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Margaret Phillips

University Title:

Associate Head of Information Studies, Associate Professor

Division/Unit(s):

Science and Engineering Libraries

Location(s):

Wilmeth Active Learning Center

3053C

Professional Information

Liaison Areas:

Nuclear Engineering

Engineering Technology

Technical Standards

Industrial Engineering

Courses Taught:

NUCL 58000 Essential Communication Skills for Nuclear Engineering

NUCL 48000 Nuclear Engineering Technical Communications

EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service)

ILS 51200 Information Strategies for Science, Technology, & Engineering Research

ILS 59500 Information & Communication Strategies for the Technical Workplace

Education:

MLS, Indiana University, Indianapolis (IUPUI)

B.A. Psychology, Purdue University

B.S. Economics, Purdue University

Honors and Awards:

2021 Purdue University Award for Exceptional Teaching and Instructional Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ASEE CIEC Best Presenter Award

2020 Purdue Libraries & School of Information Studies Excellence in Research Award

2020 Purdue Libraries & School of Information Studies Excellence in Teaching Award

Memberships and Service:

American Society for Engineering Education, 2011-present
   Engineering Libraries Division
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Member, 2021-present
Accreditation & Standards Committee Member, 2018-2022
Publications Committee Member, 2016-2019
American Library Association, 2009-present
Association of College and Research Libraries, 2009-present
     Instruction Section
     Science & Technology Section
Research Committee, 2020-2022
Liaison to ASEE-ELD, 2016-2022
Information Literacy Committee, 2012-2014; 2016-2020
American National Standards Institute Committee on Education (CoE), 2019-present
Society for Standards Professionals (SES), 2017-2022

Publications

Phillips, M., McPherson, P., & DeClerc, D. (2023). Engineering technology programs and technical standards: Investigating library access and course integration. Journal of Engineering Technology. (Accepted).

Phillips, M., Howard, H., & Brewster, G. (2022). Examining business students’ workplace information use during internships and co-ops. Journal of Business and Finance Librarianship. 28(1). pp. 36-47.
https://doi.org/10.1080/08963568.2022.2137973

Phillips, M. (2021). Technical standards in Compendex. Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship, 99. https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2621

Bosman, L., & Phillips, M., (2021). Integrating the entrepreneurial mindset into the engineering classroom. IEEE Transactions on Education. https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2021.3101360

Berry, F., Phillips, M., Condron. J., & Sanger, P. (2021). Improving writing quality of capstone reports. IEEE Transactions on Education. https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2021.3059739

Bosman, L., Paterson, K. & Phillips, M. (2021). Integrating online discussions into engineering curriculum to endorse interdisciplinary viewpoints, promote authentic learning, and improve information literacy. International Journal of Engineering Education 37(1), pp 19-30. https://www.ijee.ie/contents/c370121.html

Phillips, M., Fosmire, M., Schirone, M., Johansson, C., & Berry, F. Workplace information needs of engineering and technology graduates: A case study on two continents. Paper presented at 2020 IEEE Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference, Uppsala, Sweden (virtual), October 2020. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/242/

Phillips, M., Zwicky, D., & Lu, J. Initial study of information literacy content in engineering and technology job postings. Paper presented at IEEE Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference, Uppsala, Sweden (virtual), October 2020. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/244/

Reed, J., Phillips, M., Van Epps, A., & Zwicky, D. An early look at a scoping review of systematic review methodologies in engineering. Paper presented at 2020 IEEE Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference, Uppsala, Sweden (virtual), October 2020. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/243/

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. 24(1-2), pp 17-29. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/220/

Phillips, M. (2019). Standards collections: Considerations for the future. Collection Management, 44(2-4), pp 334-347. 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

Leachman, C., Rowley, E., Phillips, M., & Solomon, D. (2022, July). Technical Standards: Critical Component of Engineering Librarianship. Panel presented at the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. https://osf.io/f5bn4/

Van Epps, A., Buhler, A., & Phillips, M. (2022, July). The Basics of Qualitative Research Methods for Librarians. Workshop presented at the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. https://osf.io/kbeqz/

Howard, H.; Phillips, M.; & Brewster, G. R. (2022, April). "Transitioning from Academia to the Workplace: Information Literacy Experiences of Business Students." Presented at LILAC: The Information Literacy Conference, Manchester, UK. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fspres/180/

Phillips, M., Fosmire, M., & Zwicky, D. (2021, January). Information Rich Engineering Design (I-RED). Invited workshop presented for the Svensk biblioteksförening (Swedish Library Association), Network for Engineering and Natural Science Librarians (virtual). https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fspres/167/

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:
Purdue Innovation Hub. Preparing students for today’s informed workplace: a transdisciplinary information literacy badging approach. Prof. Margaret Phillips, PI; Prof. Heather Howard, co-PI; Prof. Dave Zwicky, co-PI; & Prof. Fred Berry (Purdue Polytechnic Institute), co-PI.

ASEE Engineering Technology Division. Exploring Standards Access and Education in ET Programs. Prof. Margaret Phillips, PI; Prof. Paul McPherson (Purdue Polytechnic Institute), co-PI; and Danielle LeClerc (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, student).

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. Project website: http://guides.lib.purdue.edu/NIST_standards