By Year / By Committee
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2018 - 2019 GRANTS COMMITTEE
Deborah L. Heller, Chair
Environmental Law Librarian
Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace UniversityMartin Witt, Vice Chair
Head of Public Services and Lecturer in Law
Columbia Law SchoolCharge: The RIPS-SIS Grants committee solicits applications for the AALL Leadership Academy/AALL Management Institute and AALL Annual Meeting, evaluates grant applicants, and recommends travel grants to selected applicants based on need and available RIPS-SIS Grant funds to the RIPS-SIS Executive Board.
LEGAL RESEARCH COMPETENCY
Theresa Tarves, Chair
Associate Director
Penn State Law LibraryAnupama Pal, Vice Chair
Legal Information Librarian & Lecturer in Law
Boston College Law LibraryCharge: Develop a body of knowledge and implement activities to support and inform stakeholders about legal research competency.
LEGAL RESEARCH TEACH-IN
Gail Mathapo, Chair
Reference Librarian
Univesity of Florida Levin College of Law, Lawton Chiles Legal Information CenterMark J. Williams, Vice Chair
Head of Digital Initiatives
Vanderbilt University Alyne Queener Massey Law LibraryCharge: Solicit content, and administer the creation, marketing, and distribution, of Legal Research Teach-In Kits (compiled legal research instructional materials) annually.
MEMBERSHIP TASK FORCE
Ashley Ahlbrand, Chair
Interim Assistant Director for Public Services
Indiana University Maurer School of LawNOMINATIONS
Rachel Gordon, Chair
Head of Access Services & Collection Services
Duke University Goodson Law LibraryKimberly Mattioli, Vice Chair
Assistant Librarian for Student Services
Indiana University Maurer School of LawCharge: The Nominations Committee is charged with selecting candidates for SIS elections. The committee follows Article VI: Nomination and Election of Officers and Members-at-Large of the RIPS-SIS Bylaws in performing its duties. Specifically, the committee proposes a slate of candidates, including two candidates for each open office, and administers the electronic balloting system for the election.
ONLINE TRAINING
Eliza Fink, Chair
Digital Resources and Services Librarian
University of Tennessee College of LawShira Megerman, Vice Chair
Senior Legal Information Librarian
Boston University Law LibraryCharge: Plan and coordinate online training opportunities for the RIPS-SIS membership. Develop tools, publications, forums, and programs of use to librarians involved with and interested in online instruction.
PATRON SERVICES
Kristen Moore, Chair
Reference Librarian
Stetson UniversityNicole Dyszlewski, Vice Chair
Research/Access Services Librarian
Roger Williams University School of LawCharge: Develop tools, publications, and programs of use to librarians, library staff, or other information professionals who provide direct services to patrons. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
PROGRAM
Genevieve Tung, Chair
Associate Director
Rutgers School of Law Library in CamdenMalikah Hall, Vice Chair
Instructional Assistant Professor and Reference LibrarianCharge: Assist RIPS members with program, workshop, and poster presentation proposals for Annual Meeting educational programs. Solicit topics relevant to RIPS members, assist in developing and refining proposals, connect members with others interested in proposing programs on similar topics, and answer member questions about the proposal process in general.
PUBLIC RELATIONS & RECRUITMENT
Katie Brown, Chair
Deputy Director of the Law Library
Charleston School of LawEmma Wood, Vice Chair
Assistant Librarian for Public Services
UMass Dartmouth School of Law LibraryCharge: Publicize the projects and activities of the SIS by sending periodic notices to the AALL Spectrum and other AALL-affiliated publications. Maintain an active Twitter presence for RIPS. Recruit new members by coordinating representation at CONELL, and manage marketing displays and giveaways at our SIS table in the exhibit hall at the Annual Meeting.
RESEARCH INSTRUCTION
Taryn Marks, Chair
Faculty Services Librarian
University of Florida Levin College of Law, Lawton Chiles Legal Information CenterClanitra Stewart Nejdl, Vice Chair
Reference and Instructional Services Librarian & Assistant Professor
Northern Illinois University College of LawCharge: Provide research instruction resources through well-organized and user-friendly formats. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
SCHOLARSHIP
Heather Joy, Chair
Research/Instruction Librarian
Chapman University Law LibraryEmily Donnellan, Vice Chair
Public Services Librarian
Concordia University School of LawSTRATEGIC PLANNING
Alyson Drake, Chair
Assistant Director for Public Services
Texas Tech University School of Law Library -
2017 - 2018 GRANTS
Amy Lipford, Chair
Resource & Access Librarian
Florida State UniversityDeborah L. Heller, Vice Chair
Environmental Law Librarian
Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace UniversityCharge: The RIPS-SIS Grants committee solicits applications for the AALL Leadership Academy/AALL Management Institute and AALL Annual Meeting, evaluates grant applicants, and recommends travel grants to selected applicants based on need and available RIPS-SIS Grant funds to the RIPS-SIS Executive Board.
