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Beth Wallis

Associate Dean, Kresge Library

Office: 300D Kresge
Phone: 248-370-4879
Email: wallis@oakland.edu

Google Scholar profile: http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NCY_TwkAAAAJ&hl=en
Academia.edu profile: https://oakland.academia.edu/ElizabethKraemer

Services Provided:

Writing & Rhetoric Librarian

Research Interests:

Online Library Instruction, Assessment of Library Instruction, Etymology

Publications:

As Elizabeth L. Wallis -

Wallis, E.L., Nugent, J., and Ostergaard, L. (2016). Partnership as process: Moving toward and integrated undergraduate writing curriculum. In R. McClure (Ed.), Rewired: Research-writing partnerships within the frameworks. Chicago, IL: Association of College and Research Libraries.

As Elizabeth W. Kraemer -

Greer, K., Hess, A.N., and Kraemer, E.W. (2016). The Librarian Leading the Machine: A Reassessment of Library Instruction Methods. College & Research Libraries 77 (3), 286-301.

Horning, A.S. & Kraemer, E.W. (Eds.). (2013). Reconnecting Reading and Writing. West Lafayette: Parlor Press, 2013.

Also available as an open-access publication from the WAC Clearinghouse at http://wac.colostate.edu/books/reconnecting/

Daniel, D., & Kraemer, E.W. (2012). Integrating the credit-bearing information literacy course into the curriculum: Goals, benefits, and challenges. In Proceedings of the 40th Annual LOEX Conference, 3-5 May, 2012, Columbus, Ohio (Library Orientation Series, No. 45).

Gunn, M., & Kraemer, E.W. (2011). The agile teaching library: Models for integrating information literacy in online learning experiences. In S. Kelsey & K. St.Amant (Eds.), Computer-mediated communication: Issues and approaches in education, pp.191-206. Hershey PA: Information Science Reference.

Kraemer, E.W. (2007). Developing information literacy instruction for honors students at Oakland University :  An information consulting approach. College & Undergraduate Libraries 14 (3), 63-73.

Kraemer, E.W., Lombardo, S.V., and Lepkowski, F. (2007). The librarian, the machine, or a little of both: A comparative study of three information literacy pedagogies at Oakland University. College & Research Libraries 68 (4), 330-42.

Kraemer, E.W. (2007). Keeping up with the journals: A library journal club at Oakland University . The Journal of Academic Librarianship 33 (1), 136-37.

Kraemer, E.W., Keyse, D., and Lombardo, S.V.. (2003). Beyond these walls: Building a library outreach program at Oakland University. The Reference Librarian 39 (82), 5-17.

Issue published separately as monograph: Outreach Services in Academic and Special Libraries. Eds. Paul Kelsey and Sigrid Kelsey. Binghamton, NY: Haworth, 2004.

Kraemer, E.W. (2002). Developing the online learning environment: The pros and cons of using WebCT for library instruction. Information Technology and Libraries 22 (2), 87-92.

Juriew, D., Kraemer, E.W., and Voelck, J. (2002). Mentoring untenured librarians: All it takes is a little un-TLC. College & Research Libraries News 64 (6), 378-380.

Kraemer, Elizabeth W. An Etymological Dictionary of Classical Mythology. Available Online: http://library.oakland.edu/people/personal/kraemer/edcm/contents.html


Select Presentations:

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"Sustaining Partnerships: What Librarians Can Learn from (and with!) Writing Faculty Partners." (May 18, 2018). Presentation at MiALA Annual Conference, Lansing, MI. With S. Kolk, Calvin College, and H. McClure, GVSU.

"Academic Libraries: Vital Partners for Student Success." (February 16, 2017). Presentation at Great Lakes Regional Student Success Conference, Detroit, MI. With J. Thielen, J. Rodriguez, and K. Condic.

As Elizabeth Wallis Kraemer -

Kraemer, E.W. "From WebCT to Moodle: Online Information Literacy Instruction at Oakland University." (April 2008). Presentation at the Library2LMS Conference, SUNY Brockport, Brockport, NY.

Kraemer, E.W. et al. "I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can: Building a Career When Personal Responsibilities Demand More of You." (June 2006). Panel presentation delivered at the American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Kraemer, E.W. & S. Lombardo. "A Comparative Study of Information Literacy Instruction Pedagogy at Oakland University." (March 2006). Presentation at the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, & Letters, Oakland University, Rochester, MI .

Kraemer, E.W. "Creating the Online Learning Environment: Using WebCT for Library Instruction." (June 2002). Poster session presented at the American Library Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

As Elizabeth Wallis -

Wallis E.L. & J. Yue. "Using Online Communities to Enhance Professional Growth and Networking." (July 2000).  Poster session presented at the American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

Other Professional Activities:

Library Service (Select)

Operations, Assessment, and Management Committee -- 2011-2015, 2017-Present

Library Committee on Appointment and Promotion -- 2001-2004; 2007-2011; 2015-2020

Merit/Travel Committee -- 2002-2004, 2005-2014 (Chair, 2002-2004; 2005-2006; 2007-2008)

Web Team -- 2002-2014

Executive Committee -- 2004-2006; 2013-2015

University Service (Select)

University Assessment Committee -- 2007-2012

Faculty Reappointment and Promotion Committee -- 2011-2015 (Chair, 2014-15)

Academic Conduct Committee -- 2002-2004; 2006-2010; 2014-2019 (Chair, 2016-18)

Senate Library Committee -- 2002-2004; 2012-2014

Professional Service

American Library Association New Members Round Table -- Vice President/President-Elect, 2002-2003; President, 2003-2004

Professional Memberships

American Library Association -- 1997-Present

Association of College & Research Libraries -- 2001-2003, 2005-Present

Awards & Honors:

Finalist, McGraw-Hill-Magna Publications Scholarly Work on Teaching and Learning Award, 2010

Young Alumni Spotlight, Western Michigan University, 2004.

Faculty Co-Honoree, Oakland University Board of Trustees Meeting, February 2003.

Honoree, Oakland University Faculty Recognition Luncheon, April 2002.

Beta Phi Mu International Library and Information Science Honor Society, inducted 2001.

Educational Background:

Master of Library and Information Science, Wayne State University, 1999.

Bachelor of Arts, Lee Honors College, Western Michigan University, 1997.

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