David L. Kent

Reference and Instruction Librarian

Assistant Professor, Information Studies

Peninsula College Library 1502 East Lauridsen Blvd.

Port Angeles, WA 98362 E-mail: davidk@pcadmin.ctc.edu

Tel: 360-417-6285 Faculty Web Page: http://pc.ctc.edu/biblio

Blog: Peninsula College Library Biblio-Bits Blog

Library Tutorials: http://faculty.pc.ctc.edu/davidk/default.aspx

Professional Experience	Reference and Instruction Librarian Asst. Prof. Information Studies (Tenured July 1, 2007) 2003- Peninsula College Library, Port Angeles, WA
	Public Services Library Manager 1999–2003 Western New Mexico University Miller Library, Silver City, NM
	Head Librarian 1993-1999 Colegio Bolivar Library, Cali, Colombia
	Head Librarian 1990–1993 Kent Place School Library, Summit, NJ
	Reference Librarian 1990-1992 Library of the Chathams, Chatham, NJ
	Head Librarian 1984-1990 Columbus School Library, Medellin, Colombia
	Librarian 1979-1984 UW Environmental Health Library, Seattle, WA
	Reference Librarian 1979-1984 South Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA
	Pre-Professional Librarian 1978-1979 Seattle Public Library Seattle, WA
Non-Professional Academic Library Experience	Library Technician II 1974-1975 Shoreline Community College Library, Seattle, WA
	Library Technician II 1973 University of Vermont Dana Medical Library, Burlington, VT
	Library Assistant II 1969-1971 University of Washington Health Sciences Library, Seattle, WA
Education	1979 University of Washington, Seattle, WA Information School. Masters in Librarianship.
	1973 University of Vermont, Burlington, VT B.A., Philosophy and Comparative Religions.
	1979 University of Washington Seattle, WA Graduate School of Business Integrative Program in Administration,
	1975-1976 Seattle Central Community College Seattle, WA Certificate of Achievement in Carpentry.
Memberships and Professional Certificates	American Library Association American Translators Association Association of College and Research Libraries College Librarians and Media Specialists (CLAMS) Beta Phi Mu International Library Honor Society California Community College Instructor Certificate New Mexico State Library Professional Librarian Certificate Washington State Library Professional Librarian Certificate
Academic Publications	Kent, D. L. (2008 Dec.) Student search skills using library online resources: A small study. Alki: The Washington Library Association Journal, 24(3), 19, 21.
	Kent, D. L. (2006). Going beyond the Web search engines: From library catalogs to Deep Web subscription databases. IN: Manuel, Kate. Information literacy course handbook for distance and in-class learners: Active Learning Handbook Series No. 1. Pittsburgh, PA: Library Instruction Publications. ISBN for student edition: 0-97772520-0-0. ISBN for instructor edition: 0-97772520-1-9. http://www.library-instruction-pubs.com/alhs1-info.php
	Kent, D. L. (2005). Retrieving Scholarly Articles: A Database Comparison. Alki: Journal of the Washington Library Association, 21(1):33-34.
	Kent, D. L. (2004). Got BILK?: Assessing information literacy instructional needs using a Brief Test of Information Literacy Knowledge (BILK) in a small academic library setting. LOEX Quarterly, 31(3).
	Kent, D. L., Fast, M. L. and Tu, S. H. (2003). The National Faculty Development Institute on Incorporating Japanese Studies into the Undergraduate Curriculum. Asian Studies Newsletter, 48(2), 13-14.
	Kent, D. L. (2003.) Ode to Librarianship. [translation of Oda a la bibliotecologia, 1993]
	Kent, D. L. (1993). Oda a la bibliotecologia. Criterios. Cali, Colombia: Colegio Bolivar.
	Kent, D. L. (1989). Usos de una microcomputadora en una biblioteca escolar. Revista de ASCOLBI (Santafe de Bogota), 2(1/2), 13-15.
	Wetzler, T.F., Kent, D. L., and Quan T. J. (1983). Microbiology: detection and occurrence of bacterial pathogens. Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation, 55(6), 895-905.
Conference Presentations	Creative Commons: Copyright, Copyleft, and You. Peninsula College Technology Day, Port Angeles, WA, February 8, 2010.
	Tactics and Tips to Find Quality ECE Resources Online. Presented at the Olympic Peninsula Association for the Education of Young Children 15^th Annual Early Childhood Conference, “Building for the Future,” Port Angeles, Washington, March 15, 2008.
	Assessing Information Literacy Instructional Needs Using a Brief Test of Information Literacy Knowledge (BILK) in a Small Academic Library Setting. Paper presented at the 33rd Annual Workshop on Instruction in Library Use ("Theory Meets Reality") at the University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, June 14-16, 2004.
	Electronic Information Searching: Accessing Learning Resources Bilingual presentation of two workshops for international educators, one in English and one in Spanish, on "Electronic Information Searching: Accessing Learning Resources" describing techniques to use in searching library OPAC's, CDROM databases, and the World Wide Web at the Forum on Learning and Teaching, Colegio Bolivar,Cali, Colombia, May 22, 1998.
	Uses of a Microcomputer in Cataloging Presentation at a workshop for international librarians on the application of a microcomputer in the cataloging of library materials at a conference of the Association of Caribbean and Colombian Schools in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, November 1986.
