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Sheryl R. Stevens, MSLS, BA

Special Projects Librarian
sheryl.stevens@utoledo.edu

Education & Certifications

  • M.S., Library Science / Wayne State University, 1985
  • B.A., Communications (minor in History) / Wayne State University, 1979
  • Academy of Health Information Professionals, Medical Library Association / Distinguished Status, 1995-2005
  • Academy of Health Information Professionals, Medical Library Association / Senior Status, 1989-1995

Professional Experience

  • University of Toledo Libraries
    • Special Projects Librarian & Visiting Instructor (part-time), September 2021-     
    • Director of Collection Services, March 2016-August 2021
    • Cataloging and Electronic Resources Coordinator, August 2015-February 2016
    • Electronic Resources Coordinator, January 2014-July 2015
    • Cataloging Coordinator, January 2007-December 2013
  • Medical College/University of Toledo, Head of Technical Services, September 1993-December 2006
  • Henry Ford Hospital, Assistant Librarian, September 1987-August 1993
  • Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing, Assistant Librarian, October 1985-August 1987

Selected Publications & Presentations 

  • Romano, J., Huynh, N., Stevens, S., Keating, C.  OpenAthens odysseys: implementation challenges & lessons learned at Texas Medical Center Library & University of Toledo.  Paper presentation.  Annual Conference, Electronic Resources & Libraries (Austin, Texas), March 2020.
  • Morales, J., Stevens, S., Brown, V.  Collaborative data-driven decision-making: buy, cancel, or renew.  Paper presentation. Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference (Perrysburg, Ohio), June 2018.
  • Lee, W., Stevens, S., Martin, J.  Using rubrics to evaluate electronic resources. Paper presentation. Annual Workshop, Academic Libraries Association of Ohio, Collection Management Interest Group (Columbus, Ohio), May 2015.
  • Floyd, B., Russ, J., Uppal, H., Stevens, S., Jones, T., Miller, J., Sabharwal, A., Brownlee, K. Medicine on the Maumee: a history of health care in Northwest Ohio, an exhibition. Toledo, Ohio: University of Toledo Libraries, 2012. Catalog accompanying exhibit, Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections, University of Toledo Libraries, March 2012-December 2012. 
  • Stevens, S. The impact factor: fifty years & counting: overview, debate, alternatives. Paper presentation. Joint Annual Meeting, Midwest & Midcontinental Chapters, Medical Library Association (Omaha, Nebraska), October 2007.
  • Kinner, L., Stevens, S.  Fun & games: making lists in Millennium. Paper presentation, Annual Meeting, Support Staff Interest Group, Academic Library Association of Ohio (Delaware, Ohio), May 2007.
  • Allen, M., Allison, M., Stevens, S. Mapping the literature of nursing education.  Journal of the Medical Library Association, 94(2 Supplement): E122-127, April 2006.
  • Stevens, S. Doody’s Core Titles in the Health Sciences.  Book selections & scoring in Allergy & Clinical Immunology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Health Care Administration, Medical Ethics, Oncologic Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, & Vascular Surgery, 2006-2021.
  • Stevens, S. Gone with the wind: the prevalence of vanishing Web citations in scientific literature & what librarians & publishers are doing, not doing, & need to do about it. Paper presentation, Annual Meeting, Midwest Chapter, Medical Library Association (Fargo, North Dakota), September 2005.
  • Stevens, S. Open access publishing. Lecture, Personal Information Management course, Medical College (University) of Ohio, March 2005.
  • Stevens, S. Establishing a statewide depository for electronic theses & dissertations: a collaborative effort of the OhioLINK library consortium & Ohio graduate schools. Paper presentation, Annual Meeting, Midwest Chapter, Medical Library Association (Springfield, Illinois), October 2004.
  • Stevens, S. Frequency & reliability of Internet citations in the medical literature: results of a pilot study. Poster presentation, Annual Meeting, Midwest Chapter, Medical Library Association (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), October 2001.
  • Stevens, S. Mapping the literature of cytotechnology. Bulletin of the Medical Library Association, 88(2): 172-177, April 2000.
  • Stevens, S. Gimme back my Kardex!  The technical services challenges of managing electronic journals. Paper presentation, Annual Meeting, Midwest Chapter, Medical Library Association (Grand Rapids, Michigan), October 1999.
  • Stevens, S., Garrett, J.  Online instructions to authors in the health sciences: creating & maintaining a library Web resource at the Medical College of Ohio. Poster presentation, Annual Meeting, Medical Library Association (Seattle, Washington), May 1997.
  • Boilard, D., Stevens, S. Online academic journal packages: decision points for health sciences libraries. Paper presentation, Annual Meeting, Medical Library Association (Seattle, Washington), May 1997.
  • Stevens, S.  Impact of changing health care economics on Michigan hospital libraries: report of a survey. Bulletin of the Medical Library Association, 78(2): 140-45, April 1990.

