Amanda Derksen Email & Phone Number

Canada

• Community connector for exhibiting digital experiences at EPL. I work with internal and external partners, including post-secondary students, on local game and application development for EPL's unique technical architecture.• Gaming operations at EPL. I managed the console account and security setups and help oversee the day-to-day technical challenges presented by gaming in a public library environment. At the Milner Gamerspace we offer three types of console and multiple high-end PCs… Show more • Community connector for exhibiting digital experiences at EPL. I work with internal and external partners, including post-secondary students, on local game and application development for EPL's unique technical architecture.• Gaming operations at EPL. I managed the console account and security setups and help oversee the day-to-day technical challenges presented by gaming in a public library environment. At the Milner Gamerspace we offer three types of console and multiple high-end PCs, and every branch has at least one console. I work with staff system-wide on training, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Show less

Edmonton, Ab

• Coordinated NAIT Library Makerspace's programming, workshops, and partnership development. Experience using LibApps, 3D printers and scanners, Raspberry Pi, Adobe Creative Suite, and other creative software and hardware.• Developed and taught information literacy classes across a wide variety of programs, including advanced classes for programs within the School of Applied Sciences & Technology.• Planned, coordinated, and evaluated library outreach, including Humans vs Zombies… Show more • Coordinated NAIT Library Makerspace's programming, workshops, and partnership development. Experience using LibApps, 3D printers and scanners, Raspberry Pi, Adobe Creative Suite, and other creative software and hardware.• Developed and taught information literacy classes across a wide variety of programs, including advanced classes for programs within the School of Applied Sciences & Technology.• Planned, coordinated, and evaluated library outreach, including Humans vs Zombies orientations, librarian office hours and roaming, and Long Nights Against Procrastination.• Managed library services' social media team, including writing yearly plan and providing guidance to other units within NAIT's Learning & Teaching Commons.• Developed and managed online material for use in face-to-face classes, reference services, and embedding within Moodle and library website/LibGuides.• Advocated for the strategic use of Open Educational Resources in the selection of class resources for students and staff.• Provided research services for instructors and other staff. Show less

Edmonton, Alberta

• Developed adult education sessions for delivery at a series of conferences in the fall.

• Edited reviews and articles for style and grammar for the academic journal *International Research in Children’s Literature.*

• Analyzed discourse in national and international information literacy standards.• Collaborated with fellow researchers to write annotated bibliography.

• Provided in-person and electronic reference and research services.• Instructed students in database & catalogue searching, and technology.

• Developed theoretical framework for gathering and analyzing data.• Located historical climate data in a variety of sources and mediums.

• Collaborated on development of web space for project documents.• Assisted in organization of week-long international conference.

• Managed special library as sole, de facto librarian.• Upgraded library catalogue from Excel spreadsheet to searchable database for staff use.

Mlis

Ba, English

Activities and Societies: Residence Assistant, Community Council