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VCU Libraries Faculty Vita

Chenault

Nell Chenault

Film and Music Research Librarian (Instructor)
Academic Outreach
Room 121-C, James Branch Cabell Library
(804) 828-2070
njchenau@vcu.edu

Education

M.L.S. Library Science, The Catholic University of America, 1998
B.A. English, University of Virginia, 1980

Previous Professional Experience

Interim Head, Circulation and Information Services, VCU Libraries, 2001-2002

Manager, Media Resource Services, VCU Libraries, 1987-1999

Stacks and AV Learning Lab Manager, Learning Resource Center, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (1983-1987), 1983-1987

Manager of Information Systems and Catalog Library, Whitaker Medical International, 1981-1983

Library Assistant, Pediatrics Department, Medical College of Virginia, 1980-1981

Publications

Chenault. "Social Studies, Post-secondary Curriculum Videos." Curriculum Videotape Reviews: A Joint Project by The National Association of Media and Technology Centers and The National Media Market (10/01).

Presentations

"Circulation, Reserves, ILL Discussion Group". NAAUG. 2004

"Film Preservation Basics, within "Dead Media Walking: The Message is the Medium"" with Stephen Davidson (Florida Moving Image Archive), Kris Brancolini (Indiana Univ., Bloomington, Digital Library Directory), and Howard Besser (NYU). ALA Conference. 2004

"The Reel Nitty Gritty: Secrets of Video Librarianship Revealed, Market Place Section Facilitator". ALA Conference. 2001

"Hypertext Odyssey - Perseus 1.0". Technology '94: Transforming the Academy. 1994

"New Media-Laserdisc & CD-ROM". Richmond Academic Library Consortium. 1993

University Committee Work

Grace Harris Leadership Institute, 2004

Technology Committee, School of Education, 2000-2003

Video Technology Team, 2000-2001

VCU Libraries Committee Work

Faculty Organization; Vice-Chair / Chair-Elect, 2007-2008

Access Services Work Group; Chair, 2003 - present

Professional Organizations

ALA (VRT (Video Round Table)). Chair 2005; Vice-Chair 2004; Treasurer (2000-2003); Notable Adult Videos Committee (1999-2002); Pre-Conference Program Committee Co-Chair 2007; Gala Chair 2008. 1996-

ALA (ACRL). Media Resources; ARTS FABS (Film/Broadcast Studies Librarians), 1999-2001

ALA (LAMA). SASS Circulation/Access Services, Secretary 2008 (temporarily joined with ACRL E-Reserves Discussion Group)

RALC (Richmond Film/Video Cooperative). chair 1992-1993, 1996-1997; vice-chair, 1991-1992. 1991 - present

VLA (Media Round Table). chair, 1998; vice-chair, 1997. 1997 - present

Collection Management Subject Areas

General media and feature films

Community Activities

James River Film Festival; Program Committee, 1995 - present