D.M. (in press). Web Wise Ways: The New WilsonWeb. Searcher.

Oldenkamp, D. M. (2002). Professional Reading 2 [Review of the book The invisible web: Uncovering information sources search engines can't see]. The One Person Library 18(12), 10.

Webpages and Content Development:

David Oldenkamp Homepage, Muhlenberg College. URL: http://www.muhlenberg.edu/library/guides/libinst/oldenkamp/
• Site Design, Site Management and Content Development

David M. Oldenkamp. URL: http://www.davidmoldenkamp.com
• Site Design, Site Management and Content Development

"Literary Prizes and Awards," English Resources. URL: http://libwww.syr.edu/research/internet/english/prizes.htm
• Content Development

"Special Topics," Education Resources. URL: http://libwww.syr.edu/research/internet/education/index.html
• Content Development

The University Forum: The Global Response to Terrorism. URL: http://libwww.syr.edu/news/forum/gateway.html
• Content Development

ACTIVITIES

Beta Phi Mu, Pi Lambda Sigma Chapter, 2003-

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Member, 2002-

American Library Association (ALA) Member, 2001-

Divisions: ACRL and RUSA.
Roundtables: IFRT, IRRT, NMRT, and LRRT.

New York Library Association Member, 2002-

21st Century Librarian Award, Committee Member (Syracuse University) , 2001-03

Information Studies Graduate Organization , Mentor Committee (Syracuse University) , 2002-03

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Episcopal Campus Ministry Member (New York), 2001-03
Tulsa Global Alliance Volunteer (Oklahoma), 2000-01
Regional AIDS Interfaith Network Team Member (Arkansas), 1996-97
Founder and President of the Young Democrats of John Brown University (Arkansas), 1996-98
Sager Creek Cleanup Organizer (Arkansas), 1998
Threefold Advocate Student Newspaper Columnist (Arkansas), 1995-97