Curriculum Vita
Elizabeth Lane Lawley
800 Energy Center Blvd.#3006
Northport, AL 35476
Phone: (205) 343-0084
Internet: liz@itcs.com
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Research || Honors
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School of Library and Information Studies
Currently enrolled in Ph.D. program in Information Studies with minor field concentration in Communication. Degree expected December 1997.
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
School of Information and Library Studies
M.L.S. in Information Technology, 1987
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
A.B. in American History, 1984
COMPETENCIES
Introduction to the Internet
Designed and will teach a three-credit course on Internet technology and research techniques for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in Journalism.
University of Alabama, School of Library & Information Studies
Issues in Librarianship: The Internet
Designed and taught a three-credit course on Internet issues for librarians. Included basic instruction on a variety of Internet tools, including gopher, telnet, ftp, and WWW. Particular emphasis was given to the design and development of network-based information resources, using Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML).
Information Technologies
Taught core class on technology for librarianship. Developed a new syllabus that included emphasis on network technology and resources. Course covered basic computer concepts ranging from operating systems and word processing to library automation systems and local area networking. The class and the exams included substantial hands-on work with computers and networked systems.
Introduction to Information Science
Taught elective information science seminar, with emphasis on social and cultural effects of information technologies on society.
University of Oklahoma Extension Services
Introduction to the Internet (8/94, 8/93)
Designed and presented a five-day intensive academic course on the Internet, sponsored by the School of Library and Information Studies and presented to graduate and continuing education students. This class was repeated the following year due to its popularity.
Other Teaching Competencies
- Information Technology
- Telecommunications & Networking
- Hypermedia Resource Design & Development
- Communications (Applied & Theoretical Aspects)
- Government & Law Bibliography
- Marketing & Public Relations
- Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Librarians
EXPERIENCE
Appointed to the faculty of the Journalism Department to teach classes in new media on the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Internet Training & Consulting Services, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Director, 7/92 - present
Provide training and consulting on Internet topics to libraries, law
firms, businesses, military bases, government agencies, educators, and K-12
students. Developed extensive WWW resources for ITCS and related
organizations.
Congressional Information Service, Bethesda, Maryland
Support Supervisor, 1/90 - 6/92
Supervised CD-ROM telephone support and training to worldwide users, internal testing of CD-ROM software products, production of print and online user documentation, and product fulfillment. With programming staff, developed new CD-ROM user interfaces.
Office Automation Coordinator, 4/89 - 6/92
Specified, purchased, and installed 250-node, 4-server Novell local area
network with CD-ROM server, and supervised all network operations. Provided
technical support to all company employees on a wide range of hardware and
software configurations. Supervised PC support staff. Prepared and
administered departmental budgets.
The Library of Congress, Washington, DC
Bibliographer in Government and Law, Library Services Division, 1/88
- 4/89
Prepared bibliographies on topics relating to government and law for Members of Congress and their staff, as well as for subject analysts in the Congressional Research Service.
Library Intern, Staff Training and Development Office, 9/87-1/88
Selected as a member of the Library of Congress Intern Program for 1987-1888. Participated in a series of tours, seminars, and work experiences providing an overall view of functions performed by the Library and its staff.
University of Michigan, School of Education, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Graduate Student Staff Assistant, Instructional Strategy Services, 1/87 -
8/87
Managed the operations of a microcomputer resource center providing facilities for software and hardware evaluation by students and faculty of the Schools of Education and Information and Library Studies. Supervised two student programmers responsible for upkeep of a software database and for routine maintenance of equipment. Presented workshops on microcomputer use in the fields of education and information science. Evaluated software for purchase.
Stanley H. Kaplan Educational Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Instructor, Graduate Management Admissions Test Course, 9/86 - 8/87
Taught eight-week preparation courses for the GMAT to groups of 30-40 students. Gave presentations, and prepared a promotional videotape, for students considering application to business schools.
Standard Oil Engineered Materials, Niagara Falls, New York
Administrative Assistant, Semiconductor Products Division, 3/85 - 8/86
Edited technical documents. Presented training classes on microcomputer topics to engineers and technicians. Provided administrative assistance to managers and production staff.
