VCU Libraries Faculty Vita
Donna E. Coghill
First Year Student Programs Librarian (Instructor)
Research and Instructional Services,
James Branch Cabell Library,
121
Email: decoghil@vcu.edu |
(804) 828-6554
Education
B.F.A. Theatre. Virginia Commonwealth University, 1990.
Previous Professional Experience
Director of Marketing and Public Relations, VCU Libraries
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2006-2008
Public Services Specialist, James Branch Cabell Library
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2004-2006
Project Director, New Voices for the Theatre
School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community, 2003-2004
Library Specialist, Reference and Instructional Services
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2003-2004
Director of Education
Barksdale Theatre, 2000-2002
Director of Education
Theatre IV, 1998-2002
Director of Education and Outreach
TheatreVirginia, 1994-1997
Library Assistant, Reference and Instructional Services
Virginia Commonwealth University, 1993-2003
Adjunct Faculty, Public Speaking
Virginia Commonwealth University, 1992-1994
Publications
Presentations
"Integrating VCU Libraries into UNIV 111 & 112" with Jennifer Roach. VCU's University College Focused Inquiry Faculty Seminar. 2009
"Enacting & Exploring Curriculum Units through the Art". Theatre IV Partners in Education Program. 1999-2002
"Playwriting in the Classroom". TheatreVirginia Education and Outreach Programming. 1994-1997
Teaching Experience
Effective Speech, 121, Virginia Commonwealth University. 1992-1994
Professional Speaking, 321, Virginia Commonwealth University. 1992-1994
University Committee Work
Information Retrieval Committee; University College. 2008-Present.
Equity and Diversity Committee; LGBT Subcommittee. Secretary. 2005-Present.
Alumni Board of Directors. Board Member 2000-2005; Emeritus 2007-Present. 2000-2005, 2007-Present.
VCU Libraries Committee Work
Faculty Organization; Secretary. 2009-.
VCU Libraries Diversity Programs Work Group. 2009-.
Undergraduate Student Programs Librarian Screening Committee; Member. 2008.
Black History Month Committee. 2006-2008.
Web Redesign Advisory Panel. 2006.
Professional Organizations
American Library Association. .
Association of College and Research Libraries. .
Collection Management Subject Areas
Career Resources, College Guides, Scholarships, and Study Skills.
Research Interests
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Community Activities
Big Brothers/ Big Sisters; Big Sister. 1996-2003.
Family Lifeline Youth Advisory Board. 1998-2007.
Kennedy Center Partners in Education Program; Nomination Review Committee. 1999.
Single Volunteers of Richmond; Chair and Charter Member. 2002-2007.
Safe Zone Volunteer, VCU Campus. 2009-Present.
Richmond Alliance of Professional Theatre's (RAPT); Secretary. 2008-Present.