MARY LYNN RICE-LIVELY marylynn@ischool.utexas.edu http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~marylynn/ EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: PhD. Graduate School of Library and Information Science. 1996. The University of Texas at Austin. Master of Library and Information Science. 1981. University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. Bachelor of Arts (English and History). 1969. University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas. Austin College, Sherman, Texas. 1965-67. Undergraduate courses. DISSERTATION: Title: Sensemaking in Networked Learning Environments. An ethnographic study of the social constructions occurring among students in two university classes linked by teleconferencing and Internet-based communication. UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Research in Digital Libraries. Fall 2006. School of Information. University of Texas. Introduction to Information Studies. Fall 2004-present. School of Information. University of Texas. Technology Tools for Academic Success. Spring 2003-present. Connexus. University of Texas. Technology and the Global Community. Fall 2001-Fall 2004. Bridging Disciplines Program. University of Texas. Management of Information Service Agencies. Universidad Virtual, Instituto de Tecnolóico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Fall 2000, Spring 2002, and Fall 2003. Management of Information Services and Organizations. Fall 2002-present. School of Information, University of Texas. "Introduction to Internet Resources and Services." Fall 1993-Fall 1997. Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Texas at Austin. Developed, implemented, and facilitated the School's first Internet course. "Electronic Resources for Children and Young Adults. Summer 1997. Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Texas at Austin. Collaborated with two other instructors. Electronic Information Resources and Services. Summer and Fall 2000. Graduate School of Library and Information Science. University of Texas at Austin. PUBLICATIONS: Scenarios and Information Design: A Practical, User-orientated Guide. (2006). With Hsin-liang Chen. Chandos Publishing Limited. Oxford. Sensemaking and the Digital Librarian. (Spring 2002). Serials Librarian. 42(1-2), 53-57. Borderless Education (Summer 2000). Texas Library Journal. Sensemaking and Networked Information. (2000) Advances in Library Administration and Organization.
Analyzing Fieldwork Data in Qualitative Research. (1997). In Gary Gorman and Peter Clayton, eds. Qualitative Research in Information Organizations. London: British Library Association. A Model Qualitative Research Report. (1997). In Gary Gorman and Peter Clayton, eds. Qualitative Research in Information Organizations. London: British Library Association. Recording Fieldwork Data in Qualitative Research. (1997). In Gary Gorman and Peter Clayton, eds. Qualitative Research in Information Organizations. London: British Library Association. The Role of Academic Librarians in the Era of Information Technology. (1997 January) The Journal of Academic Librarianship. (Written with J. Drew Racine.), Wired Warp and Woof: Education in a networked community. (1994, September). Internet Research, 3(3), 20-35. Reader's Advisory in an Academic Library Children's Collection. (1993). Collection Building, 12(3-4), 63-66. (Written with Barbara Frohling Immroth.) Innovations: A Model for an Academic Library Mentor/Protege Program. (1991, March). College and Research Libraries News, 52(3), 163-164. Urban Information Center Targets Grassroots Citizen Groups. (1986, Winter). Public Documents Highlights. Micro-Enhancer - One Year Later. (1984, Fall). Texas Libraries. PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, Austin, Texas. 1988-present. School of Information (formerly Graduate School of Library and Information Science- GSLIS). Associate Dean, 2002-present. Manage day to day technology operations of the School with specific attention to student services (Admissions, Advising, Career Services, Capstone Projects, PCS); oversee course scheduling and faculty course assignments; research and coordinate reports and proposals; mediate when appropriate student/faculty concerns; plan and coordinate course schedule and course/faculty rotation; coordinate plan and implement Continuing and Transition Education programs; coordinate graduation and special events with assistance of the Administrative Services Office and the Graduate Coordinator; oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of IT projects. Member of the School s Graduate Studies Committee. Guest lecture in classes across the curriculum; and collaborate with IT staff and faculty on the planning and implementation of information technology-related research and curricula; prepare grant requests. Assistant Dean, 1998-2002. Manage day to day technology operations of the School; oversee course scheduling and faculty course assignments; facilitate staff meetings for the IT services staff; research and coordinate reports and proposals; plan and coordinate course schedule and course/faculty rotation; coordinate Plan and implement distance education and Continuing and Transition Education programs; coordinate graduation and special events with assistance of Executive Assistant to the Dean; continue planning, implementation, and evaluation of IT projects. Member of the Graduate Studies Committee. Guest lecture in classes across the curriculum; and collaborate with faculty on the planning and implementation of information technology-related research and curricula; prepare grant requests. Coordinator of Information Technology. 