January 2018

1. Rebecca K. Miller
http://www.rebeccakatemiller.com/
Education
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd), Curriculum & Instruction, May 2014
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS), December 2007
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Religion, December 2004
The College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Employment History
Penn State University Libraries
The Pennsylvania State University
306 Pattee Tower
University Park, PA 16802-1803
Head, Library Learning Services (October 2015-present)
Rank: Associate Professor (October 2015-present)
School of Information Studies
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Off campus [online]
Part-Time Faculty (January 2018-present)
Rank: Part-Time Instructor/Adjunct
University Libraries
Virginia Tech
560 Drillfield Dr.
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Assistant Director, Learning Services (July 2014-September 2015)
College Librarian for Science, Life Sciences, & Engineering (May 2010-June 2014)
Rank: Associate Professor (July 2015-September 2015), Assistant Professor (July 2012-June
2015), Instructor (May 2010-June 2012)
Louisiana State University Libraries
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Digital Technologies/Information Literacy Librarian (July 2008-May 2010)
Rank: Assistant Librarian

2. Courses Taught
• IST 605: Reference and Information Literacy Services, Syracuse University, Spring
2018 [online]
• GRAD 5124: Library Research Skills, Virginia Tech, Fall 2011-Fall 2014 [online]
• LIS 1001: Introduction to Research Methods & Materials, Louisiana State University,
Spring 2009-Spring 2010 [face-to-face and online]
Consulting, Professional Courses, and Other Workshops Taught
• Stony Brook University, Southampton, NY, May 18, 2017
o Invited to facilitate keynote presentation entitled “Experts, expertise, and exper-
teams: Evolving roles and models for library liaisons” and a hands-on workshop
on team-based learning entitled “TBL takeaways” for Stony Brook University
Library’s 2017 Liaison Retreat.
• Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) Online Learning Workshop,
April 25, 2017
o Along with Hailley Fargo, invited to facilitate an hour-long, online workshop
entitled “Situated learning in the library: Using reference services to extend
teaching and learning” as part of RUSA’s online learning professional
development series.
• Diversity Alliance for Academic Librarianship, October 13, 2015
o Invited to facilitate an hour-long, online workshop entitled “Teaching, learning,
and literacies” as part of the Diversity Alliance’s monthly professional
development series.
• Virginia Library Association Presentation Academy, March 2015-October 2015
o Along with Candice Benjes-Small, Jennifer Resor-Whicker, and Nathan
Flinchum, developed and taught a six-month experience on creating and
delivering effective presentations.
• American Library Association TechSource Workshop, April 15, 2015
o Along with Carolyn Meier and Heather Moorefield-Lang, taught the 90-minute,
online workshop entitled “The paperless professional.”
• Northeast Florida Library Information Network (NEFLIN) Workshop, March 4, 2015
o Invited to facilitate an hour-long, online workshop entitled “Thing 8: Dropbox” as
part of the NEFLIN 23 Mobile Things series.
• American Library Association TechSource Workshop, November 20, 2014
o Along with Heather Moorefield-Lang Carolyn Meier, taught the 90-minute, online
workshop entitled “Teaching with tablets.”
• Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA, November 10, 2014
o Invited to facilitate a workshop on the impact of discovery layers on information
literacy programs to librarians and library staff.
• NEFLIN Workshop, September 30, 2014
o Invited to facilitate an hour-long, online workshop entitled “Mobile devices & apps
in teaching.”
• NEFLIN Workshop, August 26, 2014
o Invited to facilitate an hour-long, online workshop entitled “Managing your digital
identity.”

3. • American Library Association TechSource eCourse, April-May 2014; May-June
2013; July-August 2012
o Co-taught “iPads, Tablets, and Gadgets in the Library: Planning, Budgeting, and
Implementation,” a six-week (online) eCourse, with Carolyn Meier and Heather
Moorefield-Lang. Course was taught at total of three times, and reached around
a total of 150 students.
• National Network of Libraries of Medicine South Central Region, September 18,
2013
o Invited to facilitate an hour-long workshop entitled “Mobile devices and apps in
education.” Participating librarians had the opportunity to earn a continuing
education credit.
• Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, June 6, 2013
o Invited, along with Carolyn Meier, to deliver a half-day workshop entitled
“Teaching with Tablets” to librarians and library staff at Belk Library.
• Craig Co. Public Library, Newcastle, VA, June 1, 2013 and January 26, 2013
o Invited, along with Kiri Goldbeck DeBose and Carolyn Meier, to deliver a two-
hour workshop entitled “Getting Started with E-books” to library staff and
patrons.
• Radford Public Library, Radford, VA, April 17, 2013
o Invited, along with Kiri Goldbeck DeBose and Carolyn Meier, to deliver a two-
hour workshop entitled “Getting Started with E-books” to library staff and
patrons.
• American Library Association TechSource Workshops, March 2013, March 2012,
and October 2011
o Along with Heather Moorefield-Lang and Carolyn Meier, taught the online
workshop “Integrating iPads and Tablet Computers into Library Services” for
300-400 participants during each of the three times we facilitated this two-part
web-based workshop series.
• Evans, Abel & Associates, LLC, October-December, 2012
o Worked as a contracted research and instructional design consultant with a local
education and design firm. Provided research expertise, wrote and delivered
final report for external client.
• Roanoke Public Libraries, Roanoke, VA, July 13, 2012
o Invited, along with Carolyn Meier and Heather Moorefield-Lang, to deliver a two-
hour workshop entitled “Tablets in Libraries” to librarians and library staff.
• Roanoke College & Hollins University, Roanoke, VA, July 13, 2011
o Invited to facilitate workshop on “Professional Development in Challenging
Times” for the Roanoke College & Hollins University Library Staff Day.
Honors, Awards, Grants, Scholarships, and Fellowships
• Knight News Challenge on Libraries, Prototype Fund, September 2016-December 2017
• ACRL Assessment in Action Program (team member), Cohort 1, April 2013-June 2014
• Virginia Library Association Presidential Citation, October 2012
• 2012 Class of ALA Emerging Leaders, January-June 2012
• ALA 2012 Bogle Pratt International Library Travel Award, awarded February 2012
• ACRL 2011 Immersion Program Scholarship (Teacher Track), awarded January 2011
• Virginia Tech Instructional Enhancement, Innovation, and Exploration Grant, awarded
November 2011

