Melissa Chim
Nerdy, achiever, educator.
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I'm currently reading "How to be a Victorian" by Ruth Goodman! It's a fascinating guide on what the average day for a Victorian man and woman would be, from when they first wake up to when they go to bed. I'm a huge fan of skincare and cosmetics, and my favorite chapter goes into Victorian grooming rituals.
Engaging, professional, collaborative.
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I'm very grateful for ACRL for giving librarians the opportunity to engage with other librarians based on topics relevant to the profession. I recently joined the History Librarians Interest Group as the Incoming Convener, and it's been a wonderful experience so far collaborating with other librarians to offer the community programming they can be excited to attend.
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As the first Scholarly Communications Librarian at Excelsior, I am responsible for creating and managing the university's OER publishing platform and institutional repository. Alongside my amazing team, I provide reference services for students and faculty. I am also an instructor for the university's information literacy course.
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When I was attending library school, I knew academic librarianship was the perfect path for me. It's been almost 10 years since I graduated and that sentiment still holds true! My career has allowed me to pursue my own research while helping others explore their passion. I got to co-author my first OER textbook in 2022, and I am currently working on a second with my colleague. I regularly promote teaching with primary sources and information literacy. Academic librarianship is a very rewarding career, and I am very proud to be a part of this amazing profession!
Credentials:MA, MLIS
Title:Scholarly Communications Librarian
Workplace:Excelsior University
Location:Albany, NY