Beth M. Johns [email protected] 9888 Coleman Road cell: 1-517-290-8889 Haslett, MI Professional Experience 2006- Electronic Resources Librarian, Melvin J. Zahnow Library, Saginaw Valley Present State University, University Center, MI. Provide overall administration of the library's online resources -- ERM, databases, ebooks, LibGuides, discovery system, proxy server, link resolver and online periodical list: ● Manage access to electronic resources at the library. ● Troubleshoot and resolve technological access problems with resources. ● Develop, review and maintain documentation of unit workflows.. ● Create and maintain resource, license and contact records. ● Oversee the ERM coverage load and edit as appropriate; review output reports act on them accordingly. ● Provide direction and informal supervision to the Periodicals Assistant in the ERM and in the gathering and reporting of usage data. ● Maintain proxy server URLs for online access to subscribed publications in collaboration with the Library Technology Specialist. ● Collaborate with other library staff to provide direction and support as needed in regard to library electronic resource access (databases, discovery system, online titles). ● Maintain and analyze usage data. ● Coordinate with vendors of products with system changes. ● Provide support and direction to staff in regard to e-resources. Other responsibilities: Subject liaison for academic programs in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Modern Foreign Languages, Communication, and Criminal Justice. Reference desk assistance to users in person, by telephone and online. Classroom and point of contact instruction in library resources. Education 2005 Master of Library & Information Science, Wayne State University. 1989 Post-baccalaureate certificate, Paralegal Studies, Lansing Community College. 1984 Bachelor of Arts, Russian, Michigan State University. Professional Affiliations 2018 - present Member of NASIG (North American Serials Interest Group) 2016 - present Member of MiALA (Michigan Academic Library Association) ● Conference Planning Committee for 2019 2002 - 2018 Member of the American Library Association (ACRL, ALCTS) 2002 - 2016 Member of the Michigan Library Association ● Chair, Technology & Trends Work Group, 2013 ● Member, Libraries as Place Work Group, 2012 ● Academic Libraries Work Group, 2009-2011 ○ Co-Chair, Academic Libraries Work Group, 2010-2011 ● MLA Awards Committee 2007-2009 ● Michigan Author Award Committee, 2007-2008 Distinctions 2016 Completed an online course “Introduction to Metadata and Linked Data” (ALA) 2014 Completed an online course, “Copyright for Educators & Librarians” (Coursera/Duke University) 2013 Completed an online course, “New Librarianship” (Syracuse University) 2008 Completed the curriculum of study in the Michigan Library Association Leadership Academy. Professional Service 2018 - 2019 MiALA Conference Committee member; coordinated conference volunteers. 2018 - present Library web page redesign team member. 2016 Search committee member for a Collection Development Librarian, SVSU. 2015 - 2016 Member of the Developmental Education Task Force of the Student Success Committee. 2015 Search committee member for a Catalog/Metadata Librarian, SVSU. 2014, 2016 Career Day “vendor” at Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy. 2014 - 2015 Member of the HLC (Higher Learning Commission) task force for accreditation self study. 2013 - 2016 Member of the Stewart Gross Award for Literature Committee, SVSU. 2010 – 2011 Co Chair of MLA Academic Libraries 2011. 2007 - 2012 Book reviewer for Library Journal and Library Journal’s “Xpress Reviews” ​ ​ ​ ​ and “Book Verdict.” (List of reviews available on request.) 2006 Search committee member for a Head of Technical Services, SVSU. 2006 - 2010 Library mentor for Academic Transitions program, Saginaw Valley State University. Provided support in library research activities of incoming, at-risk freshman. Professional Service (continued) 2006 - 2008 MeL Internet selector for Society and Social Issues—Crime and Crime Victims. 2006 - 2007 Member of Teaching and Learning with Technology Roundtable (TLTR), Communication & Coordination Action Team, Saginaw Valley State University. Presentations Ponischil, S., Johns, B., Lewis, F. (May 2019). “I am Oz the Great and Powerful: Elevator Pitches to Pull Back the Curtain on the Value of Technical Services.” Facilitated discussion at the Michigan Academic Libraries Conference 2019, University Center, MI. Johns, B. M. (May 2015). “Not just for orientation: using the cephalonian method to reinvigorate your instruction.” Poster session presented at Academic Libraries Conference, Michigan Library Association, Bay City, MI. Johns, B.M. (October 2014). “E-Readers, E-Books: What You Need to Know.” Presentation at Social Technology Conference, University Center, MI. Johns, B.M & Schmidt, G. (November 2013). “E-Readers, E-Books: What You Need to Know.” Presentation at Social Technology Conference, University Center, MI. Johns, B. M. “Best Practices for a Simple Ebook Guide.” Presentation at 2013 Guides Idea XChange. Detroit, MI. 26 Jul 2013. Dean, J. L., Johns, B. M., Kroll, K. M. “Yes, You Can Do That with LibGuides!” Table Talk at the MLA Annual Conference. Traverse City, MI. 11 Nov 2010. Professional Interests ● Management of library resources and collections - print and electronic. ● Instructional methods and services in the use of library resources. .