Sarah Nagle
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign May, 2015
Champaign, IL
Master of Science in Library and Information Science
Specialization in Data Curation
Miami University May, 2010
Oxford, OH
Bachelor of Arts in History
History Honors Program
Work Experience
Miami University Libraries October 2018 - Present
Oxford, OH
Creation and Innovation Services Librarian
- Collaboratively led efforts to develop a makerspace in King Library, Miami University's main library.
- Work with faculty to develop curriculum across all disciplines that incorporates maker-centered learning.
- Plan events both across campus and in the Makerspace that highlight emerging technologies in the libraries.
- Forge partnerships with campus units, student organizations, and other campus players to strengthen the libraries' position on campus.
- Provide in-class instruction, workshops, and one-on-one instruction sessions on a variety of innovation, maker, and design concepts.
Pikes Peak Library District March, 2017 - September, 2018
Colorado Springs, CO
Makerspace Programming Librarian
- Develop and implement programs and classes for Pikes Peak Library District's district-wide makerspaces.
- Maintain $10,000 makerspace programming budget.
- Connect with creatives and techies throughout the community to present programs at the library.
- Coordinate district-wide Maker in Residence program.
- Collaboratively develop policies and procedures for the library's makerspaces.
- Train patrons and staff on safety and use of makerspace equipment.
Pikes Peak Library District June, 2015 - March, 2017
Colorado Springs, CO
Business and Technology Librarian
- Provide business reference services to library patrons. This includes utilization of library resources as well as knowledge of basic business topics.
- Connect with community to create partnerships with local organizations that benefit PPLD patrons.
- Teach on business topics as well as instruction on equipment in the library's makerspaces.
- Connect Colorado Springs' business community with PPLD's makerspace services and spaces.
- Create and implement classes and clubs for computer coding education, particularly Python.
Library IT August, 2014 – May 2015
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
Graduate Assistant
- Maintain Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections and Illinois Newspaper Project Database, working as a team with the digital humanities specialist, metadata librarians, and digital content creation staff.
- Perform various scripting and coding tasks in Python and Java to improve digital newspaper access.
- Developed plan to organize and streamline workflow of all UIUC digital content submitted to HathiTrust Digital Library.
- Developed crowdsourcing application, using Backbone.js and Elasticsearch for categorizing digital newspaper advertisements.
International and Area Studies Library/Center for Global Studies August, 2013 - May 2015
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
Graduate Hourly Employee
- Facilitated redesign of International and Area Studies Library website, based on focus groups and usability testing.
- Designed (using Wordpress) and wrote weekly blog posts for Global Studies library blog, Global Currents.
- Developed MySQL database for Global Studies faculty publication information.
- Supervise student assistants in their customer service duties at the reference desk.
- Assist with acquisitions and book searching for collections management in OCLC Worldcat
Publications - Books
Nagle, S. & Campbell, P., Eds. (Forthcoming). Librarians as Researchers: Developing our Scholarly Identities. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
Nagle, S. & Tzoc, E. (2022). Innovation and Experiential Learning in Academic Libraries: Meeting the Needs of 21st-Century Students. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
Publications - Articles and Chapters
Laixely, J., Robertson, C., & Nagle, S. (Forthcoming). “Collective Curricular Resistance: Informal Learning Environments and Textiles." In Rudnick, D. (Ed), Resisting Divide and Conquer in School and Society. Gorham, ME: Myers Education Press.
Laixely, J., Robertson, C., & Nagle, S. (Forthcoming). "Weaving Praxis: Facilitating Student Examination of Personal Identities through the Intentional Modeling of Collaborative Practice." In Rudnick, D. (Ed), Resisting Divide and Conquer in School and Society. Gorham, ME: Myers Education Press.
Nagle, S. & Chapin, L. (2023). "MakeHERspace: Cultivating an Inclusive Creation Environment in the Library." In Zuege Kuglitsch, R & Watkins, A. (Eds), Creators in the Academic Library, Volume 2: Collections & Spaces. Chicago, IL: ACRL.