1997-Present. Plan, implement, and coordinate information technology initiatives and services for the School. Oversee the GSLIS Information Technology Labs (computer and multimedia), oversee use of interactive teleconferencing systems; plan and facilitate technology training for Rice-Lively p. 2
GSLIS faculty, staff, and students; plan and coordinate summer information technology courses; guest lecture in classes across the curriculum; serve as visiting lecturer on various IT topics class; and collaborated with faculty on the planning and implementation of information technology-related research and curricula; prepare IT sections of grant requests. Academic Assistant to the Dean, 1995-1996. Coordinated technology initiatives and participate in academic administration internship with the GSLIS Dean. Responsibilities included: researched and wrote reports for University Provost; coordinated and oversaw GSLIS Information Technology lab; planned and maintained implementation of desktop teleconferencing system; implemented as appropriate the use of new communication and information technologies among staff and faculty; attended faculty and school committee meetings; and served as guest lecturer in select classes. Library and Information Science Librarian, Perry-Castañeda Library. 1989-1994. Bibliographer and Faculty Liaison for the Library and Information Science and the Youth Collections to the GSLIS and for the Department of Management and Information Science in the Graduate School of Business. Managed the collection and services with emphasis on library and information science, and youth services pertinent to school library and education professionals. Provided research and lecture assistance to GSLIS Faculty. Offered reference and information services through the Perry-Castañeda Reference and Information Services. Supervised staff of two to three part-time library school students. Assistant Librarian for Operations and Planning, Tarlton Law Library. 1988-1989. Facilitated the operations of the library. Coordinated various planning activities including the annual report and the Innopac Implementation Proposal. Served as the primary contact and liaison with the General Libraries and the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center. Coordinated purchasing activities. Processed vacant staff positions and coordinated interviews, as well as the Student Work Study and Y.O.U. programs. Coordinated statistical and budgetary reports relating to these areas. CITY OF DALLAS, Dallas, Texas. 1975-1987. Assistant to the City Manager, Mayor and Council Office, City. 1987-1988. Directed department with a staff of 15 employees; planned and managed an annual budget of $518,000; provided staff support to Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City Council. Major tasks involved scheduling appearances and appointments, composing speeches and correspondence and serving as a communication link between the City Manager and City Council, planning and implementing new telephone system. DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY. City of Dallas. 1975-1987. Manager, Urban Information Center. 1985-1987. Directed center operations for services to library users and coordinated special research services to other city departments. Supervised 10 employees and responsible for an annual materials budget of $42,000. Major tasks included: Maintained and marketed the library's online community information database, APL/CAT; coordinating program and research services of the Grants Information Service (a center of foundation, non-profit management, proposal writing and general grants information); maintaining a collection of materials focusing on public administration, municipal documents and issues of "urban concern;" providing online database research on varied topics; and assist in the production of a quarterly publication, The Urban Information Review. Rice-Lively p. 3