4. • Virginia Tech Faculty Study Group Professional Development Funding, awarded
October 2011
• Louisiana State University Teaching Enhancement Fund Grant, awarded March 2009
• ACRL 2009 National Conference Librarian Scholarship, awarded January 2009
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Health Sciences Library Award of Excellence,
awarded March 2008
• Baker & Taylor Scholarship for study at Oxford University, Oxford, UK, awarded
February 2006
Major Continuing Education and Professional Learning
• Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Department Executive Officers Seminar and
Fellowship, Chicago, IL, November 2017
• Commission for Women Mentoring Program, Penn State, University Park, PA,
September 2016-May 2017
• Excellence in Academic Leadership, Penn State, University Park, PA, September-
December 2016
• Leadership Institute for Academic Librarians, Association of College & Research
Libraries (ACRL) and Harvard School of Graduate Education, Cambridge, MA, August
2016
• Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, January-
April 2015
• ACRL Immersion Program, Program Track, Champlain College, Burlington, VT, July
2012
• ACRL Immersion Program, Teacher Track, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, July 2011
Professional Contributions
Participation in Professional Organizations
American Library Association, 2006-present
• American Library Association Council, Councilor-at-Large, 2016-2019; Virginia Chapter
Councilor, 2014-2015
• New Members Round Table (NMRT), Member, 2006-2012
o NMRT Executive Board, Secretary, 2011-2012
o NMRT Handbook Committee, Chair, 2010-2011; Member, 2009-2010
o NMRT Liaison to the Virginia Library Association, 2010-2012
Association of College & Research Libraries, 2008-present
• ACRL Information Literacy Immersion Program, Faculty, 2017-present
• ACRL 2019 President’s Program Planning Committee, Chair, 2017-2019
• ACRL New Publications Advisory Board, Chair, 2016-2019; Member, 2013-2016
• ACRL 2019 President’s Program Planning Committee, Chair, 2017-2019
• ACRL 2013 National Conference Coordinating Committee, 2011-2013
o Panel Sessions Committee, Co-Chair, 2011-2013
• Instruction Section (IS), Member, 2009-present
o IS Research & Scholarship Committee, 2013-2015
o IS Communication Committee, Member, 2009-2013; Intern, 2009

5. • Science & Technology Section (STS), Member, 2008-present
o STS Information Literacy Committee, Member, 2011-2015
o STS Continuing Education Committee, Member, 2010-2012
o STS Virtual Participation Task Force, Member, 2010-2011
• Women’s and Gender Studies Section (WGSS), Member, 2008-2011
o WGSS Electronic Resources & Access Committee, Member, 2009-2011
Library Information and Technology Association, 2011-present
Library Leadership & Management Association, 2012-present
Pennsylvania Library Association, 2015-present
• College & Research Division (CRD), Publicity Coordinator, 2016-2017; Board Member at
Large, 2015-2016
• PA Forward Information Literacy Committee, Chair, 2017-present
• PA Forward Information Literacy Summit 2017 Planning Committee, Chair, 2017
• PA Forward Information Literacy Summit 2016 Planning Committee, Member, 2016
Virginia Library Association, 2010-present
• Executive Committee, Virginia Chapter Councilor, 2014-2015
• Virginia Chapter of the Association of College & Research Libraries (VLACRL), Chair,
2014-2015, Co-Chair, 2013-2014, Member, 2010-2015
• VLA Presentation Academy 2015, Founding Faculty Member
• Membership Committee, Chair, 2010-2015; Member, 2010-2011
• VLA 2013 Conference Committee, Co-Chair, 2012-2013
• VLA 2012 Conference Committee, Member, 2011-2012
• VLA 2011 Conference Committee, Publicity Co-Chair, 2010-2011
• New Members Round Table Forum, Co-Founder and Member, 2011-2015
American Association of University Women, 2010-2012
• American Association of University Women (AAUW) Blacksburg-Virginia Tech Branch,
President, 2011-2012; Communications Coordinator, 2010-2011
Louisiana Library Association, 2008-2010
• Louisiana Library Association 2010 Conference Committee, Publicity Chair, 2009-2010
• New Members Round Table, Co-Founder and Coordinator, 2009-2010
North Carolina Library Association, 2006-2008
Editorial and Review Boards
• Communications in Information Literacy, Reviewer, 2016-present
• Journal of Information Literacy, Reviewer, 2012-present
• Journal of Information Technology Education, Editorial Review Board, 2010-2013
• Journal of Financial Counseling & Planning, Editorial Board and Reviewer, 2008-2012

