Professional Activities

Publications | Conference Presentations | Invited Presentations | Other Presentations | Professional Associations | Web Design

Publications

Fuson C., and Carter, P. (2023). Using EBLIP for Collection Assessment. In Everyday Evidence-Based Practice in Academic Libraries: Case Studies and Reflections (1st ed., pp. 251-259). ACRL. https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/everyday-evidence-based-practice-academic-libraries-case-studies-and-reflections

Fuson, C. (2016) Why Rural Schools Matter [Review of the book Why Rural Schools Matter]. Tennessee Libraries, 66 (1).

Fuson, C. (2011) Empty Pleasures: The Story of Artificial Sweeteners from Saccharin to Splenda [Review of the book Empty Pleasures: The Story of Artificial Sweeteners from Saccharin to Splenda] Tennessee Libraries, 61 (1).

Fuson, C. and Rushing, J. (2009) Climbing out of the “Ivory Tower”: Conversations between academic and school librarians and teachers.  College & Research Libraries News, 70(10), 566-569.

Fuson, C. (2009) Omnivore’s Dilemma [Review of the book Omnivore’s Dilemma].   Art of Teaching, 16 (3), 3.

Stephens, C. (2009) What do librarians do without the internet?. Codslap!: The Library Society of the World Zine, 1 (1).

Conference Presentations

June 2024. Macy, K., Galvan, S., Fuson, C. Learn how to negotiate for a more sustainable future. Presented at American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.

Do you negotiate for resources or services for your library? Did you have to learn negotiation skills and strategies on the job? Did you never imagine that you’d have to understand the nitty gritty of contracts and licensing? If so, you will leave this session aware of a new free resource and community that can support you in developing your negotiation knowledge and skills. The ONEAL Project has developed a new open educational resource (OER) that includes lectures, readings, assessments, and hand-on assignments where learners will not only learn negotiation best practices and strategies but will also begin doing preparation work that can be immediately applied when negotiating on the job. In addition to learning about this resource attendees will learn about the community being created to provide support for library professionals as well as key issues and trends uncovered during community forums and through an interview research study. Note that the project has focused on creating content for academic libraries (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, universities, and related consortia) and MLIS programs wishing to teach this skill set. While the content developed around licensing is geared toward an academic audience, the negotiation strategy and planning techniques in the OER are widely applicable across all types of libraries. The Open Negotiation for Academic Libraries (ONEAL) project has been generously funded through the IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program.

May 2024. Fuson, C. The ONEAL Project: Negotiation education for library workers. Presented at Southern Library Support Staff (SLSS) Conference, Nashville, TN.

Come and learn about a new open educational resource and community to support library workers as they develop their negotiation knowledge and skills. Designed to help all library workers learn negotiation best practices and strategies for both their personal and professional lives, this OER includes lectures, readings, assessments, and hand-on assignments. In addition to learning about this resource, attendees will learn about the community being created to provide support for library professionals responsible for negotiations and about key issues and trends uncovered during an interview research study. While the content developed around licensing is geared toward an academic audience, the negotiation strategy and planning techniques in the OER are widely applicable across all types of libraries and library workers.

March 2024. Fuson, C., Macy, K., Galvan, S. Launching a negotiation curriculum: Discovering and addressing challenges faced during resource negotiations. Presented at Electronic Resources & Libraries Annual Conference, Austin, TX.

This presentation summarizes an interview study that was conducted to understand common issues and challenges that academic librarians face when negotiating with vendors. The results were used to inform content creation of a new OER launching in the first half of 2024 to teach negotiation skills and strategy.

May 2023. Galvan, S., Macy, K., Fuson, C. Open playing fields: Addressing scale and access in negotiation education through OER. Presented at Acquisitions Institute, Timberline, OR.

Learn about the IMLS-funded Open Negotiation Education for Academic Libraries Project, a multi-institution collaboration to develop curriculum and open educational resources (OER) focused on negotiation, including foundations of negotiation, strategies for managing internal and external relationships, and current and futures issues in acquisitions in the context of academic libraries’ work with vendors. A core ethos of the project is that something created to serve the community must be made with the community, and we are committed to citing the work of underrepresented library workers as part of the curriculum and OER. This presentation will walk through the curriculum, focusing on the key module(s) around negotiations, before opening the session for discussion, feedback, and opportunities to collaborate with the project team.

