Neal Axton

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Federal Information Coordinator @ Federal Depository Library Program
Lawrence, KS, US
Neal Axton's Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States, United States
About Neal Axton

Neal Axton provides public speaking and consulting services to understand and navigate the promise and pitfalls of using AI to augment education, library services and social media offerings. Drawing on his previous experience in government, academia, and industry, Neal Axton provides insights into the challenges of complying with complex international laws and regulations as well as ethical implications of algorithmic tools.

Neal Axton's Current Company Details
Federal Depository Library Program

Federal Depository Library Program

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Federal Information Coordinator
Lawrence, KS, US
Neal Axton Work Experience Details
  • Federal Depository Library Program
    Federal Information Coordinator
    Federal Depository Library Program
    Lawrence, Ks, Us
  • University Of Kansas Libraries
    Government Information Librarian
    University Of Kansas Libraries Aug 2017 - Present
    Lawrence, Kansas, Us
    As Government Information Librarian, I support the mission of the University of Kansas Libraries by working collaboratively with faculty, researchers and other librarians to promote access to reliable information, especially government information from a variety of sources including the OECD, national governments, tribal and local governments. In this role, I support the reference desk by answering a wide variety of questions, but especially those related to law, political science, and public administration. I also guest lecture on a variety of research topics including FAA regulation of unmanned aerial vehicles, public administration research, economics research, social welfare research, education research, and psychology research.
  • University Of Kansas Libraries
    Graduate Engagement Librarian
    University Of Kansas Libraries Aug 2017 - Present
    Lawrence, Kansas, Us
    In this role, I advocate for graduate students and professional students within the University of Kansas libraries. I also support graduate students directly to improve access to research resources and improve their research and writing skills through research consultations and guest lectures.In this role, I also support open access programs promoting the creation of free and low-cost educational materials through grants and educational outreach. I also advise on topics including copyright law, fair use, and creative commons licensing.This also afforded me an opportunity to work with faculty, librarians and students on best practices for adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education.
  • Sisfs Consulting
    Social Media Services And International Regulatory Compliance Consulting
    Sisfs Consulting Apr 2022 - Present
    Social media face a complex legal and regulatory environment. Compliance and risk analysis are key to managing resources most effectively. Our expertise in policy development, evidence-based practices, and legal exposure for online networks can be useful in contexts including compliance with treaty law and the rights of foreign nationals with respect to privacy and content sharing. Suicide contagion, threatening behaviors, and revenge pornography present concerns for any online forum. SISFS consulting can help you manage those risks and to implement or outsource moderation for your platform.Our team of consultants and researchers can answer your legal questions and demystufy intellectual property law and internet law.
  • Sisfs Consulting
    Prompt Engineer For Artificial Intelligence
    Sisfs Consulting Jan 2023 - Present
    Leveraging my experience teaching advanced research concepts and network theory for over a decade, I provide consulting services related to prompt engineering and developing more efficient workflows for artificial intelligence (AI) assisted roles.
  • Federal Depository Library Program
    Federal Information Coordinator
    Federal Depository Library Program Aug 2017 - Present
    Coordinating the Kansas District for the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) governed by Title 44, Chapter 19 of the US Code.In this role, I provide consultations on research strategies and best practices for FDLP collection development in the District of Kansas including SuDoc classification, FDLP eXchange for needs & offers, FDLP data manager (FDM) and the Depository Selection Information Management System (DSIMS).This role provides me an opportunity to submit comments responsive to agency rulemaking, advise library leadership, and consult with FDLP selective libraries throughout the State of Kansas.
  • University Of Kansas
    Consent And Sexual Communication Counselor
    University Of Kansas Jan 2020 - Aug 2021
    Lawrence, Kansas, Us
    I taught classes in collaboration with KU's Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center. Interpersonal communication is key to healthy relationships. Alcohol intoxication and its legal implications were also covered during this course.