6. Research, Scholarly, and Creative Achievements
Presentations
International Presentations
• Meier, C., Munson, J., and Miller, R. K. (2013, May). The time is now, the need is now:
A teaching boot camp for new library instructors. Presentation at the Workshop for
Instruction in Library Use (WILU) 2013, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
• Miller, R. K. (2012, April). Aligning information literacy with curricular requirements and
engaging students: A case study of social information in dietetics. Presentation at the
Librarians' Information Literacy Annual Conference (LILAC) 2012, Glasgow, Scotland.
National Presentations
• Miller, R. K. (2017, August). Intersection: Reference partners outside SCL and
Technology. Invited presentation for the Intersections: Technology and Public Services
in Special Collections Symposium, University Park, PA.
• Miller, R. K. (2017, June). So, you’re a new instruction librarian. Invited presentation at
the 2017 American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago IL.
• Miller, R. K., Pressley, L, & Donovan, C. (2017, June). From teaching to leading: A
learning-centered management bootcamp. ACRL program at the 2017 American Library
Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Wissinger, C., Raish, V., Miller, R. K., & Borrelli, S. (2017, June). Expert perspectives in
library instruction; Or, a nursing librarian, online learning librarian, information literacy
librarian, and assessment librarian walk into a bar…. Poster presentation at the 2017
American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Miller, R. K. (2017, May). Teaching, learning, and leading: Be a professional triple
threat. Invited keynote presentation for The Innovative Library Classroom 2017,
Radford, VA.
• Miller, R. K., Langley, A., Nero, N., Rockenbach, B., Ruttenberg, J., Tancheva, K., &
Vine, R. (2017, March). Anchors aweigh! Navigating new directions for library liaisons.
Panel presentation at ACRL 2017, Baltimore, MD.
• Pressley, L., Cohen, S., Duckett, K., Miller, R. K., & Nickel, L. (2017, March). Taking the
wheel: Charting a course for professional transformation. Panel presentation at ACRL
2017, Baltimore, MD.
• Miller, R. K., Nevius, E., Free, D., & Arnold-Garza, S. (2017, March). Publish with ACRL-
ACRL Publishing Panel. Panel presentation at ACRL 2017, Baltimore, MD.
• Feerrar, J. & Miller, R. K. (2016, May). Building a balanced portfolio: Investing in TAs
and other contingent faculty. Presentation at The Innovative Library Classroom 2016,
Radford, VA.
• Feerrar, J. & Miller, R. K. (2016, May). Reaching over the fence: Building partnerships
with new teaching neighbors. Presentation at LOEX 2016, Pittsburgh, PA.
• Miller, R. K. & Pressley, L. (2016, January). ARL library liaison supervisors meeting.
Invited speakers for the meeting at the 2016 American Library Association Midwinter
Meeting, Boston, MA.
• Miller, R. K. & Pressley, L. (2015, December). SPEC survey webcast on the Evolution
of Liaison Librarians. ARL webcast offered as part of the SPEC survey series.
• Miller, R. K., DeBose, K. G., and Meier, C. (2015, May). Underage thinking: Building
tomorrow’s researchers through new campus collaborations. Presentation at LOEX
2015, Denver, CO.

7. • Miller, R. K. (2015, March). Individual adaptation: Interdisciplinary perspectives on
personal identity and learning during organizational change. Contributed paper
presented at ACRL 2015, Portland, OR.
• Pressley, L., Miller, R. K., Duckett, K., Cohen, S., and Nickel, L. (2015, March).
Sustainable organizational change: It’s about the people. Panel session at ACRL 2015,
Portland, OR.
• Stack, M., McConnell, K., Meier, C., and Miller, R. K. (2015, February). A collaborative
approach to improving first year students’ information literacy skills. Presentation at the
2015 Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. & Crickenberger, S. (2014, October). Collaboration, information literacy, and
troublesome knowledge: Threshold concepts in the real world. Presentation at the
2014 Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy, Savannah, GA.
• Meier, C., Miller, R. K., Pressley, L., McConnell, K., O’Neill, M., and Lancaster, C. (2014,
June). What is the impact of different instruction models on inquiry outcomes across 5
different FYE courses? Poster presentation for the Assessment in Action Poster
Session at the 2014 American Library Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
• Benjes-Small, C. & Miller, R. K. (2014, May). Reframing the Standards: A call for a new
approach to defining proficiencies for instruction librarians. Presentation at The
Innovative Library Classroom 2014, Radford, VA.
• Miller, R. K., Debose, K. G., & Merrill, M. (2014, May). Stewarding our first year students
into the information ecosystem. Presentation at the 14th USAIN Biennial Conference,
Burlington, VT.
• Crickenberger, S. and Miller, R. K. (February 2014). Effectively integrating information
literacy: A conversation about threshold concepts and collaborations. 2014 Conference
on Higher Education Pedagogy, Blacksburg, VA.
• Selberg-Eaton, R. and Miller, R. K. (February 2014). Evolving the First Year Experience
course: New practices for integrating information literacy. 2014 Conference on Higher
Education Pedagogy, Blacksburg, VA.
• Selberg-Eaton, R., Wood, C., Miller, R. K., and McConnell, C. (2013, October). Six
departments, two hundred students, and six learning outcomes in a one credit first year
seminar. Annual Conference of the International Society for Exploring Teaching and
Learning, Orlando, FL.
• Anderson, M., Hurst, E., and Miller, R. K. (2013, June). There’s an app for that! The
use of mobile devices, apps, and resources for health and sci-tech librarians and their
users. Invited panelist at the 2013 American Library Association Annual Conference,
Chicago, IL.
• Akbar-Williams, T., Kelley, J., Knoch, J., and Miller, R. K. (2013, June). Bringing the
Immersion program back home. Panelist at the 2013 American Library Association
Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Miller, R. K., Barb, C., and Hall, T. (2013, May). Library’s got talent! New library
instructors discover their voices. Presentation at LOEX 2013, Nashville, TN.
• Herzog, A., Jackson, J., Miller, R., Palmer, M., Symons, D., and Wilson, A. (2013, April).
Braving the new world: What do online library educators need to know? Virtual
webcast presentation at ACRL 2013, Indianapolis, IN.
• Miller, R. K., Moorefield-Lang, H., Meier, C. (2013, February). Mobile information
literacy: Using tablets to promote skills students need to succeed. Poster presentation
at the 5th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Blacksburg, VA.

