| Sarah Schmidt, MLIS MEd - Chair of Library Services |
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Chair of Library Services,
Research and Instruction Librarian
Office
CC166C
Phone
780-791-8911
Email
sarah.schmidt@keyano.ca
Schedule an Appointment
https://keyano.libcal.com/appointments
Biography
Sarah Schmidt is the Chair of Library Services and the Research and Instruction Librarian at Keyano College Library. In this role, she works with students and faculty to navigate the world of research and build upon their information and digital literacies. Sarah works one-on-one and facilitates workshops and classes to students and faculty throughout the year. Sarah is also the liaison librarian for Business, Childhood Studies, Education, History, Nursing, and Social Work. She has worked at Keyano since 2016 as a librarian and has been active in her involvement of Keyano’s Faculty Association and the broader academic library community.
Sarah’s professional experience has been in academic and public libraries in Alberta and Ontario.
Sarah’s research interests include critical digital and information literacies, adult learners, and the scholarship of teaching and learning in higher education.
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Education
- Master of Education, Teaching and Learning, University of Ottawa
- Master of Library and Information Studies, University of Western Ontario (now Western University)
- Bachelor of Arts, Music (Honours) and Psychology (Minor), University of Waterloo
- Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) Certificate, Keyano College
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Main Areas of Teaching
Information Literacy
Digital Literacy
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Scholarly Activity
Select Presentations
Schmidt, S., & Keus, K.(2023, July 28). Getting students through the door: Using bonus points to build relationships at a rural community college library. Presentation at the 2023 Lifelong Information Literacy Conference, online. Peer-reviewed abstract.
Schmidt, S., Keus, K., Forrest, M., Brennan, K., & White, L. (2023, June 9 & 14). Taking the plunge: Experiences from our migration to the new EBSCO discovery service [Presentation]. NEOS Mini Conference, Edmonton, AB. Peer-reviewed abstract.
Deng, L., Droog, A., Gillow, L., Schmidt, S., & Trembach, S. (2023, June 6). From theory to practice: Strategies to inform library work with adult learners [Webinar]. ALA LIRT Adult Learners Committee.
Keus, K., & Schmidt, S. (2022, November). Librarian-Faculty collaboration: A community college approach. Presentation at Alberta Association of Academic Libraries Fall 2022 Meeting, online. Peer-reviewed abstract.
Professional Service
- Co-Chair, ALA Library Instruction Roundtable Liaison Committee, 2022-2024
- Member, ALA Library Instruction Roundtable Adult Learners Committee, 2022-
- Member, ACRL Library Instruction Roundtable Steering Committee, 2022-
- Member, CAPAL Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Community of Practice, 2023-
- Member, CAPAL Information Literacy Community of Practice, 2020-
- Member, CAPAL 2022 Conference Planning Committee, 2021-2022
- Mentor, CJCLS Mentorship Program, ACRL, 2022-2023
Keyano Service and Memberships
- Member, Keyano Research Data Management Advisory Committee, 2023-
- Member, Research Ethics Board, 2021-2023
- Member, KCFA Executive, 2019 – 2023
- Member, KCFA Professional Development Committee, 2020 – 2021
- Faculty representative, Academic Council, 2017 – 2021
- Member, Keyano Professional Development Day Committee, 2019, 2022
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Kathleen Brennan - Access Technician
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 Title
Access Technician
Office
CC166B
Phone
780-791-8976
Email
kathleen.brennan@keyano.ca
Biography
Kathleen Brennan joined Keyano College in 2018 and is currently working in the Library as the Library Access Technician. She completed the Library and Information Technician Diploma and the Office Administration Certificate programs through Algonquin College in Ottawa.
Kathleen has over twelve years of experience working in a variety of different libraries including, Public, School, and Post-Secondary.
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Education
- Library and Information Technician Diploma, Algonquin College
- Office Administration Certificate, Algonquin College
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Scholarly Activity
Presentations
Schmidt, S., Keus, K., Forrest, M., Brennan, K., & White, L. (2023, June 9 & 14). Taking the plunge: Experiences from our migration to the new EBSCO discovery service [Presentation]. NEOS Mini Conference, Edmonton, AB. Peer-reviewed abstract.
Professional Service and Memberships
- Current member, NEOS Access Services Committee
- Current Member, NEOS Digitization for Accessibility Program
Keyano Service and Memberships
- Current member, CUPE Local 2157 Collective Bargaining Committee
- Former member, CUPE Local 2157 Executive
Community Involvement
- CUPE Alberta Young Workers Vice President
- Fort McMurray MS Support Group
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Melanie Forrest, MLIS BA (Psychology) - Reference Librarian
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 Title
Reference Librarian
Office
CC166
Phone
780-791-4845
Email
melanie.forrest@keyano.ca
Schedule an Appointment
https://keyano.libcal.com/appointments
Biography
As the Reference Librarian, Melanie supports students in developing the information literacy and research skills necessary for confidently navigating an evolving information landscape. She provides one-on-one research consultations for students and faculty, and facilitates classroom-based research skills instruction throughout the year.
Melanie is the liaison librarian for English, Social Studies (upgrading), Indigenous Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, and Philosophy. She is also the library’s point of contact for copyright and Open Educational Resources (OER) inquiries.
Melanie’s research interests include nontraditional learners, critical information literacy, and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL).
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Education
- Master of Library and Information Studies, University of Alberta
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Athabasca University
- Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) Certificate, Keyano College
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Main Areas of Teaching
Information Literacy
Digital Literacy
Copyright
Open Educational Resources (OER)
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Scholarly Activity
Publications
Forrest, M. (2022). Public libraries and the social inclusion of homeless people. Pathfinder Journal, 3(1), 64-80. https://doi.org/10.29173/pathfinder52
Grant, L., & Forrest, M. (2021). Can stories influence sustainable behavior? In M. Mattaini & T. Cihon (Eds.), Behavior science perspectives on culture and community (pp. 283-306). Springer.
