Professor, Kresge Library

Office: 236 Kresge
Phone: 248-370-2469  
Email:salomon@oakland.edu

For appointments, please email me with your research topic and suggested times to meet.

You may also schedule a research consultation with other librarians.

Scholarly Interests:
Use of electronic resources; users' preferences for print or online resources; management and leadership in libraries.
 

Publications:

Condic, K. S. The Self-Determined Middle Manager. In R. Farrell & K. Schlesinger (Eds.), Managing in the middle: The librarian’s handbook, pp 117-121. Chicago: American Library Association, 2013.

Condic, K. "Using Second Life as a Training Tool in an Academic Library." Reference Librarian, 50 (2009): pp. 333-345.

Condic, K. "Uncharted Waters: ERMs implementation in a medium-sized academic library." Internet Reference Services Quarterly, 13(2-3) (2008): pp. 133-145.

Condic, K. "You Can't Just Google It." Oakland University Journal, 12 (Winter 2007): pp. 59-69.

Condic, K. "Internet Resources: Counseling." College & Research Libraries News, 66(6) (2005): pp. 454-457, 465.

Condic, K. "Student preferences for purchase given limited library budgets." Collection Building, 23(1) (2004): pp. 5-12.

Lombardo, S. and K. Condic. "Convenience or Content: A Study of Undergraduate Periodical Use."  Reference Services Review, 29(4) (2001): pp. 327-337.

Lombardo, S. and K. Condic.  "Empowering Users with a new Online Catalog." Library Hi Tech, 18(2) (2000): pp. 130-141.

Condic, K. "Internet and Academic Librarians: Training, Promotion, and Time." 1995, 32 pages, ERIC Document: ED 387136.

Condic, K. and F. Lepkowski. "Attitudes of Academic Librarians Toward CD-ROM Indexes and Print Cancellation."  RQ, 34(1) (Fall 1994):  pp. 48-58.

Condic, K. "Reference Assistance for CD-ROM Users: A Little Goes a Long Way." CD-ROM Professional 5(1) (January 1992): pp. 56-57.

Schultz, K. and K. Salomon. "End-Users Respond to CD-ROM." Library Journal (February 1, 1990): pp. 56-57.

Salomon, K. "The Impact of CD-ROM Databases on Reference Departments."  RQ, 28(2) (Winter 1988): pp. 203-219.

Salomon, K., Guest Editorial: "Tenure and the Academic Librarian", Library and Information Science Research, 8(1) (January‑March 1986): pp. 1‑4.

Salomon, K. and C. Burgess. "Patron Presence during the Online Search: Attitude of University Librarians." Online Review 8(6) (December 1984): pp. 549‑558.

Salomon, K. and C. Burgess.  "Characteristics of Online Searchers in University Libraries." 1984, 21 pages. ERIC Document ED 252209.

Salomon, K., "The Mechanics of Online Searching".  In James J. Maloney (Ed.), Online Searching Technique and Management, pp. 57‑71. Chicago: American Library Association, 1983.

Reviewer for Choice, 1983 to present. Recent Reviews:

• Webopedia website, June 2013
• Internet Research Skills, 3rd edition, November 2012
• 101 Careers in Counseling, Choice, August 2012
• JURN: A Curated Search Engine website, Choice, July 2012.
• Psychologist's Companion: a guide to scientific writing for students and researchers, 5th edition, Choice, April 2011.
• Internet Acronym Server website, Choice, December 2010.
• JournalTOCs website, Choice, October 2010.
• Wordnik website, Choice, February 2010.
• American Counseling Association website, Choice, August 2009.
• Professional Counselor's Desk Reference, Choice, June 2009.
• Information Literacy Resource Directory, Choice, June 2008.
• About.com, Choice, January 2008.

Other Selected Professional Activities:

University Service

• University Committee on Undergraduate Education, 2003-2006
• Faculty Reappointment and Promotion Committee, 2003-2006; Chair, 2005-2006
• Senate Library Committee, 1997-99, 2004-05, 2006-June 2009, Sept 2010-2012.
• University Assessment Committee, 1997-2003
• Library representative to the Senate, 2007-2009, 2011-2013.
  • Senate Steering Committee, Feb - June 2012; Dec 2012 -
• Chair Representative, 2005-2009

Professional Service

• American Library Association, 1980 - present
• American Association of University Professors, 1981 - present
• Michigan Library Association
• Peer reviewer, 2012, Science & Technology Libraries

Library Service

• Library Committee on Appointment and Promotion, Chair 2008-09
• Library Dean Search Advisory Committee, Chair, 2006-2007
• Medical Library Director Search Committee, Member, 2008-2009
• Library Web Team - OUI (Online User Interfaces) Team
• ERSC - Electronic Resources Selection Committee, Chair
• LibQUAL Implementation Team, Chair, 2011-13.

Honors and Awards:

• “Above & Beyond Service Award”, School of Education and Human Services, March 14, 2008.
• Inclusion in Who's Who in American, 60th edition, 2006.
• Also in Who’s Who of American Women, 1995-96.

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Educational Background:

Master of Training & Development, Oakland University, April 2010.

Master of Science in Librarianship, Western Michigan University, 1980

Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan University, 1979
      Secondary Education Teaching Certificate

Previous Employment

University of Nebraska at Omaha, University Library