Melissa Fortson Green EDUCATION Master of Library and Information Studies The University of Alabama December 2009 Bachelor of Arts, English Teacher Education Program (Endorsement in English 7-12) Sewanee: The University of the South May 2001, magna cum laude EMPLOYMENT 2013- Coordinator eLearning, HR Learning and Development, The University of Alabama 2010-2013 Research and Instructional Services Librarian (Professional Development), The University of Alabama Libraries, The University of Alabama 2010 Academic Coordinator, Virginia College Online 2009 Library Assistant, Talking Books and Braille Library, Tuscaloosa Public Library 2009 Student Assistant, Cataloging and Metadata Services, The University of Alabama Libraries, The University of Alabama 2009 Library Intern, Brewer-Porch Children’s Center, The University of Alabama 2009 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Cataloging and Metadata Services, The University of Alabama Libraries 2005-2008 Information and Referral Specialist/Program Coordinator, Tennessee Disability Pathfinder, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Vanderbilt University 2003-2005 Information and Referral Specialist, Greater Nashville Area Agency on Aging and Disability 2003 Outreach Worker, YWCA Domestic Violence Center 2002-2003 Family Support Counselor, Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee 2001-2002 Family Health Educator, Nashville Health Corps/AmeriCorps ? EMPLOYMENT Coordinator eLearning HR Learning and Development, The University of Alabama, 2013- Coordinates the creation, implementation, and administration of eLearning in the Department of Human Resources' Learning and Development area. As Professional Development Librarian (2012-2013), coordinated the Libraries’ professional development program and encouraged and provided support for scholarly and professional contribution by designing and delivering learning opportunities for Libraries faculty and staff. Coordinated usage of the Libraries’ Springshare products. Coordinated the department’s development and production of instructional tutorials. Managed Gorgas Library’s social media accounts. Served as a liaison to the Center for Instructional Technology, College of Arts & Sciences Office of Educational Technology, College of Continuing Studies, Department of Anthropology, and Office of Disabilities Services. In collaboration with other Gorgas Information Services librarians: developed, delivered, and assessed First-Year Writing Program instruction; explored and implemented the use of emerging technologies for instruction, outreach, and assessment; participated in large-scale outreach activities; provided one-on-one research consultations; and participated in on-call reference rotations. Academic Coordinator, Virginia College Online, 2010 Oversaw virtual classroom operations. Published, edited, and maintained online course content. Supported faculty in the delivery of web-based instruction. Monitored, analyzed, and reported faculty performance. Served as liaison among students, instructors, and institutional student services. Library Assistant, Talking Books and Braille Library, Tuscaloosa Public Library, 2009 Oversaw the daily operations of a countywide Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped [sic], serving patrons unable to access traditional print materials due to a visual or physical disability. Conducted all library operations: information services, acquisitions, technical services, interlibrary loan, and maintenance of the library’s collection of Braille, audio cassette, and digital materials. Initiated a large-scale weeding and inventory project. Student Assistant, Cataloging and Metadata Services, The University of Alabama Libraries, The University of Alabama, 2009 Prepared books, audiovisual, and other materials for circulation by applying call number labels and stamps and inserting security devices. Assisted with repair and other projects as needed. Library Intern, Brewer-Porch Children’s Center, The University of Alabama, 2009 Served as the sole librarian for the center. Responsible for all library operations, including materials selection, circulation, and cataloging activities. Facilitated scheduled group library visits and kept “drop-in” hours to assist students and staff with the utilization of library resources. Provided research assistance and developed a web-based collection of reference and instructional materials. ? EMPLOYMENT, CONTINUED Graduate Teaching Assistant, Cataloging and Metadata Services, The University of Alabama Libraries, The University of Alabama, 2009 Assisted the Cataloging and Metadata Services department with routine copy-cataloging and database maintenance. Inventoried the library’s serial holdings, correcting holdings and item information in the Voyager integrated library system. Maintained statistics and assisted with other projects as needed. Information and Referral Specialist/Program Coordinator, Tennessee Disability Pathfinder, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Vanderbilt University, 2005-2008 Assisted callers with disability information and services. Researched and evaluated community services and systems. Maintained program websites and web-based resource directory. Developed instructional modules and workshop materials. Provided training to consumers, families, center staff, and community partners. Oversaw statewide community outreach activities. Worked cooperatively with community partners through board representation, committee participation, and informal collaboration. Researched and wrote articles for Breaking Ground, the newsletter of the TN Council on Developmental Disabilities. Wrote and disseminated program newsletter and