Michael Knee


16 Bartlett Lane, Delmar, NY 12054
518.439.0941 (home) ~ 518.437.3943 (work) ~ 518.437.3952 (fax)
knee@albany.edu
http://www.albany.edu/~knee/
vita


EDUCATION

Institution: Rutgers University
Specialization: Library and Information Studies
Degree: MLS
Date Received: 1977

Institution: Montclair State University
Specialization: Chemistry/Education
Degree: MA
Date Received: 1975

Institution: Montclair State University
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Mathematics
Degree: BA (cum laude)
Date Received: 1971

Institution: Rutgers University
Major: Pharmacy
Dates: 1967-1970

PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY EXPERIENCE

Institution: University at Albany, SUNY
Science Library
Position: Physical, Mathematical, & Computer Sciences Bibliographer and Reference Librarian
Rank: Librarian, 1996-
Associate Librarian, 1987-1996
Senior Assistant Librarian, 1984-1987
Assistant Librarian, 1981-1984
Dates of Service: 1981-

Bibliographer for the Departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics, and the School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering. Responsible for the selection, management, and review of these subject collections and acts as the liaison with the faculty and students in these departments and school. Acting bibliographer for the Departments of Biological Sciences, Geological Sciences, and Atmospheric Sciences (August - December 1984 and November - December 1999). Acting bibliographer for the Departments of Biological Sciences and Atmospheric Sciences (July - December 1986, October 1988 - February 1989, and September 1991 - April 1992). Provides reference services from the Science Library's reference office, including guidance on using electronic databases and Internet resources. Resource person for the referral of specialized reference queries in the sciences. Develops and maintains print and Web-based subject resource guides. Teaches classes on the use of print and electronic resources. Conducts online literature searches in the sciences utilizing STN and Dialog databases. Served as project manager and indexer for the Times Union indexing project. Fulfills faculty obligations in the areas of research and service.

Institution: University of North Dakota
Chester Fritz Library
Position: Public Services Librarian/Biological, Physical, & Mathematical Sciences Bibliographer
Dates of Service: 1979-1981

Bibliographer for the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Industrial Technology, Mathematics, and Physics. Served at the Library's reference desk and conducted online literature searches utilizing Lockheed Dialog and SDC (Systems Development Corp.) Orbit databases. Managed two science branch libraries.

Institution: Knoll Pharmaceutical Co.
Research Library
Whippany, NJ
Position: Information Scientist
Dates of Service: 1978-1979

Institution: Rutgers University
Library of Science and Medicine
Position: Serials Librarian/Reference Librarian
Dates of Service: 1977-1978

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Institution: Essex County College, Newark, NJ
Position: Teaching Assistant (Chemistry)
Dates of Service: 1976-1977, 1974-1975

Institution: East Side High School, Newark, NJ
Position: Chemistry and General Science Teacher
Dates of Service: 1975-1976

Institution: West Side High School, Newark, NJ
Position: Mathematics Teacher
Dates of Service: 1973-1974

Institution: Newark, NJ City School District
Position: Substitute Teacher
Dates of Service: 1971-1973