LEGAL RESEARCH COMPETENCY
Becky Mattson, Co-Chair
Scholarly Communications and Faculty Services Librarian
H. Laddie Montague Jr. Law Library, Penn State LawKerry Lohmeier, Co-Chair
Assistant Librarian
James E. Faust Law Library, University of UtahTheresa Tarves, Vice Chair
Emerging Technology and Digital Research Librarian
Penn State LawCharge: Develop a body of knowledge and implement activities to support and inform stakeholders about legal research competency.
LEGAL RESEARCH TEACH-IN
Cynthia Condit, Chair
Reference Librarian & Professor of Practice
Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library
University of Arizona James E. Roger College of LawGail Mathapo, Vice Chair
Reference Librarian
Univesity of Florida Levin College of Law, Lawton Chiles Legal Information CenterCharge: Solicit content, and administer the creation, marketing, and distribution, of Legal Research Teach-In Kits (compiled legal research instructional materials) annually.
NOMINATIONS
Robin Schard, Chair
Associate Director of the Law Library
University of Miami School of LawRachel Gordon, Vice Chair
Head of Access Services & Collection Services
Duke University Goodson Law LibraryCharge: The Nominations Committee is charged with selecting candidates for SIS elections. The committee follows Article VI: Nomination and Election of Officers and Members-at-Large of the RIPS-SIS Bylaws in performing its duties. Specifically, the committee proposes a slate of candidates, including two candidates for each open office, and administers the electronic balloting system for the election.
ONLINE TRAINING
Shannon Roddy, Chair
Assistant Law Librarian
American University Washington College of LawSuzanne Mawhinney, Vice Chair
Research Librarian
University of San Francisco School of LawPATRON SERVICES
Genevieve Tung, Chair
Head of Circulation and Reference Librarian
Rutgers School of Law Library in CamdenKristen Moore, Vice Chair
Reference Librarian
Stetson UniversityCharge: Develop tools, publications, and programs of use to librarians, library staff, or other information professionals who provide direct services to patrons. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
PROGRAM
Ashley Ahlbrand, Chair
Interim Assistant Director for Public Services
Indiana University Maurer School of LawCharge: Assist RIPS members with program, workshop, and poster presentation proposals for Annual Meeting educational programs. Solicit topics relevant to RIPS members, assist in developing and refining proposals, connect members with others interested in proposing programs on similar topics, and answer member questions about the proposal process in general.
PUBLIC RELATIONS & RECRUITMENT
Abby Deese, Chair
Evening and Weekend Reference Librarian
Elon University School of LawKatie Brown, Vice Chair
Deputy Director of the Law Library
Charleston School of LawCharge: Publicize the projects and activities of the SIS by sending periodic notices to the AALL Spectrum and other AALL-affiliated publications. Maintain an active Twitter presence for RIPS. Recruit new members by coordinating representation at CONELL, and manage marketing displays and giveaways at our SIS table in the exhibit hall at the Annual Meeting.
RESEARCH INSTRUCTION
Heather Joy, Chair
Research/Instruction Librarian
Chapman University Law LibraryTaryn Marks, Vice Chair
Faculty Services Librarian
University of Florida Levin College of Law, Lawton Chiles Legal Information CenterCharge: Provide research instruction resources through well-organized and user-friendly formats. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Plan and coordinate online training opportunities for the RIPS-SIS membership. Develop tools, publications, forums, and programs of use to librarians involved with and interested in online instruction.
Alyson Drake, Chair
Assistant Director for Public Services
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2016 - 2017 Grants
Marin Dell, Chair
Head of Electronic and Digital Services
Texas Tech University School of Law LibraryCharge: The RIPS-SIS Grants committee solicits applications for the AALL Leadership Academy/AALL Management Institute and AALL Annual Meeting, evaluates grant applicants, and recommends travel grants to selected applicants based on need and available RIPS-SIS Grant funds to the RIPS-SIS Executive Board.
