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Keyano College Library
Room CC166 - 8115 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2H7

Phone 780-791-4917
Email: askthelibrary@keyano.ca

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Library Services Staff

Melanie Forrest, MLIS BA (Psychology) - Chair of Library Services, Teaching & Learning Librarian

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Chair of Library Services
Office
CC166B
Phone
780-791-4845
Email
melanie.forrest@keyano.ca

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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).

Education

  • Master of Library and Information Studies, University of Alberta
  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Athabasca University
  • Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) Certificate, Keyano College

Main Areas of Teaching

Information Literacy
Digital Literacy
Copyright
Open Educational Resources (OER)

Scholarly Activity

Publications
Forrest, M. (2022). Public libraries and the social inclusion of homeless people. Pathfinder Journal, 3(1), 64-80. 
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 Membership
  • Member, Keyano Research Data Management Advisory Committee, 2023-
  • Member, Keyano College Truth & Reconciliation Committee, 2023-
  • Member, CUPE Elections Committee, 2019-2022
Kathleen Brennan - Access Technician
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Access Technician
Office
CC168A
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.

Education

  • Library and Information Technician Diploma, Algonquin College
  • Office Administration Certificate, Algonquin College

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

 
Kelly Keus, MLIS BSc - Technology & Online Learning Librarian

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Technology & Online Learning Librarian
Office
CC166A
Phone
780-791-8910
Email
kelly.keus@keyano.ca

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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.  

Education

  • Master of Library and Information Science, Western University
  • Bachelor of Science, University of Alberta

Main Areas of Teaching

  • Digital and Computer Literacy
  • Information Literacy

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.


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

Kait McClary, BA, MLIS - Reference Librarian 

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Reference Librarian 
Office
CC166B
Phone
780-791-8935
Email

Kait.McClary@keyano.ca 

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Biography

As the Reference Librarian at the Keyano College Library, Kait supports students in developing search strategies and finding resources. She provides one-on-one research consultations as well as classroom-based instruction on citation and research skills. She is also the liaison librarian for Business, Education, Childhood Studies, and History.

Kait has more than a decade of experience in libraries, having worked in public and academic libraries in New Brunswick, Ontario, Alberta, and abroad. Her research interests include the scholarship of teaching and learning and accessibility and inclusion in the academic library. 

Education

  • Master of Library and Information Studies, Western University
  • Bachelor of Arts, Classics (Major), English and History (Minors), Mount Allison University

Main Areas of Teaching

  • Digital Literacy
  • Information Literacy

Scholarly Activity

Select Presentations

McClary, K. (2024, April). Crash Course in Readers’ Advisory [Presentation]. Shortgrass Library System Conference, Medicine Hat, AB.

McClary, K. (2021, May). Readers’ Advisory in a Virtual World [Presentation]. Marigold Library System Conference, online.

 

Professional Service and Memberships

  • Former director, Library Association of Alberta, 2021-2023
  • Panelist, Minister’s Award for Municipal & Public Library Excellence, 2022

 

 
Linda White - Cataloguing & Digital Resources Technician
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Cataloguing & Digital Resources Technician
Office
CC168N
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.

Education

  • Diploma in Information Management and Library Technology, MacEwan University
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Development, MacEwan University
  • Libraries and Digital Technologies Program, Mohawk College

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