2021 Presentations
Submitted: Workshop. International Library Performance & Measurement Conference (virtual).
Poster: Godbey, S. A., & Hoffman, J. D. (2021, June). Postsecondary Library Staffing and Expenditures in the United States from 1996 to 2018 by Region. Conference on Academic Research in Education. Las Vegas. (virtual)
2020 Presentations
Cancelled due to pandemic: Half-day workshop: Hoffman, S. & Strub, M. “Walking the Magnificent Mile: From Strategic Planning to Implementation and Assessment.” Library Assessment Conference; Chicago, IL, October 2020.
“Improving Library Quality or Efficiency: Getting Started with Assessment.” Texas Library Association, Annual Conference, University Library Section sponsored presentation; Houston, TX, March 26, 2020. (switched to virtual format due to pandemic)
Cancelled due to pandemic: Panel: “Panel Presentation on Research.” Texas Library Association, Annual Conference; Houston, TX, March 26, 2020.
2019 Presentations
“Librarians and Administrators on Academic Library Impact Research.” Arizona Library Association Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ, November 2019.
“Librarians and Administrators on Academic Library Impact Research.” University of Missouri, Kansas City Libraries, Kansas City, MO, November 2019.
“Creating an Assessment Plan & Data Inventory: Aligning & Managing Success Metrics.” 3.5-hour workshop. IUPUI Libraries, Indianapolis, IN, October 2019.
Panel: “Defining the Value of Libraries: Trends in Academic Library Assessment.” Assessment Institute sponsored by IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN. October 2019.
“Data Inventories: Managing the What, Who, When, How, and Why of Data.” 90-minute workshop. 13th International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries, University of Aberystwyth, Wales, July 23 – 26, 2019.
Panel: “Library performance measurement: the Good, the bad and the ugly.” 13th International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries, University of Aberystwyth, Wales, July 23 – 26, 2019.
Poster: “Visualizing Libraries Over Time: Academic Library Data Analysis, 1996-2016.” Association of College and Research Libraries Conference, Cleveland, OH. Co-presented with Samantha Godbey. April 10-13, 2019.
“Creating an Assessment Plan & Data Inventory: Aligning & Managing Success Metrics.” 3-hour workshop. Association of College and Research Libraries Conference, Cleveland, OH, April 10-13, 2019.
Panel: “Academic Library Impact: New Research from ACRL Grant Recipients.” Association of College and Research Libraries Conference, Cleveland, OH, April 10-13, 2019.
Godbey, S. & Hoffman, S. (2019). “Visualizing libraries over time: Academic library data analysis, 1996-2016.” Conference on Academic Research in Education (CARE). Las Vegas, NV. April, 2019.
Poster: Godbey, S. & Hoffman, S. (2019). “Working with Longitudinal Library Data to Create a Dynamic Benchmarking Tool.” Conference on Academic Research in Education (CARE). Las Vegas, NV. April, 2019.
Poster: “Virtual Cohorts as a Team Building and Problem Solving Tool.” Co-presented with Amy Tureen, Joyce Martin, Erick Lemon, Willie Miller, Mindy Thuna. ALA Annual Conference, Washington, DC, June, 2019.
2018 Presentations
“Creating an Assessment Plan & Data Inventory: Aligning & Managing Metrics of Success.” 4.5-hour workshop. Library Assessment Conference, Houston, TX, December 7, 2018.
“Data Collection and Research Design.” NISO Training Series: Assessment Practices and Metrics for the 21st Century. 60-minute webinar. Sponsored by National Information Standards Organization. October 26, 2018.
Panel: “Designing Equitable Foundations for Open Knowledge.” Co-presenters: Dr. Kimberly Kendricks, Dr. Sarah Harris. International Open Access Week event. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. October, 2018.
“Trends in Library Collections and Staffing Among Postsecondary Institutions in the United States: 1996 to 2014.” Conference on Academic Research in Education (CARE). Co-presented with Samantha Godbey. February 27, 2018.
Poster: “Working with Longitudinal Library Data to Create a Dynamic Benchmarking Tool.” Conference on Academic Research in Education (CARE). Co-presented with Samantha Godbey. February 27, 2018.
2017 Presentations
“Planning, Conducting, & Communicating Library Assessment: An Overview.” 60-minute webinar. Sponsored by Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) University Library Section. Co-presented with Ebony Magnus and Maurini Strub. November 9, 2017.
