Kelly M. Gordon

42 Malta Dr. ● San Francisco, CA 94131 ● (650) 303-6984 ● kgordon@library.berkeley.edu

Education

Master of Library and Information Science, Expected: 05/2009
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Master of Science in Biology, 05/96
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 05/92
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

Related Experience

Reference Assistant, Bioscience and Natural Resources Library, University of California, Berkeley, CA (08/2008 – present, 40 hours per week)

Provide excellent reference service to undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and members of the public in a life sciences subject specialty library
Develop and deliver class-integrated and drop-in library instruction sessions on research skills in the life sciences
Create an online course-integrated library instruction tutorial for introductory biology students using Adobe Captivate screencasting software
Rigorously evaluate the comparative effectiveness of online tutorial and in-person instruction sessions in helping introductory biology students attain desired learning outcomes

Temporary Research Data Specialist, Albert R. Mann Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Prepared and documented a long term aquatic ecology dataset collected by researchers at the Cornell Biological Field Station for archiving/sharing in a data repository
Created metadata for seven data packages according to the EML metadata specification using the software Morpho
Deposited data and metadata for seven data packages in a domain-based data repository, the Knowledge Network for Biocomplexity, and in Cornell’s eCommons. See example data package at The Knowledge Network for Biocomplexity

Library Assistant, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, CA (04/2007-05/2008, 30 hours per week)

Supported research of 40 resident research fellows in the social sciences
Conducted searches for books, journal articles and other materials in online catalogs and databases
Obtained materials on behalf of fellows via Stanford University Libraries
Developed online tutorials demonstrating database searching and use of citation management software using the open source screencasting software Wink

Reference Intern, Bioscience and Natural Resources Library, University of California, Berkeley, CA (01/2008 - 05/2008, 8 hours per week)

Assisted patrons at busy reference desk in a subject specialty library
Delivered library instruction sessions to introductory biology students

Student Assistant, San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science, San Jose, CA (06/2007-12/2007, 8 hours per week)

Performed tasks in support of Assistant Director of Research and Professional Practice
Extensively troubleshoot the front-end of a PHP/MySQL-based searchable database of internship listings
Communicated with students and alumni about professional and continuing education opportunities

Staff Biologist, The Institute for Bird Populations, Point Reyes Station, CA (03/2005- 04/2007, 32 hours per week)

Received, managed, and verified data collected from 500 bird banding stations for long-term, continent-wide study of avian populations. More information at: the IBP website
Provided routine technical support for a client-server network of 10 workstations
Recruited 50 interns and biologists to collect data in the field for use in avian population studies
Coordinated logistics in support of interns and biologists collecting data in the field

Research Scientist, Wyoming Cooperative Research Unit, Laramie, WY (04/2000- 07/2003, 40 hours per week)

Managed two biological research programs, including management of funding, design of statistically robust data collection protocols, field collection of data, supervision of up to four field technicians, analysis of data, and preparation of reports to funding agencies
Mentored four undergraduate advisees in the completion of independent research projects

Research Assistant, Wyoming Cooperative Research Unit, Laramie, WY (10/1999- 03/2000, 40 hours per week)

Performed an exhaustive literature search on the ecology of fishes of the Great Plains, amassing over 700 books, journal articles, and other sources
Created a ProCite article abstract database and indexed sources using a post-coordinate controlled vocabulary
Wrote a literature review synthesizing the current state of research on the ecology of Great Plains fishes

Skills

Library and Information Science Skills

Proficiency with information-finding tools and sources in the biological sciences and principles of providing digital and face-to-face reference service
Proficiency with delivering library instruction in online and face-to-face formats
Proficiency with principles underlying relational database design and application of metadata
Proficiency with searching for information in various environments including OPACs, print resources, article databases and the Web

Web/Computing Skills

Database applications/languages: MS Excel, MS Access, Visual dBase, some MySQL
Screencasting software: Captivate and Wink
Web development: XHTML, CSS, some PHP, use of Web 2.0 tools in library applications
Metadata: XML, EML, Morpho
GIS: Some familiarity with ArcGIS, GPS

Publications and Presentations

Gerardin, J., Yamamoto, M., and Gordon, K. (2008). Fresh perspectives on reference work in second life. (FOR YOUR ENRICHMENT). Reference and User Services Quarterly. 47(4), 324-330.

Gordon, K. 2009. A residential data curation internship: opportunities and challenges. DigCCurr: Digital Curation Practice, Promise, and Prospects. April 1-3, Chapel Hill, NC

Gordon, K. 2008. Invited Panelist: San Jose State School of Library and Information Science, Conveniently Located Everywhere. November 12, Library Journal webcast.

Gordon, K. 2008. Creating Online Tutorials with Wink. Emerging Technologies Symposium. September 6, online/San Jose, CA.

Gordon, K. 2008. Data management, metadata, and the Cornell Biological Field Station long-term dataset. Summer Seminar Series, Cornell Biological Field Station. August 6, Bridgeport, NY.

Gordon, K., McKinstry, M. and S. Anderson. 2004. Motorist response to a deer-sensing warning system. Wildlife Society Bulletin 32(3): 565-573.

Gordon, K. and S. Anderson. 2003. Mule deer use of underpasses in western and southeastern Wyoming. Proceedings of the International Conference on Ecology and Transportation. Lake Placid, N.Y. August 24 - 29.

Gordon, K. and S. Anderson. 2001. Motorist response to a deer-sensing warning system in Western Wyoming. Proceedings of the International Conference on Ecology and Transportation. Keystone, CO, September 24 - 28.

Plumb, R., K. Gordon, and S. Anderson. 2003. Pronghorn use of a wildlife underpass. Wildlife Society Bulletin 31(4): 1244-1245.

Other Experience

Teaching Assistant, University of New Mexico, Introductory Biology and Human Physiology (1993-1996)

Lecturer, College of Santa Fe at Albuquerque, Environmental Science and Nutrition (1997-1999)

Ornithological Field Technician, Numerous Employers (1992-1993, 1995, 1996, 2003-2005)

Honors and Affiliations

Terry Crowley Reference Services Scholar (2008)

Member, American Library Association (since 2006)

Member, Association of College and Research Libraries (since 2006)