VCU Libraries Faculty Vita
Carol Hansen
Director of Libraries, VCUQatar
(Instructor)
VCUQatar Library
Room 1060, VCUQatar Library
+974-4402-0579
chansen2@qatar.vcu.edu
Education
M.L.S., University of Southern California-Los Angeles, 1975
B.A., Johnston College, University of Redlands, 1973
Previous Professional Experience
Professor, Arts and Humanities Librarian, Weber State University, 2009-2011
Professor, Supervisor/Coordinator, Learning Enhancement Center, Zayed University, 2007-2009
Professor, Library Supervisory, Zayed University, 2004-2006
Professor, Instruction Services Librarian, Weber State University, 1986-2004, 2006-2007
ALA/USIA Library Fellow, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 1992-1993 (sabbatical)
Publications
Adamson, S., Hansen, C. Fowler, L. (2004-2005). Using Selected Assessment Data to InformInformation Literacy Program Planning with Campus Partners. Research Strategies, 20 (1-2), 44-56.
Hansen, C. (2004). Information Literacy For Lifelong Learning. Al Ittihad [an invited article to encourage the inclusion of information literacy into education reform initiatives in the UAE, translated into Arabic by the newspaper.], p.7.
Lombardo, N. andHansen, C. (2004). So Many Meetings, So Little Time: Using IP Videoconferencing to Revitalize Statewide Committees. Libres: Library and Information Science Research Electronic Journal, 14(1).
Hansen, C. Internet Resources on Dance. (2002). College and Research Libraries News, 63 (11), 776-779.
Hansen, C. and Zublin, C. (2001). Humanities on the Internet: A Collaborative Model for Faculty Development. In World EdMedia 2001 Conference Proceedings, Tampere, Finland.
Hansen, C. (2001). The Internet Navigator an Online Internet Course for Distance Learners. Library Trends, 50(1), 58-71.
Brunvand, A., Hansen, C., Kochan, C., Lee, D., McCloskey, K. M., & Morrison, R. (2001). Consortium Solutions to Distance Education Problems: Utah Academic Libraries Answer the Challenges. Journal of Library Administration, 31(4), 75-91.
Hansen, C. and Lombardo, N. (1997). Toward the Virtual University: Collaborative Development of a Web Based Course. Research Strategies, 15, 68-79.
Gammill, L., Hansen, C., Tinkler, S. (1992). Linked Courses: A Method to Reinforce Basic Skills. Journal of Education in Business, 67(6), 358-60.
Presentations
Hansen, C. (2013). Purchasing strategies of academic libraries for digital content. Panelist at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Hansen, C. (2013). Leadership and best practices in developing information literacy programs: Changing roles and new technologies. Plenary leader at Special Libraries Association, Arabian Gulf Chapter, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Braun, B. and Hansen, C. (2011). Readers' theatre: A collaborative language and information literacy learning strategy for students in the Arabian Gulf. Presented at Information Literacy Network of the Gulf, Doha, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Hansen, C. and Hanson, D. (2011). Cultural literacy across the disciplines: Observations, practices, goals and questions. Presented at TESOL Conference in Qatar: Putting Research into Practice, Doha, Qatar.
Braun, B. and Hansen, C. (2009). Readers' theatre: A collaborative language learning strategy for students in the Arabian Gulf and beyond. Presented at the International Conference on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching, Bangkok, Thailand.
Teaching Experience
Information Literacy Component of UNIV 112
Internet Navigator
Humanities on the Internet
Introduction to the University at Zayed University
Professional Organizations
Qatar Foundation/Education City Library Directors Council
Information Literacy Network of the Gulf, Steering Committee