Legal Research Teach-In
Ashley Ahlbrand, Co-Chair
Assistant Librarian for Educational Technologies
Jerome Hall Law Library, Indiana University Maurer School of LawBecka Rich, Co-Chair
Senior Associate Director
Nova Southeastern University Law LibraryCharge: Solicit content, and administer the creation, marketing, and distribution, of Legal Research Teach In Kits (compiled legal research instructional materials) annually.
Nominations
Robin Schard, Chair
Associate Director of the Law Library
University of Miami School of LawCharge: The Nominations Committee is charged with selecting candidates for SIS elections. The committee follows Article VI: Nomination and Election of Officers and Members-at-Large of the RIPS-SIS Bylaws in performing its duties. Specifically, the committee proposes a slate of candidates, including two candidates for each open office, and administers the electronic balloting system for the election.
Patron Services
Genevieve Tung, Chair
Head of Circulation and Reference Librarian
Rutgers School of Law Library in CamdenCharge: Develop tools, publications, and programs of use to librarians, library staff, or other information professionals who provide direct services to patrons. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
Program
Alyson Drake, Chair
Instructional & Student Services & Director of the Excellence in Legal Research Program
Texas Tech University School of Law LibraryCharge: Assist RIPS members with program, workshop, and poster presentation proposals for Annual Meeting educational programs. Solicit topics relevant to RIPS members, assist in developing and refining proposals, connect members with others interested in proposing programs on similar topics, and answer member questions about the proposal process in general.
Public Relations & Recruitment
Alexis Fetzer, Co-Chair
Reference Librarian
Hunton & Williams LLPPatrick Parson, Co-Chair
Research Instructional Services Librarian
Georgia State University Law LibraryCharge: Publicize the projects and activities of the SIS by sending periodic notices to the AALL Spectrum and other AALL-affiliated publications. Maintain an active Twitter presence for RIPS. Recruit new members by coordinating representation at CONELL, and manage marketing displays and giveaways at our SIS table in the exhibit hall at the Annual Meeting.
Research Instruction
Karin Johnsrud, Co-Chair
Assistant Librarian for Research Services
United States Supreme Court LibraryHeather Joy, Co-Chair
Research/Instruction Librarian
Chapman University Law LibraryCharge: Develop tools, publications, and programs of use to librarians involved in research instruction. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
Legal Research Competency
Becky Mattson, Co-Chair
Scholarly Communications and Faculty Services Librarian
H. Laddie Montague Jr. Law Library, Penn State LawKerry Lohmeier, Co-Chair
Assistant Librarian
James E. Faust Law Library, University of UtahCharge: Develop a body of knowledge and implement activities to support and inform stakeholders about legal research competency.
Online Training
Sarah Maudlin, Co-Chair
Director of Library Services
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLPShannon Roddy, Co-Chair
Assistant Law Librarian
American University Washington College of LawCharge: Plan and coordinate online training opportunities for the RIPS-SIS membership. Develop tools, publications, forums, and programs of use to librarians involved with and interested in online instruction.
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2015 - 2016 Grants
Lynn Murray, Co-Chair
Research Center & Information Manager
Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLPKristina Alayan, Co-Chair
Head of Content Acquisitions and Management
Georgetown Law LibraryCharge: Develop guidelines and procedures for a grant. Solicit and review applications and select a grant recipient.
Legal Research Teach-In
Ashley Ahlbrand, Chair
Assistant Librarian for Educational Technologies
Jerome Hall Law Library, Indiana University Maurer School of LawCharge: Solicit content, and administer the creation, marketing, and distribution, of Legal Research Teach In Kits (compiled legal research instructional materials) annually.
Nominations
Robin Schard, Co-Chair
Associate Director of the Law Library
University of Miami School of LawLaura McKinnon, Co-Chair
Director of Copyright Advisory Services
Willis Library, University of North TexasCharge: Solicit potential candidates for the Executive Board. Select the slate of candidates and facilitate the presentation of their biographies and statements.
Patron Services
Jessica Panella, Co-Chair
Head of Access Services
University of Connecticut School of Law LibraryGenevieve Tung, Co-Chair
Head of Circulation and Reference Librarian
Rutgers School of Law Library in CamdenCharge: Develop tools, publications, and programs of use to circulation and interlibrary loan librarians. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
Program
Katie Crandall, Chair
Assistant Director for Outreach
Florida State University Law Resarch CenterCharge: Assist RIPS members with program and workshop proposals for Annual Meeting educational programs. Solicit topics relevant to RIPS members, assist in developing and refining proposals, and facilitate the proposal process in general.