8. • Barb, C., Gilmore, T., Hall, M., Hall, T., Henshaw, N., Lawrence, A., Meier, C., Miller, R.,
Moyo, L., Munson, J., Ogier, A., Thum, S. (2013, February). Developing
teaching proficiencies for new instructors through a learning community. Poster
presentation at the 5th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Blacksburg,
VA.
• Herzog, A., Jackson, J., Miller, R., Palmer, M., Symons, D., and Wilson, A. (2012, June).
Professional development for online instruction librarians. Poster presentation at the
2012 American Library Association Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.
• Miller, R. K. and Meier, C. (2012, April). Bringing more to the table(t): Ideas and
insights for using tablets in instruction. Workshop facilitated at the 2012 LOEX
Conference, Columbus, OH.
• Goldbeck-DeBose, K., Meier, C., Tomlin, P., and Miller, R. K. (2012, February). Get
thee to the library! Incorporating inquiry into first year programs. Presentation at the 4th
annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Blacksburg, VA.
• Meier, C., Miller, R. K., Goldbeck-DeBose, K., and Tomlin, P. (20120, January).
VALUE-ing the librarian: Collaboration to enhance student learning in a high-impact
practice. Presentation at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Association of American
Colleges & Universities, Washington, D. C.
• Miller, R. K. and Hall, T. (2011, April). Life, librarianship, and the pursuit of happiness:
Early career librarians speak out. Roundtable discussion at the Association of College
& Research Libraries 2011 National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Miller, R. K. (2011, April). Achieving subject blog success. Presentation during the
IdeaPower Unconference at the Association of College & Research Libraries 2011
National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Meier, C., Miller, R. K., Merrill, M., Moorefield-Lang, H., and Moyo, L. (2011, February).
Integrating inquiry: Student-centered approaches for inspiring lifelong learning.
Presentation at the 3rd
Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Blacksburg,
VA.
• Miller, R. K., Porter, M., Ryan, J., and Colyar, N. (2010, October). Beyond Second Life:
An exploration of real libraries in virtual worlds. Poster presentation at the 2010 Library
and Information Technology Association (LITA) National Forum, Atlanta, GA.
• Library and Information Technology Association’s Emerging Technologies Interest
Group. (2010, June). What is your library doing about emerging technologies? Panel
discussion and presentation, along with 5 other librarians, at the American Library
Association 2010 Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
• Healy, C., Duangudom, S., and Miller, R. K. (2007, August). Insinuating library
instruction into Blackboard courseware. Roundtable discussion at the Multimedia
Educational Resources for Learning & Online Teaching (MERLOT) International
Conference in New Orleans, LA.
State and Regional Presentations
• Russell, J. & Miller R. K. (2017, May). Connecting digital humanities and information
literacy: A workshop toolkit. Presentation at the 2017 PaLA College & Research Division
Spring Workshop, Lewisburg, PA.
• Miller, R. K., Salem, J. A., & Borrelli, S. (2016, October). Identifying, evaluating, and
cultivating partnerships: A framework for success. Poster presentation at the 2016
Pennsylvania Library Association Conference, Pocono Manor, PA.
• Miller, R. K. (2016, March). From point A to point B: Gaining momentum through
transitions and new types of collaborations. Invited keynote presentation for the
Maryland Information Literacy Exchange (MILEX) Spring 2016 Meeting, Columbia, MD.