March 2023. Galvan, S., Macy, K., Fuson, C. Preparing academic libraries to negotiate a sustainable future. Presented at Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Conference, Online.
March 2023.  Macy, K., Galvan, S., Fuson, C. S’more skills for everyone: Addressing scale and access in negotiation education by developing an OER.  Presented at Electronic Resources & Libraries Annual Conference, Austin, TX.

Learn about a multi-institutional project developing open educational resources (OER) to equip academic library workers with negotiation skills within the context of academic libraries work with third party vendors. Presenters will share project learnings thus far providing insights regarding e-resource negotiations and resources to aid participants in their own negotiations.

March 2022.  Gilmore, T., Fuson, C., McGough, B. Navigating Mountains of Books: Using Title Matching to Convert Physical Collections to “E”. Presented at Electronic Resources & Libraries Annual Conference, Online.

While libraries have been steadily transitioning collections to electronic format, the sudden shift to hybrid environments has dramatically accelerated the demand for remote access to content. To ensure ongoing support of the vast and varied needs of their users, libraries need electronic resources, such as books, periodicals, music scores and more.
In this session, you’ll hear from two librarians who used title matching to grow their electronic collections. Courtney Fuson from Belmont University who will share how a weeding project at their library turned into a greater effort to add e-content across various subjects. Then, you’ll hear from Tracy Gilmore, who needed an affordable way to provide the appropriate access to meet the evolving demands of students at California State University (CSU) Long Beach.

March 2018. Fuson, C. Comprehensive Database Assessment with a Small Staff. Presented at Electronic Resources & Libraries Annual Conference, Austin, TX.

This session will review the steps taken to create the assessment protocol used and will include initial results. The goal of this process is not cancellation, but a strong rationale for why we have each resource. This comprehensive assessment was created and performed by < 5 people.

September 2011. Fuson, C. Ham, S. Gadget Petting Zoo. Presented at the Tennessee Association of School Librarians Annual Conference, Murfreesboro, TN.

Heard all about the iPad, Kindle and Sony e-readers?  Never seen one “in the wild?”  Here’s your chance!  Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty – come and play with some of the e-readers and other gadgets that are out there and learn a little more about them!

March 2011.  Staub, J.; Fuson, C. Techno Tango. Presented at the Tennessee Library Association Annual Conference, Murfreesboro, TN.

Are you attracted to emotional electricity or the feel of an old glove? Join us for an hour of cybernetic speed-dating, short sessions of hands-on play with technological gadgetry. Introduce yourself to new toys and make them dance for you.

October 2010.  Get Connected in the Classroom. Presented at Tennessee Association of School Librarians Annual Conference, Murfreesboro, TN.

Using Gadgets [ebook readers, ipods, video cameras, etc.] and Web 2.0 technology in the classroom to engage students

March 2010. Google Earth in the Classroom. Presented at Tennessee Library Association Annual Conference, Memphis, TN.

Come learn how to use Google Earth™ in the K-12 classroom! Google Earth can be used for a variety of subjects, including Biology, Ecology, History, Literature and Math. We will talk about how to use Google Earth™ and where to find resources for classroom use.

October 2008.  Carscaddon, L.; Harris, C.; Neufeld, K.; Stephens, C., Westcott, J.  Dance, Dance, Library Evolution. Preconference. Presented at Internet Librarian, Monterey, CA.

Today’s librarian must be nimble and fast-moving. Librarians from different parts of the country and different areas of librarianship demonstrate what is emerging in their libraries and in their lives today: hot technologies, social networking, and services and tools for users. Enjoy this fast-paced, informative and interactive workshop from eight Twitter friends who are using these technologies to move themselves and their libraries beyond 2.0 and ahead of the curve.

April 2008. Technology Training Tune-Up: Computer and Technology Skills for All Library Staff .  Conference presentation. Presented at Tennessee Library Association Annual Conference, Kingsport, TN.