Public Relations & Recruitment
Alexis Fetzer, Chair
Reference and Research Services Librarian
William Taylor Muse Law Library, Richmond School of LawCharge: Publicize the projects and activities of the SIS by sending periodic notices to the AALL Spectrum and other AALL-affiliated publications. Recruit new members by coordinating representation at CONELL, and manage marketing displays and giveaways at our SIS table in the exhibit hall at the Annual Meeting.
Research Instruction
Jason Sowards, Co-Chair
Associate Director for Public Services
Alyne Queener Massey Law Library, Vanderbilt Law SchoolKatie Brown, Co-Chair
Associate Dean for Library Services
Charlotte School of LawCharge: Develop tools, publications, and programs of use to librarians involved in research instruction. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
Distance Education
Rachel Gordon, Chair
Access Services Librarian
Furman Smith Law Library, Mercer Law SchoolCharge: Develop tools, publications, forums, and programs of use to librarians involved with and interested in distance education.
Legal Research Competency
Gail Partin, Co-Chair
Library Director & Law Librarian
Dickinson Law, Pennsylvania State UniversityCharge: Develop a body of knowledge and implement activities to support and inform stakeholders about legal research competency.
Online Member Training
Sarah Maudlin, Chair
Director of Library Services
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLPCharge: Plan and coordinate online training opportunities for the RIPS-SIS membership.
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2014 - 2015 Grants Committee
Charge: Develop guidelines and procedures for a grant. Solicit and review applications and select a grant recipient.
Legal Research Teach-In
Shawn Nevers, Chair
Head of Reference Services
Brigham Young UniversityCharge: Solicit content, and administer the creation, marketing, and distribution, of Legal Research Teach In Kits (compiled legal research instructional materials) annually.
Nominations
Maureen Cahill, Chair
Student Services Librarian
University of Georgia School of Law LibraryCharge: Solicit potential candidates for the Executive Board. Select the slate of candidates and facilitate the presentation of their biographies and statements.
Patron Services
Jessica Randall, Chair
Head of Access Services
University of Connecticut School of Law LibraryCharge: Develop tools, publications, and programs of use to circulation and interlibrary loan librarians. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
Program
Laura Ax-Fultz, Chair
Access Services Librarian
Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State UniversityCharge: Assist RIPS members with program and workshop proposals for Annual Meeting educational programs. Solicit topics relevant to RIPS members, assist in developing and refining proposals, and facilitate the proposal process in general.
Public Relations & Recruitment
Charles A. Pipins, II, Chair
Research Librarian
University of Maryland School of LawCharge: Publicize the projects and activities of the SIS by sending periodic notices to the AALL Spectrum and other AALL-affiliated publications. Recruit new members by coordinating representation at CONELL, and manage marketing displays and giveaways at our SIS table in the exhibit hall at the Annual Meeting.
Research Instruction
Elizabeth Farrell, Chair
Associate Director
Florida State University College of LawCharge: Develop tools, publications, and programs of use to librarians involved in research instruction. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
Distance Education
Shawn Friend, Chair
Head of Reference
Florida Coastal School of LawCharge: Develop tools, publications, forums, and programs of use to librarians involved with and interested in distance education.
Legal Research Competencies
Gail Partin, Co-Chair
Associate Director & Law Librarian
Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State UniversityOnline Member Training
Jennifer Prilliman
Associate Director
Oklahoma City University Law LibraryCharge: Plan and coordinate online training opportunities for the RIPS-SIS membership.
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2013—2014 Grants Committee
Charge: Develop guidelines and procedures for a grant. Solicit and review applications and select a grant recipient.
Legal Research Teach-In
Gail Partin, Co-Chair
Associate Director & Law Librarian
Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State UniversityShawn Nevers, Co-Chair
Head of Reference Services
Brigham Young UniversityCharge: Solicit content, and administer the creation, marketing, and distribution, of Legal Research Teach In Kits (compiled legal research instructional materials) annually.
RIPS Law Librarian Blog
Michele Thomas, Editor
Catalog/Reference Librarian
University of Arkansas at Little RockBloggers:
Jamie Baker
Catherine Deane
Susan David deMaine
Shawn Friend
Thomas SneedRIPS Blog Succession Guidelines (approved 2011)
Nominations
Maureen Cahill, Chair
Student Services Librarian
University of Georgia School of Law LibraryCharge: Solicit potential candidates for the Executive Board. Select the slate of candidates and facilitate the presentation of their biographies and statements.
