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Susan Gilroy

Cambridge

Summary

Research librarian with significant instruction and classroom experience, knowledge of current research methodologies, and understanding of college-level writing theory and practice. Skilled at teaching, mentoring students, fostering an academic culture of success.

Work History

Librarian for Undergraduate Writing Programs

Harvard University Library
Cambridge
2015 - 2025
  • Provided customized instruction sessions for Harvard College undergraduates and Harvard Extension School students on library research methods.
  • Designed co-curricular and outreach programs on source discovery and responsbile source use n writing.
  • Collaborated with preceptors in the Harvard College Writing Program to design tailored, effective library engagements that encourage critical thinking.

Head of Reference Services, Lamont Library

Harvard University Library
Cambridge
2005 - 2015
  • Responsible for all front-line, patron-facing information services in the undergraduate library.
  • Oversaw a staff of 2 full-time and 2 part-time employees.

Reference Librarian, Lamont Library

Harvard University
Cambridge
2000 - 2005
  • Assisted patrons in using in-print library collections and online databases.
  • Offered personalized research consultations for students on course-related projects.
  • Developed and taught sessions on effective source discovery and source use.

Education

Ph.D. - Non-Dramatic Literature of The English Renaissance

Vanderbilit University
Nashville, TN
06-1990

Master of Library And Information Science -

Simmons University
Boston, MA
06-1995

Skills

  • Research methodologies
  • Source evaluation
  • Curriculum development
  • Information literacy
  • Online teaching expertise
  • Student mentoring
  • Graduate mentorship
  • Writing instruction
  • Instructional collaboration
  • Academic integrity advocacy

Languages

Italian
Professional

Accomplishments

Dean's Distinction Award, Harvard College, 2011

Timeline

Librarian for Undergraduate Writing Programs

Harvard University Library
2015 - 2025

Head of Reference Services, Lamont Library

Harvard University Library
2005 - 2015

Reference Librarian, Lamont Library

Harvard University
2000 - 2005

Ph.D. - Non-Dramatic Literature of The English Renaissance

Vanderbilit University

Master of Library And Information Science -

Simmons University

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