mailings. Supervised staff, students and interns. Assessed and reported program service delivery. Provided office and administrative coverage and support. Information and Referral Specialist, Greater Nashville Area Agency on Aging and Disability, 2003-2005 Provided comprehensive information, referral, and assistance. Maintained resource database and researched community services. Participated in community and professional partnerships. Outreach Worker, YWCA Domestic Violence Center, 2003 Promoted awareness about domestic violence through training, presentations, and work with media and community organizations. Facilitated support group for persons experiencing domestic violence. Provided information and resource linkage to helpline callers and shelter residents. Family Support Counselor, Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee, 2002-2003 Provided in-home parent coaching, support, and information to expectant parents and families with at- risk newborns. Offered emotional support, discussed infant care and development, modeled parenting skills, and connected families with community resources. Served as a parent helpline counselor, providing supportive listening, information, and referral to parents and other callers. Family Health Educator, Nashville Health Corps/AmeriCorps, 2001-2002 Developed training materials for fellow Corps members and families served by the program. Assisted with the provision of social services to patients of a health care clinic serving the uninsured and underinsured. Participated in service projects. Provided in-home parent coaching, support, and education to expectant parents and families with at-risk newborns. Offered emotional support, discussed infant care and development, and linked families with community resources. ? PUBLICATIONS Articles (Non-Peer Reviewed) Fortson, Melissa, Josh Sahib, and Brett Spencer. “Step Right Up to the Library!: The Week of Welcome Carnival at the University of Alabama Libraries.” College and Research Libraries News 72.6 (2011): 350-352. Fortson, Melissa. “I’m No Expert: A New Librarian Becomes a Subject Specialist.” NMRT Footnotes 40.3 (2011). Fortson, Melissa. “SLIS Faculty, Students, and Alumni ‘Invite, Involve, Inform, Inspire’ at ALLA Convention.” ALA Student Voice 5:2 (2009): 2. Fortson, Melissa. “SLIS 2.0: UA SLIS-ers’ Presence on the Collaborative Web.” ALA Student Voice 5:1 (2008): 2. Fortson, Melissa. “People with Disabilities and Real Estate Professionals.” Breaking Ground: The Newsletter of the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities 41 (2008): 10-11. Fortson, Melissa. “Summer Camps and Programs for People with Disabilities.” Breaking Ground: The Newsletter of the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities 36 (2007): 16-17. Fortson, Melissa and Jennifer Legg. “Braille Transcription Services: Breaking the Code.” Breaking Ground: The Newsletter of the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities 35 (2007): 6-7. Fortson, Melissa. “Making the Connection: Pathfinder and the Information and Referral Community.” Breaking Ground: The Newsletter of the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities 33 (2006): 19. Fortson, Melissa. “The Mayor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities 24th Annual Recognition Reception.” Breaking Ground: The Newsletter of the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities 29 (2006): 4-5. Fortson, Melissa. “A Storm Of Caring: Tennessee’s Disability Community Responds to Hurricane Katrina.” Breaking Ground: The Newsletter of the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities 28 (2006): 13, 15. Reviews Green, Melissa Fortson. “ScreenChomp.” Public Services Quarterly 8.3 (2012). Green, Melissa Fortson. “Book Review: Mates, Barbara T, and William R. Reed. Assistive Technologies in the Library. Chicago: American Library Association, 2011. Print.” NMRT Footnotes 41.2 (2012). Green, Melissa Fortson. “Web Review: Library Services to People of All Abilities.” NMRT Footnotes 41.2 (2012). ? PUBLICATIONS, CONTINUED Other Green, Melissa Fortson. MelissaFortson.com. Web. Fortson, Melissa. “Dream Job.” The Young Librarian Series. The Young Librarian Series, 13 Sept. 2009. Web. Other (Subject of Publication) Baga, John. "E-Resource Round Up: Emerging Technology as Assistive Technology," Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship 24.1 (2012): 46-48. Murray, Caroline. "Library Teaches Students How to Tweet." The Crimson White 21 Sept. 2011. Wolverton, Robert and Karen Davidson. "E-Resource Round Up," Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship 23.1 (2011): 68-95. Erdman, Jacquelyn. "MSU Emerging Technologies Summit Notes." Technolust and Loathing. Technolust and Loathing, 21 Sept. 2010. Web. Sammonds, Laurel. "Summit Blogging: The Disability Experience in a Post-2.0 World: Implications for Libraries." MSU Libraries Emerging Technologies Summit. Mississippi State University Libraries, 17 Sept. 2010. Web. ? PRESENTATIONS “Universal Design for Library Instruction,” presenter, Alabama Library Association Annual Convention, Montgomery, Alabama, April 2013. “Creating and Managing Your Online Presence,” invited speaker, Alabama Digital Humanities Center, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, April 2013. “Designing Web-Based Support Materials,” guest lecturer, LS 527: Library User Instruction, School of Library and Information Studies, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, February 2013. “Accessibility and the Digital Humanities,” invited speaker, Alabama Digital Humanities Center, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, January 2013. “Google Tips & Tricks,” invited speaker, Technology Workshop, Delta Kappa Gamma