Manager, Interlibrary Loan Department. 1981-85. Directed Interlibrary Loan services from the Central Library to libraries in the Northeast Texas area. Administered grant funds from Texas State Library. Supervised staff of 8 employees and planned and managed an annual budget of $260,000. Other library paraprofessional positions. 1975-1981. Reference Librarian and Information Desk Coordinator, Reference Department, 1979-1981; Library Associate, Park Forest Branch, 1976-1979; Gifts Assistant, Central Library System, 1975-1976. OTHER NON-LIBRARY RELATED POSITIONS. 1969-1975. Public School Teacher, Batesville, Arkansas, 1974-1975; Program Assistant, Fulton, Missouri, 1972-1973; Secretary, Austin, Texas, 1969-1972; and Public School Teacher, Lexington, Texas, 1969. SELECT PRESENTATIONS, TRAINING AND WORKSHOP EVENTS: Digital Library Curriculum Workshop. The UT-iSchool Story. Joint Conference on Digital Libraries. 2006. Chapel Hill, NC. Experienced Faculty Symposium. Course Design: What would Socrates Do? 2006. University of Texas Digital Library Curriculum Workshop. The UT-iSchool Story. Joint Conference on Digital Libraries. 2005. Denver, CO. Jornados Mexicanos de Biblioteconomia. "The Role of Information Professionals in the Democratization of Information Access." June 7, 2002. Monterrey, MX. WestGroup/UT-Austin, GSLIS. TechKnowledge Institute for Law Firm Librarians, Chicago, IL. May 2002. WestGroup/UT-Austin, GSLIS. TechKnowledge Institute for Law Firm Librarians, New York City, NY. March 2002. WestGroup/UT-Austin, GSLIS. TechKnowledge Institute for Government Law Librarians, Washington, D.C. February 2002. WestGroup/UT-Austin, GSLIS. TechKnowledge Institute for Law Firm Librarians, Washington, D.C. November 2001. WestGroup/American Association of Law Librarians TechKnowledge Institute, Eagan, Minnesota. July 2001. North American Serials Interest Group. Sensemaking and Digital Libraries. San Antonio, Texas. May 2001. New Mexico Library Association. Future of the LIS Profession. Albuquerque, New Mexico April 2001. Texas Library Association Annual Conference. Going the Distance: Reaching Remote Library Users. San Antonio, Texas. March 2001 Texas Society of Association Executives Conference. Web-based Training: To Be or Not to Be. Houston, Texas. June 2000. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Introduction to Internet Resources and Services. May 1999. Executive Women of Texas Annual Conference. Technostress and Gender Issues and New Technologies. Austin, Texas. November 1997. San Antonio Public Library Staff Development Day. Workshop. "Making Sense of Electronic Nonsense." San Antonio, Texas. August 1997. American Women in Sports Media (AWeSM). Power Search Techniques on the World Wide Web. Austin, Texas. July 1997. Round Rock School District. Power Web Searching Techniques. Austin, Texas. June 1997. Rice-Lively p. 4
University of Texas at Austin. GSLIS. CE Workshop. "Making the Internet Your Legal Research Partner." May 1997. Medical Library Association. Workshop. "Distance Learning and Information Services: Network or User-Centered." Seattle, Washington. May 1997. Texas Library Association Annual Conference. "Power Web Searching Techniques." Fort Worth, Texas. April 1997. Information and Technology and Learning Conference. Austin, Texas. University of Texas System. "Making Sense of Teleconferencing Non-Sense." August 1996. Texas Library Association. Houston, Texas. TLA Net Fair Presenter. "Making Sense of Electronic Nonsense." April 1996. Library and Information Leadership Institute 1996. Austin, Texas. March 1996. "How Do We Lead in Cyberspace?" Educational Service Center, Region 13. Beaumont, Texas. Workshop. "Global Library Update: Internet-based Reference and Information Services." November 1995. Canadian Library Association. Calgary, Canada. Workshop. "Internet-Based Reference and Information Services." June 1995. University of Texas at Austin. GSLIS. Workshop. "Global Library Update: Internetbased Reference and Information Services." June 1995. University of Texas at Austin. GSLIS. Workshop. "Teaching the Internet: What to Teach and How to Plan." June 1995. Medical Library Association. Washington, D.C. Workshop. "Understanding Your Users: How to Conduct a Social Research Project." May 1995. Oklahoma State University Library. Workshop. "Internet-Based Reference and Information Services." March 1995. ALISE SIG on Gender Issues and the Internet. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Panel Discussion. "Empowerment, Learning, and the Net." January 1995. East Carolina State University Medical Library. Workshop. "Our Global Library: Using the Internet for Medical Reference and Information Services." November 1994. Our Lady of the Lake University. Workshop. "Faculty Development: Internet-Based Information Resources." October 1994. State Agency Librarians of Texas. Workshop. "Our Global Library: Using the Internet for Reference and Information Services." October 1994. Austin Public Library Staff Development Day. Workshop. "Global Library, Not a Toy: Using the Internet for Reference and Information Services." September 1994. University of Texas at Austin. GSLIS. Workshop. "Global Library, Not a Toy: Using the Internet for Reference and Information Services." August 1994. University of Texas at Austin. General Libraries. 