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About Us

Steering Committee

Matt UpsonMatt Upson, MLS
Co-chair
Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services
Oklahoma State University Libraries
Melissa MallonMelissa Mallon, MLIS
Co-chair
Associate University Librarian for Teaching and Learning
Vanderbilt University
Melia FritchMelia Fritch, MLS, MA, PhD
Incoming Chair
Academic Services Librarian, Lead, Learning Experience and Design
Kansas State University Libraries
Joelle PittsJoelle Pitts, MLS
Member At Large
Associate Dean for Administration, Planning, and Assessment
Carnegie Mellon University Libraries

Instructional Designers

Alice AndersonAlice Anderson, MS
Instructional Designer
Kansas State University Libraries
Cristina ColquhounCristina Colquhoun, MS
Instructional Design & Online Learning Librarian
Oklahoma State University
Eric KowalikEric Kowalik, MS
Instructional Designer
Marquette University
Simon RingsmuthSimon Ringsmuth, MS
Digital Services Librarian
Oklahoma State University

Project Staff & Contributors

Tara Baillargeon, MLIS, EdD, Head, Research & Instructional Services, Marquette University
Ashley Creek, Access & Learning Services Librarian, University of Saint Mary
Robyn Hartman, MA, Information and Digital Literacy Librarian, Fort Hays State University
Geoffrey Iverson, MS, Information Literacy Librarian, University of Wisconsin – Platteville
Sara K. Kearns, MLS, MA, PhD, Academic Services Librarian, Kansas State University Libraries
Brenda Linares, MLIS, MBA, AHIP, Health Sciences Librarian, School of Nursing, University of Kansas Medical Center
Sonya Lockett, MLS, Coordinator of Public Services, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Sara Motsinger, Content and Access Specialist, University of Kansas Medical Center
Kate Otto, MLIS, MA, Assistant Librarian, Marquette University
Charissa Powell, MLS, Student Success Librarian, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Holly Reiter, MLIS, MA, Director, Library Teaching & Learning, Oklahoma State University
Ashley Stark, MLS, Academic Services Specialist, Kansas State University Libraries
Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan, Biomedical Librarian, University of Kansas Medical Center
Rachel Vukas, MLS, Health Sciences Librarian, School of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center

Project Sponsors

Joe MocnikJoe Mocnik
Dean of K-State Libraries
Hale Library
Kansas State University