Wilfred E. Drew Jr.

Date of Appointment at Tompkins Cortland Community College -- August 1, 2007

Education 

• College of Information Studies, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Masters of Science -- Library Science -- December 1985. 
• New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Bachelor of Science -- Wildlife Biology -- May 1976. 
• Tompkins-Cortland Community College, Dryden, New York. Associate of Science -- Biology -- May 1974. 

Professional Library Experience  

• Interim Library Director (January 1, 2008 - July 1, 2008). Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY.
• Systems, Technical Services, Electronic resouces, Serials Librarian (August 2007 - present). Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY.
• Reference/Systems Librarian (December 1996 - August 2007). SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology, Morrisville, New York. Promoted to Associate Librarian on August 1, 1997.
•  Serials/Reference/Systems Librarian (December 1987 - December 1996 NY College of Agriculture and Technology, Morrisville, New York. Received Continuing Appointment on December 16, 1992. Promoted to Senior Assistant Librarian on August 1, 1992. 
• Public Services Librarian (circulation/reference) (December 1985 - December 1987). SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology, Morrisville, New York. 

• Special Projects (August 2007 - present) at Tompkins Cortland Community College

  • Implementation of Twitter (http://twitter.com/TC3Library.
  • Implementation of AskUs 24/7 - assisting Ann Sullivan.
  • Implementation of E-Books through web opac (ALEPH 500).
  • System Migration from version 16 to version 18 of Ex Libris ALEPH500.
  • Technical implementation of ILLIAD.
  • Advised on final construction and opening of Baker Commons as part of the coordinating group.

• Special Projects (December 1987 - 2007) while systems librarian at Morrisville State College

  • Implementation of 360 Link (Serials solutions).
  • Implementation of SFX.
  • Implementation of E-Books and E-Journals through web opac (ALEPH 500).
  • System Migration from MultiLis to Ex Libris ALEPH500.
  • Digital Collection of Architecture Slides.
  • Library Research Methods Course -- developed and team taught with another librarian. 
  • Implemented public microcomputer research stations in the library to replace Vax terminals for full access to the Internet and the Web. 
  • Implemented web based z-39.50 access to the opac. 
  • Developed digital collection of Lee Brown Coye Collection of original artwork.
  • Webmaster for the library. 
  • Implemented use of microcomputers and the VAX in the library. 
  • Developed serials selection and deselection policy. 
  • Changed maintenance of serials list from a typed list to a database on a microcomputer and merged the database into our online catalog. 
  • Developed a survey instrument to collect data on the use of periodicals and newspapers in our library. 
  • Developed analysis tools using Lotus 1-2-3 to evaluate the results and to produce reports to be used in selection and deselection of serials titles. 
  • Developed RFP for serials subscriptions prior to statewide contracts for serials subscriptions. 
  • Trained and provide technical support to staff in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail on microcomputers and the VAX. 
  • Directed the implementation and the adoption of the MultiLis integrated library automation system and the training of staff in its use. 
  • Continued technical support and management of MultiLis as systems librarian. 
  • Developed and implemented library collection evaluation tools and procedures for new college programs, program reviews, program certifications, and course proposals. 
  • Modified such procedures to allow the use of MultiLis in further simplifying production of such reports and evaluations. 
  • Developed LibLynx -- the SUNY Morrisville College Library Information System. Also developed its successor on the World Wide Web now called LibraryLinks. Now manage that system and continually look for ways to improve it. 

Special Projects (December 1985 - December 1987) while public services librarian at Morrisville State College.

Professional Activities and Organizations 

Memberships: 

• State University of New York Librarians Association (SUNYLA) .
• United States Agricultural Information Network (USAIN) 
• Beta Phi Mu, the International Library and Information Science Honor Society.
• American Library Association
• Library and Information Technology Association 

Professional Activities: 