Nagle, S. (2022). "Maker Literacy, Metaliteracy, and the ACRL Framework." In Nagle, S. & Tzoc, E. (Eds), Innovation and Experiential Learning in Academic Libraries. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
Nagle, S. (2021). "Maker Services in Academic Libraries: A Review of Case Studies." New Review of Academic Librarianship 27(2). https://doi.org/10.1080/13614533.2020.1749093
Dahlquist, M., Hilles, S., & Nagle, S. (2020, May). "Information Inspiration: Creativity across the Disciplines in Academic Libraries." Loex Quarterly 46(4). https://commons.emich.edu/loexquarterly/vol46/iss4/6/
Nagle, S., & Cox, A. (2020). "Moving Beyond Craft Programs: Encouraging Creative Confidence in Adult Learners." In J. Hicks & J. Long (Eds.), Makerspaces for Adults: Best Practices and Great Projects. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
Conference Presentations/Posters
Boehme, G., Hilles, S., Makarowski, R., Morgan, A., & Nagle, S. (May, 2023). Converging critical frameworks: Challenges and opportunities for critical theory in different disciplinary contexts. [Conference Presentation]. WILU Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Chapin, L, & Nagle, S. (April, 2023). Making Wellness: How Makerspaces Can Support Staff and Prevent Burnout. [Conference Presentation]. Library 2.023 Worldwide Virtual Conference: Mental Health and Wellness, Online.
Nagle, S. (February, 2023). Makerspaces: Hubs for Interdisciplinary Learning. [Webinar]. NCompass Live, Nebraska Library Association, Virtual.
Dahlquist, M., Makarowski, R., Nagle, S., Revelle, A. (January 2023). “The Forms of Things Unknown:” Insights from a Librarian-designed Shakespeare Course. [Conference Presentation]. LibLearnX Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Nagle, S. & Morgan, A. (November 2022). Ideas for Action: Creating and Collaborating for Inclusive Teaching. [Conference Presentation]. Academic Library Association of Ohio Conference, Columbus, OH.
Nagle, S. & Chapin, L. (November 2022). Remaking the Makerspace: Transformational Student Training. [Conference Lightning Talk]. Academic Library Association of Ohio Conference, Columbus, OH.
Calabrese, C. & Nagle, S. (October 2022). Planning your Technical Services Retreat: Have Fun and Get Stuff Done! [Conference Presentation]. Kentucky Library Association Conference, Lexington, KY.
Nagle, S. (October 2022). Makerspaces: Hubs for Interdisciplinary Learning. [Conference Presentation]. Internet Librarian Conference, Monterey, CA.
Hilles, S. & Nagle, S. (August 2022). Building with the Bauhaus: Integrating Art and Maker Education. [Conference Session]. Play Make Learn Conference, Madison, WI.
Nagle, S. & Morgan, A. (June 2022). Positioning shared values: collaborating for inclusive teaching. [Poster presentation]. ALA Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
Nagle, S. & Kouse, C. (June 2022). Libraries Working Group Share and Tell. [Conference discussion session]. Nation of Makers Conference, Online.
Calabrese, C., Nagle, S., & Stepanova, M. (May, 2022). Growing Together: Legitimizing Creativity Through Cross-Departmental Collaboration [Conference presentation]. OVGTSL Conference, Bloomington, Indiana.
Nagle, S., Tzoc, E., & Chapin, L. (May, 2022). An Inclusive and Creative Service for Experiential Learning [Conference presentation]. Innovate Connect Conference, Online.
Nagle, S. (October, 2021). Building Library Communities through Makerspace Engagement [Conference presentation]. Internet Librarian Conference, Online.
Nagle, S. (October, 2021). Maker Literacy and the ACRL Framework. [Conference presentation]. Academic Libraries Association of Ohio Annual Conference, Online.
Carlson, E., Vecchione, A., Fry, L. & Nagle, S. (October, 2021). Makerspaces and Libraries: Advocacy, Needs, and Moving Forward. [Conference panel session]. ALA CORE Forum (Conference canceled due to COVID).
Carlson, E., Fry, L., Vecchione, A., Kouse, C., & Nagle, S. (June, 2021). Core Maker Tech Interest Group and Nation of Makers Discussion Session. [Discussion panel]. ALA Annual Conference, Online.
Nagle, S. & Kouse, C. (June 2021). Libraries Working Group Conference Session. [Conference presentation]. Presented at Nation of Makers Annual Conference, Online.
Nagle, S. (June, 2021). A Series of Fortunate Events: Planning Great Maker Events [Conference presentation]. Nation of Makers Annual Conference, Online.
Chapin, L. & Nagle, S. (October, 2020). Making Changes: Sustaining Innovative Services Through a Pandemic. [Conference session]. Presented at the Academic Library Association of Ohio Annual Conference, Online.