9. • Miller, R. K., Walz, A., Craig, A., & Faulkner, A. (2015, October). Exploring openness in
libraries. Panel presentation at the 2015 Virginia Library Association Annual
Conference, Richmond, VA.
• Feerrar, J. & Miller, R. K. (2015, October). Student, teacher, and partner: Understanding
and supporting the many roles of graduate teaching assistants. Presentation at
the VLACRL Conference-within-a-Conference held during the 2015 Virginia Library
Association Annual Conference, Richmond, VA.
• Miller, R. K., Palmer, S. S., Henry, S., Pannabecker, G. & Land, E. (2015, October). So
you want to get published. Panel presentation at the 2015 Virginia Library Association
Annual Conference, Richmond, VA.
• Miller, R. K. (2015, May). Teaching with and about tablets in libraries. Invited speaker
at the Roanoke Valley Library Association Spring Program, Roanoke, VA.
• Dietz, K. & Miller, R. K. (2014, October). To “cultivate composure”: Practical advice for
information professionals from the 19th
century home. Presentation at the 2014 Virginia
Library Association Annual Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
• Benjes-Small, C. & Miller, R. K. (2014, October). Out with the old, in with the new?
Exploring ACRL’s proposed Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
Facilitated meet-up session at the 2014 Virginia Library Association Annual Conference,
Williamsburg, VA.
• VLA New Members Round Table. (2014, October). The library job interview panel.
Invited panelist at the 2014 Virginia Library Association Annual Conference,
Williamsburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. (2014, April). From technolust to teaching tools: Inspiring innovation in
library instruction with mobile devices and apps. Invited presentation at the Texas
Library Association Annual Conference 2014, San Antonio, TX.
• Benjes-Small, C., Tucker, K., and Miller, R. K. (2013, September). Committees:
Necessary or necessary evil? Presentation at the 2013 Virginia Library Association
Annual Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. and Flinchum, N. (2013, May). Selecting and using technology tools for
collaborative projects. Invited presentation at the 2013 Virginia Library Association
Paraprofessional Forum Conference, Richmond, VA.
• Miller, R. K. and Meier, C. (2012, October). Teaching with tablets: Strategies, apps,
and other resources for engaging students. Presentation at the VLACRL Conference-
within-a-Conference, held during the 2012 Virginia Library Association Annual
Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K., Stovall, C., and Lindblad, P. (2012, October). Situating a credit-bearing
research skills class in the English curriculum. Poster presentation at the VLACRL
Conference-within-a-Conference, held during the 2012 Virginia Library Association
Annual Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. and Hall, T. (2012, October). You had me at hello: Developing meaningful
professional connections. Presentation at the 2012 Virginia Library Association
Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
o Invited encore presentation at the 2013 Virginia Library Association
Paraprofessional Forum Conference, May 2013, Richmond, VA.
• Miller, R. K. and Meier, C. (2012, July). iPads in libraries. Presentation for the VLACRL
Summer Program, Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. and Meier, C. (2012, April). Integrating iPads and tablet computers into
library services. Invited presentation at the Florida Library Association 2012
Conference, Orlando, FL.

10. • Miller, R. K. (2011, October). Sustaining your professional and scholarly identity in the
digital environment: Strategies for Virginia Librarians. Presentation at the 2011 Virginia
Library Association (VLA) Conference, Portsmouth, VA.
• Miller, R. K. (2011, October). Teaching an old blog new tricks: Rethinking the subject
blog. Poster presentation at the 2011 VLACRL Conference-Within-a-Conference during
the 2011 VLA Conference, Portsmouth, VA.
• Miller, R. K. (2010, October). Professional development in challenging times: Tools and
techniques for keeping current with limited resources. Presentation at the 2010 Virginia
Library Association Conference, Portsmouth, VA.
• Miller, R. K. and Scripa, A. J. (2010, October). Discovery of technology: Tools for
research management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Presentation at the ACC
Interdisciplinary Forum for Discovery in the Life Sciences, Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. and Wilkes, S. (2010, March). Professional development for underfunded
librarians. Presentation at the 84th
Annual Louisiana Library Association Conference,
Baton Rouge, LA.
• Miller, R. K. (2009, October). Screencasting: Options for showcasing, demonstrating,
and teaching LOUIS library resources. Presentation at the annual LOUIS Users
Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
• Haney, L. and Miller, R. K. (2007, October). The evolution of e-reserves at a health
sciences library: Thinking outside the box. Poster presented at the 2007 North Carolina
Library Association Biennial Conference, Hickory, NC.
• Miller, R. K. and Duangudom, S. (2007, October). Prospecting for gold at Wake Tech:
Insinuating library instruction into Blackboard courseware. Poster presented at the 2007
North Carolina Library Association Biennial Conference, Hickory, NC.
Local and University Presentations
• Miller, R. K. (2017, August). Penn State Class of 2021: Who are they, and what do they
need? A Penn State University Libraries Training workshop, University Park, PA.
• Miller, R. K. (2017, June). Creating effective research posters. Presentation at the Penn
State University Libraries Discovery Day 2017, University Park, PA.
• Miller, R. K. (2016, November). Helping new librarians find success and satisfaction. A
two-part workshop for a Penn State University Libraries Training Event, University Park,
PA.
• Miller, R. K. (2016, June). I’m comin’ out; Or, How I learned to stop worrying and love
learning outcomes. Presentation at the Penn State University Libraries Discovery Day
2016, University Park, PA.
• Miller, R. K. (2016, May). Critical information literacy. Presentation at the Penn State
University Libraries Diversity Colloquium, University Park, PA.
• Miller, R. K. & Pressley, L. (2015, August). Library 101. Virginia Tech University
Libraries workshop (1 day), Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K., Pannabecker, V., and Pressley, L. (2015, June). Impact and identity:
Managing and measuring your scholarly presence in the digital environment.
Networked Learning Initiatives Summer Program (1.5 days), Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. (2014, November). Google Sites as a collaboration platform. Presentation
for Networked Learning Initiatives Short Courses, Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. (2014, September). Creating passionate student researchers. Presentation
for Networked Learning Initiatives Short Courses, Blacksburg, VA.

