Rhonda S.

Holt

Education
MLIS, University of Oklahoma, May 2017 (projected)
Coursework emphasis on information literacy, retrieval, and health sciences reference
(additional school library endorsement)

M.Ed., Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ, June 2011

Curriculum & Instruction Major with an emphasis in Educational Technology

BA, University of Tulsa, May 2007

Elementary Education & Music dual major

Certification
Oklahoma State Standard Teaching License
Early Childhood & Elementary Education

Employment History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Oklahoma- Schusterman Library, Tulsa, OK
July 2015- current
Provide detailed, customer-centered reference and research assistance at a
health sciences library using print and electronic sources including PubMed,
Ovid, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, CINAHL, and electronic journals
Perform shelf-shifting, ILL scanning, and various projects as needed in support
of Technical Services and Reference and Instruction
Proofread and provide feedback for online research tutorials created using Guides
on the Side
Observe and document patron behaviors as part of an on-going assessment
Respond to LibraryH3lp chat queries and texts
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6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

Jenks Public Schools, Jenks, OK
August 2014- February 2015
Taught Math and Science to approximately 60 students
Created and instructed lessons based upon Jenks Standard Curriculum for
Math & Science
Assessed student performance through individualized assessments

Adjunct Professor, Foundations of Math & Environmental Science

Brown Mackie College, Tulsa, OK
Fall 2013-Spring 2014 & May 2015
Designed and implemented lessons developed to meet the academic
standards and needs of students
Assessed student performance through individual assignments
Provided appropriate feedback and response

Elementary Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools, Tulsa, OK
August 2007-August 2014
Designed and administered lesson plans aimed at meeting the academic,
intellectual, and social needs of a variety of learners.
Integrated English Language Arts and Math in Low- and Hi-level phases
Instructed lessons in Social Studies, Technology, Current Events, and
Character Education
Assessed student performance through student-teacher conferencing, peer
evaluation, checklists, and student data portfolios

Professional Memberships
Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators
Associate Member, Jan 2016-current

Oklahoma Library Association (OLA)/American Library Association (ALA)

Student Member, Spring 2015-current
Attended Spring 2015 & 2016 meetings

Oklahoma Library & Information Studies Student Association (OLISSA)

Member, Spring 2015-Current
Secretary, August 2016-Current
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South Central Chapter/Medical Library Association (SCC/MLA)

Student Chapter Member, Fall 2015-current
Attended Fall 2015 Meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas
Attended Fall 2016 Meeting in Galveston, Texas

Kappa Kappa Iota (KKI), Gamma Beta

Member, 2009-current
Chapter Historian, 2012-2013

Professional and Academic Honors

David C. Steed A&S Scholarship, Fall 2015-Spring 2017
Library Student Outreach Award, 2015- SCC/MLA
OLA- Graduate Scholarship Recipient, 2016
H. W. Wilson Scholarship, 2016- OU-SLIS
Mayo Drake Award, 2016- SCC/MLA
Roberta Roads Allen Scholarship, 2016- OU-SLIS

Publications/Presentations

Hoberect, Toni, Rhonda Holt, Salome Pinto. 2016. "A Preliminary Investigation into
the Use of Library Instruction Links of Resource Library Websites." Presented
at SCC/MLA 2016, Galveston, TX, October 24.

Holt, Rhonda. Winter 2017. Mayo Drake Award Recipient: Greetings and Much
Thankfulness. South Central Connection 26 (4): 12.

Service
OLA- Student Volunteer, Spring 2015 & 2016 Conferences
Assist and provide information at the registration booth

Morningcrest Medical Library, Fall 2015 & 2016 Health Fairs

Assist medical librarian with outreach events
Attend local medical information fairs to speak with community members
about Medline Plus, PubMed, and various NLM resources
Select and order information materials relevant to upcoming fairs
Compile, manage, and create resources pages for the
Morningcrest Medical Library's website.
Skills
Operating Systems: Comfortable working in a Windows or MAC environment.
Library Applications: Working knowledge of EBSCO, LEXIS-NEXIS, Ovid, PubMed,
ScienceDirect interfaces; Familiar with OCLC WorldCat, ILLiad,
ALMA/Primo; EndNote; Google Scholar
Office Applications: MS Office Suite; OpenOffice; Google Docs