• Forum Moderator - Wireless Networking , WebJunction.
• Library 2.0 Network on Ning
• BillDrew.pbwiki.com
• BabyBoomer Librarian Blog - 2005 - present.
• Wireless Libraries Blog - 2005 - present.integrated into Babyboomer Librarian blog - 2009
• Second Vice President, SUNYLA, June 1996 - June 1997. 
• First Vice President/President Elect, SUNYLA, June 1997 - June 1998. June 2004 - June 2005
• President, SUNYLA, June 1998 - June 1999.; June 2005 - June 2006
• Active participation in electronic discussion groups sponsored by SUNYLA, NYLA, ENY/ACRL, and USAIN. Provide expertise and assistance via such groups to others in the profession. 
• Chair, SUNYLA Automation and Information Technology Committee, 1999 - present.
• Chair, SUNY ALEPH Users' Group, 2002 - present.
• Attendance at local, state, and national conferences. 
  • 1986 
    • Innovative Thinking for Librarians. 
    • ENY/ACRL Annual Conference. 
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference. 
  • 1987 
    • How to Work With People. 
    • Basic Preservation Program for General Collections. 
    • Uncovering New York: NYS Documents and Sources. 
    • How to Make an Effective Presentation.
  •  1988 
    • Librarians as Supervisors. 
    • Building a Positive Image for Librarians. 
    • Telecommunications in Libraries. 
    • Writing for Publication: A Workshop for Librarians. 
    • ENY/ACRL Annual Conference. 
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference. 
  • 1989 
    • Issues in Intellectual Freedom: Censorship of Library Materials. 
    • Microcomputers in Libraries. 
    • Space Planning for Libraries. 
    • ENY/ACRL Annual Conference. 
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference. 
  • 1990 
    • CD-ROM: Technology and Information Products for Reference Applications. 
    • Mentoring - A Tool for Empowerment: How to Give and Get Effective Professional Support. 
    • Collection Analysis. 
    • ENY/ACRL Annual Conference. 
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference. 
  • 1991 
    • Managing Conflict. 
    • ENY/ACRL Annual Conference. 
    • New York State MultiLis Users Group. 
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference. 
  • 1992 
    • Linkage Standards: What's in it for you? 
    • Online Services In-Depth. 
    • ENY/ACRL Annual Conference. 
    • New York State MultiLis Users Group. 
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference. 
  • 1993 
    • Evaluating Library Services. 
    • ENY/ACRL Annual Conference. 
    • New York State MultiLis Users Group. 
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference. 
  • 1994
    • The Emerging Information Superhighway: What is the Library's Role? 
    • ENY/ACRL Annual Conference. 
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference. 
    • Highest Common Denominator Agricultural Information Systems: Issues and Implications. 
  • 1995
    • SUNY/OCLC conference on reference services and the Internet. 
    • MultiLis Report Writing Class 
  • 1996 
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference 
  • 1997
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference 
  • 1998
    • Universal Access to Student Computing. 
    • Internet 2. 
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference 
  • 1999
    • Z39.50 - LITA Regional Workshop 
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference 
    • Digital Copyright 
  • 2000
    • MyLibrary Workshop 
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference
  • 2001
    • Computers in Libraries 2001
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference
    • CIT 2001: Conference on Instructional Technologies
    • Future Libraries--Finding the Ways that Work: RRLC Symposium on the Future of Libraries  -- Part II
    • ALEPH500 technical and functional training.
  • 2002
    • Ex Libris Training
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference
    • LITA Regional Institute: XML and Libraries
    • Online Pedagogy: Creating a Successful Web-enhanced Course (TILT Online Course)
  • 2003
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference
  • 2004
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference
    • Introduction to Networking for Librarians (Nylink online course).

       

  • 2005
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference
    • Effective Library Project Management
  • 2006
    • SUNYLA Annual Conference
    • ACRL Fall Virtual Institute: The User at the Center.
    • ALEPH500 technical and functional training.

Committee Work off Campus

• Founder of Central New York Internet Users Group for Librarians. 
• Chair, Central New York Library Resources Council Continuing Education Committee -- 1987 - 1993 
• Member, Central New York Library Resources Council Coordinated Collection Development Committee - 1996 - 2000. 
• Member, Central New York Library Resources Council Commercial Online Resources Task Force - 1998 - 2002. 
• Member, Central New York Library Resources Council Automation Committee - 2000 - 2006.

Areas of Specialization and Expertise

•  Library Automation. 
• Training students, faculty, librarians, and the general public in using the Internet and other online information resources. 
• Public services and reference management. 
• Bibliographic instruction. 
• Subject expertise in agriculture, microcomputers, biology and life sciences, and the physical sciences.
•  Collection development, analysis, and evaluation 

Publications

• Not Just Cows: a guide to Internet resources in agriculture and related sciences.  Available on the World Wide Web at http://www.morrisville.edu/~drewwe/njc/ 
• Key Guide to Electronic Resources: Agriculture. Information Today, 1995. It is about electronic resources in agriculture. It goes beyond the internet to include cd-rom, online databases, etc. It includes internet resources as well. All are analyzed for usefulness.
• "Give Them What They Already Use - AOL Instant Messenger." Chat Reference: A Guide to Setting Up a Real-Time Reference Service edited by Jana Smith Ronan, published by Libraires Unlimited, a division of Greenwood Publishing Group, 2003. ISBN 1-59158-000-5. 
• Book reviews for CHOICE, Computers in Libraries, Campus Wide Information Systems, Library Journal.
•  Monthly column for INTERNET HOMESTEADER -- New Library Discussion groups (1993-1995) 
• Occasional Reviews of Internet resources for College and Research Library News.
•  "Reaching the OPAC - Java Telnet" in Ariadne: the Web Version, Issue 8, March 1997
•  "Selected Internet Resources in Biology", Every Student's Internet Resource Guide. McGraw-Hill, 1995.Edited by Sara Amato. Diskette to be put in various textbooks. 
• "Selected Internet Resources in Biology", Every Student's Internet Resource Guide. McGraw-Hill, 2nd Edition.1996.Edited by Sara Amato. Diskette to be put in various textbooks. Will also be available as a World Wide Web site. 
• "Of Wildcats and Spiders or Using Lynx to access the World Wide Web". The Internet Homesteader,December 1994. Albany, NY : SUNY-OCLC. 
• "LibLynx -- World Wide Web site for the SUNY Morrisville College Library Information System." LAIP Letter, No.36 July, 1994. Albany, NY : SUNY Library Support Center. 
• "The Wireless Student & the Library." School Library Journal, Summer 2002 Net Connect, Vol. 48 Issue 8, p16. Library Journal, Summer 2002 Net Connect, Vol. 127 Issue 12, p16. URL: http://libraryjournal.reviewsnews.com/index.asp?layout=article&articleid=CA232340
• "Wireless networks: new meaning to ubiquitous computing", The Journal of Academic Librarianship, Volume 29, Issue 2, February 2003, Pages 102-106.W
• "Wireless LANS", Technology for the rest of us :a primer on computer technologies for the low-tech librarian .Nancy Courtney, ed.,2005,Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, ; ISBN: 1591582334

