Matthew D. Bodie, M.A.


Education:

M.A. in Library & Information Science with additional graduate work in English, Rhetoric & Composition

  • Graduated magna cum laude 12/2002
  • University of South Florida – Tampa, FL

B.A. in Mass Communications and English (30+ upper division hours)

  • Graduated cum laude 5/1995
  • University of South Florida – Tampa, FL

Employment History:

10/2008-Present – Information Services Librarian & Instructor, St. Petersburg College – Tarpon Springs, FL

  • Design curriculum and course materials and deliver classroom and online instruction in library and information science (LIS 1002 & non-credit library instruction), expository writing (ENC 1101), and computer and information literacy (CGS 1060).
  • Embed in a wide variety of on-ground and online courses, using LMS, to provide instruction and navigational links to important information resources.
  • Perform general and subject-specific reference and research services and individual instruction to a diverse population of students.
  • Co-manage $35K collection development budget. Purchase materials for Communications, Education, Business, Math, & Science.
  • Serve on intercampus committees to promote literacy and learning.
  • Engage in outreach/library liaison work, promotional communications, and event planning to benefit the library and college.
  • Lead and collaborate with six support staff members to complete special projects.

7/2008-10/2008 – Library Director, Everest University – Tampa, FL

  • Managed staff of five assistants and overall library operation.
  • Instructed students of varying skills in library and information research.
  • Created and edited content for library website, campus intranet, and instructional materials.
  • Liaised with faculty and administration about making relevant resources available to support student projects and overall curriculum.
  • Purchased, maintained, and cataloged library materials.
  • Managed $60K yearly budget.
  • Administered and coordinated testing of prospective students.

8/2001-8/2008 - Librarian, Eckerd College - St. Petersburg , FL.

  • Performed in-depth reference and research services for students, faculty, and community patrons on-ground and online.
  • Taught information literacy skills and their application in individual and group settings.
  • Supervised library staff and common areas.
  • Resolved a variety of information technology challenges.
  • Partnered in creation of comprehensive electronic subject guides.
  • Collaborated in selection, de-selection & acquisition of library materials.

7/1995-7/2008 - Creative Services Director, Max Communications, Inc. - Tampa , FL.

  • Managed and performed consultation, research, writing, editing, and production of marketing communications for organizations, ranging from Main Street operations to multinational corporations (e.g., JC Penney [Southeast], NAPA Auto Parts [Southeast], Millennium Hotels & Resorts [U.S.], Club Quarters [U.S./U.K.], Tampa Metro Area YMCA, Humane Society of Tampa Bay).
  • Spearheaded development and ongoing cooperation in providing clients with value-added information research services focusing on business & industry trends and competitive intelligence.
  • Trained, developed, directed and scheduled staff to perform research, writing and distribution of marketing materials.
  • Monitored copyright, fair use and licensing issues.
  • Partnered with company directors to create company policies and procedures.
  • Performed inventory of materials and made quality, cost-saving purchases.
  • Selected, acquired, and performed original cataloging of audio library files.

Committee Work:

  • Chair, SPC Reads: One Book, One College Common Reading Program, SPC, 2009-Present.
  • Member, Collection Development Policy Committee, SPC, 2009-Present.
  • Member, Academic Roundtable on Critical Thinking, SPC, 2009.
  • Member, Self-Paced Learning Solutions Committee, SPC, 2010-Present.
  • Member, Curriculum & Instruction Team for CGS 1060 Course of Record, SPC, 2009-2010.
  • Member, Faculty Governance Organization, SPC, 2008-Present.
  • Member, Student Affairs Team (Tarpon Campus), SPC, 2008-Present.

Presentations:

  • Guest Lecturer, Censorship & Selection: Celebrating the Freedom to Read, SPC College of Education, 2/3/10 & 10/7/09.
  • Guest Lecturer, For Goodness Sake, Don't Plagiarize, SPC College of Education, 1/26/10.
  • Co-Presenter, Bibliotech, SPC Faculty Training in FMG Films on Demand, ArtStor, OverDrive, and Testing Education Resource Center, 10/23/09.

Technical Skills:

  • Functional familiarity with over 100 subscription periodical databases.
  • Application of Wikis, RSS Feeds, social bookmarking & networking, blogs, cloud computing, and podcasts.
  • Microsoft Office 2007 Suite.
  • Screen recording and presentation software (Camtasia & Jing).
  • Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Audition.
  • ANGEL Learning Management System by Blackboard.