Jennifer M. Starkey
Assistant Professor of Library Science
Joined Alma College Faculty in 2005
Library
(989) 463-7409
Office Hours: M, T, Th, F: 9-5 W: 1:30-9:30
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My primary work is to teach students skills to locate and evaluate information sources. I teach students in course-based library sessions as well as one-on-one in Reference consultation.
Education
- M.S.I., Information & Library Science, University of Michigan (2004)
- B.A., German Language & Literature, Kalamazoo College (2001)
Research Interests
Currently working on a Master's in History at Central Michigan University, focusing on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Europe.
Recent Presentations
- "The London Squares and the Georgian Elites: The Social Meanings of New Urban Spaces.." Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. History Section. Kalamazoo, Michigan. March 7, 2008.
- Jennifer Starkey, Angie Kelleher. "Venturing off the Island: Librarians' involvement in the campus community." American Library Association. Washington, D.C.. 6-23-07.
- Jennifer Starkey, Angie Kelleher. "Venturing off the Island: Librarian Involvement in the Campus Community." Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI. 03/09/2007.
- Co-presenter with Steven Vest. "CONTENTdm Success Stories: Alma College's Online Photo Archive." American Library Association, Midwinter Meeting. Seattle, WA. 1/20/2007.
- Panel Participant. "MLA Membership: Opportunities and Challenges." Michigan Library Association. Detroit, MI. 10-12-2006.
- "Clean up Your Collections: Inventory Using Millennium." Michigan Library Association. Grand Rapids, MI. Oct 27, 2005.
Awards, Honors, Recognitions
- Michigan Campus Compact Faculty/Staff Service-Learning Award, Mt. Pleasant, MI. February 7, 2008.
- Disability Awareness Month
Professional Memberships
- Association of College & Research Libraries
- Michigan Library Association
- American Library Association
Service to the College
- Honors Day Committee
- Co-advisor Alpha Phi Omega
- Co-curricular Committee
- Advisor - Fall break service trip
- Honors Day Committee
- Service Leadership Camp Advisor
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Service to the Profession
- Membership Committee (Michigan Library Association)
- Annual Program Committee - New Members Round Table (NMRT) of American Library Association
- Mentoring Program Committee - Association of College & Research Libraries
- Conference Program Selection Committee. Michigan Library Association
- Annual Program Committee - New Members Round Table (NMRT) of American Library Association
- Membership Committee (Michigan Library Association)
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