A complete curriculum vitae can be found here.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy Instructional Design and Technology
Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA
in progress
Master of Library and Information Science
University of Washington | Seattle, WA
GPA 3.9 | Summa cum laude
received December 2013
Bachelor of Arts English Literature, History Minor
University of Evansville | Evansville, IN
GPA 3.71 | Magna cum laude
received May 2007
Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA
in progress
Master of Library and Information Science
University of Washington | Seattle, WA
GPA 3.9 | Summa cum laude
received December 2013
Bachelor of Arts English Literature, History Minor
University of Evansville | Evansville, IN
GPA 3.71 | Magna cum laude
received May 2007
Librarianship
Instruction and Outreach Faculty Librarian
Central Oregon Community College | Bend, OR
September 2013 to present
* Coordinated outreach and assessment efforts across four campuses, including promoting and marketing of information literacy
program, creating customized research workshops for students and faculty, and establishing relationships with community stakeholders to
best meet the needs of the campus;
* Lead strategic planning efforts to integrate revised ACRL framework and innovative pedagogical approaches to align with the Barber Library's
mission, information literacy program, and assessment efforts;
* Worked with faculty to design research assignments and deliver effective one-shot instruction sessions;
* Piloted an embedded librarian program to provide direct and relevant information literacy instruction at the point of need;
* Based on evaluation of Northern campus needs, designed programs to ensure geographical barriers did not inhibit access to library instruction,
services, and resources, including providing district-wide item delivery, the development of a Book A Librarian program, the recommendation
to create a library space on the Redmond campus, and the transformation of an online library credit course into a face-to-face, weekend option
held on all four campuses;
* Designed information literacy learning objects for face-to-face and online education environments, in addition to initiating a revitalization plan
of the library website to create self-paced instructional tutorials;
* Collaborated with technology department to coordinate orientation and supervision of Library Information Technology Assistants;
* Served as advisor to approximately 35 Undeclared/Exploratory students, identifying suitable career options, course schedules, and college
resources;
* Provided general reference services in-person, on the phone and virtually, including managing COCC’s virtual reference hours for Oregon
State Libraries’ state-wide chat service;
* Connected with campus community by creating unique and relevant social media content;
* Elected by Faculty Forum to serve on eLearning Advisory Task Force, Academic Reinstatement Committee, and Institutional Review Board;
* Trained in Quality Matters “Independent Applying the QM Rubric” certification with an emphasis on accessibility;
* Trained as a Quality Matters Peer Reviewer to ensure effective instructional design application of QM Rubric;
Courses Taught:
LIB100: Introduction to Finding Information | 5 weeks | 1 credit | 1 section/term online averaging 20 students | 3 sections/term face-to-
face averaging 6 students.
LIB227: Mapping the Information World | 5 weeks | 1 credit | 1 section/year online averaging 20 students.
Community Librarian
Deschutes Public Library | Bend, OR
September 2013 to present
* Provided general reference services and readers’ advisory for children, teen, and adult patrons;
* Assisted with specialized programming, including story times, book clubs, and open labs;
* Promoted information literacy skills, use of library, and community services to patrons and library stakeholders.
Research Specialist
Associate Director, Learning Space Study
Survey Manager, News Study
Project Information Literacy | Seattle, WA
June 2013 to present
* Conducted interviews and performed latent coding to identify and quantify trends for large-scale, national studies about early adults and their
research habits, included in “Learning the Ropes: How Freshmen Conduct Course Research Once They Enter College,” "Staying Smart: How
Today's Graduates Continue to Learn Once They Complete College," and "Planning and Designing Academic Library Learning Spaces: Expert
Perspectives of Architects, Librarians, and Library Consultants," all authored by Alison Head;
* Identified leading experts in the library and education fields as interview subjects for Smart Talk series, created five questions that
encapsulated interview subjects’ entire research history, and wrote interviews for website content | Sample work here, here, and here;
* Web administrator for PIL site updates, including managing the transition of all site content to new server;
* Supervised and trained PIL fellows in qualitative interviewing and data entry for Learning Space Study;
* Designed infographics to visually represent study design and results | Sample work here.
Virtual Marketing Intern
Smithsonian Libraries’ BioDiversity Heritage Library | Washington, D.C.
June 2013 to August 2013
* Responsible for creating content and publicizing social media platforms | Sample work here;
* Analyzed user metrics to better engage audience;
* Explored book digitation workflows and collection development with emphasis on open access and copyright issues.
Central Oregon Digital Archives Initiative Intern
Deschutes Historical Society | Bend, OR
June 2013 to August 2013
* Coordinated volunteer effort in the creation of a digital index for greater access to historical publications and artifacts;
* Developed directory for available online resources to provide connections for virtual scholars.
Special Collections Intern
The Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries | Baltimore, MD
May 2010 to July 2010
* Assisted in scanning and cataloging a 29,000-piece collection of popular American music spanning from 1780-1980 and facilitated transcript
copy requests;
* Supervised the special collections reading room and answered research questions.