  • Minnesota Association Of Law Libraries
    Webmaster (Volunteer)
    Minnesota Association Of Law Libraries Jun 2012 - Dec 2018
    Maintain the MALL website and work with the chair of the Web Committee, the Executive Board and the committee chairs. In 2013, I migrated the MALL website to a new platform hosted by Wild Apricot.
  • Minnesota Association Of Law Libraries
    President
    Minnesota Association Of Law Libraries Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
    As President, I was in charge of administration generally. I worked with the Board and committee chairs to develop educational programming including the Legal Research Institute and supporting the Volunteer Lawyer's Network.The Minnesota Association of Law Libraries (MALL) is a local chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries. MALL is 501(c)(6) that for the last sixty (60) years has supported legal education and best practices in legal research in the State of Minnesota.
  • Minnesota Association Of Law Libraries
    Member-At-Large (Volunteer)
    Minnesota Association Of Law Libraries Jul 2010 - Jun 2012
    MALL is the Minnesota Chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries. The Member-at-Large is a member of MALL's executive board and works on special projects assigned by the board. Some of these projects have included serving as the interim chair of the new social committee as well as implementing an online payment solution for MALL.
  • Midtown Greenway Coalition
    Ride Leader For Bicycle Safety Patrol (Volunteer)
    Midtown Greenway Coalition Jan 2014 - Mar 2017
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us
    I am responsible for coordinating and leading bicycle-borne safety patrols. Trailwatch is a community watch program sponsored by the Midtown Greenway Coalition. Trailwatch patrols the Midtown Greenway and the Hiawatha LRT Trail in Minneapolis. Trailwatch observes and reports suspicious activity to law enforcement, aids pedestrians and riders in distress and sweeps up broken glass along the trail.
  • Midtown Greenway Coalition
    Bicycle Safety Patrol (Volunteer) For Trailwatch
    Midtown Greenway Coalition Mar 2012 - Dec 2013
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us
    Trailwatch is a community watch program sponsored by the Midtown Greenway Coalition. Trailwatch conducts bicycle safety patrols the Greenway and the Hiawatha LRT Trail in Minneapolis. Trailwatch observes and reports suspicious activity to law enforcement, aids pedestrians and riders in distress and sweeps up broken glass along the trail.
  • Ramsey County Citizens Civil Defense Corps
    Emergency Management Volunteer
    Ramsey County Citizens Civil Defense Corps Jun 2006 - Mar 2017
    Saint Paul, Mn, Us
    Ramsey County's Volunteers in Public Service program provides training and organization to volunteers who wish to serve their community. I am cross-trained through the federal Community Emergency Response Team program but we also have monthly trainings to improve our skill set. I volunteered during the Republican National Convention in the summer of 2008 and worked on park patrol in the summer of 2011.
  • University Of St. Thomas
    Research Librarian
    University Of St. Thomas May 2016 - Aug 2016
    St. Paul, Minnesota, Us
    In this temporary position, I primarily worked on research projects for faculty members but also answered research questions from students.
  • Mitchell Hamline School Of Law
    Legal Research Instructor
    Mitchell Hamline School Of Law Jan 2015 - May 2016
    St. Paul, Mn, Us
    After the merger of William Mitchell College of Law and Hamline Law School, I began working primarily as a legal research instructor. In this new role, I developed a new curriculum for the first year legal research and writing program. I delivered a series of research lectures in the Fall and Spring and developed several new formative and summative assessments.
  • William Mitchell College Of Law
    Research And Instructional Librarian
    William Mitchell College Of Law Jun 2013 - Dec 2015
    Saint Paul, Minnesota, Us
    In this position I taught legal research skills and policy-writing. I taught courses exploring the application of systems analysis and media theory to research methods, as well as using law-and-literature approaches.I supported faculty teaching. giving guest lectures on research topics including lectures in Administrative Law, Constitutional Criminal Procedure, Public Health Law and Veteran's Law. In the Spring of 2015, I was an adjunct instructor in a Criminal Law course.
  • William Mitchell College Of Law
    Reference Librarian
    William Mitchell College Of Law Nov 2005 - May 2013
    Saint Paul, Minnesota, Us