Workshop: “Creating a Data Inventory: Managing the What, Who, When, How, and Why of Data.” 90-minute workshop. 12th International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries, Bodleian Libraries, Oxford, UK, July 31 – August 2, 2017.
Panel: “Research Collaboration and Publishing in the Global Community.” ALA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, June 24, 2017.
“Applying Assessment Techniques to the FYE.” Presentation at Credo Reference. Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Panel: “Librarians as Change Agents: Advancing Academic Research with Data Services.” Chaired and participated in panel. Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Conference, Baltimore, MD, March, 2017.
2016 Presentations
“Utilizing a Tool to Build a Culture of Assessment: The Data Framework.” Co-presented with Ashley Hall. Library Assessment Conference, Arlington, VA, November 2, 2016.
“Visualizing Local Data: The Ithaka S+R Survey at UNLV.” Co-presented with Ashley Hall. Library Assessment Conference, Arlington, VA, October 31, 2016.
Workshop: “Preparing for Today’s Job Market – The Interview.” Co-presented 1-hour workshop with Susanne Markgren for the Placement Center, ALA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, June 26, 2016.
Workshop: “Preparing for Today’s Job Market – The Job Search.”Co-presented 1-hour workshop with Susanne Markgren for the Placement Center, ALA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, June 25, 2016.
Poster: “Library Survey Data: Visualizing With Tableau,” Co-researcher: Ashley Hall. Library Assessment Conference, Association of Research Libraries and the University of Washington Libraries, Arlington, Virginia.
Poster: Utilizing a Tool to Build a Culture of Assessment: The Data Framework. ALA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, June 26, 2016.
2015 Presentations
Poster: Mentoring Toward Parity in Academic Library Leadership. Annual Meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), Denver, CO, November 5, 2015.
“Planning the Plan: Collaboratively Aligning Strategic Plan Initiatives and Assessments,” Webinar. National Information Standards Organization (NISO) Virtual Conference: Justifying the Library – Using Assessment to Justify Library Investments.
“The Preparation of Academic Library Administrators,” (lightning talk). ACRL Leadership Discussion Group, ALA Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Workshop: “The Art of the Merge: How to Merge Data in Three Statistical Software Programs.” Co-presenting 3-hour workshop with Dr. Ashley Jester and Dr. Tara Das. IASSIST (International Association for Social Science Information Services & Technology) Conference. Minneapolis, MN.
Workshop: “Prezi and Presentation Tips.” Columbia University Libraries, New York, NY.
2014 Presentations
“Student and Faculty Outreach: Reaching the Reluctant.” Internet Librarian International Conference, London, UK.
“Tweeting @ the Library: Engaging Students Through Social Media.” Internet Librarian International Conference, London, UK.
“LibGuides Implementation.” Columbia University Libraries Annual Forum, New York, NY.
2013 Presentations
“Scholarly Communication Strategies in Academic Libraries.” Internet Librarian International Conference, London, UK.
“Tweeting at the Library.” Columbia University Libraries, New York, NY.
“The Future of Academic Libraries.” Berkeley College, New York, NY.
2012 Presentation
Presentations were limited in 2012-13 as I devoted the majority of my professional development toward writing my dissertation.
“The Preparation of Academic Administrators” (successful dissertation defense). Presented to dissertation committee. Department of Higher Education, College of Education, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
2011 Presentations
Guest Course Lecture: “Using Legal Resources.” GLA Training Course, UNT Libraries, Denton, TX.
Guest Course Lecture: “An Introduction to Government Documents.” Freshman UCRS Course, UNT, Denton, TX.
“Presentations with Pizzazz: Training on PowerPoint and Prezi.” Co-presented with Lilly Ramin for UNT Libraries’ Career Development Group. Denton, TX.
“Preserving Access to Government Websites: Development and Practice in the CyberCemetery.” Arkansas Library Association Centennial Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas.
“E-Portfolios: The What, Why and How… It’s Not as Hard as You Think!” Co-presented with Lilly Ramin. TechNet Conference, Decatur, TX.
“Networking & Getting Involved in a Professional Organization.” UNT Libraries Career Development Group meeting, Denton, TX.
“E-Portfolios: The What, Why and How… It’s Not as Hard as You Think!” Co-presented with Lilly Ramin. Phoenix Group Annual Meeting, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX.