11. • McMillan, G., Miller, R., Ogier, A., & Pressley, L. (2014, June). Transforming research,
teaching, and learning through the new University Libraries. Networked Learning
Initiatives Summer Program (1.5 days), Blacksburg, VA.
• Selberg-Eaton, R. & Miller, R. K. (2014, June). Understanding the ILT. Invited
presentation at the June 2014 Camp QEP, Blacksburg, VA.
• Pressley, L. & Miller, R. K. (2014, March). Making research mobile. Presentation for
Networked Learning Initiatives Short Courses, Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. (2013, Fall; 2014, Spring). Building, managing, and using citation libraries.
Presentation for Networked Learning Initiatives Short Courses, Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. (2013, June). Managing your scholarly web presence. Invited presentation
for the Virginia Tech Faculty Development Institute, Track K: From Kindles to Open
Access: The New Ecosystem of Digital Publishing, Blacksburg, VA.
o Invited encore presentation in October 2013 as part of Open Access Week 2013.
• Miller, R. K. and Gill, S. (2012, October and 2013, February). Social media for higher
education. Invited presentation for the Virginia Tech Faculty Development Institute,
Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. and Sparrow, J. (2012, September). Creating and managing your academic
web presence. Invited presentation for the Virginia Tech Faculty Development Institute,
Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. (2012, July). Google Apps Training. Series of two invited workshops
developed for Virginia Tech’s University Libraries staff, Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. (2012, May). Virtual tools, real collaboration. Invited presentation at the
Virginia Tech University Libraries In-Service Day 2012: The Age of Transformation,
Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. (2012, February). Social media for librarians & collegiate faculty. Invited
presentation for the Virginia Tech Faculty Development Institute, Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. and Meier, C. (2011, November). Finding and using e-books at University
Libraries (and beyond!). Presentation for the Virginia Tech Faculty Development
Institute, Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. and Moorefield-Lang, H. (2011, November). Tools & strategies for
managing your research. Presentation for the Virginia Tech Faculty Development
Institute, Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. (2011, May). Say what? An analysis of virtual reference at the University
Libraries. Presentation at the Virginia Tech University Libraries Research and
Instructional Services Summer Workshops, Blacksburg, VA.
• Meier, C., Miller, R. K., Merrill, M., Moorefield-Lang, H., and Moyo, L. (2011, May).
QEP, FYE, and ENGL: The changing landscape of instruction and first year students at
VT. Presentation at the Virginia Tech University Libraries Research and Instructional
Services Summer Workshops, Blacksburg, VA.
• Meier, C., Miller, R. K., Merrill, M., Moorefield-Lang, H., and Moyo, L. (2011, May).
Inquiry and Why it is Important. Invited presentation at Camp QEP, a Virginia Tech
Pathways to Success program, Blacksburg, VA.
• Miller, R. K. and Veeder, H. (2010, April). Instruction on demand: Bite-sized library
instruction sessions in video format. Presentation at the Louisiana State University
Faculty Technology Center Share Fair, Baton Rouge, LA.
• Miller, R. K., Ryan, J., and VandenBroek, A. (2010, April). Tools, techniques, and tips
for managing your research. Presentation for the Louisiana State University Faculty
Technology Center Coffee Talk, Baton Rouge, LA. Encore presentation (invited) at