Central Oregon Community College | Bend, OR
September 2013 to present
* Coordinated outreach and assessment efforts across four campuses, including promoting and marketing of information literacy
program, creating customized research workshops for students and faculty, and establishing relationships with community stakeholders to
best meet the needs of the campus;
* Lead strategic planning efforts to integrate revised ACRL framework and innovative pedagogical approaches to align with the Barber Library's
mission, information literacy program, and assessment efforts;
* Worked with faculty to design research assignments and deliver effective one-shot instruction sessions;
* Piloted an embedded librarian program to provide direct and relevant information literacy instruction at the point of need;
* Based on evaluation of Northern campus needs, designed programs to ensure geographical barriers did not inhibit access to library instruction,
services, and resources, including providing district-wide item delivery, the development of a Book A Librarian program, the recommendation
to create a library space on the Redmond campus, and the transformation of an online library credit course into a face-to-face, weekend option
held on all four campuses;
* Designed information literacy learning objects for face-to-face and online education environments, in addition to initiating a revitalization plan
of the library website to create self-paced instructional tutorials;
* Collaborated with technology department to coordinate orientation and supervision of Library Information Technology Assistants;
* Served as advisor to approximately 35 Undeclared/Exploratory students, identifying suitable career options, course schedules, and college
resources;
* Provided general reference services in-person, on the phone and virtually, including managing COCC’s virtual reference hours for Oregon
State Libraries’ state-wide chat service;
* Connected with campus community by creating unique and relevant social media content;
* Elected by Faculty Forum to serve on eLearning Advisory Task Force, Academic Reinstatement Committee, and Institutional Review Board;
* Trained in Quality Matters “Independent Applying the QM Rubric” certification with an emphasis on accessibility;
* Trained as a Quality Matters Peer Reviewer to ensure effective instructional design application of QM Rubric;
Courses Taught:
LIB100: Introduction to Finding Information | 5 weeks | 1 credit | 1 section/term online averaging 20 students | 3 sections/term face-to-
face averaging 6 students.
LIB227: Mapping the Information World | 5 weeks | 1 credit | 1 section/year online averaging 20 students.
Community Librarian
Deschutes Public Library | Bend, OR
September 2013 to present
* Provided general reference services and readers’ advisory for children, teen, and adult patrons;
* Assisted with specialized programming, including story times, book clubs, and open labs;
* Promoted information literacy skills, use of library, and community services to patrons and library stakeholders.
Research Specialist
Associate Director, Learning Space Study
Survey Manager, News Study
Project Information Literacy | Seattle, WA
June 2013 to present
* Conducted interviews and performed latent coding to identify and quantify trends for large-scale, national studies about early adults and their
research habits, included in “Learning the Ropes: How Freshmen Conduct Course Research Once They Enter College,” "Staying Smart: How
Today's Graduates Continue to Learn Once They Complete College," and "Planning and Designing Academic Library Learning Spaces: Expert
Perspectives of Architects, Librarians, and Library Consultants," all authored by Alison Head;
* Identified leading experts in the library and education fields as interview subjects for Smart Talk series, created five questions that
encapsulated interview subjects’ entire research history, and wrote interviews for website content | Sample work here, here, and here;
* Web administrator for PIL site updates, including managing the transition of all site content to new server;
* Supervised and trained PIL fellows in qualitative interviewing and data entry for Learning Space Study;
* Designed infographics to visually represent study design and results | Sample work here.
Virtual Marketing Intern
Smithsonian Libraries’ BioDiversity Heritage Library | Washington, D.C.
June 2013 to August 2013
* Responsible for creating content and publicizing social media platforms | Sample work here;
* Analyzed user metrics to better engage audience;
* Explored book digitation workflows and collection development with emphasis on open access and copyright issues.
Central Oregon Digital Archives Initiative Intern
Deschutes Historical Society | Bend, OR
June 2013 to August 2013
* Coordinated volunteer effort in the creation of a digital index for greater access to historical publications and artifacts;
* Developed directory for available online resources to provide connections for virtual scholars.
Special Collections Intern
The Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries | Baltimore, MD
May 2010 to July 2010
* Assisted in scanning and cataloging a 29,000-piece collection of popular American music spanning from 1780-1980 and facilitated transcript
copy requests;
* Supervised the special collections reading room and answered research questions.
