Head of Resource Description & Maintenance
University Libraries

Leanne Hillery

757-683-4340

4340 PERRY LIBRARY
NORFOLK, 23529

M.B.A. in Specialization in Marketing, Regent University, (2008)

M.L.S. in Specialization in academic and research libraries, University of Michigan, (1988)

B.A. in English, West Virginia University, (1985)

Ex Libris Alma Certified Administrator
Sponsoring Organization: Ex Libris
Date Obtained: 2019-07-11
Certified Stroke and Turn Official
Sponsoring Organization: USA Swimming
Date Obtained: 2014-05-01
Certified Computer Operator
Sponsoring Organization: USA Swimming
Date Obtained: 2013-02-01
Certified Timing Equipment Operator
Sponsoring Organization: USA Swimming
Date Obtained: 2012-09-01
Certified Timing Judge
Sponsoring Organization: USA Swimming
Date Obtained: 2011-06-15

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Hillery, L. B., Wittkower, L. and Kimmel, S. "Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant" $219,982. Federal. August 8, 2022 - August 8, 2024
Hillery, L. B.. and Henkel, H. "The Big Read" $5,000. Federal. January 10, 2009 - February 12, 2009

Expertise

Research Methods in Library Science

Articles

Hillery, L. B.. and Henkel, H. (2010). Literature, Community & Cooperation: The Big Read at Regent University. Public Services Quarterly 6 (No. 4, 2010) , pp. 331-342.

Conference Proceeding

Hillery, L. B.. (1999). Law Libraries, Hospitals, Museums, Colleges and Government Offices All Sharing One Automation System (pp. 503-508) New York: Haworth Press.

Presentations

(January , 2023). Information Literacy in the Digital Age Other LIBS 110G (3 credit online course - Spring Semester 2023) Online.
(October 13, 2022). FIP: What to expect at the Virginia Library Association Conference Oral Presentation Future Information Professionals Program Series .
(July 13, 2022). Getting to know the Libraries Oral Presentation All Library Staff Meeting .
(March 10, 2022). CY22 Major Project Updates: Naro Project Update Oral Presentation All Library Staff Meeting .
(May 8, 2020). Department Overviews: Resource Fulfillment & Resource Description & Maintenance Oral Presentation All Library Staff Meeting .
(October 9, 2017). Orientation Session for New Alma User Interface .
(September 25, 2017). MARC Record Load Training Other .
(August 8, 2017). Bib's Eye View#3: ODU and VIVA acquisitions and an update on Primo which focused on the Permalink feature, the Virtual Browse Feature, and the duplicate record report .
(May 24, 2017). Bib's Eye View #2: All Things VIVA - Vendors and Products, Usage Statistics and Ebook Collections Other .
(February 28, 2017). Bib's Eye View #1: Introduction to two PDA programs - Kanopy and EBL ebooks Other .
(January 18, 2017). How to Resolve Reported Safari Errors Other ERSSU Unit Meeting .
(August 25, 2016). Alma/Primo Overview Demonstration ODU Libraries Staff Development Session .
(February 29, 2016). Alma/Primo Kickoff Forum Oral Presentation ODU Libraries Staff Development Session .
(September 9, 2015). Library Quality Survey (LibQUAL+) Oral Presentation ODU Libraries Staff Development Session .
(November 1, 2013). 50th Anniversary of the Federal Depository Library Program - Staff Reminiscences Oral Presentation ODU Libraries Staff Development Session Norfolk, VA.
(July 18, 2013). Icebreaker Oral Presentation University Libraries Staff Retreat Norfolk, VA.
(July 12, 2013). Behind the Scenes: Bibliographic Services Oral Presentation ODU Libraries Staff Development Session Norfolk, VA.
(February 12, 2013). Resource Description and Access (RDA) Oral Presentation Bbibliographic Services Dept. Meeting Norfolk, VA.
Hillery, L. B. and Tench, R. (August 9, 2012). Patron Driven Acquisitions at ODU Libraries Oral Presentation ODU Libraries Staff Development Program Norfolk, VA.
Hillery, L. B.. and Henkel, H. (October 21, 2010). Literature, Community & Cooperation: The Big Read at Regent University Virginia Library Association Annual Conference Portsmouth, VA.
Hillery, L. B.. (July 11, 2009). Faculty Assessment of Library Instruction; Are your Instruction Programs Really Enhancing Student Scholarship American Library Association Annual Conference Chicago, Illinois.
Hillery, L. B.. (May 1, 1997). Integrating Electronic Journals into Your Workflow Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference Indianapolis, Indiana.
Hillery, L. B.. (September 18, 1993). Communication in the Leadership Process American Association of University Women Muncie, Indiana.
Hillery, L. B.. (September , 1989). NOTIS OPAC training sessions in the public and staff modes NOTIS OPAC training sessions .
Hillery, L. B.. (June 10, 1988). A Throughput Study of the Cataloging Processes at the University of Michigan University Library Associates Research Presentations .
  • Golden Key National Honor Society,
  • Phi Beta Kappa,
  • Phi Kappa Phi,
  • Phi Society of Ball State University,
  • Sigma Tau Delta National English Honorary,
  • 1994: Outstanding Branch Woman and Educational Foundation Named Gift Recipient, American Association of University Women, Muncie Branch
  • 1985: Alpha Delta Pi Social Sorority Scholarship Award,

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