12. Louisiana State University School of Mass Communications Ph.D. Brown Bag Series,
Baton Rouge, LA.
• Miller, R. K. (2009, October). Screencasting: Easy options for supplementing and
enhancing instruction. Presentation at the Louisiana State University Faculty
Technology Center Share Fair, Baton Rouge, LA.
• Miller, R. K., Henson, J., and Porter, M. (2009, October). Technology & collaboration:
How LSU Libraries and LSU faculty members form creative partnerships. Presentation
at the Louisiana State University Faculty Technology Center Coffee Talk, Baton Rouge,
LA.
Publications
Forthcoming and Works in Progress
• Feerrar, J. & Miller, R. K. Reaching over the fence: Building partnerships with new
teaching neighbors. 2016 LOEX Conference Proceedings (Library Orientation Series
No. 49). Forthcoming.
• Miller, R. K., DeBose, K. G., & Meier, C. Underage thinking: Building tomorrow’s
researchers through new campus collaborations. 2015 LOEX Conference Proceedings
(Library Orientation Series No. 48). Forthcoming.
• Meier, J. & Miller, R. K. Fail early and often to succeed: The case for rapid prototyping
in libraries. Manuscript submitted for review.
• Wissinger, C., Raish, V., Miller, R. K., & Borrelli, S. The use of expert teams in
scaffolding nursing information literacy instruction. Invited manuscript for Journal of
Library Administration. Manuscript submitted for review.
• Miller, R. K. Negotiating, persuading, and influencing: Putting your ideas to work. Invited
chapter in M. Hodge (Ed.), The Future Academic Librarian’s Toolkit: Finding Success on
the Job Hunt and in Your First Job. Chicago: ACRL. Manuscript in progress.
• Salem, J., Miller, R. K., & Borrelli, S. Building a partnership plan: A framework for
developing relationships at a new institution. Library Leadership & Management.
Special theme issue: Contemporary Library Leadership: A Holistic View. Manuscript in
progress.
• Miller, R. K. A new perspective on librarians in engineering education: Using Thomas
Hughes’s Systems Approach to consider partnerships and collaborations. Issues in
Science & Technology Librarianship. Manuscript accepted pending revisions.
Books and Other Major Works
• Benjes-Small, C. & Miller, R. K. (2016). The new instruction librarian: A workbook for
trainers and learners. Chicago: ALA Editions.
• Miller, R. K. & Pressley, L. (2015). Evolution of library liaisons. SPEC Kit 349.
Washington, DC: Association of Research Libraries.
• Miller, R. K., Moorefield-Lang, H., & Meier, C. (Eds). (2015). Mobile devices: Service
with intention. Library Technology Reports, 51(7).
• Miller, R. K. & Benjes-Small, C. (Eds.) (2015). Exploring openness. [Special peer-
reviewed issue]. Virginia Libraries, 61.
• Moorefield-Lang, H., Meier, C., and Miller, R. K. (Eds.). (2014). Tablet computers in the
school library and classroom. Chicago: ALA Editions.
• Miller, R. K., Moorefield-Lang, H., & Meier C. (Eds.). (2014). Tablet computers in the
academic library. Chicago: ALA Editions.

13. • Miller, R. K., Meier, C., & Moorefield-Lang, H. (Eds.). (2012). Rethinking reference and
instruction with tablets. Library Technology Reports, 48(8).
Chapters or Essays in Books
• Miller, R. K. (2013). Mobile empowerment: Lifelong learning at your fingertips. In Tom
Peters and Lori Bell (Eds.), The handheld library: Mobile technology and the librarian
(pp. 193-206). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited. Invited chapter.
• Miller, R. K. (2013). Helping new librarians find success and satisfaction. In Paul Hrycaj
and Kelly Blessinger (Eds.), Workplace culture in academic libraries: The early twenty-
first century (pp. 79-96). Essex, UK: Chandos Press. Invited chapter.
• Miller, R. K. (2012). Human nutrition. In Katherine O’Clair and Jeanne Davidson (Eds.),
The busy librarian’s guide to information literacy in science and engineering (pp. 67-92).
Chicago: Association of College & Research Libraries.
• Miller, R. K. (2011). Intellectual property and the corporate library: Understanding best
practices in information sharing in U.S. organizations. In Sigrid Kelsey and Marjorie
Porter (Eds.), Best practices for corporate libraries (pp. 47-64). Englewood, CO:
Libraries Unlimited.
Peer-Reviewed Articles
• Goldbeck DeBose, K., Haugen, I., & Miller, R. K. (2017). Information literacy instruction
supporting the continuum of College of Agriculture & Life Sciences patrons at Virginia
Tech. Library Trends, 65(3), 316-338.
• DeBose, K. & Miller, R. K. (2015). Stewarding first year students into the information
ecosystem. Journal of Agriculture & Food Information, 16(2), 123-133.
• Miller, R. K. (2012). Social media, authentic learning, and embedded librarianship: A
case study of dietetics students. Journal of Information Literacy, 6(2), n. p.
• Ryan, J., Porter, M., and Miller, R. K. (2010). Academic library services in virtual worlds:
An examination of the potential for library services in immersive environments. Journal
of Information Technology Education, 9, 253-275.
• Ji, H., Hanna, S. D., Lawrence, F. C., and Miller, R. K. (2010). Two decades of the
Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning. Journal of Financial Counseling and
Planning, 21(1), 4-14.
• Miller, R. K. (2010). The Destination: Louisiana Project: Combining wikis, digital
libraries, and experiential learning to address current issues in information literacy
instruction. Special peer-reviewed issue of Louisiana Libraries, 72(3), 19-24.
• Miller, R. K., Hires, W., and Lawrence, F.C. (2009). Transforming access to the Journal
of Financial Counseling and Planning. Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning,
20(2), 3-4
Other Articles and Publications
• Miller, R. K. (2016). Embracing our communities of practice. PaLA Bulletin, 71(12): 12-
13.
• Meier, J. & Miller, R. K. (2016). Turning the revolution into an evolution: The case for
design thinking and rapid prototyping in libraries. College & Research Libraries News,
77(6): 283-286.
• Miller, R. K. (2016). Lucy Lee Lancaster. Women of Library History. Feminist Task
Force of the American Library Association.
• Miller, R. K. (2015). Beyond the books: Meaningful activities that motivate learners to
develop information skills. Pedagogy in Practice 2014-2015, 22-26.