1989-1993. Coordinated staff training on electronic information technology using library information stations. Trained with other library staff in a series of demonstrations of Internet and electronic information resources. Planned and coordinated training of library staff during the implementation of a new telephone system. Planned and facilitated in cooperation with other UT General Libraries staff all day planning retreat for library bibliographers. University of Texas at Austin. Computation Center. 1989-1991. Planned and presented in cooperation with other library staff a series of short courses on the library's online information retrieval systems. RESEARCH STUDIES: GSLIS Alumni Study. The study focuses on 1) how the UT GSLIS curriculum prepared students for their current job responsibilities; 2) evaluated the usefulness of core courses; and 3) collects information on the location and type of their current professional position. Spring 1999 and Summer 2006 (ongoing). Rice-Lively p. 5
Small Towns, Small Libraries: An Ethnographic Inquiry. The study explores the social, political, and cultural place of libraries in select small towns. GSLIS Alumni Study. The study focused on 1) how the UT GSLIS curriculum prepared them for their current job responsibilities; 2) evaluated the usefulness or core courses; and 3) collected information on the location and type of their current professional position. Spring 1997. "Crossing the Borders: An Evaluation of a Teleseminar Experience." Data collection through interviews, focus groups, surveys, and analysis of computer mediated communication. Spring 1995. "The Quiet Revolution: UT Faculty and Email." Data collection through an electronic survey and interviews. Fall 1994. "Trip to Bountiful: Personal Snapshots of the Campus Computing Center." Data collection through observation and interviews. Spring 1994. "Library User Service Perceptions and Expectations: An Analysis of Academic Library and Information Center User Surveys." Content analysis of 50 library user surveys. Spring 1993. "The Emerging Role of the Information Professional in Academic Libraries: Gatekeepers, Gateways or Both?" Data collection through focus groups and a historical review of library literature. Fall 1992. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION Co-chair of the UT Faculty Council Committee on Information Technology. 2005- present Member of the UT Information Technology Services Search Committee to select an Information Security Officer. 2005. Member of the UT Technology Deans Group. 1999-present. Member of the UT Bridging Disciplines Program. 2000-present Member of the UT Provost s Technology Enhanced Learning and Distance Education Task Force. 2000-2004. Member of the UT e-university Assessment Committee. 2000-2006. Co-chair of the Program Committee, 1999 Texas Library Association Annual Conference. Member of the UT Multimedia Classroom Development Committee, 1998. Member of the UT Multimedia Development Committee, 1997. Chair of the School of Information Awards Committee, 2002-present. Assisted other task force members in the composition of the "social elements" section of the UT Strategic Plan for 1996-2001. Elected member of the UT General Libraries Professional Staff Personnel Committee. Chaired the UT General Libraries Staff Development Committee. Chaired an ad hoc group to inventory computer skills and resources on the staff of the UT General Libraries. Participated as a member of the UT General Libraries Management Audit Team. Participated as a member of the UT General Libraries Innovation Team to plan for future technologies and organizational changes. Assisted in the accumulation of planning data and strategies for the UT General Libraries resulting in a strategic plan for 1990-1994. Compiled and edited newsletter for the College and University Library Division of the Texas Library Association and for the University of Texas Chapter of the Texas Association of College Teachers. Composed speeches, correspondence and ceremonial proclamations for City of Dallas officials. Implemented microcomputer usage for library software testing and evaluation. GRANTS Rice-Lively p. 6
Institute for Museum and Library Services. 2004-2007. Digitization in the Round: Educating Digital Librarians for the 21 st Century. $626,755. University Cooperative Society. 1999. Renovate School computer lab with ergonomic furniture and install a fiber-optic security system. $30,000 Demco Research Grant, April 1999. AWARDS AND HONORS: Academic Administration Internship, 1995-1996. University of Texas at Austin, Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Title II-B Doctoral Fellow, 1994-1995 and 1995-1996. 1994 Student at ALISE Award, ALISE Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1993 Texas Excellence in Teaching Award for Teaching Assistants for the University of Texas at Austin, Graduate School of Library Information Science. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS: American Association of Law Librarians. American Society of Information Scientists Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Association of Library and Information Science Educators Special Library Association Texas Library Association Rice-Lively p. 7