Colby College, Waterville, Maine
Residential College Coordinator, 7/84 - 1/85
Supervised student staff in eight residence halls. Managed student union and
information desk, including 10-15 student staff members. Advised student
government council.
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Resident Advisor, Markley Hall, 9/83 - 4/84
Advisor for 80 undergraduate women in a residence hall of 1200 students.
Planned and presented workshops on topics relating to university and residence hall life. Interviewed and evaluated applicants for residence hall jobs.
Student Supervisor, Campus Information Center, 9/80 - 6/84
Assigned reference requests and organizational tasks to student information
assistants. Designed and conducted training sessions for new employees.
Provided reference assistance to students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the
University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus. Involved in initial planning process
for the opening of the Center in early 1981.
Outside the Virtual Beltway, CMP Techweb's MarketSpace.
Choosing an Internet Trainer or Consultant, Internet Unleashed,(SAMS, 1994).
Advertising on the Internet, Internet Business Journal 1 (3), p. 22.
Internet Primer for Information Professionals, (Meckler, 1993).
Microcomputer Management and Maintenance for Libraries, (Meckler, 1990)
A study of the perceptions and experiences of LIS doctoral students who have recently dropped out of their programs, using Dervin's sense-making methodology as a framework for understanding the doctoral program as an information system that is failing to meet the needs of its users.
The Sociology of Culture in Computer-Mediated Communication: An Initial Exploration
Paper written as a preliminary research plan for studying
computer-mediated communication on the Internet from a cultural studies
perspective. Focuses on the potential application of Pierre Bourdieu's
Sociology of Culture theoretical base.
Computers and the Communication of Gender
Paper on the issues of gender identity and shifting boundaries in the context
of computer-mediated communication. Submitted for publication fall of 1994.
Student Representative to the Graduate Council, 1992-93 (Member, Program & Degree Requirements Committee)
Beta Phi Mu Honorary Society, inducted 1987
University Honors Program, University of Michigan, 1980-82
ACTIVITIES
- Board of Directors, 1994-1997
- Chair, LITA/CLSI Scholarship Committee, 1993-1994
- Chair, Leadership Development Committee, 1990-1993
- Nominating Committee, 1992
- Interest Group Coordinator, 1989-1991
- Microcomputer Users' Interest Group Chair, 1988-1989
Telecommunications Electronic Reviews
- Editorial Board, 1/94-present
- Commentary Editor, 1/94-present
PRESENTATIONS
(Refereed)
"Discourse and Distortion in Computer-Mediated Communication"
Student paper accepted for presentation at the 1993 ICA Annual Meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
(Non-Refereed)
A few presentations not included there, but relevant to academic contexts, are:
- Alabama Teachers Workshop, Tuscaloosa, AL (7/94)
Developed and presented two half-day workshops on using the Internet for K-12 teachers attending a professional development program at the University of Alabama. - University of Alabama New College (9/93-12/93)
Presented a series of 6 Internet workshops to faculty members. - University of Alabama Interactive Instructional Television System (10/93-12/93)
Presented five workshops on Internet use over an interactive television systemto 6 remote sites. - John J. Calhoun State Community College, Decatur, AL (9/93)
Two 1-1/2 hour introductory Internet presentations to administrators and faculty.
Associate Dean, University of Alabama School of Library & Information Studies
(205) 348-4610 (gcoleman@ua1vm.ua.edu)
Dean Ronald Rogers
University of Alabama Graduate School
(205) 348-8280 (rrogers@rosie.aalan.ua.edu)
Professor David Mothersbaugh
Management Science Department
University of Alabama College of Commerce & Business Administration
(205) 348-8949 (dmothers@alston.cba.ua.edu)
Professor Marcus Brown
Computer Science Department
University of Alabama College of Engineering
(205) 348-6363 (mbrown@cs.eng.ua.edu)
Professor Ed Mullins
Chair, Journalism Department
University of Alabama College of Communication
(205) 348-8592 (emullins@ccmail.bamanet.ua.edu)
Professor Robert Swisher
University of Oklahoma School of Library & Information Studies
(405) 325-3921 (bswisher@ou.edu)