Scott A. Hollander
E-mail: [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/scotthollander/PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Versatile and highly-experienced professional who provides creative leadership, management, and support for core library information systems and applications in an academic environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE
December 2005 - Web Manager, University at Buffalo Libraries, State University of New York
Present SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
• Manage the Libraries’ website including general look, content, branding, accessibility, and information architecture.
• Supervise Web applications development and support. • Supervise Instructional Support Associate on Web projects. • Ensure access to Libraries’ subscription products.
• Monitor, identify and promote innovation in the use of web technologies for delivery of Libraries resources, services and information.
• Establish and manage project teams and Web development workflow. • Represent the Libraries on campus-wide Web infrastructure groups. • Assume responsibility for Libraries’ ADA compliance.
July 2010 - Interim Coordinator of Digital Collections, University at Buffalo Libraries, SUNY
Present Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
• Develop a comprehensive strategy for the creation of digital collections. • Coordinate the planning, development, operation, maintenance, preservation,
and assessment of locally-created digital collections. • Manage diverse digital collections project teams.
• Establish digital collections policies and project workflows.
• Explore and promote traditional and alternative means of digital collections access and discovery.
February 1999 - Web Design & Support Specialist, University Libraries' Director's Office,
November 2005 SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
• Support the Libraries’ Web Manager on all aspects of web design and content delivery of Libraries’ web-based resources.
• Design, create, maintain, and update web-based resources for library applications and technology.
• Provide technical support to students, library staff, and academic faculty accessing information resources for research and teaching.
January 1998 - Library Information Technology Specialist, General Libraries,
January 1999 SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
• Consult and provide support for individual academic faculty members in the use of Internet-related technologies used to access library resources.
• Design and teach courses related to web development for library faculty. • Perform hardware maintenance on public Libraries printers and workstations. • Supervise students on coding projects and hardware maintenance.
December 1995 - Electronic Resources Librarian, Science & Engineering Library,
December 1997 SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
• Responsible for the design, maintenance, and administration of the Science & Engineering Library web site.
• Create and input electronic reserve documents in support of a Distance Learning Project.
• Create and maintain web sites for Biology faculty member. • Provide individualized Internet instruction and related software
installation for faculty and staff through a program called Internet Rx Office Visits.
• Perform hardware and software installation for 9 stand-alone CD ROM workstations.
EDUCATION
Master of Library Science, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Economics (major), Computer Science (minor), Canisius College, Buffalo, NY, 1990 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Awards / Recognition
2014 - SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service - State University of New York 2013 - 15 Years of Service - University at Buffalo Libraries
2012 - Peer Recognition Award - University at Buffalo Libraries 2005 - Permanent Appointment - University at Buffalo Libraries 2005 - Service Excellence Award - University at Buffalo
Conferences Attended
• Computers in Libraries (2005-2010), Washington, DC
• ACCESSIBLE IT: Universal Access in Higher Education (2004), University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
• SUNY FACT Conference on Instructional Technologies (2000), University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
• SUNY FACT Conference on Instructional Technologies (1999), SUNY Utica, Utica, NY
• Syllabus Educational Technology Conference (1999), American University, Washington, DC
Committee / University Service
• Library Systems Committee, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Libraries – (2007- present)
• Public Services Committee, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Libraries – (2008- present)
• Communications Team, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Libraries – (2010- present)
• Digital Preservation Group, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Libraries – (2013- present)
• Search Committee, Processing Archivist, University Archives, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Libraries – (2013)
• Search Committee, Processing Archivist, Poetry Collection, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Libraries – (2013)
• Search Committee, Coordinator of Administrative Services, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Libraries – (2013)
