Debbi A. Smith | Faculty Profiles

Diplomas/Degrees

M.S.L.S., Columbia University (1989)

M.B.A., New York University (1980)

M.A., Columbia University (1977)

B.S., State University of New York at Stony Brook (1976)

Personal Statement

It is a privilege to work with the Library's faculty liaisons, staff and administration in the position of Collection Strategies Librarian, and to assist in providing relevant Library resources and services for the entire Adelphi community.

Specialization/Interests

Collection strategies for access to library resources
Working with consortia for access to and preservation of the scholarly record
Fiscal accountability and budget management
Copyright and open access issues for library resources

Research Interests

Collection development and management issues for academic library resources and services
Collection strategies for access to library resources
Working with consortia for access to and preservation of the scholarly record
Fiscal accountability and budget management
Copyright and open access issues for library resources

Chapters

Smith, Debbi, 2017 (forthcoming). Where is the library budget going? Using ILS fund codes and reports for fiscal accountability. In B. R. Bernhardt, L. H. Hinds, & K. P. Strauch (Eds.), Charleston Conference Proceedings 2016. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press. Manuscript in preparation.

Articles

Smith, Debbi (2014), The Collection Budget Fund Structure: A Case Study Illustrating the Need for Collaboration between Collection Development and Acquistions. Library Collections, Acquistions, and Technical Services, 38 (3-4), 92-98

Wagner, Jessica and Smith, Debbi (2012), Students as Donors to University Archives: A Study of Student Perceptions with Recommendations. American Archivist 75 (Fall), 538-566

Smith, Debbi (2011), Strategic Marketing of Library Resources and Services. College & Undergraduate Libraries, 18 (4), 333-349

Smith, Debbi and Oliva, Victor (2010), Becoming a Renaissance Reference Librarian in Academe: Attitudes Toward Generalist and Subject Specific Reference and Related Professional Development. Reference Services Review, 38 (1), 125-151

Smith, Debbi (2009), Format Overlap of the New York Times: A Collection Management Case Study. Collection Management, 34 (2), 94-111

Smith, Debbi (2009), A Journal Back File Overlap Analysis: Looking Back to MoveForward. Library Collections, Acquisitions, and Technical Services, 33 (1), 25-30

Smith, Debbi (2008), Percentage Based Allocation of an Academic Library Materials Budget, Collection Building, 27 (1), 30-34

Smith, Debbi (2007), Creating Stack Floor Plans and Signage: Excel as a Collection Management Tool, Technical Services Quarterly, Volume 24(3), 29-39

Smith, Debbi (2006), Collection Inventory in the Digital Age: How Can We Analyze Until We Know What We Have?, Against the Grain, Volume 18 (5), 18-22

Smith, Debbi (1995), Collection Development for Popular Culture: The Recovery Movement, Collection Building, Volume 14 (4): 12-14

Conference Presentations

Smith, Debbi (2016). Where is the Library Budget Going? Using ILS Fund Codes and Reports for Fiscal Accountability. Poster presented at the Charleston Library Conference, 36^th: Charleston, SC, November 3, 2016.

Smith, Debbi (2008). Marketing Lbrary Resources and Srvices: Create and Implement a Marketing Campaign. Paper presented at a workshop held by the Association of College and Research Libraries/New York (ACRL/NY) - Long Island Section. Adelphi University, May 9, 2008.

Smith, Debbi (2005). Using Excel as a Stack Blueprint and Management Tool. Poster presented at ALA (American Library Association) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL, June, 2005.

Smith, Debbi (2005). Using Excel as a Stack Blueprint and Management Tool. Poster presented at ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries). Minneapolis, MN, April, 2005.

Invited Presentations

Smith, Debbi (2009, April). “Percentage Based Allocation of an Academic Library Material Budget: Collection Management Decision Making in Tough Economic Times.” Paper presented at the New England Library Information Network (NELINET) Annual Collection Services Conference. Southborough, MA, April 15, 2009.

Honors and Accomplishments

Smith, Debbi. 2008. Percentage based allocation of an academic library materials budget. Collection Building 27 (1): 30-34: Highly Commended Award from the Emerald Literati Network (2009)

Smith, Debbi. 2007. Creating stack floor plans and signage: Excel as a collection management tool. Technical Services Quarterly 24 (3): 29-39: The Informed Librarian Premium Article, Editor's Pick (July, 2007)

Professional Activities

EAST (Eastern Academic Scholars’ Trust) Shared Print Initiative: Monographs Working Group, 2015-present; EAST Operational Contact, 2017-

CONNECT NY (http://connectny.org/): ConnectNY E-Book Committee, 2010- present; Shared Print Trust with Sustainable Collection Services (SCS), 2013-2015

ACRL/NY (Association of College and Research Libraries of Greater New York) Chair, Collection Development Discussion Group, 2004- 2009 Vice-Chair,2007-2008; Chair, 2008-2009, Long Island Section.

American Library Association (ALA), Member, 1989-.
ALCTS Academic Librarians Collection Development Discussion Group, Vice Chair, 2006-2007.

ALCTS Academic Librarians Collection Development Discussion Group, Chair, 2007-2008.

ConnectNY, Collection Development Steering Committee, 2006-.

University Service

Adelphi University Excellence in Faculty Service Award, 2016-2017

Middle States Self-Study Steering Committee, 2017-present

Faculty Senate Committee for Academic Affairs, 2014-present; Chair: 2015-present

American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Contract Negotiating Team, 2015-2016

Middle States Periodic Review Report Committee, 2013- 2014

The Faculty Committee on Retention, Tenure and Promotion, 2011-2014; Chair: 2013-2014