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PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION

PhD, Information Studies, Florida State University, 2014
Dissertation Title: Mapping the Social World Boundaries of Interdisciplinary Teams: Processes for Working Across Disciplines.
Committee: Paul F. Marty (Chair)

MS, Library and Information Studies with Certificate in Museum Studies, Florida State
University, 2008

BA, English and Rhetoric, State University of New
York at Binghamton, 1984

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Studies, Valdosta State University, 2017–Present
Adjunct Professor, School of Information, Florida State University, 2015, 2017
Lecturer (Full Time), Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, University of Rhode Island, 2015–2016
Lead Graduate Instructor, Florida State University, School of Information, 2013

Courses Taught:
Valdosta State University
Capstone
Collection Development
Information and Ethics
Information Policy
Management of Libraries and Information Centers
Research Methods
Understanding Information Needs

University of Rhode Island
Lead, Manage & Connect Library and Information Services (Fall 2015, Spring 2016)
Collection Management (Fall 2015)
Document, Assess, Evaluate (Fall 2015)
Leadership in Information Organizations (Spring 2016)
Business Information (Spring 2016)
Business Information Needs and Sources (Summer 2015)
Technical Communication for Information Professionals (Fall 2013)

Florida State University
Business Information and Competitive Intelligence
Business Information Needs and Sources
Technical Communication for Information Professionals

PUBLICATIONS

Peer Reviewed Journals

Ren, X., Alemanne, N. D., & Colson, L. M. (in press). How MLIS programs prepare students to serve diverse populations: The North American context. Journal of Education for Library & Information Science.

Schellinger, J., Mendenhall, A., Alemanne, N. D., Southerland, S. A., Sampson, V., Douglas, I., Kazmer, M. M., & Marty, P. F. (2019). Using technology-enhanced inquiry-based instruction to foster the development of elementary students’ views on the nature of science.Journal of Science Education and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-019-09771-1

Alemanne, N. D., & Mandel, L. H. (2018). Developing research practitioners: Exploring pedagogical options for teaching research methods in LIS. Journal of Education for Library & Information Science, 53(3), 26-40. https://doi.org/10.3138/jelis.59.3.2018-0015.04

Kazmer, M. M., Alemanne, N. D., Mendenhall, A., Southerland, S. A., Sampson, V., Douglas, I., Clark, A., Schellinger, J., & Marty, P.F. (2016). “A good day to see a bobcat”: Elementary students’ online journal entries during a structured observation visit to a wildlife center. First Monday, 21(4). https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v21i4.6152

Marty, P. F., Alemanne, N. D., Mendenhall, A., Maurya, M., Douglas, I., Southerland, S. A., Sampson, V., Kazmer, M. M., Clark, A., & Schellinger, J. (2013).  Scientific inquiry, digital literacy, and mobile computing in informal learning environments. Learning, Media and Technology, 38(12), 407-428. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439884.2013.783596

Marty, P. F., & Alemanne, N. D. (2013). Engaging the experts in museum computing: Seven years of queries on MCN-L.  Curator: The Museum Journal, 56, 421-433. https://doi.org/10.1111/cura.12042

Marty, P. F., Mendenhall, A., Douglas, I., Southerland, S. A., Sampson, V., Kazmer, M., Alemanne, N. D., Clark, A., & Schellinger, J. (2013). The iterative design of a mobile learning application to support scientific inquiry. Journal of Learning Design, 6(2), 41-66.

Refereed Conference Proceedings

Ren, X., Alemanne, N. D., & Colson, L. M. (2021). How MLIS programs prepare students to serve diverse populations. Proceedings of the Association for Library and Information Science Library Education Annual Conference: ALISE 2021. https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/bitstream/handle/2142/110934/paper_140.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Alemanne, N. D., Yang, C., & Ren, X. (2019). Exploring LIS research education as preparation for practitioner research. Proceedings of the Association for Library and Information Science Library Education Annual Conference: ALISE 2019. Retrieved from https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/bitstream/handle/2142/105318/paper_65.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Alemanne, N. D., & Mandel, L. H. (2018). Developing research practitioners: Exploring pedagogical options for teaching research methods in LIS. Proceedings of ALISE 2018. Seattle, WA: Association for Library and Information Science Education.

