EDUCATION Master of Arts, Sociology New Mexico University, Las Cruces, NM, 2018

Master of Arts, Educational Media Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, 2016

Graduate Certificate, Sociology Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, 2012

Master of Library and Information Studies University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, 2009

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Spanish Wingate University, Wingate, NC, 2005

EMPLOYMENT Instructional Technologist South College, Knoxville, TN 2016-Present

Promote and support instructional technologies for teaching and learning

Plan, coordinate, and conduct training workshops and special sessions on current and emerging instructional technologies

Conduct research and make recommendations for emerging technologies for use in a higher education setting

Develop technology-based instructional materials.

Theological Librarian Rockbridge Seminary, Springfield, MO 2014-Present

Facilitate the selection, acquisition, maintenance, licensing, and access to electronic resources

Implement an online, searchable catalog that searches for subscription and public domain books

Maintain the library module within the learning management system (LMS)

Narrate tutorials to help students and faculty build research skills

Online Instruction Librarian King University, Bristol, TN 2014-2016

Develop and implement embedded information literacy instruction in all online degree programs at King

Design and teach an online, credit-bearing information literacy course Narrate tutorials on learning resources and information literacy skills

and manage library web pages

SETH ALLEN Instructional Technologist & Online Librarian

Knoxville, TN

(336) 517-4414

sethallen26@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/sethwallen

sethwallen.com

AGS Outreach Librarian Bryan College, Dayton, TN 2013-2014

Develop strategies for instructing students and faculty in non-traditional academic programs of research skills and market library resources

Maintain and enhance the library website, subject guides, and video tutorials

Perform reference and instruction duties to traditional students as needed

Director of Library Services Carolina Graduate School of Divinity. Greensboro, NC 2012-2013

Upgrade library catalog to a cloud-based integrated library system (ILS) and catalog all new books and media

Expand the library’s holdings to include e-books, digitized dissertations and theses, and donated media recordings

Ensure compliance with accreditation standards for library services, and assist students with research face-to-face and online

Head Librarian Charlotte Christian College and Seminary, Charlotte, NC 2010-2012

Allocate budget for the purchase of library holdings and supplies, integrate bibliographic records to new integrated library system (ILS) and build a new library website

Deliver library instruction to all new students in New Student Seminar and other classes as requested

Document compliance with accreditation standards for library services

Library Assistant I Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Library Charlotte, NC 2006-2010

Register and orient new library users, assist patrons in finding print and electronic resources

Lend and return books and media Assist Spanish-speaking patrons with their information needs

COURSES TAUGHT

IDST 2150: 21ST Century Research Skills, King University, 2015-2016 SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology, Montgomery Community

College, 2012-2014 SOC 220: Social Problems, Montgomery Community College, 2012-

2014 SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology, Guilford Technical Community

College, Jamestown, NC, 2013 SOC 220: Social Problems, Cleveland Community College, Shelby,

NC, 2013 GS 130: Introduction to Sociology, Charlotte Christian College,

Charlotte, NC. 2010-2012

EMPLOYMENT

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PUBLICATIONS Allen, S. (2017). “Mapping uncharted territory: Launching an online embedded librarian program”. Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning. Ahead of Print. DOI: 10.1080/1533290X.2016.1193416

Allen, S. (2017) “Applying adult learning principles to online course design.” Distance Learning (13)3.

Allen, S. (2016) “Librarian hacks: Introduction the Virtual Theological Library Project”. The Christian Librarian (59)2.

Allen, S. (2016) Review of Resident aliens: Life in the Christian colony (25th Anniversary Ed.). by Stanley Hauerwas and William Willimon.

The Christian Librarian (59)2.Allen, S. (2015) “Delivering Library Services to Distance Learners: An Annotated Bibliography”. The Christian Librarian (58)2.

Allen, S. (2015) Review of Online By Design: The Essentials of Creating Information Literacy Courses by Yvonne Mery and Jill Newby. Journal of Library and Information Services in Distance Learning (9)3.

