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Research

Being a professor lends itself to establishing expertise and interest in various areas of research. While the departments and schools [education, biochemistry, engineering, foreign languages, etc.] that employ us generally and broadly identify our areas of research, each of us typically focus on more narrow areas with those broad fields. Having an unique voice and contributing to the scholarly communication is what most of us strive for.

As I progress through my career I am drawn to exploring how students learn, the cognitive processes that drive retention of content, and various delivery methods. My specific focus is on blending technology and pedogogy using the information fluency model or sometimes referred to as ICT (Information and Communication Technology) proficiencies. In in a variety of positions I worked with a broad spectrum of courses and programs that incorporate information literacy and technology in varying degrees. Additionally, I explore the incorporation of three schools of design: instructional, graphic, and web, into library teaching initiatives. Visit my projects page to see examples of my work in these three areas of design.

Publications

Forthcoming

Sharkey, Jennifer, Bill McMillin, and Trisha Prosise. "One size can’t fit all: a multi-layered assessment approach to identifying skill and competency levels." 39rd National LOEX Library Instruction Conference. Pierian Press, forthcoming.

In Review

 

In Print

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Creating Documentary Shorts in a Credit-bearing Information Literacy Course." Information Literacy through the Streets of Hollywood. Eds. Germain, Carol Anne and Gerald T. Burke. Active Learning Series. Pittsburgh, PA: Library Instruction Publications, 2011.

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Political and Social Agendas: Analyzing Commercials & Public Service Announcements Attempting to Sway Public Opinion." Information Literacy through the Streets of Hollywood. Eds. Germain, Carol Anne and Gerald T. Burke. Active Learning Series. Pittsburgh, PA: Library Instruction Publications, 2011.

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Beyond the Keyboard: Optimizing Technology Spaces for Collaborative Learning, Instruction, and Service." Teaching with Technology: An Academic Librarian’s Guide. Eds. Joseph Williams and Susan Goodwin. Oxford, UK: Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Limited, 2007. [more information]

Rein, Diane, Jennifer Sharkey, and Jane Kinkus. "Integrating Bioinformatic Instruction into Undergraduate Biology Laboratory Curricula" in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Proceedings of the 28th Workshop/Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). Ed. M.A. ODonnell. 2007: 183-216. Simultaneously published in a CD-ROM format. [description] [pdf fulltext]

Macklin, Alexius Smith, and Jennifer Sharkey. "Faculty Learning Communities: Using Professional Development Strategies to Collaborate and Integrate Information and Computer Literacy into the Curriculum." 33rd National LOEX Library Instruction Conference. Pierian Press, 2006.

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Utilizing Filmmaking to Advance Generation Y's Information Fluency." LOEX Quarterly Fall 2006. [full text] [citation/abstract]

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Towards Information Fluency: Applying a Different Model to an Information Literacy Credit Course." Reference Services Review 34.1 (2006). [abstract]

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Purdue University’s Digital Learning Collaboratory: Encouraging Collaboration through Technology & Information Literacy." Transformations: Liberal Arts in the Digital Age 3.1 (2005). [full text]

Sharkey, Jennifer and F. Bartow Culp. "Cyberplagiarism and the Library: Issues and Solutions." Reference Librarian 44.91/92 (2005). [abstract]
     • simultaneously published in: The Reference Collection: From the Shelf to the Web. Ed. William J. Frost. New York: Haworth Press, 2005. [table of contents (from LC)] [Preview from Google Books]

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Merging Information Literacy and Technology through Instructional and Collaborative Initiatives." LOEX Quarterly Summer 2005.
[full text]

Sharkey, Jennifer and D. Scott Brandt. "Integrating Technology Literacy and Information Literacy." Technology Literacy Uses in Learning Environments. Ed. David D. Carbonara. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing, 2005. [table of contents] [Sample PDF]
     • republished in: Digital Literacy: Tools and Methodologies for Information Society. Ed. Pier Cesare Rivoltella. Hershey, PA: IRM Press, 2008. [table of contents] [Sample PDF]
     • republished in: Online and Distance Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (6 Volumes). Ed. Lawrence A. Tomei. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2008. [table of contents] [Sample PDF]

Smith Macklin, Alexius and Jennifer Sharkey. "Teaching to the Student: Collaboration for Diversity." LOEX News Summer 2003: 4-5, 8.

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Developing Effective Instructional Materials: Print-Based Materials." CLENExchange June 2003: 3-6.

Presentations

Sharkey, Jennifer, Bill McMillin, and Trisha Prosise. "One size can’t fit all: a multi-layered assessment approach to identifying skill and competency levels." Presentation. 2011 LOEX Conference. May 7, 2011.

Sharkey, Jennifer, Bill McMillin, and Trisha Prosise. "Assessing First Year Students' Information Literacy: a multifaceted approach." Information Literacy Summit 2011. Normal, IL, April 18, 2011.

Sharkey, Jennifer and Joyce Walker. "Critical Inquiry: An Interdisciplinary Information Literacy Collaboration." Information Literacy Summit 2010. Normal, IL, April 20, 2010.

