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Teaching Philosophy
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• Reference/ Instruction Librarian, Phillips Memorial Library
• Associate Professor

Academic Background     

• Simmons College, Boston, MA: graduate study in Doctor of Arts program, 1994-1999                     
• Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ: M.L.S. Library Science, 1975                     
• University of Chicago, Chicago, IL: M.A. in English, 1969                     
• Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME: B.A. in English, 1965

Teaching Philosophy

At a time in our history when technology has made an unprecedented abundance of information available to virtually everyone, I believe the ability to identify, evaluate and effectively use information is an essential intellectual tool--not only for success in college but also for lifelong learning.  As an instruction librarian my job is to work with students and faculty to develop and enhance this vital skill.  After first ensuring that needed information resources are available, I endeavor, through one-on-one interactions as well as formal classes and online tutorials, to ensure that students learn how to use these resources effectively and efficiently in support of their academic pursuits and to meet other information needs.

Research & Interests

My research interests are primarily in the area of studying how students access information and what pedagogical methods are most effective in improving their information seeking and evaluation skills.

Research in Progress: Study of how courses in academic librarianship are taught in American library schools.

Professional Memberships

• American Library Association
• Association of College and Research Libraries

Publication Highlights

• Bailey, Edgar C.  “Congressional Committee Hearings.”  LJ Special Report, No11: Collection Management.  New York :  Bowker, 1979.  pp 40-1.
• _____________.  “Shadows in Earthsea:  LeGuin’s Use of  A Jungian Archetype.”  Extrapolation, 21 (1980), 254-61.
• _____________.  “Access to Federal Documents in Small, Non-Depository Academic Libraries.”  Government Publications Review, 8A (1981), 405-10.
• _____________.  “Library Guides and Handbooks.”  Reference Services Review, 11, No. 1 (1983), 47-54.
• _____________.  “Acquisition and Use of General Encyclopedias in Small Academic Libraries.”  RQ, 25 (1985),  218-22.
• _____________ and Norman Desmarais.  “Newsbank Electronic Index:  A Trial Run.”  Optical Information Systems, 7 (1987), 381-86.

Selected Scholarly Presentations and Activities

• Bailey, Edgar C.  “Help-Seeking Behavior in the Research Process of College Students.”  ACRL 8th National Conference.  Nashville, TN: April 11-14, 1997.

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