The University of Toledo Libraries : Gerald R. Natal, BFA, MLIS

Instructor, Department of Physical Therapy
Library Liaison, College of Health Science and Human Services
Office: 419-383-4227
FAX: 419-383-6146
gerald.natal@utoledo.edu

Education

• B.F.A., Bowling Green State University, 1981
• M.L.I.S., Kent State University, 2005

Experience

Gerald was a Visiting Instructor of Information Literacy at The University of Toledo from October 2005 to December 2007. He was hired as Digital Services Librarian at the Mulford Library in January of 2008.  His current duties encompass: acting as library liaison to the health science departments in the College of Health Science and Human Services; reference and consultation services; support for developing web-based learning and instructional materials; upgrading and updating the library website; upgrading and maintaining the Mulford Library blog; upgrading and maintaining the Instructions to Authors and Faculty Publications databases; facilitating in the problem-based learning course. Gerald also serves as liaison for library services to Latino Initiatives.

Gerald previously worked as a librarian at The Toledo Correctional Institution, Toledo, Ohio.

Publications & Presentations

• The Harlem Renaissance: Masterful Improvisation (R.A.A.P. session, February 7th, 2007

University/Professional Service

• Latino Youth Summit and Overnight Committee, 2006-2009
• Black History Month Committee, 2007, 2008 

Professional Organizations:

• Academic Library Association of Ohio 2004-2009
• ASIS&T (American Society for Information Science and Technology) 2008 -2009
• Medical Library Association, Midwest Chapter 2009
• Ohio Health Sciences Library Association 2009