Allen, S. (2015) “Using Google Drive for Library Assessment,” in The Complete Guide to Using Google in Libraries: Instruction, Administration, and Staff Productivity, ed. Carol Smallwood. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.

Allen, S. (2015) “Librarian Hacks”. The Christian Librarian (58)1, 1-11. Allen, S. (2014) “Shifting the Instructional Paradigm: Articulating a Set

of Current Practices in Flipped Library Instruction”. Tennessee Libraries (64)3.

Allen, S. (2014) “Towards a Conceptual Model of Academic Libraries’ Role in Student Retention: A Literature Review”. The Christian Librarian (57)1 7-19.

PRESENTATIONS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Oral Presentations “Mapping Uncharted Territory: Launching an Online Embedded

Librarian Program,” Distance Library Services Conferences, Pittsburgh, PA, April 2016

“Using Technology to Assess Student Learning,” Co-presentation with P. Boyer, King University Faculty Workshop, Bristol, TN, January 2016

“Instructing the Masses with an Army of One: Extending Information Literacy Online with Limited Budget and Staff,” Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference, October 2015

“Social Media and Mainline Protestant Communities in the Middle West,” Co-presentation with Josh Avery, Annual Conference on Information and Religion, Kent, OH, June 2015

“Enriching Student Learning with Films on Demand,” King University Committee for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Workshop Series, Bristol TN, May 2015

“Evolving Spaces: A Look at Local Library Renovations,” Boone Tree Library Association Biannual Meeting, Bristol, TN, April 2015

“Hacking the OPAC: How to Create a Free Online Library Catalog,” Big Talk for Small Libraries Virtual Conference, Online, March 2015

“Copyright Do’s and Don’ts: Copyright Compliance for Educators,” Co-presentation with J. Mongold, King University Faculty Workshop, Bristol TN, January 2015

“De-Compartmentalizing Distance Librarianship: Emerging Roles for Distance and Online Education Librarians,” North Carolina Library Association College and University Section Mini-Conference, Charlotte, NC, December 2014

“Best Practices in Flipped Instruction for Librarians and Other Educators,” P-16 Professional Development and Training Conference, Cleveland, TN, June 2014

“Go Animate: Making Information Literacy Lively,” Association of Christian Librarians Annual Conference, Huntington, IN, June 2014

“Exploring Best Practices in Integrated Learning in the Curriculum,” Association of Christian Librarians Annual Conference, Huntington, IN, June 2014

“Using Subject Guides to Assist Students with Research,” Bryan College Monthly Faculty Meeting, Dayton, TN, January 2014

“Using Google Sites to Create Library Research Guides,” Association of Christian Librarians Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, June 2013

“Free Technology Tools to Make Library Instruction Portable,” Chattanooga Area Library Association Monthly Meeting, Cleveland, TN, February 2014

“The Impact of Social Media in the Classroom,” North Carolina Community College Sociology and Psychology Association, Greensboro, NC, November 2013

“Creating Stunning Infographics for Your Library,” Appalachian College Association Annual Summit, Knoxville, TN, October 2013

“Defending the Value of the Academic Library: Proving Our Worth in the ‘Age of Outcomes’” Atlanta Area Bibliographic Instruction Group (AABIG) Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, May 2013

“Using Screen Cast-O-Matic for 21st Century Library Instruction,” Metrolina Library Association Instructional Technology Summit, Charlotte, NC, April 2012

Webinars “Integrating Library Resources in Your Instruction,” Rockbridge

Seminary Virtual Faculty Meeting, September 2015 “Embedded Librarianship in Online Courses: Our Experience,” Co-

presentation with Patrice Hall, Bowen Central Library Association Monthly Professional Development Webinar, Online, June 2015

Poster Presentations “Examining the Information Cycle with Padlet,” Technology for

Teaching Fair, Boone, NC, February 2016 “Academic Libraries and Student Retention,” Association of Christian

Librarians Annual Conference, Huntington, IN, June 2014

PRESENTATIONS

AND PANEL

DISCUSSIONS

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Panel Discussions “Tech Trends,” Bowen Central Library Association Monthly

