Xiaotian Chen's Curriculum Vitae

Education

• 1997, MLS (Master of Library & Information Science, ALA Accredited), University of Oklahoma
• 1995, MA of Political Science/International Affairs, University of Central Oklahoma  (with honors, 4.0/4.0 GPA)
• 1992, Diploma of Graduate Study, Applied Linguistics (language learning & teaching), Nanjing University
• 1986, BA of English, Nanjing University

Major Honors, Awards, and Professional Highlights

• 2008. Nominated by Marquis Who's Who for inclusion in the 2009 edition of Who's Who in America.
• 1998.  Beta Phi Mu International Library Science Honor Society.
• 1997.  Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, nominated by University of Oklahoma.
• 1995.  Outstanding Graduating Student, University of Central Oklahoma.
• Other highlights
  • 2008. 2007 article published in Serials Review was cited in the Library Journal article "Best Magazines of 2007" (V. 133, Issue 8, P.30-31).
  • 2005. 2005 article published in Internet Reference Services Quarterly was selected as one of the best items in information technology literature around the world by the April 2005 issue of Current Cites (ISSN: 1060-2356). Only 8-12 publications from around the world are selected monthly.
  • 2004. 2002 article published at Internet Reference Services Quarterly was selected into the bibliography for Summit on Serials in the Digital Environment, CONSER, the Library of Congress.
  • 2002. Featured in the 1/25/2002 Chronicle of Higher Education story "Once-Trustworthy Newspaper Databases Have Become Unreliable and Frustrating" by Scott Carlson.

Experience

• 1/2002--- Bradley University Library, Peoria, Illinois. Electronic Services Librarian, Associate Professor (June 2007---); Assistant Professor (Jan 2002---May 2007).
• 8/1997---12/2001 Truman State University Library, Kirksville, Missouri. Reference Librarian (1997---1999); Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian (1999---2001).
• 1997.  Intern at Reference Dept, Dulaney-Browne Library, Oklahoma City University.
• 1996---1997. Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Library & Information Studies, University of Oklahoma.
• 1996---1997. Circulation, Law Library, University of Oklahoma.
• 1995. LeoLeo International (computer sales company), Richardson, Texas.
• 1993---1995. Microlab, University of Central Oklahoma Library.
• 1986---1993. Instructor (1986---1992) and Lecturer (1992---1993), China University of Mining & Technology.

• Chen, Xiaotian. (2007). Web-Exclusive Articles in Traditionally Print Periodicals. Serials Review (peer reviewed), 33(4), 224-230. Link to abstract on publisher's site.
• Chen, Xiaotian. (2006). Overlap between Traditional Periodical Indexes and Newer Mega Indexes. Serials Review (peer reviewed), 32(4), 233-237. Link to abstract on publisher's site.
• Chen, Xiaotian. (2006). MetaLib, WebFeat, and Google: The Strengths and Weaknesses of Federated Search Engines Compared with Google. Online Information Review (peer reviewed), 30(4), 413-427. Link to abstract on publisher's site.
• Chen, X. and Johnson, D. (2006). Collection and Use of Library In-House Usage Data with Voyager Reports in the I-Share/CARLI Environment. Presentation at The Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries 2006 Conference. The same presentation was also invited to present at CARLI IUG Reports Forum.
• Chen, Xiaotian. (2005). Figures and Tables Omitted from Online Periodical Articles: A Comparison of Vendors and Information Missing from Full-text Databases. Internet Reference Services Quarterly (peer reviewed), 10(2), 75-88. Link to abstract on publisher's site.
• Chen, Xiaotian. (2004). Assessment of Full-Text Sources Used by Serials Management Systems, OpenURL Link Resolvers, and Imported E-journal MARC Records. Online Information Review (peer reviewed), 28 (6), 428-434. Link to abstract on publisher's site.
• Chen, X, Colgan, L, Greene, C, Lowe, E and Winke, C. (2004). E-resource Cataloging Practices: A Survey of Academic Libraries and Consortia. Serials Librarian (peer reviewed), 47 (1/2), 153-179. Link to abstract on publisher's site.
• Cataloging Electronic Resources/Electronic Resource Display in OPAC Task Force Final Report. (2004). See bottom of P.8 for the list of Task Force members.
• Chen, Xiaotian. (2002). Embargo, Tasini, and "Opted Out": How Many Periodical Articles are Missing from Full-Text Databases. Internet Reference Services Quarterly (peer reviewed). 7(4), 23-34. Link to abstract on publisher's site.
• Chen, Xiaotian. (2002). A Comparison of Two State Academic Library Consortia: Illinois' ILCSO and Missouri's MOBIUS, How They and Their Library Catalogs Work. Illinois Libraries. 84(4), 8-17.
• Chen, Xiaotian. (2002). The Secrets of Full-text Databases: The Overlap Between a Same Vendor's Subject Database and General Database, and the Differences between Different Vendors in Embargo. Presentation at Brick and Click Libraries: Changes and Challenges. (peer reviewed), Proceedings included in ERIC database with ERIC number ED473134. Presentation in MS PowerPoint.
• Chen, Xiaotian. (2001). The Competition between Free Internet Search Services and Library Resources. Presentation at Brick and Click Libraries: How Do We Support Both? (peer reviewed),   Proceedings included in ERIC database with ERIC number ED462082.
• Contributing in A Dictionary of Current English Problem Words and Expressions edited by Xia, Xongdong & Wang, Mo. (In Chinese, for English learners in China, ISBN: 7-5343-2135-2). Jiangsu Education Press, Nanjing, China. 1994.
• Lu, Liang & Chen, Xiaotian. (1992). English Idioms & Phrases for College Students. (Chinese translation for college students in China, ISBN: 7-81021-632-5). China University of Mining & Technology Press. Xuzhou, China.

State-wide Committees

• 2006+. I-Share Users Group, The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI).
• 2003-2004. Digital Library Products Committee, Illinois Library Computer System Organization (ILCSO). The committee investigated, evaluated, and selected 3 digital products for state-wide purchase: OpenURL link resolver, federated search engine, and digital collection management system.
• 2003. Cataloging Electronic Resources/Electronic Resource Display in OPAC Task Force, Illinois Library Computer System Organization (ILCSO).
• 1999-2001. Electronic Resources Advisory Committee, Missouri Bibliographic Information User System (MOBIUS).

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