Selected Professional Affiliations & Activities

  • Association of College & Research Libraries / Member (2009-2015)
  • Medical Library Association / Member (1981-2006)
  • Medical Library Association, Nursing & Allied Health Section / Member, Chair, Program Chair (1986-2010)
  • Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group / Member, Newsletter Editor, President (1985-2005)
  • Michigan Health Sciences Library Association / Member (1988-1993)
  • Midwest Chapter Medical Library Association / Member, Awards & Scholarship Committee Chair, Bylaws Review Committee Chair, Executive Board Member, Membership Secretary, Newsletter Editor, President, Representative-at-Large, (1988-2015)
  • Ohio Health Sciences Libraries Association / Member (1995-2000)
  • Medical College/University of Ohio, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Committee / Member
  • North American Serials Interest Group / Member (1998-2004)

Selected Service Activities 

  • Medical College (University) of Ohio, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Committee / Member (2004-2006)
  • OhioLINK Library Consortium, Cooperative Information Resources Management Committee / Member (2009-2018)
  • OhioLINK Library Consortium, Database Management & Standards Committee / Member (1995-2005)
  • OhioLINK Library Consortium, Shared Depository Task Force / Member (2009-2011)
  • University of Toledo, Office of the Provost, Library Collections Task Force / Member (2014-2015)
  • University of Toledo Libraries, Assessment Committee / Member (2010-2011)
  • University of Toledo Libraries, Faculty Council, Continuing Education Committee / Member, Chair (2007-2010)
  • University of Toledo Libraries, Faculty Council, Elections & Bylaws Revision Committee / Member, Chair (2007-2010)
  • University of Toledo Libraries, Faculty Council / Executive Secretary (2011-2012, 2017-2018)
  • University of Toledo Libraries, Cataloging Librarian Search Committee / Chair (2016)
  • University of Toledo Libraries, Collection Management Librarian Search Committee / Chair (2017)
  • University of Toledo Libraries, Digital Initiatives Librarian Search Committee / Member (2008)
  • University of Toledo Libraries, Discovery Layer Task Force / Member (2015)
  • University of Toledo Libraries, Electronic Resources Librarian Search Committee / Member (2018)
  • University of Toledo Libraries, Manuscripts Librarian Search Committee / Member (2014)
  • University of Toledo Libraries, Undergraduate Engagement Librarian Search Committee / Member (2018)
  • University of Toledo Libraries & Bowling Green State University Libraries, Northwest Ohio Book Depository Manager Search Committee (2007)
  • University of Toledo Libraries & Bowling Green State University Libraries, Northwest Ohio Book Depository Monographs De-Duplication Task Force (2015)

Selected Service Activities 

  • Achievement in Health Information Management, Midwest Chapter, Medical Library Association / Award Recipient (1998)
  • Distinguished Librarian of the Year, Midwest Chapter, Medical Library Association / Award Recipient (2011)
  • Establishing a Health Information Network in Northwest Ohio, National Network Libraries of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region / Grant Co-Investigator (1999-2001)
Last Updated: 7/15/24