2010 Presentations
“The Value of the PhD for Academic Librarians.” Co-presented with Annie Downey. Invited presentation. UNT Higher Education Department 40th Anniversary Celebration, Denton, TX.
“Secondary Data: How to Find it, How to Use it, & Why It’s Important.” Doctoral Student Association “Tools for Success” Conference, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.
“Longitudinal Study of the Relationship Between the Development of E-Reference and Distance Education.” Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries Conference, Chania, Crete, Greece.
“Experiences and Roles of Online Embedded Academic Librarians.” Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries Conference, Chania, Crete, Greece.
“The Educational Background of ARL Library Deans.” Co-presented with Annie Downey. Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries Conference, Chania, Crete, Greece.
Poster: “The Educational Background of ARL Library Deans,” poster. Co-presented with Annie Downey. 2010 ALA Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. Summer, 2010.
Poster: “Activities and Experiences of Academic Librarians Embedded in Online Classes,” poster. 2010 ALA Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. Summer, 2010.
“Graphic Editing for the Non-Techie: Using Photoshop or Free Programs.” TechNet Conference, Dallas, TX.
“Stop Using Cheesy Clip Art: Designing Better Graphics.” TechNet Conference, Dallas, TX.
“A Partnership Born of Urgency and Civic Responsibility: Preserving Access to Government Websites Through the CyberCemetery.” Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Professional Development Conference (Dallas Chapter), Richardson, TX. PDF (handout)
“Beyond the Avatar: Dynamic Experiences as Librarians Assisting Online Courses.” Co-presenter Lilly Ramin. Texas Library Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
“Government Documents Round Table Update: Web Resources.” Panel presentation with Kirsten Clark and John Stevenson. American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, Boston, MA.
2009 Presentations
“The Value of the PhD for Academic Librarians.” Co-presented with Annie Downey. Association of Studies in Higher Education Conference (ASHE), Vancouver, BC, Canada.
2008 Presentations
“Professional Conference Presentation, From the Student’s Perspective.” Co-presented with Peggy Sindelar. Department of Higher Education, College of Education, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.
“Government Librarianship.” Co-presented with Suzanne Sears. School of Library and Information Science, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.
“Preserving Access to Government Websites: Development and Practice in the CyberCemetery.” Presentation requested by the Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress (Madison Building), Washington, D.C.
“Encouraging an Informed Citizenry II: Locating and Using Congressional Research Service Reports.” Federal Depository Library Council Meeting, Washington, D.C.
“Preserving Access to Government Websites: Development and Practice in the CyberCemetery.” IFLA, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
“Creating and Updating Government Information Webpages.” North Texas Documents Group (NORDOCs) Meeting, Denton, Texas.
“Tech Talk: Library Thing.” Willis Library, University of North Texas Libraries, Denton, Texas.
2007 Presentations
“Encouraging an Informed Citizenry: Locating and Using Congressional Research Service Reports.” Federal Depository Library Council Meeting, Washington, D.C.
“Censorship of Government Information.” Co-presented with Melody Kelly and Suzanne Sears. Denton Public Libraries, Denton, TX.
“Keeping Up With It All.” Staff Development Day, San Antonio Public Libraries, San Antonio, TX.
“Learning and Using Library 2.0.” Staff Development Day, San Antonio Public Libraries, San Antonio, TX.
“Tech Competencies for the 21st-Century Librarian.” Staff Development Day, San Antonio Public Libraries, San Antonio, TX.
“The ‘How’ of Wikis.” Co-presented with Chad Boeninger. Webinar. Five Weeks to a Social Library.
Older Presentations
“Archiving the Web: Why is Providing Permanent Public Access to Electronic Information Important?” Willis Library, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. Spring, 2006.
“Passionate Transformation in the Cult of Saint Veronica.” The 37th International Congress on Medieval Studies, Kalamazoo, MI. Spring 2002.
“Venetian Painters of the Sixteenth and Eighteenth Centuries.” Old Jail Art Center, Albany, TX. Spring 2002.
“Imperial Roman Art.” Division of Art History, College of Visual Art and Design, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. Fall 2000.
“William Carlos Williams: Poetry, Painting, and Performance.” Languaging 2000: A Conference Across Linguistics, Literature and Writing; Denton, TX. Spring 2000.
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