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Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:
Master’s Degree, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN May 2011
          Library Science

Bachelor of Arts, Luther College, Decorah, IA May 2005
          Major: Music
          Minor: K-12 Music Education

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Faculty Development and Instruction Librarian, Grand View Library, Grand View University, Des Moines, IA 
          July 2011-Present

Instruction and Reference Intern, Charles C. Myers Library, University of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA
          January 2011-May 2011
· Collaboratively design, deliver, and assess library instruction sessions
· Create learning tools using course management software to support course objectives and student learning
· Evaluate and implement various summative and formative assessment tools
· Support the research needs of students, faculty, and other library patrons through reference services, both in-person and online
· Assist with collection development and faculty support through liaison work
· Update and redesign web pages
· Assist with refining a new Information Literacy component in a required course, Introduction to Computers (CIS101)
· Initiate projects using a variety of open-source and emerging technologies
· Promote the library’s mission by assisting with programming, special events, and displays
· Participate in other professional development activities and staff meetings

Career Services Analyst, Administration Assistant, School of Library and Information Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
          October 2010-December 2010
· Collaboratively developed web content to provide résumé-writing assistance, interview tips, cover letter-writing assistance, and web portfolio development
· Acted as a liaison with School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) student groups
· Organized career-focused events for SLIS students
· Prepared newly-created Career Services Center for operation (open spring 2011)

Instruction Assistant, Library Assistant IV, Teaching and Learning, Wells Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
          September 2010-December 2010
· Designed and taught library instruction sessions for 100- and 200- level courses, primarily Elementary Composition (W131)
· Partnered with course instructors to coordinate details of library instruction sessions
· Provided library tours, drop-in workshops, and other student-centered instructional services
· Participated in monthly meetings with members of the Instruction Team

Student Approval Plans Acquisitions Assistant, Monographs, Technical Services, Wells Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 
          January 2010-December 2010
· Processed incoming approval plan and firm order monographic materials
· Conducted pre-order publication searching
· Evaluated quality of bibliographic records
· Downloaded bibliographic records or referred items to cataloging department as necessary

Student Serials Coordinator, Library Assistant II, Serials Receiving, Technical Services, Wells Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
          September 2009-December 2010
· Processed incoming serials using SirsiDynix Symphony Workflows, claims for damaged or unreceived materials, and incoming mail
· Modified predictions and serial records as necessary to allow for frequency or title changes
· Assisted with problems normally assigned to staff members, binding preparation, and shelving materials

Orchestra Teacher, Grades 4-8, B.C. Berg Elementary School, B.C. Berg Middle School, Emerson Hough Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Newton, IA 
          August 2006-May 2009
· Taught and assessed students in group rehearsal and individual lesson settings
· Organized, implemented, and assisted with writing curriculum (revised local standards and benchmarks)
· Organized and assisted with concert performances, field trips, and district festivals
· Utilized technology including music notation software, curriculum mapping, and online grade book system
· Maintained professional portfolio with artifacts supporting all Iowa Teaching Standards and Model Criteria

AFFILIATIONS:
· American Library Association (ALA) including the following divisions and round tables: 
ACRL, LLAMA, RUSA, LIRT, LRRT, NRMT
· ILA/ACRL, 2010-Present; member of the ILA/ACRL Mentoring Committee, 2011; ILA/ACRL Membership Committee, 2012-Present; ILA/ACRL ILA/ACRL Awards Committee, 2012-Present
· American Library Association-Student Chapter, Indiana University (ALA-SC), 2009-2011; President (2010)
· Iowa Library Association (ILA), 2010-Present;
· Progressive Librarians Guild-Student Chapter, Indiana University (PLG-SC), 2009-2011
· Progressive Librarians Guild (PLG), 2009-2011
· Students of Music Librarianship Group, Indiana University (SMLG), 2010-2011; Secretary (2010)
· International Society of Bassists (ISB) 2006-Present (lifetime membership)
· National Education Association (NEA), 2006-2010
· Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), 2006-2010
· Pi Kappa Lambda, Collegiate Music Honor Society member, inducted Spring 2005

PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS:
· Stone, C. Cultivating future librarians: Growing students into colleagues through mentorship. Presentation at Iowa Library Association/ACRL Conference, Pella, Iowa, March 2011.
· Gruber, A. M. & Stone, C. Ambitious student seeks valuable internship: Will you mentor me? Presentation at LOEX Annual Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, May 2011. (Accepted January 2011).
· Bay Sengul, E., Emery, S., Fleming, C. T., Hartman, L., Hill, C. E., Stone, C.B., Shaw, D. Movies in public libraries. Article manuscript in preparation for publication.

AWARDS:
· ILA/ACRL Annual Spring Conference Scholarship Recipient, 2011
· American Library Association New Members Round Table Student Chapter of the Year Award Recipient, 2011, Indiana University ALA-SC, (Awards are based on the previous year's activities, during which I served as President.) PDF of completed application, PDF of events fliers, PDF of faculty letters of support

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
· Volunteer, Red Kettle Christmas Bell Ringer, Salvation Army, Des Moines, IA, November 2011
· Webmaster, Central Christian Church, Boone, IA, September 2010-Present (www.cccboone.org)
· Platte Valley Whiskey Runners (Bluegrass Band) member, Bloomington, IN, September 2009-December 2010
· Volunteer, Assistant to the Conference Registration Chair, Iowa Music Educators Association, November 2007-2010
· Bloomington Symphony Orchestra member, Bloomington, IN, Spring 2010
· Volunteer, Pre-school Story Hour, Templeton Elementary, Bloomington, IN, Fall 2009
· Grinnell Symphony Orchestra member, Grinnell College, Fall 2008-Spring 2009
· Volunteer, 80/35 Music Festival, Greater Des Moines Music Coalition, July 2008, July 2009
· College Community Orchestra member, Central College, Spring 2008-Spring 2009
· Convention Reporter, International Society of Bassists Convention, Oklahoma City, contributions published in Bass World: The Magazine of the International Society of Bassists, Vol. 31, No. 2, 2007

COLLEGE COURSES:
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