Refereed Conference Papers

Ren, X., Alemanne, N. D., & Colson, L. M. (2021, September 21). How MLIS programs prepare students to serve diverse populations. Paper presented at the Association for Library and Information Science Library Education Annual Conference: ALISE 2020, Virtual.

Alemanne, N. D., Yang, C., & Ren, X. (2019, September 24-26). Exploring LIS research education as preparation for practitioner research. Paper presented at the Association for Library and Information Science Library Education Annual Conference: ALISE 2019, Knoxville, TN.

Alemanne, N. D., & Mandel, L. H. (2018, February). Developing research practitioners: Exploring pedagogical options for teaching research methods in LIS. Paper presented at the Association for Library and Information Science Library Education Annual Conference: ALISE 2018, Westminster, CO.

Spears, L. I., Lee, J., Ambavarapu, C., Mardis, M. A., Alemanne, N. D., & McClure, C. R. (2015, March). Meeting the needs of it stakeholders in a northwest Florida state college. Paper presented at the 2015 iConference, Newport Beach, California.

Alemanne, N. D. (2014, January). LIS and the boundaries of knowledge: Theorizing the process of interdisciplinary teamwork. Paper accepted for the Annual Conference of the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE), Philadelphia, PA.

Mandel, L. H., Alemanne, N. D., & McClure, C. R. (2012). Rural anchor institution broadband connectivity: Enablers and barriers to adoption.  In J.-E. Mai (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2012 iConference (pp. 136-144). New York, NY: The Association for Computing Machinery. doi:10.1145/2132176.2132194

Hinnant, C. C., McClure, C. R., Mandel, L. H., & Alemanne, N. D. (2010). Broadband deployment as technological innovation: Planning and evaluation issues and strategies. In J. Unsworth (Ed.), Proceedings of the iConference 2010 (pp. 102-108). Urbana-Champaign, IL: University of Ilinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Douglas I., & Alemanne, N. D. (2007). Monitoring student participation and effort. In Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age (pp. 299-302), Algarve, Portugal.

Douglas I., & Alemanne, N. D. (2007). Monitoring participation in online courses. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (pp. 315-320), Kumamoto, Japan.

Non-Refereed Journal Articles
Alemanne, N. D., Mandel, L. H., & McClure, C. R. (2011). The rural public library as leader in community broadband services. Library Technology Reports, 47(6), 19-28.

Technical Reports
Alemanne, N. D., Spears, L. I., Mandel, L. H., & McClure, C. R. (2012). Florida Electronic Library evaluation activities, 2011-2012: Assess the Gale database portfolio, and market the Florida Electronic Library. Tallahassee, FL: Information Use Management & Policy Institute, College of Communication and Information, Florida State University.

McClure, C. R., Mandel, L. H., Alemanne, N. D., Saunders, J., Spears, L. I., & Bishop, B. W. (2011). Florida Rural Broadband Alliance, LLC (FRBA) Florida Rural Middle Mile Network — Northwest and South Central Regions Project: Broadband needs assessment, diagnostics, and benchmarking of selected anchor institutions: Fourth interim report. Tallahassee, FL: Information Use Management & Policy Institute, College of Communication and Information, Florida State University.

McClure, C. R., Mandel, L. H., Alemanne, N. D., Saunders, J., Spears, L. I., & Bishop, B. W. (2011). North Florida Broadband Authority (NFBA) ubiquitous middle mile project: Broadband needs assessment, diagnostics, and benchmarking of selected anchor institutions: Final report. Tallahassee, FL: Information Use Management & Policy Institute, College of Communication and Information, Florida State University.

Marty, P. F., Alemanne, N. D., & McClure, C. R. (2010). Florida Memory Project long-range plan: Final report. Tallahassee, FL: Information Use Management & Policy Institute, College of Communication and Information, Florida State University.

McClure, C. R., Hinnant, C. C., Douglas, I., Bishop, B. W., Alemanne, N. D., & Han, J. (2009). Development of A Renewable Energy Research Web Portal: Six-month report. Tallahassee, FL: Information Use Management & Policy Institute, College of Communication and Information, Florida State University.

POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS

Conference Keynote

Colson, L. M., & Alemanne, N. D., (2021, July 24). The practicality of e-learning pedagogy: Lessons learned from behind the screen. Presentation at XIII: Coloquio de Estudiantes y Docentes de Posgrado, Virtual.

