Jessica Oberlin

Assistant Professor, Librarian, Information Technology Initiatives

Jessica Oberlin

Education

  • M.S., Library Science, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 2010
  • Certification: School Media (K-12 Library Science)
  • B.A., English Literature, Lycoming College, 2006
  • Certification: Middle/Secondary Education (7-12 English)

Academic Experience

  • 2016-Present, Asst. Prof., Information Technology Initiatives Librarian, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • 2012-2016, Asst. Prof. & Instructional Services Librarian, Coordinator of Access Services, Lycoming College
  • 2009-2012, High School Librarian, Warrior Run School District
  • 2007-2009, English Teacher, Mifflinburg Area School District

School of Engineering Technologies Specialties

  • Architecture & Sustainable Design
  • Automated Manufacturing & Machining
  • Building Construction
  • Civil Engineering & Surveying
  • Construction Management
  • HVAC
  • Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology
  • Welding & Metal Fabrication

Memberships

  • Association of Architecture School Librarians
  • Co-advisor: Penn College Women in Construction

Publications

  • Oberlin, J.U., & Elizabeth, W.P. (2021). VR for all: A STEM library engineers an open house. In E. Kroski (Ed.), 32 virtual, augmented, & mixed reality programs for libraries (pp. 77-84). ALA Editions.
  • Oberlin, J.U. (2021). Data of e-resources: Moving forward with assessment. In S.S. Hines (Ed.), Technical services in the 21st century (pp. 155-174). Emerald Publishing Limited.
  • Broussard, M.S., Hickoff-Cresko, R., & Oberlin, J.U. (2014). Snapshots of reality: A practical guide to formative assessment in library instruction. Association of College and Research Libraries.
  • Broussard, M.S., & Oberlin, J.U. (2011). Using online games to figure plagiarism: A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. Special Issue of Indiana Libraries for Instructional Design and Technology, 30(1), 28-39.
  • Makatche, K. & Oberlin, J.U. (2011). Building a culture of reading. School Library Monthly, 28(3), 12-14.

Presentations

  • Oberlin, J.U. (2023). “Demystifying Data: Random Acts of Guidance.” Presentation at Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA 
  • Dudash, A., Finnegan, L., Luedke, J., & Oberlin, J.U. (2021). “The Differences and Benefits of Institutional Types.” Virtual presentation at the College and Research Division of the Pennsylvania Library Association Spring Workshop
  • Oberlin, J.U. (2018). Fake news: Tackling a real problem. Professional Development Session, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Oberlin, J.U. (2014). Copyright conundrums: Managing your college campus. Pennsylvania Librarians’ Association Annual Conference, Lancaster, PA.
  • Carvaggio, S., Hickoff-Cresko, R., & Oberlin, J.U. (2013). iPads for instruction. LITT Presentation, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA.
  • Makatche, K. & Oberlin, J.U. (2011). Building a culture of reading. Pennsylvania School Librarians’ Association Annual Conference,
  • Harrisburg, PA.

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