Faculty: Patricia Mileham

Associate Professor of Library Services
Director of Research Services
Christopher Center, Room 266
(219) 464-5693
Trisha.Mileham (at) valpo.edu

Professor Mileham joined the Valparaiso University faculty in 1998, earning promotion to Associate Professor in 2004 followed by tenure in 2005. As Director of Research Services, Professor Mileham manages the team-based department that encompasses library instruction, reference, circulation, marketing, programming, and outreach services. In addition, she is the library liaison to Christ College, Valpo Core program, and the Education department. She advises students who are in the Exploratory Majors program and has taught in the Valpo Core program.

Papers, Book chapters (selected list)

Mileham, P. J. (2012). Finding Sources of Evidence. In Schmidt & Brown (Eds.), Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research (2nd ed.) (88-118). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.  http://www.jblearning.com/catalog/9781449624071/

Mileham, P. J. (2009). Finding Sources of Evidence. In Schmidt & Brown (Eds.), Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research (75-104). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.  http://valpo.worldcat.org/title/evidence-based-practice-for-nurses-appraisal-and-application-of-research/oclc/166872931&referer=brief_results

Mileham, P. J. & Connell, R. S. (2006). “Student Assistant Training in a Small Academic Library.” Public Services Quarterly, 2(2/3): 69-84.  http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J295v02n02_06

Mileham, P. J., & Connell, R. S. (2004). “Enhanced Staff Development Programs: Strengthening the Personal through Collegial Reflection.” Reflective Teaching: A Bridge to Learning: Proceedings: 31st Annual LOEX National Conference. (Ann Arbor, MI: Pierian Press): 93-97.  http://pierianpress.com/index.php?section=books&content=loex_35

Mileham, P. J., & Hicks, J. (2003). “Leadership by Design: Collaborations and Cornerstones.” Deep in the Heart of Technology: Proceedings: 31st Annual ACM SIGUCCS Fall Conference. (New York: ACM Press): 120-124.  http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=947503&CFID=38752059&CFTOKEN=46907479

Mileham, P. J., Ruelle, J. D., & Sykes Berry, S. (2001). “Playing Well with Others: Increasing your Library-Campus Partnerships.” Collection Management 26(3): 77-87.  http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J105v26n03_08

Presentations (selected list)

“Margaret Atwood’s Year of the Flood.” Lecturer for annual VU Books & Coffee series. Valparaiso University, January 2009. (invited)

“Margaret Atwood’s Moral Disorder: Stories.” Lecturer for annual VU Books & Coffee series. Valparaiso University, January 2007. (invited)

“The Information Commons Service Model: Off the Map and Through the Rapids.” Poster session. ACRL 12th National Conference, April 2005. (refereed)

“Enhanced Staff Development Programs: Strengthening the Personal through Collegial Reflection.” Presenter with Ruth Connell. 31st Annual LOEX National Conference, May 2003. (refereed)

“Leading by Example: Practical Professional & Personal Development.” Panelist with Naomi Sutherland and Corey Williams Green. ACRL 11th National Conference, April 2003. (refereed)

“Information Literacy: The National Scene.” Keynote speaker. Information Literacy Workshop, Cornell College, June 2002. (invited)

“Playing Well with Others: Increasing your Library-Campus Partnerships.” Panelist with Joan Ruelle and Susan Sykes Berry. ACRL 10th National Conference, March 2001. (refereed)

“All Aboard! Library Staff Making a Difference for Students’ Orientation.” Poster session. 28th Annual LOEX National Conference, May 2000. (refereed)

Her work with VU IT personnel resulted in a first place SIGGUCS Award for the 2006-07 VU Guide to Resources "Comfortable with Technology," a collaboration between Library Services and IT staff. She has presented and done poster sessions at ACRL National, LOEX National Conferences, and the Indiana Libraries State Conference. Her service to the profession includes being on the LOEX National Advisory Board for 9 years and recently served on the ACRL 2009 Conference Poster Sessions Subcommittee. Additionally, she was a selected participant in the first ACRL Institute for Information Literacy, “Immersion ’99,” July 1999.

Professional Memberships and Activities (selected list)

American Library Association:
-- Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL); Instruction and College Libraries Sections
-- Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA)
-- Reference and User Services Association (RUSA)

Valpo Campus Involvement (current, selected list)

Exploratory Majors, Faculty advisor
University Budget Review Committee
Faculty Senate Committee on University Assessment
Faculty Marshal
Lutheran Deaconess Association, general volunteer and for annual fundraising campaigns

Degrees

M.A., Library and Information Science, University of Iowa
B.A., English major, Writing minor, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Honor Societies:

Beta Phi Mu International Library and Information Studies Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society