Gamma Psi Chapter, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, October 2012. “Universal Design for Library Instruction,” presenter, Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference, October 2012. “Free Online Conferencing Tools for Outreach and Instruction,” presenter, Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference, October 2012. “Online Conferencing Tools for Outreach and Instruction” (poster), presenter, Mississippi State University Libraries eResources and Emerging Technologies Summit, Starkville, Mississippi, August 2012. “The Evolving Online Life of the Librarian,” presenter, Mississippi State University Libraries eResources and Emerging Technologies Summit, Starkville, Mississippi, August 2012. “Working with Library Users with Disabilities,” invited speaker, UAB Libraries, The University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, July 2012. "Doing More for Less: Windows and Mac Accessibility Features," presenter, Alabama Library Association Annual Convention, Hoover, Alabama, April 2012. "Five Things to Know about Online Conferencing for Reference and Instruction," presenter, Alabama Library Association Annual Convention, Hoover, Alabama, April 2012. “Twitter as an Information Source,” invited speaker, Lunch and Learn Series, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, April 2012. “Designing Web-Based Support Materials,” guest lecturer, LS 527: Library User Instruction, School of Library and Information Studies, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, February 2012. "Museum Accessibility: Why and How," co-presenter, Alabama Museums Association Annual Meeting, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, February 2012. "Emerging Technology as Assistive Technology: The iPad, Accessibility, and Libraries," presenter, Mississippi State University Libraries Emerging Technologies Summit, Starkville, Mississippi, August 2011. “Keeping Up: Current Awareness Tips and Tools for Educators,” presenter, Alabama Educational Technology Conference, Birmingham, Alabama, June 2011. “The Disability Experience in a Post-2.0 World: Implications for Libraries,” presenter, ASCLA Virtual Convergence, January 2011. ? PRESENTATIONS, CONTINUED “The Disability Experience in a Post-2.0 World: Implications for Libraries,” presenter, Mississippi State University Libraries Emerging Technologies Summit, Starkville, Mississippi, September 2010. "Access to Electronic Resources and Patrons with Disabilities," presenter, Alabama Library Association Annual Convention, Huntsville, Alabama, April 2010. "The Brewer-Porch Children's Center Library Initiative: Serving the Needs of a Specialized Community through Communication and Collection Building" (poster), co-presenter, Alabama Library Association Annual Convention, Auburn, Alabama, April 2009. ? SERVICE Professional Alabama Library Association Membership Committee, 2012-2013 Alabama Association of College and Research Libraries Continuing Education and Training Committee, 2012-2013 American Library Association Association of College and Research Libraries Instruction Section Instructional Technologies Committee, 2012-2013 American Library Association New Members Round Table Alabama Library Association Liaison, 2010-2013 American Library Association Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies Membership Promotion Committee, 2009-2011 Tennessee Alliance of Information and Referral Systems Board Member, 2006-2008 Tennessee Disability Coalition Secretary and Executive Committee Member, 2007-2008 Board Member, 2005-2008 THATCamp Alabama Co-founder and Organizing Committee Member, 2012-2013 University ADA Technology Compliance Working Group, 2011- Technology Accessibility Survey Committee, 2012- University of Alabama Safe Zone Safe Zone Ally, 2010- Web Accessibility Working Group, 2012- ? SERVICE, CONTINUED University Libraries Gorgas Emergency Response Team, 2011-2013 LibGuides Task Force, 2012 Library Faculty Organization Secretary, 2012-2013 Faculty Development and Travel Committee, 2012-2013 Publication and Grants Committee, 2010-2013 Chair, 2011-2012 Public Interface Working Group, 2011-2013 First Year Experience Librarian Search Committee, 2011 ? MEMBERSHIPS Alabama Library Association, 2009-2013 Alabama Library Instruction Round Table, 2011-2013 Reference and Adult Services Roundtable, 2011-2013 American Library Association, 2008-2013 Learning Round Table, 2012-2013 New Members Round Table, 2009-2013 Social Responsibilities Round Table, 2009-2011 Association of College and Research Libraries, 2010-2013 Distance Learning Section, 2011-2013 Instruction Session, 2010-2013 Universal Accessibility Interest Group, 2012-2013 Anthropology and Sociology Section, 2010-2012 Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies, 2008-2011 Libraries Serving Special Populations Section, 2009-2011 Alliance of Information and Referral Systems, 2003-2010 Tennessee Alliance of Information and Referral Systems, 2003-2008 Tennessee Disability Coalition, 2005-2008 HONORS AND AWARDS Beta Phi Mu (Beta Kappa Chapter) Library Leadership Board Faculty Award, The University of Alabama Libraries, 2012 Scholarship Recipient and Attendee, ACRL Immersion Teacher Track Program, 2012 H.W. Wilson Foundation Scholarship, The University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies, 2009 Graduate Teaching Assistantship, The University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies, 2008- 2009 Endowed Scholarship, The University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies, 2009 Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities Professional Award (awarded to the Access Nashville Advisory Board), 2004 Melissa Fortson Green 1 Fortson 1