Presentations
Schmidt, S., Keus, K., Forrest, M., Brennan, K., & White, L. (2023, June 9 & 14). Taking the plunge: Experiences from our migration to the new EBSCO discovery service [Presentation]. NEOS Mini Conference, Edmonton, AB. Peer-reviewed abstract.
Professional Service and Memberships
- Member, CAPAL Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Community of Practice, 2023-
Keyano Service and Memberships
- Member, Keyano Research Data Management Advisory Committee, 2023-
- Member, Keyano College Truth & Reconciliation Committee, 2023-
- Member, CUPE Elections Committee, 2019-2022
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Cecilia Hibbs - Circulation Services Technician
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Title
Circulation Services Technician
Office
CC166
Phone
780-xxx-xxxx
Email
cecilia.hibbs@keyano.ca
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Kelly Keus, MLIS BSc - Technology & Online Learning Librarian
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 Title
Technology & Online Learning Librarian
Office
CC168B
Phone
780-791-8910
Email
kelly.keus@keyano.ca
Schedule an Appointment
https://keyano.libcal.com/appointments
Biography
As the Technology & Online Learning Librarian, Kelly helps students navigate the technology necessary for academic success. Kelly works one-on-one with students and conducts a variety of workshops throughout the year (e.g., Moodle, computer basics, Microsoft 365, password management). Kelly is also the liaison librarian for the sciences, math, and trades.
Kelly’s research interests include the scholarship of teaching and learning with publications on metacognition and achievement goals. She also considers diversity in children’s literature with publications considering the portrayal of mental illness in young adult fiction.
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Education
- Master of Library and Information Science, Western University
- Bachelor of Science, University of Alberta
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Main Areas of Teaching
- Digital and Computer Literacy
- Information Literacy
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Scholarly Activity
Select Publications
Keus, K., & Harde, R. (2022). “She wished someone would help them”: PTSD and empathy in the Six of Crows duology. Children’s Literature in Education, 53(1), 130-146.
Keus, K., & Haave, N. (2020). Using a learning philosophy assignment to capture students’ metacognition and achievement goals. The Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 11(1).
Keus, K., Grunwald, J., & Haave, N. (2019). A method to the midterms: The impact of a second midterm on students’ learning outcomes. Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching, 45(1): 3-8.
Keus, K. (2018). Portrayals of PTSD in adolescent fantasy fiction. Metamorphosis, 1-13.
Select Presentations
Schmidt, S., & Keus, K.(2023, July 28). Getting students through the door: Using bonus points to build relationships at a rural community college library. Presentation at the 2023 Lifelong Information Literacy Conference, online. Peer-reviewed abstract.
Schmidt, S., Keus, K., Forrest, M., Brennan, K., & White, L. (2023, June 9 & 14). Taking the plunge: Experiences from our migration to the new EBSCO discovery service [Presentation]. NEOS Mini Conference, Edmonton, AB. Peer-reviewed abstract.
Keus, K., & Schmidt, S. (2022, November). Librarian-Faculty collaboration: A community college approach. Presentation at Alberta Association of Academic Libraries Fall 2022 Meeting, online.
Keus, K. (2021, February). Evaluating mental illness in YA fiction: Do existing guidelines work? Paper presented at Ontario Library Association’s Super Conference, Toronto, ON.
Haave, N., & Keus, K. (2019, June). The impact of a learning philosophy assignment. Paper presented at Teaching Professor Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Keus, K., Grunwald, J., & Haave, N. (2019, May). The impact of a second midterm on students’ learning outcomes. Poster presented at Festival of Teaching and Learning, Edmonton, AB. Peer-reviewed abstract.
Keus, K., & Haave, N. (2018, October). Promoting a culture of learning through a learning philosophy assignment: First-Year biology. Poster presented at International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Bergen, Norway. Double-blind, peer-reviewed abstract.
Professional Service
- Founder, CAPAL Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Community of Practice
- Co-Chair, CAPAL Conference Planning Committee 2022
Keyano Service and Memberships
- Current member, Keyano Research Data Management Advisory Committee
- Current member, Keyano College Faculty Association PD Committee
- Current member, Keyano Research and Ethics Board Committee
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Linda White - Cataloguing & Digital Resources Technician
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 Title
Cataloguing & Digital Resources Technician
Office
CC166A
Phone
780-791-4916
Email
linda.white@keyano.ca
Biography
Linda came to work at the Keyano Library in 2018 and has over 16 years of experience working in libraries in support of research and learning. She is responsible for the cataloguing and maintenance of print and digital resources, ensuring that library resources are organized, easy to locate, and accurate. She also provides reference and circulation support for patrons of the Keyano Library.
Linda is the library contact for information about digital resources, including access to resources, subscriptions, and licensing and is the contact for the NEOS Technical Services Committee.
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Education
- Diploma in Information Management and Library Technology, MacEwan University
- Diploma in Early Childhood Development, MacEwan University
- Libraries and Digital Technologies Program, Mohawk College
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Scholarly Activity
Presentations
Schmidt, S., Keus, K., Forrest, M., Brennan, K., & White, L. (2023, June 9 & 14). Taking the plunge: Experiences from our migration to the new EBSCO discovery service [Presentation]. NEOS Mini Conference, Edmonton, AB. Peer-reviewed abstract.
Professional Service and Memberships
- Current member, NEOS Technical Services Committee
- Current member, NEOS EDS Community of Practice Committee
- Current member, NEOS Service Model Task Force
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