Diette Ward
431 Apache Trail NW
Cleveland, TN 37312
423-432-1549
dietteward@msn.com
dward@leeuniversity.edu
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee, Knoxville – Knoxville, Tennessee
Degree: Master of Library and Information Science, Graduated December 2009
Lee University – Cleveland Tennessee
Degree: Bachelor of Music Education, Graduated December 2006
University of Washington – Seattle, Washington
Majors: Psychology & Sociology
Edmonds Community College – Edmonds, Washington
Beginning College Courses, Transferred to University of Washington
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Faculty – August 2011 to Present
School of Music, Lee University, Cleveland Tennessee
Co-teacher of MUHL 510 – Introduction to Graduate Music Studies.
Electronic Resources/Instruction Librarian – July 2010 to Present
William G. Squires Library, Lee University, Cleveland Tennessee
PRESENTATIONS
“Service Learning Collaboration”, October 1-2, 2015, ACA Summit, Kingsport TN.
“Library Update”, August 14, 2015, Center for Teaching Excellence-Lee University.
“Technology and Writing: bridging the undergraduate/graduate gap”, June 1-5, ACA Teaching & Learning Institute, Lenoir-Rhyne University.
“Embedded Librarians”, June 1-5, ACA Teaching & Learning Institute, Lenoir-Rhyne University.
“Teaching Upside-Down: Inverting the Classroom to Create Significant Learning Experiences”, October 17-18, 2014, ACA Summit.
“Embedded Librarians”, October 17-18, 2014, ACA Summit.
“Teaching Upside-Down: Inverting the Classroom to Create Significant Learning Experiences”, September 17, 2014, ACA Webinar.
“Embedded Librarian Workshop”, August 15, 2014, Center for Teaching Excellence-Lee University.
“Teaching Upside-Down: Inverting the Classroom to Create Significant Learning Experiences”, May 11, 2014, Lee University faculty seminars.
“E-Resource Management”, February 19, 2014, ACA Webinar.
“Teaching Upside-Down: Inverting the Classroom to Create Significant Learning Experiences”, February 14, 2014, College Music Society – Southern Regional Conference.
“Google Docs in Library Instruction”, February 7, 2013, CALA Meeting, Chattanooga State Community College.
“Using QR Codes in the Library”, January 11, 2013, ACA Webinar.
“Critical Thinking in the Library and the Classroom” and “EDS at Squires Library”, May 17 & 18, 2012, ACA Library Professional Development Day.
“Using QR Codes in the Library”, March 8, 2012, CALA Meeting, Dalton State College.
“Using QR Codes in the Library”, February 15, 2012, ACA Webinar.
“EBSCO Databases: Changes and Updates You Need to Know”, February 23, 2011, Faculty Development Session at the Center for Teaching Excellence – Lee University.
“ARTstor”, January 26, 2011, Faculty Development Session at the Center for Teaching Excellence – Lee University.
“Using the New Database, Credo”, August 31, 2010 & October 13, 2010, Faculty Development Session at the Center for Teaching Excellence – Lee University.
OTHER TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
Serving as an embedded librarian at the ACA Teaching & Learning Institute 2014, June 1-6, 2014.
Serving as an embedded librarian at the ACA Teaching & Learning Institute 2013, June 2-7, 2013.
Serving as an embedded librarian for READ 371: “Survey of Reading”, for six consecutive semesters, Lee University.
Serving as an embedded librarian for one section of GNST 100: “Gateway”, Fall 2013, Lee University.
Serving as an embedded librarian for THEA 400: “Dramatic Theory & Criticism”, Fall 2012, Lee University.
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Tennessee Library Association (TLA), Restructuring Board, 2015-2016.
Tennessee State Advisory Board for K-16 Library Curriculum, 2014-2015.
The Bowen Central Library of Appalachia (BCLA), Programming & Membership Committee, 2014-2015.
Chattanooga Area Libraries Association (CALA) – President, 2011-2012 & 2012-2013.
Chattanooga Area Libraries Association (CALA) – 1st Vice President, 2010-2011.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Committee, Lee University, 2016-2017.
Teaching and Learning with Technology Round Table, Lee University, 2015-2016.
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Lee University, 2013-2014 & 2014-2015.
Diversity Committee – Chair of International Women’s Day Events Planning sub-committee, Lee University, 2011-2012 & 2012-2013.
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Libraries Association (ALA), member since 2008.
Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), member since 2011.
Music Library Association, member since 2011.