14. • Miller, R. K. (2015). Individual adaptation: Interdisciplinary perspectives on personal
identity and learning during organizational change. In ACRL 2015 Proceedings. Paper
presented at ACRL 2015, Portland, OR. Chicago: American Library Association.
• Miller, R. K., Barb, C., and Hall, T. (2013). Library’s got talent! New library instructors
discover their voices. Library Orientation Series No. 46.
• Miller, R. K. and Meier, C. (2012). Bringing more to the table(t): Ideas and insights for
using tablets in instruction. Library Orientation Series No. 45.
• Miller, R. K., Goldbeck DeBose, K., Hall, N., Lindblad, P., Scripa, A., Speer, J., and
Young, P. (2013). Promoting universal knowledge for all: Open Access Week 2012 at
Virginia Tech. Virginia Libraries, 59(2): 31-35.
• Miller, R. K. (2012). LILAC Conference: Perspectives from a Bogle Pratt awardee.
International Leads, 26(2): 6.
• Miller, R. K. and Paulo, J. (2012). Learning the language of information literacy:
Takeaways from ACRL’s Immersion Program. Virginia Libraries, 58(2), 33-36.
• Miller, R. K. (2011). VLA NMRT Forum: Supporting the next generation of Virginia’s
library leaders. Virginia Libraries, 57(3), 5-8.
• Miller, R. K. (2010). LLA 2010 conference wrap up: Showing some heart for Louisiana
libraries. Louisiana Libraries, 72(4), 24-27.
• Miller, R. K. (2010). Strengthening our ties: The Louisiana Library Association
reinvigorates its New Members Round Table (and vice versa!). Footnotes: Newsletter of
the New Members Round Table, 39(4), n.p.
• Miller, R. K. (2009). The librarian: A new ingredient in the recipe for success in dietetic
education. DEP-Line: A Publication of the Dietetic Educators of Practitioners, 11-12.
• Miller, R. K. and Lawrence, F. C (2008). AFCPE’s research journal gains new points of
access and indexing platforms. The Standard: Newsletter for the Association for
Financial Counseling and Planning Education, 26(4), 15.
• Miller, R.K. (2008). From Bodleian to Idea Stores: The evolution of English library
design. Library Student Journal, 3(1), n.p.
Book Reviews
• Miller, R.K. (2010). [Review of the book Bite-Sized Marketing: Realistic Solutions for
Overworked Librarians, by N. Dowd, M. Evangeliste, and J. Silberman]. Endnotes: The
Journal of the New Members Round Table, 1(1), n.p.
• Miller, R.K. (2009). [Review of the book Gender, by H. Bradley].Feminist Collections: A
Quarterly Review of Women’s Studies Resources, 30(2), 20.
• Miller, R. K. (2008). [Review of the book Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for
Innovative Librarians by C. Smallwood]. LIBRES: Library and Information Science
Research Electronic Journal, 18, n.p.
University Service
Penn State Committees
• Learning Spaces Leadership Committee, 2017-present
• Commission for Women, Appointed Member, 2017-2020, Affiliate Member, 2016-2017
o Documentation Committee, Chair, 2017-2018, Member, 2016-2017
• Unizin Engagement Advisory Group, 2015-2017

15. Penn State University Libraries Committees
• Instruction Steering Committee, Chair, 2016-present
• Library Management Council, Co-Chair, 2016-2017; Member, 2015-2016
• Learning Center Working Group of the Space Steering Committee, Chair, 2016
• Library Assessment and Metrics Council, Member, 2015-present
• Library Faculty Organization (LFO) Curricular & Instructional Affairs Committee, 2015-
present
• University Libraries Instructional Community of Practice Leadership, 2015-present
• LFO Promotion & Tenure Workshop Planning Group, 2015-2016
• University Libraries 2016 Discovery Day Committee, 2015-2016
Virginia Tech Committees
• Virginia Tech Faculty Senate, Secretary/Treasurer, 2014-2015; Member, 2013-2015
• Virginia Tech Commission on Faculty Affairs, 2013-2015
• Virginia Tech Digital Survival Guide Team, 2015
• Virginia Tech Women Connect, Advisory Group, 2012-2015
Virginia Tech University Libraries Committees
• Library Faculty Association (LFA), Senior Trustee, 2012-2013, Junior Trustee, 2011-
2012; Member, 2010-2015
• LFA Professional Development Committee, 2014-2015
• LFA Travel and Research Committee, Chair, 2012-2013, Treasurer, 2011-2012
• LFA Mentoring Committee, 2011-2013
• LFA Program Committee, 2010-2012
• University Libraries Open Access Week Committee, 2012-2014
• University Libraries 2014 In-Service Day Committee, 2013-2014
• University Libraries 2012 In-Service Day Committee, 2011-2012
• University Libraries Summon Working Group, 2011-2015
• University Libraries Marketing Committee, 2012-2014
• University Libraries Social Committee, 2010-2011
• Research & Instructional Services (RIS) First Year Experience Team, 2010-2015
• RIS 2011 Summer Workshops Committee, 2010-2011
Louisiana State University Committees
• Louisiana State University (LSU) Video Interest Group, 2009-2010
• Louisiana State University Technology Associates, 2009-2010
Louisiana State University Libraries Committees
• LSU Libraries Staff Association (LSA), Vice President/President-Elect, 2009-2010;
Member, 2008-2009
• LSU Libraries Instruction Committee, 2008-2010
• LSU Libraries Electronic Communications Committee, 2008-2010