Michael Steeleworthy

Current

• Information Literacy Intern, Patrick Power Library at Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS
• Graduate Reference Assistant, Patrick Power Library at Saint Mary's University

Past

• Communications Courses Marker at Smartfirm Inc
• Undergraduate Writing Tutor; Course Facilitator at The Writing Centre, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS

Education

• Dalhousie University
• Saint Mary's University

Connections

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Industry

Libraries

Michael Steeleworthy’s Summary

I'm a professional librarian (MLIS, Dalhousie, 2010) with a keen interest in data liberation, copyright, and social media. I have experience working with digitally born documents and government data, and specialize in information management and data analysis.

In regards to the profession itself, I'm a strong advocate for information ethics as well as for improved organizational management in our institutions.

Michael Steeleworthy’s Specialties:

data liberation, statistics, government documents, data analyis, knowledge management, information literacy, Web 2.0 development

Michael Steeleworthy’s Experience

• Information Literacy Intern, Patrick Power Library

  Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  April 2009 — Present (9 months)

  - Provide services and support to Information Literacy initiatives within the Library.
  - Developed and deployed instructional guides for Statistics Canada’s E-STAT database for both library staff and users.
  - Introduced an APA style guide for Canadian case law and legislative documents.
  - Developed a Statistics Resources Library Guide geared toward students in management and social sciences.

• Graduate Reference Assistant, Patrick Power Library

  Saint Mary's University

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  September 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)

  - Provide online and print reference assistance to patrons; instruct students on basic information literacy skills.
  - Focused my skills development on Canadian and international government documents and statistical databases.

• Communications Courses Marker

  Smartfirm Inc

  (E-Learning industry)

  May 2008 — July 2009 (1 year 3 months)

  - Graded assignments and collaborated on marking rubrics for Writing 401: Advanced Business Writing, an online course offered to mid-career professionals at a Big Four consulting firm.
  - Contributed to and edited portions of Course Manuals and Rubrics.
  - Improved the communications skills of classes of 50 students over 12-week terms.

• Undergraduate Writing Tutor; Course Facilitator

  The Writing Centre, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  September 2005 — August 2006 (1 year )

  - Prepared lectures and class material for interactive workshops for incoming university students. Taught sections on writing in a university setting, critical thinking, and documentation and citation.
  - Led students in individual sessions to improve their writing skills and understanding of grammar and syntax.
  - Utilized a "learn by doing" methodology that enables students to improve their ability to write through trial and error and continuous improvement in a comfortable environment.

Michael Steeleworthy’s Education

• Dalhousie University

  MLIS , Library and Information Science , 2008 — 2010 (expected)

  Specializing in government data, statistics and digitially born documents, as well as information ethics, Web 2.0 apps, and not-for-profit and public management.

  Activities and Societies:

  CLA (Canadian Library Association) Student Representative

• Saint Mary's University

  BA (Hon.) , English , 2003 — 2007

  Activities and Societies:

  - Student Representative, Academic Senate
  - Student Representative, English Department Chair Selection Committee
  - President and Editor, University English Society
  - Participant at two refereed academic conferences
  - CGPA 3.96/4.3

Additional Information

Michael Steeleworthy’s Interests:

Information Literacy, Information Policy, Anything 2.0, Tech, Ethics, Achives and Memory, Digital Divide

Michael Steeleworthy’s Groups:

CLA, CACUL, Halifax Library Association, CASLIS

•    Saint Mary's University (Halifax, Canada) Alumni
•    Instruction in Academic Libraries

Michael Steeleworthy’s Honors:

- Alberta Letts CLA Travel Award, School of Information Management, Dalhousie University ($1500), Spring 2009.
- Dalhousie University Graduate Fellowship ($5915), 2008-09.
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Canada Graduate Scholarship (Master's) ($17500), 2007-08.
- Dalhousie University Graduate Fellowship (Declined) ($12000), 2007-08.
- Dalhousie University Teaching Assistantship ($4690), 2007-08.
- Saint Mary’s University Academic Achievement Scholarship ($2000), 2006-07.
- Saint Mary’s University Norman Stanbury Scholarship for Honours English Students ($600), 2006-07.
- Saint Mary’s University Academic Achievement Scholarship ($1500), 2005-06.
- Saint Mary’s University David H. White Memorial Award for Married Students ($1100), 2005-06.