Professional Development Webinar, Online, April 2015 “The Tipping Point: Defining ‘Distance’ in the Academic Library—

Trends, Roles, and Challenges,” Association of College and Research Libraries Distance Learning Section Virtual Discussion Forum, Online, January 2015

“Keeping the Resume Fresh: Recent Alums Talk about their Job Search,” UNC-Greensboro LIS Student Career Day, Greensboro, NC, April 2011

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Camtasia Mastery, Udemy Online Course, August 2016 Introduction to HTML5, Coursera Massive Online Open Course

(MOOC), May 2016 Copyright for Multimedia, Coursera Massive Online Open Course

(MOOC), January 2016 Online Embedded Librarianship, Library Juice Academy, January 2015 Copyright for Librarians and Educators, Certificate of Accomplishment

with Distinction, Coursera Massive Online Open Course (MOOC), August 2014

Blackboard 9.1 for Educators, Cleveland Community College, May 2012

AWARDS AND HONORS

Professional Development Opportunity Grant, Bowen Central Library Association, 2016

Faculty Development Grant, King University Committee for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, 2015

Online Development Opportunity Grant, Bowen Central Library Association, 2015

Library Employees’ Education Plan, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Library, 2007-2009

VOLUNTEER AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

P-16 Summer Summit External Advisor Board, Cleveland State Community College, Cleveland, TN, 2016-Present

Book Reviews Co-Editor, Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning, 2015-Present

Front Desk & Library Volunteer, Knoxville Museum of Art, 2016-Present

Secretary, East Tennessee Library Association, 2016-Present Freelance Web and Graphic Design for Various Non-Profits, 2014-

Present (Portfolio available online) Associate Editor, The Christian Librarian, 2014-2016 Board Member, Webmaster, Social Media Manager, Young

Professionals of the Tri-Cities, 2015-2016 Vice-President, Webmaster, Boone Tree Library Association, 2014-

2016 Member, User Education Committee, Bowen Central Library

Association, 2014-20016

Assistant to the Editor, I Need a Library Job (INALJ), South Carolina Division, 2014-2015

Student Advisory Committee Member, Appalachian State University, 2012-2014

Webmaster, Conference Planning Committee Member, North Carolina Sociology and Psychology Association, 2012-2014

Webmaster, Conference Planning Committee Member, Metrolina Library Association, 2011-2012

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

eLearning Guild Association of Christian Librarians East Tennessee Library Association

INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE

Technology Committee, South College, 2016-Present Committee for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, King University,

2014-2016 Ad Hoc Web Site Redesign Committee, King University, 2014-2015 Adult and Graduate Studies (AGS) Curriculum Committee, Bryan

College, 2012-2013 Web Site Redesign Committee, Bryan College, 2012-2013 Chair, Library Committee, Charlotte Christian College and Seminary,

2010-2012 Video Producer for Chapel and Special Events, Charlotte Christian

College and Seminary, 2010-2012 Co-Teacher, Readers’ Advisory Training Committee, Charlotte-

Mecklenburg Public Library, 2008-2009

LANGUAGES Spanish: Intermediate

SKILLS Learning Management Systems (LMS): o Blackboard – Certified in Blackboard 9.1 for Educators o Moodle – Can deploy, edit, and serve as administrator o Populi – Have managed library module

Web & Graphic Design: HTML, CSS, WordPress, Google Sites, Photoshop, Paint.net

Teaching and Training: Face-to-face and online asynchronous workshops, credit-bearing courses, asynchronous video tutorials and ‘how-to’ web pages

Content Management Systems: TypO3, OmniUpdate, LibGuides, Media Production Tools: Audacity, Camtasia Studio 8, SoundCloud,

Screencast-o-Matic, Jing, GoAnimate, Zoom, Copyright and Fair Use Analysis for Education Library Cataloging: MARC, AACR2, LCSH, WorldCat, MARCEdit Integrated Library Systems: Sierra, Voyager, SirsiDynix, Horizon,

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