Responsibilities:
- Providing in-person and virtual reference service for students, faculty, and staff
- Conducting library instruction sessions for introductory level courses, such as Composition and First Year Experience
- Serving as library liaison for College of Science, Engineering, and Technology departments:
- Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
- Electrical and Computer Engineering and Technology
- Civil and Mechanical Engineering
- Construction Management
- Working with the CSET College Team to maintain and enhance applicable areas of the collection, and providing instruction sessions for CSET departments as requested
- Providing individual research consultations on a walk-in or appointment basis
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION:
Education
University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign, 2000-2002, MLIS
University of Minnesota, 1992-1995, B.A., English
University of Chicago, 1990-1992
Experience:
- Community Faculty. Metropolitan State University, January 2007-March 2007.
- Library Faculty (Full Time-Temporary). Inver Hills Community College, August 2005-May 2007.
- College Librarian (Sabbatical Replacement). Anoka Technical College, January 2005-May 2005
- Library Faculty (Sabbatical Replacement). Minneapolis Community and Technical College, September 2003-May 2004.
Professional Memberships and Activities
- American Library Association (2001- )
- Minnesota Library Association (2002- )
- Consortium of MnPALS Libraries Reference User Group Co-Convener/User Council Rep. (2006-2008).
- "How to Speak MARC-ese: An Introduction." Presentation to Joint Cataloging/Reference Meeting, Spring 2007 MnPALS User Groups.
Link to Pete's Electronic Portfolio:
http://www.petermcdonnell.efoliomn2.com