National and Local Conferences Attended	ACRL 14^th National Conference: Pushing the Edge: Explore, Engage, Extend. Seattle, WA, March 12-15, 2009.
	NLM Training: PubMed®. June 11, 2007 (7.5 M. L. A. Contact Hours). University of Washington Health Sciences Library, Seattle, Washington.
	CLAMS 2007 Spring Conference. Serving Distant Learners: Creating a Plan for Your Library & K-20 Acceptable Use Policy. May 17-18, 2007. Clark College, Vancouver, Washington.
	LOEX 2007 Uncharted Waters: Tapping the Depths of Our Community to Enhance Learning. Bahia Resort Hotel, May 3-5, 2007. San Diego, California.
	Innovation and Inquiry for Student Learning: A Community and Technical College Consortium. Hosted by Alverno College, June 19-21, 2006. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. http://iisl.alverno.edu/
	CLAMS 2006 Spring Conference “Common Ground: Information Literacy at Two-year and Four-year Colleges.” Hosted by Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Washington. Sponsored by College Library and Media Specialists of Washington State, May 18 & 19, 2006.
	Association of College and Research Libraries Institute for Information Literacy Regional Immersion ’05. June 5-10, 2005. A 4.5 day program of training and education for instruction librarians. Hosted at Sleeping Lady, Leavenworth, Washington.
	CLAMS College Librarians and Media Specialists 2005 Winter Conference. Feb. 10-11, 2005. Getting Back on the Radar: Integrating Library Services and Research into Online Learning. Hosted at Green River Community College, Auburn, Washington.
	Imagining the Future: Creating a Shared Vision for Information Literacy in Washington. April 9, 2004. Information Literacy in Washington Community and Technical Colleges –LSTA Grant. Hosted at Lake Washington Technical College. Facilitator: Carol Hansen, Weber State University.
	Certified Laughter Leader Training. Columbus State Community College. Aug. 2004. http://www.worldlaughtertour.com
Recent Online Courses Taken	How to Teach Online. Taught through Angel by Dr. Boyoung Chae, eLearning Faculty Training Coordinator, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, January 15 through February 5, 2010.
	Invisible Web: How to Move Beyond the First Search Result (Live Webcast). 21st Century Information Fluency Project. July 12, 2006.
	Information Literacy Best Practices in Undergraduate Education ACRL/TLT Group Online Workshop,  May 16, 23, and 30, 2006 led by Susan Ariew (University of South Florida) and Ilene Frank (University of South Florida)
	Teaching Online: Planning for Success. March 17-April 3, 2005. (Equivalent to 3 credit hours). Taught by Jane McCarville, WashingtonOnline, Spokane, Washington.
	Online Pedagogy: Creating A Successful Web-Enhanced Course. Feb. 16, 2005 – April 13, 2005. Taught by William Pelz (Herkimer County / Community College) through the SUNY Learning Network, State University of New York.
	Assessing Student Learning Outcomes: An ACRL Online Seminar. July 26 to August 15, 2004. Sponsored by the Association of College and Research Libraries. Facilitated by Alison Armstrong, associate senior librarian, University of Cincinnati; Barbara Burd, head of information literacy programs, Colgate University; Lori Buchanan, user education librarian, Austin PEAY State University
	Anytime, Anywhere Answers: Building Skills for Virtual Reference. April 26, 2004 to May 27, 2004. Sponsored by the Washington State Library. Facilitated by Julie Cook and Nancy Huling. http://vrstrain.spl.org/orientation.htm
Teaching	INFO 101 Information Access in Health Sciences (1-credit fully online WAOL course, INFO 101N) 2004-2009. Taught in WebCT, Blackboard, and Angel at Peninsula College.
	Information Competency. 300+ class sessions on information competency to classes across the disciplines. 2003-2010.
Grants Written and Received	Grant Writer and Project Director Promotion of Library Services to Distance Students 2001-2002 New Mexico Library Foundation, August 2001 This project promoted new library services to students, faculty and staff at WNMU Education Centers in Deming-Mimbres, Truth or Consequences, and Gallup, focusing on access to electronic resources and Interlibrary Loan services available at a distance through GilaCat.
	Grant Writer, Project Director, Planner, and Translator Silver City Salsa Project 2001-2002 New Mexico Endowment for the Humanities, November 2001 The Silver City Salsa Project shared the opus of salsa dura ("hard salsa", also called salsa clásica, salsa brava, or salsa agresiva), a rich musical heritage created by musicians from Colombia, Panama, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, New York, and Cuba between 1960 and 2000.
Faculty Committees	Member, Tenure Review Committees. 2009-2010.
	Co-Chair, Standard 5 Library Media Center Accreditation Committee Self-Study for Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 2005-2007.
	Member, Peninsula College Curriculum Committee, 2005-2009.
	ESL Tenure Faculty Search Committee, 2005 & 2008
	Member, Academic Honesty Committee, 2003-2004
	Member, Spanish Tenure Faculty Search Committee, 2003-2004
	Chair, Peninsula College Faculty Association Audit Committee, June 2004
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