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Meghan
[email protected]
Profession
alExperience Project Manager,
BiblioCommons
Oct 12
Jan 13Delivered functionality improvements for a public library
discovery layer catalogueManaged the project development process
through strict management of timelines and close
communication with both the client and the internal web
development team
Developed the parameters of new functionality through creation
of Product Requirements Documentsand collaboration with the product
development and web development teams
Collections Development Librarian, Eastern Canada
YBP Library Services
Mar 11
Oct 12Managed collections development services for academic
libraries including approval plans, eBook
package deals, demand-driven acquisitions and user training on
the GOBI database
Provided collections assessment through the gathering, analysis,
and summarization of bibliographic andordering data to help
libraries make informed purchasing decisions
Maintained relationships with library decision-makers to ensure
service successManagement Librarian
Management Library, University of Ottawa
Jun 10
Feb 11Worked in a bilingual academic business library to develop
library resources and servicesCreated strong liaison relationships
with faculty to assist with research needs and develop in-class
information literacy sessions across all disciplines within the
School of Management
Delivered reference services and developed LibGuides and
screencasting videos for the librarys websiteForged collaborative
projects within the university, including a partnership with
on-campus career
services to develop a new collection of books focused on career
development and job tips for students
Business LibrarianBronfman Business Library, York University May
09
May 10Worked as part of a team to manage services and resources
in an academic business library Implemented eLearning tools, active
learning, assessment, and evaluation into information literacy
instruction to improve student learning
Created online screencasting videos to deliver reference
services online, implementing best practicesand assessment to
improve teaching effectiveness
Summary of Skills Worked in client-facing positions to deliver
services and manage projects for libraries and library vendors
Fostered strong client relationships ranging from B2B accounts
to academic faculty liaison and student
engagement
Undertook library outreach, collections development, instruction
and reference for business and management
Pursued innovative projects ranging from online information
literacy efforts to client account overhauls
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Educ
ation Master of Information Studies
Faculty of Information, University of Toronto
Sep 07
Apr 09Completed an ALA-accredited Master of Information with an
overall A averageAwarded the Student Jubilee Award and the Gordon
Cressy Student Leadership Award for outstanding
extra-curricular contributions to the university
communityBachelor of Arts, Honours
Carleton University
Sep 01
Dec 05Majored in Political Science with a minor in
HistoryGraduated as an All-Canadian with High Honours
Vo
lunteerExperience Social Media Co-ordinator, Edtech Workshop
University of Toronto
Mar 13
May 13 Implement innovative integration of social media for a
conference focused on eLearning technologies
Volunteer, Partner Relations Committee
Special Libraries Association, Toronto Chapter
Feb 13
PresentMaintain relationships with the vendor community to
pursue funding opportunities for programming
Chair, Re:Generations Committee
Canadian Association of College and University Librarians
Aug 10
Sep 11Lead the CACUL subcommittee focused on engagement with new
academic librarians
Member of Executive, Faculty of Information Alumni
Association
University of Toronto
Sep 09
Sep 11Guided the direction of the organization through
decision-making, new initiatives, and policy creation
Member, Re:Generations Committee
Canadian Association of College and University Librarians
Sept 09
Aug 10Served as a member of the CACUL subcommittee focused on
engagement with new academic librarians
Founder and Managing Editor, Faculty of Information
QuarterlyUniversity of Toronto Apr 08
Apr 09Exercised strong project management skills throughout the
creation of an open access journalEffectively directed a team of
volunteers, ensuring motivation and an excellent standard of
performance
Professional Development Co-Chair, MISt Student Council
Faculty of Information
Oct 07
Apr 09Developed programming for professional development at the
University of Torontos iSchool
Conferen
ces APLA 2012 Conference May 12
Presented a session in partnership with academic librarians
entitled Discovering Hidden Needs: HowDDA Can Revolutionize
Monograph Collection Development
Discussed the mechanics and underlying philosophical issues of
DDA as a collections toolCLA/ACB 2011 National Conference and
Tradeshow Jun 11Participated two sessions entitled Technology
Lightning Strikes! and Getting on (Tenure) Track Participated as a
panellist on the winning team in the annual Great Debate on the
topic, Be it
resolved...Library associations are obsolete. We don't need them
anymore.
CLA/ACB 2010 National Conference and Tradeshow Jun 10Presented
as part of a panel session on career development and the job search
aimed at new librarians
Ontario Library Association Superconference Feb 10Presented a
poster on research and best practices in using screencasting videos
to deliver instruction
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TRY Annual Library Staff Conference Apr 09Presented a poster
Defining the Movement: Student Initiatives at the Faculty of
Information on the
role of student engagement in LIS education at the Faculty of
Information, University of Toronto
Housing Memory Student Conference Mar 09
Participated in a panel on organizational memory and its
relationship to knowledge sharing practicesCLA/ACB 2009 National
Conference and Tradeshow May 09Presented a poster on the outcomes
of research undertaken to assess student perceptions of
professional development opportunities at the Faculty of
Information, University of Toronto
Publications Forthcoming: Ecclestone, M.J. 2013. Putting the
Expert in Subject Expertise: Using Online Resources to
Improve Your Subject Specialisation. Partnership: the Canadian
Journal of Library and Information
Practice and Research. 8(2).
Featured in: Bergart, R. 2013. Random Library Generator. OLA
Access. 18(2).
Poster: Ecclestone, M.J. and A. Hamilton. 2010. Why
Screencasting? The Benefits of Interactive Online
Tutorials. OLA Superconference. Toronto, ON. Poster
Presentation.
Ecclestone, M.J. 2009. The Next Generation, OLA Access. 15(1),
pp. 40-1.
Ecclestone, M.J. 2009. Letter from the Editor, Faculty of
Information Quarterly. 1(2).
Ecclestone, M.J. 2009. The iSchool Movement: Reflections from
the Profession, Faculty of Information
Quarterly. 1(2).
Ecclestone, M.J. 2009. Organizational Memory: The Role of
Culture in Fostering Knowledge Sharing and
Memory Creation in an Organizational Setting, Conference
Proceedings from the Housing Memory
Student Conference, University of Toronto. Faculty of
Information Quarterly. 1(2).
Featured in: Sheaffer, K. 2008. Student Profile: Going the
Distance, Informed Magazine, Sept, 2008.
ContinuingEd
Introduction to Finance Jun 13
University of Melbourne via CourseraFundamentals of Collection
Assessment Apr 13
Association for Library Collections and Technical
ServicesPrinciples of Macroeconomics Mar 13
University of Melbourne via Coursera
Passion Driven Statistics Mar 13Wesleyan University via
Coursera
Business Reference 101 Dec 10Reference and User Services
Association
Information Management Fundamentals Feb 10iSchool Institute,
Faculty of Information, University of Toronto
