Ken Winter
1275 Copperstone Drive
Charlottesville, VA  22902
(804) 923-3959
kwinter@adelphia.net

EDUCATION:

Masters Degree (MLS)-Library & Information Studies (June 1997)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Greensboro, NC)
Graduated summa cum laude (4.0 GPA) with a focus on academic librarianship, the Internet, and bibliographic instruction.  The UNCG MLIS program is accredited by the American Library Association.

Radcliffe Publishing Seminar (July 1991)
Radcliffe College (Boston, MA)
An intensive six-week graduate seminar teaching all aspects of professional book and magazine publishing, including: the fundamentals of copy editing, manuscript evaluation, the economics of publishing, ethical issues, design, production, printing, the role of specialized publishing and the duties of the literary agent.

Bachelor's Degree (BA)-English Literature (May 1991)
North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC)
Graduated with a degree in English literature, with an advanced elective course concentration in writing and editing.

LIBRARY EXPERIENCE:

Reference Librarian
Preston Library, The Virginia Military Institute
Provide general reference services, including: user access to the online catalog, assistance with an extensive number of general and specialized WWW-based databases, and other electronic and print sources.  Design and teach bibliographic instruction sessions focusing on specific subject areas and general information literacy skills.  Participate in collection development and general library planning.  

Act as a library liaison with arts and humanities departments on campus.  Work in concert with campus faculty to enhance library services and access to library holdings.   Maintain and develop reference collection in conjunction with the needs of a unique service population and the curricular needs of campus academic departments.  Design and develop innovative resources to assist students and faculty in conducting research, especially in the areas of WWW homepages and WWW database interfaces.  Interact with students, faculty and staff in organized instruction sessions and one-on-one through daily reference duties. 

Design and produce library documents, including: brochures, handouts, annotated bibliographies, in-house documentation and policy statements.  Conduct staff training on computer systems, software packages and use of the Internet.  Conduct mediated searching of computer databases for faculty and students.  Fill interlibrary loans as needed.
(June 1997-present)

Reference Assistant
Jackson Library, University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Responsible for user education through reference desk work in an electronically networked and culturally diverse academic environment.  Responsibilities include: student instruction in library use, research, and information-seeking skills, instruction in using electronic resources (online databases, CD-ROMs, document delivery) and printed reference sources.  Instruct students and faculty in the use of general and highly specialized online databases.  Conduct OCLC and Internet/WWW searching of other library catalogs and other information sources, and assist students with interlibrary loan requests.
(August 1996-May 1997)

Systems Assistant
Jackson Library, University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Perform computer-related services in a networked environment.   Technology skills include the use of HTML, UNIX and Windows 95 to create WWW homepages and instructional tools linked to the university and the university library.   Designed online "help" screens for DRA Z39.50 Web-catalog conversion.   User-centered services include instruction of automated systems such as OPACs, networked CD-ROMs, online databases, e-mail and a variety of networked computer applications.  Create and maintain web pages connected to the library and the university.  Help solve user problems in computer labs and through telephone troubleshooting.
(August 1996-May 1997)

Indexer/Abstracter
ERIC Clearinghouse, University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Create indexing and abstracting for approximately 1,000 scholarly journal articles and dissertations (in the field of counseling education) that have been added to the ERIC database.  Analytical skills include the use of a controlled vocabulary, descriptive indexing skills, the use of cataloging rules and selecting articles to be indexed.  Utilize excellent writing ability and the ability to meet assigned deadlines.
(August 1995-June 1997)

Reference Assistant
M.W. Bell Library, Guilford Technical Community College
Responsible for reference and public services duties in a community college library, including: staffing reference, periodicals and circulation desks, performing OCLC searches and interlibrary loans, loading software updates and troubleshooting automated system problems, engaging in individualized consultations for general reference questions and occasional small-group (10-20 people) bibliographic instruction.
(September 1995-May 1996)

Library  Assistant
Madison Park Campus, High Point University
Acted as sole library personnel at a small distance learning site for 600 continuing education students.  Performed general circulation duties, interlibrary loans, electronic database searching, one-on-one library instruction, maintenance of equipment, and opening/closing of library.
(March-July 1994)

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

Ability to work and teach in a networked computer environment with both Macintosh and PC-based computing systems.  Experience with a wide variety of software packages on many different platforms.  Ability to quickly learn new software applications and teach the use of them to others.  Computer skills and systems used include, but are not limited to:

  • Desktop Publishing
  • Word Processing
  • Graphics Design
  • E-mail systems
  • DRA
  • MS Access
  • MS FrontPage
  • CD-ROMs
  • WWW/Telnet OPACs
  • DIALOG searching
  • Windows, all versions
  • SilverPlatter
  • MS ImageComposer
  • Basic Java
  • File Trasfer Protocol
  • Gopher/Archie/Telnet
  • HTML editing software
  • Database Administration

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

PUBLISHED ARTICLES:

Winter, Ken. "From Wood Pulp to the Web: The Online Evolution." American Libraries, May 2000,   70-73.
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Winter, Ken. "Print is Dead: Long Live Print!" American Libraries, May 2000, 71.
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Winter, Ken. " 'MyLibrary' Can Help Your Library (Personalize Web Pages)." American Libraries, August 1999, 65-7.
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Winter, Ken. "Privacy and the Librarian's Responsibility," Katharine Sharpe Review, (Winter 1997).
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ARTICLES UNDER REVIEW:


Academic Librarians and Journal Publishing: What's Really Wrong? - "College and Research Libraries"

 

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