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Ruth Harris, MLIS,

Ruth Harris, MLIS,

Education Services Librarian

Library

harrisr@westernu.edu

Phone: 5466

  • Education
    • MSHPE, Western University of Health Sciences, anticipated completion 2018
    • MLIS, San Jose State University, 2007
    • BA (Liberal Studies), California State Polytechnic University, Pomona , 2003
  • Professional Experience
    • Education Services Librarian, Western University of Health Sciences, 2010-present
    • Reference Librarian II, Western University of Health Sciences, 2006-2010
    • Library Assistant II, Western University of Health Sciences, 2001-2006
  • Teaching Experience

    Conference Presentations
    • Using images and videos in teaching and property rights (2013, May). Workshop presented at the Association of Optometry Contact Lens Educators Conference, Pomona, CA.

    Professional Presentations
    • Harris, R., Chu, F., Barreras, R., Hines, K., & Hoppe, E. (2014, June). Flip or flop? Flipped vs. didactic instruction for evidence-based eye care. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Library Association, Las Vegas, NV.
    • Harris, R., Chu, F., Barreras, R., & Hoppe, E. (2013, May). Librarians collaborating with faculty to develop and deliver an Evidence-Based Eye Care Course. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Medical Library Association, Boston, MA.
  • Organizations
    • California Academic & Research Libraries
    • Medical Library Group of Southern California and Arizona
  • Committees
    • Academic and Technology Power Users Committee
    • Curriculum Committee, College of Dental Medicine
    • Curriculum Committee, College of Veterinary Medicine
    • Interprofessional Strategic Planning Committe
    • Phase 1 Interprofessional Curriculum Committee
    • Phase 3 Interprofessional Curriculum Committee