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Education

• B.A., Biology, magna cum laude, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
• N.S.F. Undergraduate Research Participant, Iowa State University, Dept. of Zoology, Ames, Iowa
• M.L.S., University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Work Experience

• Biology Librarian, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri (1985 - present)
• Librarian, University of Iowa Health Sciences Library, Iowa City, Iowa
• Research Assistant, University of Iowa Biochemistry Dept., Iowa City, Iowa
• Teaching Associate, Biology Dept., Luther College, Decorah, Iowa

Selected Web Pages

• Math Library, Subject Guide: Mathematics, Math Library News Blog
• Subject Guide: Life Sciences (including Medicine)
• Subject Guide: General Sciences
• BioNews Blog and Monthly News and New Books Lists
• Daily Lists of New Journals Received in the Biology Library
• Biology Library Selected Search Pages
• Biology Library Information

Memberships

• Medical Library Association
  • Collection Development Section
  • Medical Informatics Section and Internet Special Interest Group
  • Public Services Section
  • MCMLA, Mid-Continental Chapter
  • Molecular Biology and Genomics Special Interest Group
• St. Louis Medical Librarians
• American Library Association
  • LITA
  • ACRL; STS; IS; ULS
  • Missouri Association of College and Research Libraries
• CBHL
• United States Agricultural Information Network (USAIN)
• I'm not a member but relevant library organizations: Biomedical and Life Sciences Division, Special Libraries Association, St. Louis Metropolitan Area Chapter, Special Libraries Association, Natural History Caucus, Special Libraries Association.