Daniel N. Joudrey, PhD

Assistant Professor
Office: GSLIS P-205B, 1 Palace Road
Mailing Address: Simmons College, 300 The Fenway, GSLIS P-205B, Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617.521.2863
E-mail: joudrey@simmons.edu

Assistant Professor
July 2005–present
Simmons College, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Boston, MA

Teaching

• LIS 415: Information organization
• LIS 417: Subject cataloging and classification
• LIS 531M: Descriptive cataloging

Current Research and Scholarship

• Imaging tagging study with Dr. Rong Tang
• Aboutness determination models
• Common errors in the application of Library of Congress Subject Headings
• 3rd edition of Organization of Information with Dr. Arlene G. Taylor

Committee Service

Adjunct Instructor
May 2005–August 2005
Florida State University, College of Information, Panama City, FL

Taught cataloging for the College of Information via their online program.

Teaching Fellow/Instructor
January 2002–August 2004
University of Pittsburgh, School of Information Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA

Taught the required core course LIS 2001: Organizing Information. Each week, lectured and conducted in-class exercises on the fundamentals of bibliographic control including introductions to retrieval tools and systems, metadata, MARC, Dublin Core, ISBD, AACR2, descriptive cataloging, access points, authority control, subject analysis, controlled vocabulary, and classification. Facilitated in-class discussion sessions and electronic class discussion boards. Supported student learning both in and out of the classroom, revised the syllabus, created assignments and in-class exercises, created an OCLC Connexion tutorial, graded papers, assigned readings, and conducted lab sessions.

Metadata Policy Intern
August 2001–December 2001
Library of Congress, Washington, DC

Coordinated and documented the development of metadata policies, best practices, and standards for metadata supporting all functions and processes in the life cycle of digital resources. Worked with and supported the Metadata Policy Group and four sub-committees investigating the requirements for a Library of Congress metadata policy. Searched for relevant materials on metadata to share with committee members. Collected web resources to develop a Metadata Policy Group intranet page. Developed discussion questions and draft statements to be included in the policy statement.

Research and Teaching Assistantships
September 1999–August 2001, August 2004–April 2005
University of Pittsburgh, School of Information Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA

Assisted Dr. Arlene G.Taylor and Dr. Hong Xu in their work at the School of Information Sciences. Responsibilities included: data collection for various studies, and analyzing web resources for a study of Dublin Core Resource Types for Dr. Taylor and Dr. Xu.

Assisted Drs. Taylor, Xu, Robins, and Normore in conducting the courses, LIS 2001: Organizing Information, LIS 2406: Subject Analysis, and LIS 2970: Cataloging. Supported the instructors by grading papers, designing exams and assignments, managing CourseWeb sites, conducting in-class exercises, guest lecturing, reviewing and suggesting readings, conducting discussion sessions, teaching OCLC training workshops, suggesting course activities, and attending classes.

Cataloging Intern
September 2000–December 2000
Chatham College Library, Pittsburgh, PA

Performed both copy and original cataloging on the library’s backlog of items in all formats. Trained in book repair and participated in the evaluation of integrated library systems.

Editorial Assistant/GSA
September 1999–September 2000
University of Pittsburgh, School of Information Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA

Performed the duties of the Editorial Assistant to Dean Toni Carbo for the peer-reviewed journal, The International Information & Library Review. Responsibilities included copy editing, managing the review process, writing introductions and forewords, and creating an article-tracking database. Helped to plan special events and receptions for the School of Information Sciences as needed. Assisted Dean Carbo in 2000 with her responsibilities as a past president of ALISE.

Worked as part of the Latin American cataloging team. Tasks included: searching OCLC, performing copy cataloging on Library of Congress records, and performing copy cataloging and verifying all MARC fields on records submitted by other member institutions. 

Library Temporary Staff
March 1999–May 1999
InforCurrent (formerly Telesec Corestaff), Greenbelt, MD

Worked in various special libraries providing library clerk and paraprofessional services. Responsibilities included: cataloging for retrospective conversion projects, shelving, shelf-reading, serials check-in, labeling (pressure and heat), copying journal articles, loose-leaf updates, mail distribution, and various other tasks.

...to the Profession

American Library Association. Association for Library Collections & Technical Services.

Council of Regional Groups Speakers’ Bureau. Speaker. (2005– )

Committee on Cataloging: Description and Access. Intern. (2007–2008)

Subject Analysis Committee. (2008-2010)

Subcommittee on the Future of Subject Headings. (2006– )

Subcommittee on DDC 305–306. (2000)

 

...to the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons College

Admissions and Awards Committee (2005–2008), Chair (2008- )

Curriculum Committee (2005– )

Faculty, Parliamentarian (2005– )

Faculty, Secretary (2005–2006)

 

Core Curriculum Subcommittee (2007– )

Core Curriculum Working Group (2007)

Course Evaluation Working Group (2006–2007)

Foundations Course Working Group, Chair (2007).

Space Planning Committee (2005–2007)

...to Simmons College

Academic Technology Committee, Alternate (2006–2007), Member (2007-2008)

Bookstore Advisory Committee (2005– )

Honor Board (2007-2010)