Hooker, John, Joyce Walker, Nancy McKinney, and Jennifer Sharkey. "Sustainable Teaching in General Education: Critical Inquiry in ENG 101, COM 110, and Milner Library." Presentation. 10th Annual University-Wide Symposium on Teaching and Learning. Illinois State University, Normal, IL. January 6, 2010.

Sharkey, Jennifer and Catherine Fraser Riehle. "Beyond the entertainment factor: integrating multimedia into library instruction projects and activities." Workshop. 2009 ACRL National Conference. Seattle, Washington. March 14, 2009.

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Camera! Action! Using documentary film-making to build information literacy skills." Panel Presentation. The Media is the Message in Library Instruction. ACRL Media Resources Discussion Group. ALA Annual Conference. Washington, D.C. June 24, 2007.

Rein, Diane and Jennifer Sharkey. "Visual Information Literacy: Addressing Non-textual Information Needs Across Disciplines." Virtual Poster. ACRL Instruction Section and Arts Section. Eye to I Virtual Conference - ALA Annual Conference. Washington, D.C. June 24, 2007.

Sharkey, Jennifer. “Generating Digital Information With Filmmaking.” Workshop. Tuesday Talks @ the Library, Purdue University Libraries. West Lafayette, Indiana. April 3, 2007.

Bennett, Terrance, Melissa Prescott, and Jennifer Sharkey. “Reflecting on Online Instruction and Learning: Best Practices in Online Information Literacy Tutorials.” Panel Presentation. 2007 ACRL National Conference. Baltimore, Maryland. March 31, 2007.

Sharkey, Jennifer. “Instruction on the Flip Side.” L554: Education of Information Users. IUPUI School of Library and Information Science. Indianapolis, Indiana. February 23, 2007.

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Cyberplagiarism: the ruse of a new era or an old issue in fancy packaging?" Presentation. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education. August 2, 2006. [web site | ppt]

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Who is Wagging Whom? Effective incorporation of technology into library instruction." Keynote Speech. Indiana Online Users Group Spring Program. May 19, 2006. [pdf on program web site]

Bennett, Terrence, Melissa Prescott, and Jennifer Sharkey. “Are They Looking, Listening, or Learning? Best Practices and Trends in Information Literacy Tutorials.” Interactive Webcast. ACRL/CNI/EDUCAUSE Joint Virtual Conference. April 21, 2006.

Sharkey, Jennifer. “Film-making in the classroom: aligning information literacy standards with the film production process.” Online Poster Session. ACRL/CNI/EDUCAUSE Joint Virtual Conference. April 20-21, 2006.

Williams, Joseph, Goodwin, Susan, and Sharkey, Jennifer. “Using an Online Environment for a Long-Term Collaborative Writing Project.” Online Poster Session. ACRL/CNI/EDUCAUSE Joint Virtual Conference. April 20-21, 2006.

Smith Macklin, Alexius and Jennifer Sharkey. "Faculty Learning Communities: A Blueprint for Collaboration and Professional Development." Presentation. 2005 LOEX Conference. May 14, 2005.

Smith Macklin, Alexius and Jennifer Sharkey. "Building Bridges: Faculty and Librarians Integrate Information and Technology Skills into the First-Year Writing Program." Presentation. Libraries Annual Staff Meeting. May 10 & 11, 2005.

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Integrating Technology into the Curriculum." Presentation. User Instruction Team Year-end Retreat. May 2, 2005.

Freeman, Brook, Jennifer Sharkey, and Mark Levinthal. "A Collaborative Integration of Information Literacy into BIOL 541." Panel: Information and Technology Literacy for Students: Preparing Students for Today's World. Presentation. Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference. February 15, 2005.

Smith Macklin, Alexius, Jennifer Sharkey, Peg Ertmer, Hal Kirkwood, Jane Kinkus, Mick La Lopa, Frank Dooley & Bob Joly. "A Community of Practice: Integrating Information and Computer Literacy at Purdue University." Poster Session. Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference. February 15-16, 2005.

Sharkey, Jennifer and Rebecca Richardson. "Integrating Technology." Presentation. Information and Computer Literacy (ICL) Integration Program for ENGL 106. November 13, 2004.

Sharkey, Jennifer and David Eisert. "Digital Learning Collaboratory." Presentation. Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference. April 15, 2004.

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Overview of the DLC." Presentation. Search advisory committee for the new Libraries Dean. October 7, 2003.

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Digital Learning Collaboratory: Where We Are Now." Presentation. Annual visit to the Libraries by President Martin C. Jischke. August 19, 2003.

Sharkey, Jennifer. "Digital Learning Collaboratory: Services for Instruction Integration." Presentation. Pharmacy, Health Sciences, and Nursing Faculty Meeting. May 2, 2003.

Sharkey, Jennifer and Rabieh Razzouk. "Digital Learning Collaboratory." Presentation. Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference. April 2, 2003.

Sharkey, Jennifer. "BGR: Incorporating Technology into the Libraries Informational Sessions." Presentation. Annual visit to the Libraries by President Martin C. Jischke. 2001.

Sharkey, Jennifer. "PowerPoint: It's Not Just for Presentations Anymore." Presentation. Indiana Library Federation Region V Annual Conference. October 12, 2000.

Sharkey, Jennifer. "PowerPoint: It's Not Just for Presentations Anymore." Presentation. Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference. March 13, 2000.