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Margaret L Phillips

University Title:
Assistant Professor
Division/Unit(s):
Physical Sciences, Engineering, Technology
Location(s):
Wilmeth Active Learning Center
3053C

Professional Information

Liaison Areas:
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Engineering Technology
Technical Standards
Industrial Engineering
Courses Taught:
NUCL 580 Essential Communication Skills for Nuclear Engineering
NUCL 480 Nuclear Engineering Technical Communications
EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service)
ILS 595 Information Strategies for Science, Technology, & Engineering Research
Education:
MLS, Indiana University, Indianapolis (IUPUI)
B.A. Psychology, Purdue University
B.S. Economics, Purdue University
Memberships and Service:

American Society for Engineering Education, 2011-present
    Engineering Libraries Division
          Publications Committee Member, 2016-present
          Accreditation & Standards Committee Member, 2018-present
American Library Association, 2009-present
Association of College and Research Libraries, 2009-present
     Instruction Section
     Science & Technology Section
          Information Literacy Committee, 2012-2014; 2016-present
          Liaison to ASEE-ELD, 2016-present
Society for Standards Professionals (SES), 2017-present

 

Publications

Phillips, M., Howard, H., Valeer, A., & Hubbard, D.E. (2019). Mapping industry standards and integration opportunities in business management curricula. Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship. (accepted)

Phillips, M. (2019). Standards collections: Considerations for the future. Collection Management. https://doi.org/10.1080/01462679.2018.1562396

Phillips, M., Fosmire, M., Turner, L., Petersheim, K., & Lu, J. (2019). Comparing the information needs and experiences of undergraduate students and practicing engineers. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 45(1), pp 39-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2018.12.004

Phillips, M., & Zwicky, D. (2018). Information literacy in engineering technology education: a case study. Journal of Engineering Technology 35(2), pp. 48-57. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/210/

Phillips, M., Van Epps, A., Johnson, N., & Zwicky, D. (2018). Effective engineering information literacy instruction: a systematic literature review. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 44(6), pp 705-711. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2018.10.006

Phillips, M., Fosmire, M., Petersheim, K., Turner, L., & Lu, J. (2018). How do professional engineers use information compared to undergraduates, and how can libraries prepare students and support engineers for future success?  Paper presented at the 38th Annual IATUL Conference in Oslo, Norway. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/203

Phillips, M., Van Epps, A., Johnson, N., & Zwicky, D. (2018). Effective Methods of Engineering Information Literacy: Initial Steps of a Systematic Literature Review and Observations about the Literature. Paper presented at the 2018 ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT https://peer.asee.org/30356

Phillips, M., Fosmire, M., & McPherson, P. (2018, May/June). Standards are Everywhere: A Freely Available Introductory Online Educational Program on Standardization for Product Development. Standards Engineering, 70(3), 1-6. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/201/

Phillips, M., & Jahanshahi, M.R. (2017, October). Integrating data information literacy into a service-learning design course. Paper presented at the 2017 IEEE Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference, Indianapolis, IN. http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/186/

Phillips, M., & Zwicky, D. (2017, Summer). Patent information use in engineering technology design: an analysis of student work. Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship, 87. DOI:10.5062/F4ZS2TR8

Phillips, M., & Huber, S. (2017, Summer). Standards resources for engineering and technology. Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship, 87. DOI:10.5062/F4B27SJ7

Phillips, M., & McPherson, P. (2016, October). Using everyday objects to engage students in standards education.  Paper presented at the 2016 IEEE Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference, Erie PA . http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fspres/106

Phillips, M., Lucchesi, S., Sams, J., & van Susante, P. J. (2015, June). Using direct information literacy assessment to improve mechanical engineering student learning - a report on rubric analysis of student research assignments. Paper presented at the 2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle, Washington. doi:10.18260/p.24999

Presentations

Phillips, M., Fosmire, M., & McPherson, P., (2018, June). Industry Standards for Everyone: Demystifying Technical Standards. Workshop presented at the 2018 Special Libraries Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fspres/128 Presentation materials: http://guides.lib.purdue.edu/NIST_standards

Phillips, M., McPherson, P., & Fosmire, M. (2017, June). Integrating Technical Standards into Design Courses. Workshop presented at the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH. Presentation materials: http://guides.lib.purdue.edu/NIST_standards

Phillips, M. (2016, November). “An Overview of Standards are Everywhere: an Information Literacy Approach to Standards Education.” Presented at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 4th Annual Standards Education Workshop, Gaithersburg, MD. 

Other Information

Funding: National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST). Standards are Everywhere: An Information Literacy Approach to Standards Education. Prof. Margaret Phillips, PI; Prof. Michael Fosmire (Purdue Libraries) and Prof. Paul McPherson (Purdue Polytechnic Institute), co-PI's. $64,682. September 2016-December 2018. Project website: http://guides.lib.purdue.edu/NIST_standards