Refereed Conference Presentations
Alemanne, N. D., & Colson, L. M. (2021, Octobern 6-8). Envisioning the future of Georgia libraries: Keeping the MLIS in step with emerging challenges. Presentation at the 2021 Georgia Libraries Conference, Virtual.

Ren, X., Alemanne, N. D., Colson, L., M. (2021, September 20-24). How MLIS programs prepare students to serve diverse populations. Association for Library and Information Science Library Education Annual Conference: ALISE 2021, Virtual.

Colson, L. M., & Alemanne, N. D., (2021, May 5-6). More professor, less madman: Supporting learners as more active participants in their own learning without driving yourself crazy. Presentation at the 14th International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies, Virtual.

Alemanne, N. D., & Most, L. (2019, October 9-11). Envisioning Georgia libraries 2024. Presentation at the 2019 Georgia Libraries Conference, Macon, GA.

Yang, C., Alemanne, N. D., & Ren, X. (2019, October 9-11). Exploring Georgia librarians’ use of and attitude toward research. Presentation at the 2019 Georgia Libraries Conference, Macon, GA.

Ren, X., & Alemanne, N.D. (2019). Online teaching: Lessons and strategies from beyond education programs. Presentation at the Second Annual Instructional Technology (IT) Forum 2019, Carrollton, GA.

Refereed Posters
Alemanne, N. D. (2015, January). Mapping the Social World Boundaries of Interdisciplinary Teams: Processes for Working Across Disciplines. Poster to be presented in the ALISE Jean Tague‐Sutcliffe Doctoral Student Poster Competitionat the Annual Conference of the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE), Chicago, IL.

Alemanne, N. D. (2014, November). “We didn’t know what it was going to be until we built it”: Exploring processes of collaboration across disciplinary boundaries. Poster presented at the 77th Annual Meeting of the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T 2014), Seattle, WA.

Alemanne, N. D., Marty, P. F., Douglas, I., Southerland, S. A., Sampson, V., Kazmer, M. M., Clark, A., & Mendenhall, A. (2012, October). Habitat Tracker: engaging students with scientific inquiry through technology and curriculum support. Poster presented at the 75th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T 2012), Baltimore, MD.

Marty, P. F., Douglas, I., Southerland, S. A., Sampson, V., Alemanne, N. D., Clark, A., Mendenhall, A., De la Paz, A, & Yu, C. (2012). Habitat tracker: Learning about scientific inquiry through digital journaling in wildlife centers. In J.-E. Mai (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2012 iConference, (pp. 560-562). New York, NY: The Association for Computing Machinery.

Alemanne, N. D., Stvilia, B., Jörgensen, C. (2010). Creating context for user-generated tags: An exploratory study. In J. Unsworth (Ed.), Proceedings of the iConference 2010. Urbana-Champaign, IL: University of Ilinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Non-Refereed Posters
Alemanne, N. D. (2012, January). Developing a research framework for studying the co-creation of digital knowledge in museums. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE), Dallas, TX.

Alemanne, N. D., Mandel, L. H., & McClure, C. R. (2011, January). Designing and evaluating broadband training and diagnostics programs for anchor institutions and community based organizations. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE), San Diego, CA.

Alemanne, N. D., Stvilia, B., Jörgensen, C. (2010, January). Creating context for user-generated tags: An exploratory study. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE), Boston, MA.

Refereed Panels
Small, R., Myers, E., Erickson, I., Alemanne, N. D., Kazmer, M. M., et al. (2013). Igniting talk on digital literacy. iConference 2013, Fort Worth, TX, February 12-15, 2013.

Subramaniam, M., Ahn, J., Alemanne, N. D., Eisenberg, M., Fullerton, S., Kazmer, M. M, & Mardis, M. (2013). Experiencing science in informal learning environments – Tales from the field. iConference 2013, Fort Worth, TX, February 12-15, 2013.

Worrall, A., Koepfler, J. A., Vitak, J., Alemanne, N. D., Snyder, J., & Rosenbaum, H. (2013). Theory and the social nature of information. iConference 2013, Fort Worth, TX, February 12-15, 2013.

Alemanne, N. D., Cooke, N., Burnett, K., Franklin, R., & Myers, E. (2011, January). Publish or perish: The doctoral student’s guide to creating publishable articles and winning posters. Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE), Boston, MA.