Technology training should be an essential part of your library routine. Topics covered include: examples of some of the latest technology, examples of core competencies, and some ideas for how to keep up with new technologies.

Invited Presentations

August 2024. Macy, K.; Galvan, S.; Fuson, C. Open Negotiation Education for Academic Libraries – Introducing the ONEAL Project. Webinar. Council of Australian University Librarians. Online.

July 2024. Macy, K.; Galvan, S.; Fuson, C. Stronger Together: Negotiation Education for All. Conference presentation. Presented at National Conference for African American Librarians. Online.

November 2023. Macy, K.; Galvan, S.; Fuson, C. The ONEAL Project. SPARC OpenCon Community Call. Online.

November 2021. Fuson, C.; Keel, J. Making the Shift from Physical to Electronic Resources Quickly and Affordably. ACRL/Choice webinar sponsored by ProQuest. https://www.choice360.org/webinars/making-the-shift-from-p-to-e-quickly-and-affordably/

October 2021. Fuson, C.; Maszaros, S.; Mills, J. Open Access and What it Means for Faculty Scholarship. Part of the 2021 Open Access Week activities. Presented at Belmont University, Nashville, TN. https://repository.belmont.edu/oaweek/2021/2021/1/

April 2021. Fuson, C.; Maszaros, S.; Mills, J. Open Access and What It Means for Faculty Scholarship. Part of the 2021 Faculty Forums series. Presented at Belmont University, Nashville, TN. https://repository.belmont.edu/facultyforums2021/11/

March 2016. Fuson C.; Wiley, C. From Bibliometrics to Altmetrics: New Ways to Measure Scholarly Impact. Part of Belmont Teaching Center’s Digital Literacy series. Presented at Belmont University, Nashville, TN.

November 2011. Presentations Beyond PowerPoint. Sack Lunch. Presented at Belmont University, Nashville, TN.

  • Tired of PowerPoint?  Want to make your presentations more interesting? Come learn about some of the new presentation tools available and how to make your presentations better.

April 2011. Transitioning to College. High School Visit. Presented at Overton High School, Nashville, TN.

July 2010.  Google Docs in the Classroom. Teacher Inservice.  Presented at Robert F Woodall Elementary School, White House, TN.

July 2009.  Using Primary Sources. Teacher Inservice. Presented at Robert F Woodall Primary School, White House, TN.

July 2009.  Google Lit Trips. Teacher Inservice. Presented at Robert F Woodall Primary School, White House, TN.

Other Presentations

September 2019. Fuson, C.; Improving your research skills. Convocation. Presented at Belmont University, Nashville, TN.

February 2019. Fuson, C. Shortcuts for Staying Current. Part of Bunch Library’s Graduate Student Workshops. Presented at Belmont University, Nashville, TN.

  • Feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up with all the scholarship in your field? Certain you are missing something from a key journal or publication? In this session, you will learn shortcuts for staying current on scholarship in your field and making sure you’re receiving the information you need! We will demonstrate how to set up an RSS feed for library resources, journal alerts, search alerts, and an app that allows you to easily browse through current subscriptions from Bunch Library.

September 2018. Fuson, C.; Improving your research skills. Convocation. Presented at Belmont University, Nashville, TN.

September 2017. Fuson, C.; Improving your research skills. Convocation. Presented at Belmont University, Nashville, TN

October, 2012.  Truthiness: Deciphering fact vs. fiction during election season. Convocation. Presented at Belmont University, Nashville, TN.

  • We all have that friend or relative who posts and sends emails reporting the latest political scandals: “Barack and Michelle Obama both surrendered their law licenses for questionable reasons” or “Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney transported a dog atop his car.” Where does this information come from and how does it spread? While some of these theories may not warrant an investigation, many of them do. How do you know if politicians, reporters, and journalist are speaking the truth? This convocation program will provide some background on the role of media during elections, discuss elections where new information has drastically affected results, and give some tips and tools for navigating fact and fiction during this election season.

August 2010. Creating Presentations. Presented on Tenn-Share’s Learn & Discover Ning site.

