Michael Fosmire
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Associate Professor of Library Science Contact Information |
Education
MLIS, University of Washington, 1997.
M.S., Physics, University of Washington, 1996.
B.S. Physics and Mathematics, The Pennsylvania State University, 1992.
Research Interests
Applying active learning techniques to information literacy instruction
Information seeking behavior of scientists and engineers
Scholarly publishing issues
Professional Service
Special Libraries Association (1998-)
Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division
Chair 2003-2004
Treasurer 2000-2002
Mentoring Subcommittee, Chair 1999-2000
Editorial Board, Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship (2001-); Webliography section editor
Liaison, American Institute of Physics Publications Policies Committee (2001-2004)
Publications
Articles
Markey, Karen, Annie Armstrong, Sandy DeGroote, Michael Fosmire, Laura Fuderer, Kelly Garrett, Helen Georgas, Linda Sharp, Cheri Smith, Michael Spaly, and Joni E. Warner. “Testing the Effectiveness of Interactive Multimedia for Library-User Education.” Portal: Libraries and the Academy, 5, no. 4 (2005): 527-544.
Macklin, Alexius Smith, and Michael Fosmire. “A Blueprint for Progress: Collaborating with Faculty to Integrate Information Literacy into the Curriculum at Purdue University.” Resource Sharing and Information Networks, 17, no 1/2 (2004): 43-56.
Fosmire, Michael. “Scan it and they will come…but will they cite it?” Science and Technology Libraries, 25, no 1/2 (2004): 55-72.
Fosmire, Michael. “ Information Labs: The Next Best Thing in Information Literacy.” Geoscience Information Society Annual Proceedings, 34 (2003): 73-76.
Laffoon, Carolyn, and Michael Fosmire. “ Book Reviews in the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Journal Literature.” Geoscience Information Society Annual Proceedings, 34 (2003): 55-62.
Macklin, Alexius Smith, and Michael Fosmire. “Real-World Solutions for Real-World Collaboration Problems.” In Integrating Information Literacy into the College Experience: papers presented at the Thirtieth LOEX Library Instruction Conference held in Ypsilanti, Michigan, 10 to 11 May 2002, edited by Julia K. Nims, Randal Baier, Rita Bullard, and Eric Owen, 169-174. Ann Arbor: Pierian Press, 2003.
Macklin, Alexius Smith, and Michael Fosmire. “The LEADER Project.” College and Research Libraries News, 64, no 3 (2003): 192-195.
Fosmire, Michael and Alexius Macklin. “Riding the Active Learning Wave: Using Problem-Based Learning as a Catalyst for Creating Faculty-Librarian Partnerships.” Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 34, Spring 2002. http://www.istl.org/02-spring/article2.html.
Fosmire, Michael. “Physics Conference Proceedings and the Electronic Environment—An Investigation of New Dissemination Patterns.” Collection Management, 26, no 1 (2001): 25-33.
Fosmire, Michael. “Bibliographic Instruction in Physics Libraries: A Survey of Current Practice and Tips for Marketing BI.” Science and Technology Libraries, 19, no.2 (2001): 25-34.
Fosmire, Michael and Elizabeth Young. “Free Scholarly Electronic Journals: What access do college and university libraries provide?” College & Research Libraries, 61, no. 6 (2000): 500-508.
Fosmire, Michael and Elizabeth Young. “Free Scholarly Electronic Journals: An Annotated Webliography.” Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, no. 28 (Fall 2000). http://www.istl.org/istl/00-fall/internet.html
Fosmire, Michael and Song Yu. “Free Scholarly Electronic Journals: How Good are They?” Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, no. 27 (Summer 2000). http://www.istl.org/istl/00-summer/refereed.html
Fosmire, Michael. “Superconductivity: a selective bibliography.” Reference Services Review 28, no. 2 (2000): 161-170.
Fosmire, Michael and Karen Croneis. “Looking to the New Millennium: Strategic Planning for SLA Units.” Information Outlook 3, no. 11 (November 1999): 17-22.
Conference Presentations
“Making Connections on Campus: collaborative approaches to information literacy in the sciences.” Science and Technology Section. American Library Association. Annual Conference. Orlando, FL, June 2004.
Fosmire, Michael. “Information Labs: The Next Best Thing in Information Literacy.” Geological Society of America. Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA, November, 2003.
Laffoon, Carolyn, and Michael Fosmire. “Book Reviews in the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Journal Literature.” Geological Society of America. Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA, November, 2003.
“Let’s Get Physical!: Physical Science Reference for Non-Scientists.” CE Course. Special Libraries Association. 93 rd Annual Conference. Los Angeles, CA, June 2002.
“An Integrated Approach to Managing Electronic Journals: The Purdue University Experience,” with Emily R. Mobley. Special Libraries Association. 92 nd Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX, June 2001.
“Developing Science Librarians.” Special Libraries Association. 91 st Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA, June 2000.
“Marketing Bibliographic Instruction in Physics Libraries.” Special Libraries Association. 90 th Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN, June 1999.