• Web Advisory Task Force, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Libraries – Chair (2006 - 2013)
• Intota Access and Discovery Working Group, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Libraries – (2012)
• UBCMS Taxonomy Team, University Communications, University at Buffalo – (2011- 2012)
• Search Committee, CIO Webmaster, Office of the Chief Information Officer, University at Buffalo – (2011)
• Search & Discovery Solutions Task Force, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Libraries – (2009-2010)
• Search Committee, Web/Graphic Designer, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Libraries – Chair (2007-2008)
• MyUB Infrastructure Committee, University at Buffalo (2006)
• Web Advisory Team, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Libraries (1996-2005) • Search Committee, Geology/Geography Librarian, University Libraries, University at Buffalo
Libraries – (2004)
• Web Advisory Team Subgroup – “Web Accessibility Committee” - Chair (2003)
• Core Planning Group Subgroup – “Technology Platforms for the Library” - Chair (2002) • iConnect@UB Tech Tools Committee, University at Buffalo (2000 - 2001)
• Web Access Subgroup of the Information Technology Coordination Committee, University at Buffalo (1999 - 2001)
• Web Access Subgroup of the Information Technology Coordination Committee
Subgroup, Technical Standards & Instrumentation Work Group (2001)
• Automation & Information Technology Committee, State University of New York Librarians Association (1998)
Continuing Education
• 2013 - “Digital Display Tools PechaKucha & Panel” – Western New York Library Resources Council, Buffalo, NY
• 2011 - “Collaborative Performance Management Exceptional Performance Results
Program” (9 Modules – 40 hours) – Office of Organizational Development & Training,
University at Buffalo
• 2011 - “Critical Behavior Interviewing” – Office of Organizational Development & Training, University at Buffalo
• 2011 - “Gadgets and Gear 2: Mobile Trends & Technology” – Western New York Library Resources Council, Buffalo, NY
• 2011 - “Research Data: Management, Access and Control” - Scholarly Communications Committee, University at Buffalo Libraries
• 2010 - “Library Liaison Summit – Redefining Reference” - Public Services Committee, University at Buffalo Libraries
• 2007 - “Library Liaison Summit” - Public Services Committee, University at Buffalo Libraries
• 2005 - “Database Fundamentals with Microsoft Access” - Educational Technology Center, University at Buffalo
• 2002 - “Introduction to XML” - UBit Summer Workshop, University at Buffalo • 2001 - “Introduction to UNIX Systems Administration” - UBit Summer Workshop,
University at Buffalo
• 2000 - “Introduction to Educational Technology” (3 credit hour class) - Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo
Publications
University Publications
“Digital Collections, Developing and Supporting 21st-Century Research and Scholarship.”
UB Libraries Today, Fall 2011.
Book/Media Reviews
Review of “Webmaster Answers! Certified Tech Support,” by Christopher Ditto. (1998) In Internet Reference Services Quarterly, v. 4, no. 2, p. 98.
Journal Articles (Non-Refereed)
Fabian, Carole Ann & Scott Hollander. “The Evolution of BIO 200.” Proceedings of the SUNY-FACT Conference on Instructional Technologies’99. (June 1999).
Presentations
Lyons, Charles & Scott Hollander. “Discover Discovery Systems.” Presented at SUNYLA Online Conference. (State University of New York Librarians Association, January 18, 2013)
Miller, Kristopher & Scott Hollander. “Creating Mobile Websites.” Presented at Gadgets and Gear 2: Mobile Trends & Technology. (Western New York Library Resources Council, June 10, 2011)
Hendrix, Dean & Scott Hollander. “Google Analytics,” University at Buffalo Libraries Public Services Committee Brown Bag Series, Buffalo, New York. December 2010.
Fabian, Carole Ann & Scott Hollander. “The Evolution of BIO 200.” Presented at SUNY- FACT Conference on Instructional Technologies’99. (Utica, NY: Institute of Technology, June 9-11, 1999) Hollander, Scott. “Introduction to HTML.” Presented at World Civilizations Faculty Seminar: Improving World Civilizations Teaching & Learning through Educational Technology. (University at Buffalo, June, 1999)
Teaching
Classroom Instruction
• LIS 505 – Introduction to Library and Information Studies (2003, ½ hour of lecture) • LIS 516 – Information Sources and Services in the Social Sciences (1997, ½ hour of lecture)
Supervised Practicum
Supervised field experience in an area of library or information services selected on the basis of the student’s interest.
• LIS 526 Practicum – 2008, Department of Library and Information Studies, University at Buffalo, 3 Credit hours. Student assisted with the UB Libraries website redesign project making sure the interface was compliant with visual identity guide.
• LIS 526 Practicum – 1997, School of Information and Library Science, University at Buffalo, 3 Credit hours. Student assisted with the design on the Science & Engineering Library website and converted existing document into HTML.
• LIS 526 Practicum – 1996, School of Information and Library Science, University at Buffalo, 3 Credit hours. Student assisted evaluated links on the Science & Engineering Library website and maintained accuracy and currency of web links.
