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Dave Harmeyer, M.L.S., Ed.D.
Associate Professor; Director of Research and Development, University Libraries
Office Location: Marshburn 105
Phone: (626)815-6000 x3255
Email: dharmeyer@apu.edu
Liaison Areas
Biology
Chemistry
College Student Affairs
Operation Impact
Organizational Leadership
South Africa Program
Research Guides
Education
- Ed.D., Educational Technology - Pepperdine University, 2007
- M.A., Pastoral Studies - International School of Theology, 1996
- M.L.S. (Master of Library Science) - University of California, Los Angeles, 1993
- M.A., Theological Studies - Talbot Theological Seminary, Biola University, 1986
- B.S., Animal Science - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1980
Honors
Innovative Interfaces 6th Annual Be Innovative! Award, 2007
Beta Phi Mu Doctoral Dissertation Scholarship, 2006
President's Award for Leadership (International School of Theology), 1996
Beta Phi Mu (International Library Science Honor Society), 1993
Professional Experience
- Chair, Standards and Policy Committee, Doctoral Studies Council, 2007-present
- Chair, Marshburn Memorial Library, Azusa Pacific University (APU), 1999-2007
- Librarian, APU, 1997-present
- APU Senate Representative for Library/Non-classroom Faculty, 2000-present
- Principal Facilitator for Ethiopia Book Project and Library, APU, 2004-2005
- Chair, Program Review Committee, Graduate Studies Council, APU, 1999-2002
- Library Director, International School of Theology, San Bernardino, 1994-1997
Courses Taught
Teacher Librarian Services (Teacher Librarian Services Credential/Masters), Online, APU, 2001-present
Publications
Harmeyer, D. (2008). At the reference desk: Harry Potter and the Secrets of Hogwarts; Reference interviews: A series of personal reference stories. The Reference Librarian, 49(1, #101), 103-108.
Harmeyer, D. (2007). A phone interview: Save the time of the reader; Reference interviews: A series of personal reference stories. The Reference Librarian, 48(2, #100), 83-88.
Harmeyer. D. (2007). Online virtual chat library reference service: A quantitative and qualitative analysis. (Doctoral dissertation, Pepperdine University, 2007). Dissertation Abstracts International, 68, 10.
Harmeyer, D. (2007). Virtual reference: Less is more; Reference interviews: A series of personal reference stories. The Reference Librarian, 48(1, #99), 113-116.
Harmeyer, D. (2001). JESUS film Bible study: A small group study on the life of Jesus. San Bernardino: Campus Crusade for Christ.
Harmeyer, D. (2001). Theological distance education: A librarian's perspective. Journal of Religious & Theological Information, 3(3/4), 69-86.
Harmeyer, D. (2001). Theological distance education: A librarian's perspective in M. Stover (Ed.), Theological Librarians and the Internet: Implications for Practice, (pp. 69-86). New York: Haworth Press.
Harmeyer, D. (1995). Potential collection development bias: Possible evidence on a controversial topic in California, College & Research Libraries, 52(2), 101-111.
Presentations
Harmeyer, D. & Taylor, T. (2008, April 5). Librarians going global in Second Life: The ethical, moral and legal issues for working in SL. Paper presented at the California Academic & Research Libraries 12th biennial conference, Irvine, CA.
Harmeyer, D. (2008, March 8). Accessibility of web sites: Is your web site ADA compliant? Presentation at the 4th annual National Association of Christians in Special Education, Azusa Pacific University, CA.
Harmeyer, D. & Harmeyer, S. (2008, March 8). Hearing from parents. Panel facilitators at the 4th annual National Association of Christians in Special Education, Azusa Pacific University, CA.
Harmeyer, D. (2008, March 5). Ways to walk in wisdom in second life: A librarian’s perspective. Presentation at Common Day of Learning, Azusa Pacific University, CA.
Harmeyer, D. (2007, January 9). Chat reference evaluation: Towards habits of reflective practice. Panel conducted at the Association for Library and Information Science Educators' 2007 Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
Harmeyer, D. (2006, May 25). Online virtual chat library reference service: A quantitative and qualitative analysis. Oral defense for the degree of Doctor of Education in Educational Technology at Pepperdine University, School of Education and Psychology, Culver City, CA
Harmeyer, D. (2005, November 15). "Exemplary reference: A statistical analysis of RUSA (Reference & User Services Association) guidelines and non-RUSA factors contributing to a successful virtual reference interview." Paper presented at the meeting of the Seventh Annual Virtual Reference Desk Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Harmeyer, D. (2005, November 6). "What's love got to do with It? An analysis of chat transcripts." Poster session presented at the California Library Association's 107th Annual Conference and Exhibition, Pasadena, CA.
Harmeyer, D. (2003, March). "How students can publish papers in peer-reviewed journals." Workshop presented at Common Day of Learning, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA.
Harmeyer, D. (2003, March). "Serving academic library users online locally, nationally & globally." Online workshop (four weeks) facilitated for the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities' librarians and faculty.
Harmeyer, D. (2001, November). "Five stimulating case studies in library management." Symposium conducted at the meeting of the California Academic Librarians in Management (CALM) - South, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA.
Harmeyer, D, Elliston, E.J., Burris, E.S. and Watts, A. (1995, May 12). "Theological distance education: Its possibilities and problems for library services." Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Southern California Area Theological Librarians Association, Camarillo, CA.
Professional Affiliations
National Association of Christians in Special Education, board member
Phi Delta Kappa International (Professional association in education), member 2006
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
Institute on 21st Century Librarianship
California Association of Research Libraries
American Theological Library Association