Nagle, S. (July, 2020). Making Connections: Multidisciplinary Makerspace Curriculum Integrations. [Conference session]. Presented at Makerspaces for Innovation and Research in Academics (MIRA) Conference, Online.
Nagle, S. & Hilles, S. (June, 2020). Creating in Quarantine: Making Online During COVID-19. [Workshop]. ALAO DLIG/IIG Co-Hosted 2020 Virtual Summer Workshop Series, Online.
Nagle, S. & Kouse, C. (June, 2020). Demonstrating Impact of Library Makerspaces: Examples and Future Directions. [Conference session]. Presented at Nation of Makers Annual Conference, Online.
Dahlquist, M., Hilles, S., & Nagle, S. (May, 2020). Information Inspiration: Creativity across the Disciplines in Academic Libraries. [Conference session.] Presented at LOEX Annual Conference, Online.
Chapin, L, Masters, L., & Nagle, S. (October, 2019). It’s the Journey, Not the Destination: The Winding Road Toward Opening a Makerspace in an Academic Library. [Poster session]. Academic Library Association of Ohio Annual Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
Nagle, S. (August, 2019). Creating Inclusive Makerspaces. [Conference session]. Presented at Advancing Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility in Libraries & Archives, Columbus, Ohio.
Nagle, S. (July, 2019). Creating Inclusive Makerspaces. [Conference session]. Makerspaces for Innovation and Research in Academics Conference, La Verne, California.
Chivers, M., Levine, M., & Nagle, S. (June, 2019). Makerspaces in Libraries: Lessons Learned and Connections to be Made. [Conference panel]. Nation of Makers Annual Conference, Chattanooga, TN.
Bloom, B., Huber, M., & Nagle, S. (September, 2018). Hands-on Code: Making Computer Coding Accessible to All Ages. [Conference session]. Colorado Association of Libraries Conference, Loveland, CO.
Cox, A., & Nagle, S. (May, 2018). The Value of Making: Maker-Centered Learning at Your Library. [Conference session]. Colorado Association of Libraries Maker Division Workshop, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Cox, A., & Nagle, S. (April, 2018). The Value of Making: Maker-Centered Learning at Your Library. [Workshop]. Colorado Library Consortium Spring Workshop, Pueblo, Colorado.
Huber, M., Nagle, S., & Yantis, C. (October, 2017). Coding is for Everyone! How Non-Experts Can Provide Computer Coding Training for All Ages. [Conference session.] Colorado Association of Libraries Conference, Loveland, CO.
Blog Posts
Nagle, S. (2020, July 21). Metaliteracy as a Bridge Between Maker Literacy and the ACRL Framework. Metaliteracy.org. https://metaliteracy.org/2020/07/21/metaliteracy-and-maker-literacy/
Professional Memberships
- American Library Association (2016–present)
- Academic Library Association of Ohio (2018–present)
- Nation of Makers (2019–present)
- Teaching & Learning Committee, Member, 2023
- Business Librarian Search Committee, Member, 2022
- External Funding Strategic Planning Working Group, Member, 2022
- Inclusive Teaching Interest Group, Founder and Co-Chair, 2020–present
- Virtual Services and Spaces Working Group, Member, 2020–present
- Libraries FAQ Working Group, Member, 2019–2020
- New Faculty Orientation Committee, 2019–present
- Libraries Policies Working Group, Member, 2019
- Teaching and Learning Committee, 2018–present
- Applied Digital Humanities Course, Co-instructor, 2021-present
- First-year Experience Course, Instructor, 2020-2021
- MakeHERspace Event Planning Committee, Chair, 2019–present
- Women’s Read-in Planning Committee, Member, 2018–2019
- Move-in Miami, Volunteer, 2019
- Talawanda Science Day, Chair for Libraries, 2019
- ALAO Research & Publications Committee, Co-Chair, 2022 - present
- Nation of Makers Conference Volunteer Coordinator, 2022
- CORE Maker Technology Interest Group, NOM Representative, 2021–present
- CORE E-Forum Moderator, October, 2021
- Nation of Makers Libraries Working Group, Founder and Chair, 2019–present
- Nation of Makers Conference, Technical Producer, 2020–2022
- Nation of Makers Culture and Values Working Group, Member, 2019
- Nation of Makers Conference Planning Committee, Member, 2019