CURRICULUM VITAE
Victoria R. Raish
Education
Pennsylvania State University
Doctor of Philosophy, August 2016: Learning, Design, and Technology, 3.98 GPA
University of Southern California
Master of Arts in Teaching, November 2010: Single Subject Science Credential, 3.95 GPA
Mercyhurst College
Undergraduate coursework (transferred), 2005-2010: Biology, 3.2 GPA
Professional Experience

2012-Present The Pennsylvania State University
Online Learning Librarian, Penn State Libraries, Spring 2016-Present
Research Assistant, Penn State Libraries, Summer 2015
Research Assistant, Knowledge Commons, Summer, 2015
Graduate Assistant, Knowledge Commons Fall 2014-Fall 2016
Instructional Design Contract, Summer 2014
Research Assistant, Krause Innovation Studio, Summer 2014
Graduate Assistant: Penn State Libraries, Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Instructional Designer: PSU/NASA AESP Project, Summer 2013
Adjunct Instructor, 2013
Graduate Assistant: Learning, Design, and Technology 2012-2013

2014 DeSales University
Instructional Designer (Contract), Summer 2014

2011-2012 New Day Hybrid Charter School
Middle School Science Teacher, Life and Earth Science

2010-2011 Juniata School District, Belleville Mennonite School
Substitute Teacher

2010-2011 Hide-n-Seek Christian Daycare
School Age teacher

Scholarly Activities
Publications
Dissertation
Raish, V. (2016). A content analysis of virtual science labs in cyber charter schools (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ETDA. (12292).

Peer-reviewed journal publication
Raish, V. (2017). Library Connection: An interactive, personalized library orientation. Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning. (DLS Conference Proceeding).

Wissinger, C., Raish, V., Borrelli, S., & Miller, R. (2017). Expert teams in the academic library: Going beyond the subject expertise to create scaffolded instruction. Journal of Library Administration. [submitted].

Mross, E., Lysiak, L., & Raish, V. (2017). Supporting political science students: A scaled embedded libarian pilot. [submitted].
Raish, V., & Rimland, E. (2017). Design principles for information literacy digital badges. Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship. Estimated publication date: Fall 2017.

Raish, V., & Rimland, E. (2016). Employer Perceptions of Critical Information Literacy Skills and Digital Badges. Association of College and Research Libraries, 77, 87-113. doi: 10.5860/crl.77.1.87

Wilson, D., Raish, V., & Carr-Chellman, A. A. (2016). Film as a pedagogical technique. Systemic Practice and Action Research, 1-17. doi: 10.1007/s11213-016-9391-6

Raish, V., & Fennewald, J. (2016). A qualitative case study of informal learning space managers. portal: Libraries and the Academy, 16(4), 793-815. doi: 10.1353/pla.2016.0053

In Process
Rimland, E., & Raish, V. (2017). How digital badges and connectivism can create a systemic ecology to scale information literacy instruction to meet the new ALA standards. [submitted]
Raish, V., & Fennewald, J. (2017). How do students choose their informal learning spaces? Association of College and Research Libraries [in process]
Wissinger, C., Borrelli, S., Raish, V., & Miller, R. (2017). Expert dialogues: Nursing standards and grade level alignment. Intended for Communications in Information Literacy.
Raish, V., & Behler, A. (2017). Library Connection: Engaging online students through an active learning orientation. Intended for British Journal of Educational Technology.
Raish, V. (2017) What is the experience of online students using the library? A phenomenography. Intended for College & Research Libraries
Invited Paper
Raish, V. (2016). Anywhere, Anyplace, Anytime Learning: The Benefits and Perils of this Phase Synonymous with Online Learning. An invited paper included in a dialogue on controversial topics in online learning. In response to piece by Kennedy, K., & Freidhoff, J. R.
Book Chapters
Raish, V., Holobar, C., Highbaugh, K. (2018). Library Licensed E-Books: Expanding the Scope of Affordable Content. The Evolution of Affordable Content Efforts in the Higher Education Environment. Minnesota: University of Minnesota Libraries

Engerman, J., Raish, V., & Carr-Chellman, A. A. (2017). Prioritizing our Learners’ Indigenous Domains: Learner-Centered User Design for Disengaged Learners. In a New Major Reference Work CoSponsored by Springer and AECT. Learning, Design, and Technology: An International Compendium of Theory, Research, Practice and Policy.

Raish, V. A Learning Spaces “Quick Ethnography”: How to Assess a Learning Space.
In Dobbs, A. (Ed.). Assessment Cookbook for Librarians. Chicago: ACRL. Publication Date: Spring, 2017.