Patron Services
Jessica Randall, Chair
Head of Access Services
University of Connecticut School of Law LibraryCharge: Develop tools, publications, and programs of use to circulation and interlibrary loan librarians. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
Program
Laura Ax-Fultz, Chair
Access Services Librarian
Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State UniversityCharge: Assist RIPS members with program and workshop proposals for Annual Meeting educational programs. Solicit topics relevant to RIPS members, assist in developing and refining proposals, and facilitate the proposal process in general.
Public Relations & Recruitment
Charles A. Pipins, II, Chair
Research Librarian
University of Maryland School of LawCharge: Publicize the projects and activities of the SIS by sending periodic notices to the AALL Spectrum and other AALL-affiliated publications. Recruit new members by coordinating representation at CONELL, and manage marketing displays and giveaways at our SIS table in the exhibit hall at the Annual Meeting.
Research Instruction
Marc Silverman, Chair
Director of Public Services
Barco Law Library, University of PittsburghCharge: Develop tools, publications, and programs of use to librarians involved in research instruction. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
Distance Education
Shawn Friend, Chair
Head of Reference
Florida Coastal School of LawCharge: Develop tools, publications, forums, and programs of use to librarians involved with and interested in distance education.
Legal Research Competencies
Gail Partin, Co-Chair
Associate Director & Law Librarian
Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State UniversityOnline Member Training
Robb Farmer, Chair
Faulkner University, Jones School of LawWebmaster
Maribel Nash
Access and Instructional Services Librarian
Pritzker Legal Research Center, Northwestern University School of LawLiz McCurry Johnson
Reference Librarian
Professional Center Library, Wake Forest University School of LawCharge: Maintain and develop the RIPS web page. Solicit suggestions and additions from the Board, Committees, and membership from time to time.
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2012 - 2013 Grants Committee
Lynn Murray, Chair
Research Center & Information Manager
Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLPCharge: Develop guidelines and procedures for a grant. Solicit and review applications and select a grant recipient.
Legal Research Teach-In
David E. Lehmann, Co-Chair
Reference/Electronic Resources Librarian
University of South Carolina Coleman Karesh Law LibraryLaura Ax-Fultz, Co-Chair
Access Services Librarian
Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State UniversityCharge: Solicit content, and administer the creation, marketing, and distribution, of Legal Research Teach In Kits (compiled legal research instructional materials) annually.
RIPS Law Librarian Blog
Jennifer Prilliman, Editor
Head of Reference Services
Oklahoma City University School of Law LibraryBloggers:
Meg Butler
Catherine Deane
Michelle Thomas
Thomas SneedRIPS Blog Succession Guidelines (approved 2011)
Nominations
Beth Given, Chair
Collection Maintenance Assistant
Notre Dame Law School, Kresge Law LibraryCharge: Solicit potential candidates for the Executive Board. Select the slate of candidates and facilitate the presentation of their biographies and statements.
Patron Services
Jessica Randall, Chair
Head of Access Services
University of Connecticut School of Law LibraryCharge: Develop tools, publications, and programs of use to circulation and interlibrary loan librarians. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
Program
E.H. Uwe Beltz
Associate Director for Law Library and Computing
Texas Tech University School of Law Library
Phone: (806) 742-3990 x286Charge: Assist RIPS members with program and workshop proposals for Annual Meeting educational programs. Solicit topics relevant to RIPS members, assist in developing and refining proposals, and facilitate the proposal process in general.
Public Relations & Recruitment
Melissa Serfass, Chair
Electronic Resources / Reference Librarian
UALR William H. Bowen School of LawCharge: Publicize the projects and activities of the SIS by sending periodic notices to the AALL Spectrum and other AALL-affiliated publications. Recruit new members by coordinating representation at CONELL, and manage marketing displays and giveaways at our SIS table in the exhibit hall at the Annual Meeting.
Research Instruction
Marc Silverman, Chair
Director of Public Services
Barco Law Library, University of PittsburghCharge: Develop tools, publications, and programs of use to librarians involved in research instruction. Select topics and moderators for roundtables at the Annual Meeting.
Distance Education
Jennifer Wondracek, Chair
Head of Research and Faculty Services
Lawton Chiles Legal Information Center, University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of LawCharge: Develop tools, publications, forums, and programs of use to librarians involved with and interested in distance education.
Webpage
Liz McCurry Johnson
Reference Librarian
Wake Forest University School of Law LibraryMaribel Nash
Research and Instructional Services Librarian
Pritzker Legal Research Center, Northwestern University School of LawCharge: Maintain and develop the RIPS web page. Solicit suggestions and additions from the Board, Committees, and membership from time to time.