February 2010.  Using Primary Sources.  Literacy II course presentation.  Presented at Belmont University, Nashville, TN.

November 2009.  Tennessee Electronic Library Convo. Convocation.  Presented at Belmont University, Nashville, TN.

  • TEL is a FREE resource for all Tennessee residents. Learn how this can help you now, as a student, and in the future in your classroom!

October 2009.  Google Earth. Convocation.  Presented at Belmont University, Nashville, TN.

  • Learn how to use Google Earth to create “Lit Trips” to show students literature in the context of place.

July 2009. Social Bookmarking.  Presented on Tenn-Share’s Learn & Discover Ning site.

September 2008. Becoming an informed voter. Convocation. Presented at Belmont University, Nashville, TN.

  • How do I register to vote?  Who’s running for election in my area?  Who are my congress people?  How do I know what the candidates stand for?  What are all these “political action committees”?

Professional Associations

Member of the American Library Association , 2002-2018

  • Tennessee Chapter Councilor, 2012-2018
  • Member, LITA Program Planning Committee, 2011-2015
  • Chair, 3M/NMRT Social Committee, 2010-2011
  • Member, Presidents Program and Membership Meeting Committee, 2010-2011
  • Member, NMRT Booth Committee 2007-2008, 2009-2010
  • Member, NMRT Orientation Committee 2009-2010

Member of the Tennessee Library Association since 2003

  • Webmaster                                                                     2024 – present
  • Assistant Webmaster                                                           2017-2024
  • Conference Webmaster                                                   2019-present
  • Co-Chair, 2024 Conference Planning Committee             2023-2024
  • ALA Chapter Councilor                                                        2012-2018
  • Co-Chair, 2012 Conference Programs Committee           2011-2012
  • Member, Public Relations Committee                                2009-2010
  • Chair, Reference Roundtable                                              2008-2010

Founding member of the Library Society of the World, 2007

Tenn-Share Board Member, 2010-present

  • Assistant Webmaster                                                    2021 – present
  • Co-Chair, Website Committee                                             2011-2021
  • Secretary                                                                                         2014
  • Chair, Workshops Committee                                             2010-2012
  • responsible for Learn & Discover 2011 on http://www.tenn-share.org
  • Member, Fall Conference Planning Committee                          2010
  • Member, DataFest Planning Committee                2008–2011, 2013

Chair, Mid-State Library Association, 2010-2011

Nashville Area Library Alliance                                      2017 – present

  • Co-Chair                                                                           2017-2019
  • Member, Conference Planning Committee                        2020-2022

Southern Library Support Staff Conference

  • Member, Conference Planning Committee                2023 – present

Web Design

I am (or have been) responsible for the design and upkeep of several web pages.  I am familiar with HTML, CSS, WordPress, and the YourMembership content management system.

As webmistress of the TNLA website, I am responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the content on the site (https://www.tnla.org/). I am also responsible for the Conference website, including building program submission and registration forms.

As webmistress of the Tenn-Share website, I was responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the content of the Tenn-Share website(http://www.tenn-share.org). The Executive Director of Tenn-Share now performs most of the site updates and I am a technical advisor. I also assisted in the migration of the Tenn-Share website from Drupal to Timberlake in 2015 and from Timberlake to WordPress in 2022.

I was responsible for the upkeep of the Lila D Bunch Library website (http://library.belmont.edu) from August 2006 to August 2019.

I was responsible for the upkeep of the Williamson County Public Library website (http://lib.williamson-tn.org) from April 2005 until August 2006. I did not design the site, but I did maintain it and add new pages to it as needed. I am no longer responsible for this site. To see the site when I was responsible for it, please visit the Internet Archive Wayback Machine

I was responsible for the design and upkeep of the Robert F. Woodall Elementary school website. I was responsible for this site from May 2003 until June 2008. It has now moved to a new content management system. You can find the old site using the Internet Archive Wayback Machine

I was responsible for the design and upkeep of the Robertson County Teachers’ Center website from May 2003 until April 2006. The current site does not reflect my work because it has been reincorporated into the main Robertson County Schools site. To see this site, please visit the Internet Archive Wayback Machine

Full CV available upon request

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