Professional Activities
Research Interests
Instructional support and training for academic librarians | Efficacy of IL concepts integrated into curriculum | Cognitive load theory in regard to instructional design and online learning | Strategic planning and assessment | Open educational resources
Publications
* "The Power of Open: Benefits, Barriers, and Strategies for Integration of Open Educational Resources," by Tian Luo, Kirsten Hostetler, Candice Freeman, and Jill E. Stefaniak | in progress
* "Aligning Information Literacy Assessment with Metacognitive Strategies," by Kirsten Hostetler, Tian Luo, and Jill E. Stefaniak | Journal of
University Teaching & Learning Practice | 2018
* "Why blogs endure: A study of recent college graduates and motivations for blog readership," by Alison Head, Michele Van Hoeck, and Kirsten
Hostetler | First Monday | 2017
* "'But, we don't have a library': Exploring Approaches to Addressing Branch Campuses' Library Needs," by Kirsten Hostetler and Michele
DeSilva | Public Services Quarterly | June 2016
Presentations
* "Lies, damned lies, and news: How do today's students stay informed and what can libraries learn from them?" | ACRL Presents Webinar Series | November 2018
* “Born digital: Finding, evaluating, and using information for today’s learners” | Texas Library Association Annual Conference | April 2018
* "Designing with OER -- Finding, Integrating, and Implementing Effective Open Educational Resources in Higher Education Curricula" |
Appalachian State University Free-Learning Conference | July 2017
* "Metacognitive Information Literacy Assessment: The Strengths, Scope and Opportunities in a Shared Self-Assessment" keynote panel |
ILAGO Summit | May 2017
* "A Post-Apocalyptic Guide to Information Literacy: Survival Skills for Information Seeking after Graduation" | ACRL Annual Conference | March 2017
* "Now What? Lifelong Learning Practices of Recent College Graduates" | Texas Library Association Annual Conference | April 2016
* Information Literacy Summit Panel Discussion | Saint Mary's College of California | January 2016
Instructional support and training for academic librarians | Efficacy of IL concepts integrated into curriculum | Cognitive load theory in regard to instructional design and online learning | Strategic planning and assessment | Open educational resources
Publications
* "The Power of Open: Benefits, Barriers, and Strategies for Integration of Open Educational Resources," by Tian Luo, Kirsten Hostetler, Candice Freeman, and Jill E. Stefaniak | in progress
* "Aligning Information Literacy Assessment with Metacognitive Strategies," by Kirsten Hostetler, Tian Luo, and Jill E. Stefaniak | Journal of
University Teaching & Learning Practice | 2018
* "Why blogs endure: A study of recent college graduates and motivations for blog readership," by Alison Head, Michele Van Hoeck, and Kirsten
Hostetler | First Monday | 2017
* "'But, we don't have a library': Exploring Approaches to Addressing Branch Campuses' Library Needs," by Kirsten Hostetler and Michele
DeSilva | Public Services Quarterly | June 2016
Presentations
* "Lies, damned lies, and news: How do today's students stay informed and what can libraries learn from them?" | ACRL Presents Webinar Series | November 2018
* “Born digital: Finding, evaluating, and using information for today’s learners” | Texas Library Association Annual Conference | April 2018
* "Designing with OER -- Finding, Integrating, and Implementing Effective Open Educational Resources in Higher Education Curricula" |
Appalachian State University Free-Learning Conference | July 2017
* "Metacognitive Information Literacy Assessment: The Strengths, Scope and Opportunities in a Shared Self-Assessment" keynote panel |
ILAGO Summit | May 2017
* "A Post-Apocalyptic Guide to Information Literacy: Survival Skills for Information Seeking after Graduation" | ACRL Annual Conference | March 2017
* "Now What? Lifelong Learning Practices of Recent College Graduates" | Texas Library Association Annual Conference | April 2016
* Information Literacy Summit Panel Discussion | Saint Mary's College of California | January 2016
Service
Professional Memberships
* American Library Association
* Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
* ACRL New Members Roundtable
* Oregon Library Association
* Association for Educational Communications & Technology
Committees
* NMRT Governance Committee, chair | 2015 to present
* NMRT Executive Board, Parliamentarian | 2017 to present
* ILAGO, Board of Directors | 2016 to present
* Oregon Library Association Annual Conference Planning Committee, Sponsorships Chair | 2015 to 2016
* Oregon State Library’s Answerland Summit Planning Committee | 2014 to 2015
Community
* BendFilm, Board of Directors, Secretary | 2014 to present
* Road to Recovery 5K Fun Run Walk benefiting Central Oregon National Alliance for Mental Illness, co-founder and planning committee |
2011 to present
* Americorps, Choice Program Community Service Learning Fellowship | 2008 to 2009
* American Library Association
* Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
* ACRL New Members Roundtable
* Oregon Library Association
* Association for Educational Communications & Technology
Committees
* NMRT Governance Committee, chair | 2015 to present
* NMRT Executive Board, Parliamentarian | 2017 to present
* ILAGO, Board of Directors | 2016 to present
* Oregon Library Association Annual Conference Planning Committee, Sponsorships Chair | 2015 to 2016
* Oregon State Library’s Answerland Summit Planning Committee | 2014 to 2015
Community
* BendFilm, Board of Directors, Secretary | 2014 to present
* Road to Recovery 5K Fun Run Walk benefiting Central Oregon National Alliance for Mental Illness, co-founder and planning committee |
2011 to present
* Americorps, Choice Program Community Service Learning Fellowship | 2008 to 2009