Invited Presentations and Guest Lectures
Alemanne, N. D. (2012, October). Habitat Tracker: Learning About Scientific Inquiry Through Digital Journaling in Wildlife Centers. Guest lecture for LIS 5590, Museum Informatics, Florida State University School of Library and Information Studies, Tallahassee, FL.

Alemanne, N. D. (2012, June). Habitat Tracker: Learning About Scientific Inquiry Through Digital Journaling in Wildlife Centers. Florida State University College of Communication and Information Leadership Board Meeting. Tampa, FL.

Alemanne, N. D. (2012, June). Habitat Tracker: Learning About Scientific Inquiry Through Digital Journaling in Wildlife Centers. Florida State University College of Communication and Information Leadership Board Meeting. Tampa, FL.

Mandel, L. H., Alemanne, N. D., Worrall, A., & Yu, C. (2012, March). Theoretical flamingos. Research panel session, College of Communication and Information, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.

Alemanne, N. D. (2009, November). Digital Preservation. Guest lecture for LIS 3267, Information Science, Florida State University School of Library and Information Studies, Tallahassee, FL.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Information Use Management & Policy Institute, December 2014 – 2015
College of Communication and Information, Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Postdoctoral Researcher
Researcher on Assessing Information Technology Educational Pathways that Promote Deployment and Use of Rural Broadband project (National Science Foundation, #1304382, $844,825), an initiative to examine the alignment between information technology undergraduate education programs and employer needs. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and write technical reports and papers for publication.

Habitat Tracker Project, August 2010 – July 2014
Learning Systems Institute, Florida State University
Tallahassee. FL
Graduate Research Assistant
Content developer for Habitat Tracker: Learning About Scientific Inquiry through Digital Journaling in Wildlife Centers (A research project of Florida State University funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education). Co-wrote papers for publication, annual reports, and grant proposals; developed website and iPad content; taught project content and observed project activities in elementary schools; coordinated project activities; supervised undergraduate interns.

Information Use Management & Policy Institute, May 2009 – August 2012
College of Communication and Information, Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Graduate Research Associate
Participated in multiple funded research projects related to broadband policy, cultural heritage institutions, renewable energy, and E-government. Recruited study participants; designed quantitative and qualitative research instruments; ran surveys; conducted interviews; performed quantitative and qualitative analyses; co-wrote papers for publication, technical reports, and grant proposals.

Cultural Heritage Information Professionals (CHIPs) Project, May – August 2008
College of Communication and Information, Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Graduate Research Assistant
Research assistant on the IMLS-Funded Cultural Heritage Information Professionals (CHIPs) research project; research assistant for final project report. Co-wrote final project report, coordinated and participated in project conference (Sarasota, FL, April 3-4, 2008).

Knowledge Communities Research Group, January 2007 – April 2008
Learning Systems Institute, Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Graduate Research Assistant
Co-wrote and edited papers, wrote literature review for grant proposal, edited website.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mary Brogan Museum of Art & Science, May – August 2008
Tallahassee, FL
Art Collections Intern
Drafted the museum’s electronic privacy and terms and conditions statements; cataloged the Hicks Collection; participated in exhibition installation.

Claude Pepper Library & Museum, January – April 2007
Tallahassee, FL
Intern
Created collections management manual; developed proprietary metadata schema for a new collections database.

A&E Television Networks, 2003-2005
New York, NY
Vice President, Sales Research Strategy (2005); Vice President, Research (2003-2005)
Created sales strategies; led sales, program, marketing, and research efforts; directed research team; managed qualitative and quantitative research; responsibility for department budget.

ABC Family & Kids, 2002 – 2003
New York, NY
Vice President, Research & Sales Development
Led sales research efforts; directed research team; managed qualitative and quantitative research; created sales marketing materials; responsibility for department budget ($2.25 million).

MTV Networks, 1998 – 2001
New York, NY
Senior Vice President, Audience Research (2000-2001); Vice President, Audience Research (1998-2000)
Created sales strategies; led sales research efforts; directed research team; managed qualitative and quantitative research; responsibility for department budget ($4 million).

Foote, Cone & Belding/TN Media, 1992 – 1995
New York, NY
Vice President, Broadcast Research
Led research efforts for all national broadcast buying activities.

Young & Rubicam Advertising, NY, NY, 1989-1992
Vice President, Communication Information Services (1991-1992); Supervisor, Communication Information Services (1989-1991).
Led research efforts for all national broadcast buying activities.