    As a reference librarian, I assisted faculty with their research needs and supported their scholarship through cite-checking and editing. I taught Advanced Legal Research and Internet Legal Research and developed a Disaster Law course that was approved by the faculty as a standing addition to the College's course catalog.In collaboration with Mitchell's administrative law faculty, I lectured on administrative legal research and assigned students research exercises to complete. I gave research presentations to the Legal Research and Writing students as well as to seminar classes on Comparative International Property Law, Domestic Violence Law, and Elder Law. I also taught Continuing Legal Education courses and led Perspectives on the Legal Profession sessions.I led sessions for the Minnesota Association of Law Libraries' Legal Research Institute on Information Ethics and Disaster Law.I also provided guidance and tutoring to students, staff, and librarians on social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter and Web 2.0 technologies like blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, and augmented reality.In addition, I provided Bluebook training and consultation to the Journal of Law and Practice and to students by appointment.In 2009 & 2010, I started and supervised Mitchell's Library Research Assistant pool.
  • Nature Valley Bicycle Festival
    Field Marshal (Volunteer)
    Nature Valley Bicycle Festival Jun 2012 - Jun 2015
    In my fifth year with the Nature Valley Bicycle Festival, I was promoted to a Field Commander. I reprised this role in my sixth year with the race. As a Field Commander I was responsible for the safety and construction of designated areas of the race stages in Saint Paul and in Uptown Minneapolis. During the road races I assist the Director of the Professional Women's Race.
  • Minnesota Association Of Law Libraries
    Membership Chair (Volunteer)
    Minnesota Association Of Law Libraries Jun 2006 - Apr 2010
    In this capacity I maintained the association membership list and listserv, collected membership fees, and gave presentations about MALL to interested groups.
  • Ucla Law School
    Evening Access Services Librarian / Reference Librarian
    Ucla Law School Nov 2004 - Oct 2005
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    I provided legal reference service in the evening and supervised two other employees and was responsible for closing the law library during the week.
  • Ucla Law School
    Student Circulation Supervisor
    Ucla Law School Sep 2003 - Nov 2004
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Responsible for handling circulation duties, controlling library access, supervising guard and community service officer, as well as providing general legal reference.
  • Student Chapter Of Sla (Special Library Association)
    Co-President
    Student Chapter Of Sla (Special Library Association) Sep 2004 - Aug 2005
    I maintained the student website and developed programming, in collaboration with the other offices, that focused on ensuring graduates of the program possessed the necessary skills to land a job in a competitive job market. In June of 2005, SLA awarded the student chapter a certificate of merit for Innovative Programming and we were the runner's up for the certificate of merit in Outstanding Leadership.
  • University Of Tulsa
    Library Intern
    University Of Tulsa 2003 - 2004
    In this role I worked on the creation of an archival space within the law library as well as creating electronic copies of treaty documents.
  • Tribal Law And Policy Institute
    Legal Editor
    Tribal Law And Policy Institute 2002 - 2003
    I assisted with the drafting of a child protection code for tribal nations with civil and criminal provisions. I also assisted with the development of an Instructor's Guide for a textbook on Tribal law.
  • Us Export-Import Bank
    Assistant To Vice President, Structured Finance Division
    Us Export-Import Bank 2000 - 2002
    Responsible for administrative support of the Structured Finance Division. Duties included handling international travel reservations and reimbursements, drafting routine correspondence, responding to initial financing inquiries, and all other administrative tasks. During my two (2) years with Ex-Im Bank, I received three (3) awards.
  • Lawrence Public Library
    Assistant Reference Librarian
    Lawrence Public Library 1998 - 1999
    I provided reference service in person and over the phone in a community of approximately 80,000 people.
  • The University Of Kansas
    Assistant Reference Librarian (Part Time)
    The University Of Kansas 1997 - 1998
    Lawrence, Ks, Us
    I provided reference service on weekends and evenings.
  • Subway
    Sandwich Artist
    Subway Jul 1995 - Apr 1996
    Us
    I served sandwiches to those who hungered.

Neal Axton Skills

Legal Research Legal Writing Library Westlaw Research Information Architecture Public Speaking Editing Library Research Information Management Library Science Civil Litigation Cataloging Library Instruction Usability Testing Blogging Criminal Law Metadata Library Management Information Literacy User Centered Design Site Maps Electronic Resources Traffic Control Library Reference Library Services Triage And First Aid Lexis Lexisnexis Skywarn Weather Spotter

Neal Axton Education Details

  • Ucla
    Ucla
    Information Studies
  • The University Of Kansas
    The University Of Kansas
    Law
  • Kansas State University
    Kansas State University
    Philosophy

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