Presentations (in order by date).

• Presentation for Oneida City Schools. "Educational Uses of the Internet: a guided tour.", 1993. 
• Presentation on LibLynx and part of panel for a panel discussion about libraries and the Internet at the 1994 NYLA Annual Conference. 
• 1994 New York Library Association Annual Conference. "Academic Libraries and the Internet." 
• SUNYLA Annual Conference in May 1995. "LibLynx -- a case study." 
• NYLA: October 26, 1995. Panel Discussion Scholarship in an Electronic Environment: Transformation Issues -- Not Just Cows - A Case Study 
• South Central Research Library Council: Nov. 3, 1995: Changing Technologies: Challenges for libraries - "WADING THROUGH: Criteria for Selecting Internet Resources" 
• Leatherstocking Conference: October 17, 1996. "Evaluating Internet Resources"
• SUNYLA'97 Conference: Wednesday, June 4, 1997. "Evaluating Internet Resources"
•  "TEACHING IN AN ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT". Panel Discussion. SUNYLA Annual Conference 1998.
•  "Harvesting the Web: Agriculture and the World Wide Web." SUNYLA Annual Conference 2000. 
• The Wireless Student In and Out of the Library :  Experiences at SUNY Morrisville College Library. Presentation for Computers in Libraries 2001 (CIL2001); March15, 2001.  Washington, DC. Also at SUNYLA Annual Conference, June 2001. Also at Conference on Instructional Technologies (May 2001).
• "Ideas that Make Aleph More Patron-Friendly: Changes Your Library Can Make." SUNYLA 2003 Conference. Stony Brook University. Sotny Brook, NY.June 4 – 6, 2003
• "Key Note - The State of Wireless in Libraries ".Tech is IT! '04. InfoLink. Rutgers University, New Jersey. May 13, 2004.
• "Wireless But Not Disconnected: WLAN Basics for the Non-Techie." SUNYLA 2004 Conference. SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY.
• "Frameless WebOPAC." SUNYLA 2004 Conference. SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY.
• "Tweet To Me: Twittering Libraries And Librarians In SUNY." SUNYLA 2009, Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY.  Presenters: Bill Drew (TC3), Carleen Huxley (Jefferson CC), Alesia McManus (Binghamton), Kate Pitcher (Geneseo).
• "Why Twitter? What can Twitter do for my library & my community?"  How Libraries can srurvive in the digital age. Sothern Tier Library System, Painted Post, NY Oct. 1,2009.

Honors

•  Inducted into Beta Phi Mu, the International Library and Information Science Honor Society -- October 17, 1986. 
• SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Librarianship -- May 1995. 

Campus and University Service 

Committees: 

• Chair, Budget and Planning Committee. 1993 - 1995. 
• Member, Budget and Planning Committee. 1987 - 1993. 
• Chair, State Education Department Self Study Assessment Committee. 1989 - 1990. 
• Member, Smoking Committee. 1986 
• Member, Promotion Committee. 1987 - 1990, 2006 - present.
• Member, Assessment Committee. 1989 - 1994. 
• Member, Academic Affairs Committee. 1989 - 1993, 1997 - 2006. 
• Member, University Colleges of Technology Distance Education Committee. 1997 - 2000. 
• Member, SUNY Wide Barcode Selection Committee. 1990 - 1992. 
• Member, Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment Committee, 2000 - 2002.
• Writer, Middle States Admission Committee, 2000 - 2004. 
• Academic Advisor to incoming freshmen, Individual Studies. 1987 - 1990. 
• Instructor, Student Success Course, 1987 - 1989. 
• Professor, GNED 104 : Research Methods, 1998 - present.
• Mentor to students on conditional semester, 1996 - 1999