Laurence, Charles, Free & Lawson Advertising, 1986-1989
New York, NY
Senior Media Research Analyst (1986-1987); Media Research Analyst (1986-1987)
Research analyst for all media planning and buying activities.

Needham Harper Worldwide Advertising, 1983-1986
New York, NY
Executive Assistant to EVP, Corporate Media Department, 1984-1986
Coordinator, Corporate Media Department (1983-1984)
Coordinated and assisted on research projects, developed and designed presentations, junior planner on Lands’ End, junior buyer on new business project, meeting planner for 1984 media department conclave.

AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Valdosta State University College of Education & Human Services Online Teaching Award, 2021
  • University System of Georgia Chancellor’s Learning Scholar, 2020-2022
  • Outstanding Dissertation Award, School of Information, Florida State University, 2015
  • Doctoral Student Colloquium, 2015 iConference, Newport Beach, CA, 2015
  • Honorable Mention, ALISE/Jean Tague-Sutcliffe Doctoral Student Research Poster Competition, 2015
  • Outstanding Graduate Lead Instructor, School of Information, Florida State University, 2014
  • Esther Maglathin Doctoral Research Scholarship, School of Information, Florida State University, 2014
  • Outstanding Doctoral Research Assistant, School of Information, Florida State University, 2013
  • Best Paper Award, iConference 2012, 2012
  • Associate, Program in Instructional Excellence, Florida State University, 2009 – 2010
  • Florida State University Fellows Society, 2008 – Present
  • Florida State University Teaching Fellowship, 2008 – 2009
  • Lewis-Marxsen Scholarship, College of Information, Florida State University, 2008 – 2009
  • Beta Phi Mu Honor Society Gamma Chapter, Florida State University, Inducted 2008

SERVICE

Professional Review Activities

  • Curator: The Museum Journal
  • First Monday The Information Society
  • Journal of Education for Library and Information Science
  • Museum Management & Curatorship Open Information Science
  • ALISE Annual Conference
  • iConference
  • Library Research Seminar VII

Professional Committees

  • Georgia Library Association Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force (2020-Present)
  • Beta Phi Mu Eugene Garfield Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship Judge (2019, 2020)
  • ALISE Information Policy SIG Co-Convener (2018–Present)
  • ALISE Service Award Committee (2018–Present)
  • ALISE Conference Juried Paper Committee (2013)
  • ALISE Tellers Committee (2012)
  • ALISE Information Policy SIG Convener (2011–2012)
  • ALISE Doctoral SIG Co-Convener (2010)
  • ASIS&T Membership Committee (2007–2008)
  • ASIS&T Watson Davis Award Juror (2007)

University and Department Service

  • Webpage Development & Maintenance Committee, Department of Library and Information Studies, Valdosta State University, 2021-Present
  • Curriculum Committee, Department of Library and Information Studies, Valdosta State University, 2017-Present (Chair, 2019-2021)
  • College of Education and Human Services Graduate Programs Committee, Valdosta State University, 2020-2021
  • Josie Baudier Dissertation Committee (Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction), Member, 2020-2021
  • Faculty Senate Committee on Committees, Valdosta State University 2019-Present (Chair 2020-2022)
  • Records Management Committee, Department of Library and Information Studies, Valdosta State, 2017–Present (Chair, 2020-Present)
  • Assessment Committee, Department of Library and Information Studies, Valdosta State University 2017-Present
  • Faculty Advisor, Beta Phi Mu Honor Society Beta Beta Mu Chapter, Valdosta State University 2019–Present
  • Faculty Senate (Senator), Valdosta State University 2018–Present
  • Admissions and Recruiting Committee, Department of Library and Information Studies, Valdosta State University 2017–Present
  • Educational Policies Committee, Valdosta State University 2017–2020
  • Faculty Search Committee, Department of Library and Information Studies, Valdosta State University 2018 & 2019
  • Michael Holt Dissertation Committee (Doctor of Public Administration), Research Member 2018–2019
  • Technology Committee, Valdosta State University 2018–2019
  • Center for eLearning Search Committee, Valdosta State University 2018
  • Accreditation Committee, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, University of Rhode Island
  • Treasurer, Beta Phi Mu Gamma Chapter (FSU), 2012 – 2015
  • Secretary-Treasurer, Beta Phi Mu Gamma Chapter (FSU), 2009

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE)
  • American Library Association (ALA)
  • Georgia Library Association
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