Gamrat, C., Bixler, B., & Raish, V. (2016). Instructional design considerations for digital badges. A chapter in Z. Berge & L. Muilenberg (Eds). Digital Badges in Education. Location: Publisher

Raish, V., Schroth, S., & Carr-Chellman, A. A. (2016). Leading E-Learning Schools from a
Systemic Perspective: A How-To Guide for K-12 Leaders. In A. A. Piña, V. L. Walker &
B. R. Harris (Eds.) Leading and managing e-learning: What the e-learning leader needs to
know. New York, NY: Springer.

Raish, V. & Carr-Chellman, A. (2015). Cybercharter school funding and effectiveness: A focus on
Pennsylvania. A chapter in M. K. Barbour & T. Clark (Eds). Online, Blended, and Distance Education in Schools. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishers.

In Process

Raish, V. (2017). Self-assessing ability to meet distance students demand. In Pitts, J. (Ed.) Library
services for online patrons: A manual for facilitating access, learning, and engagement.

Conference Proceedings
Mincemoyer, H., & Raish, V. (2015). Collaboration practices and attitudes for students in cyber charter classrooms. Proceedings of the 2015 Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, 2915(1), Las Vegas, NV.
Raish, V., Tang, H., & Carr-Chellman, A. (2013). Students’ perceptions of doing virtual science labs in a hybrid charter school. In Simonson, M. (Ed.). Proceedings of the 2013 Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.

Presentations
International and National Presentations
Raish, V. (2017, June). Creating an asynchronous course for embedded librarians. Presentation accepted for the CUS Webinar Wednesday North Carolina Library Association.
Rimland, E., & Raish, V. (2017, April). Integrated library instruction through badges. Presented for a Big Ten Academic Alliance Conference Call.
Raish, V. (2017, March). Coordinating an Embedded Librarian Program at a Large R1 Institution. Association for College & Research Libraries, Baltimore, MD.
Raish, V. (2017, March). A link in every syllabus: Increasing online students’ awareness of library services. SpringShare presentation at Association for College & Research Libraries, Baltimore, MD. Available here: https://www.facebook.com/springshare/videos/1303824906321894/
Raish, V. (2017, February). Digital badges: Legitimate, worthy, valuable learning objects. Invited presentation for a webinar for the ACRL Digital Badges Interest Group. 78 attendees.
Raish, V. (2016, November). Virtual Science Labs in Cyber Charter Schools. Presentation at Online Learning Consortium, Orlando, FL.
Raish, V. (2016, November). A Graduate Cocurricular for Information Literacy. Presentation at Online Learning Consortium, Orlando, FL.
Raish, V. (2016, May). Using Yammer to facilitate active learning through an asynchronous debate in an online course. Presentation for the ACRL DLS Webinar. WebEx. 278 attendees.
Raish, V. (2015, October). Importance of providing tailored library instruction to online students. Presentation for the Library 2.0 Conference, Online.
Raish, V., & Mincemoyer, H. (2015, July). What communicative practices are students doing in their cyber charter school science classrooms and what is good communicative practice for K-12 online learners. Webinar for the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute, Online.
Rimland, E., Raish, V., Edel-Malizia, S., & Hughes, H. (2015, June). Digital Badges in a Technology-Enhanced Environment. Poster at International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Philadelphia, PA.
Mincemoyer, H., & Raish, V. (2015, March). Collaboration practices and attitudes for students in cyber charter classrooms. Virtual Presentation at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Rimland, E., & Raish, V. (2015, March). Sustainability, Fidelity, and Transparency: Designing Information Literacy Digital Badges that have all Three. Presentation at the Association for College & Research Libraries, Portland, OR. 106 attendees.
Raish, V., Tang, H. & Carr-Chellman, A. (2013, November). Students’ perceptions of doing virtual science labs in a hybrid charter school. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.
State Presentations
Raish, V., & Amsberry, D. (2017, October). Embedding an APA Qualtrics Quiz in the APA Quick Citation Guide. Presented at the Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Raish, V. (2017, October). Putting the library’s stake in the game: Library Licensed E-Books as Affordable Course Content. Presented at the Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Raish, V., Lysiak, L., & Mross, E. (2017, October). Students First, Frames Second: Best Practices for the ACRL Framework in an Online Environment. Presented at the Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Raish, V., (Moderator). Richard, G., Wetzel, R., & Weible, J. (2017, July). Makerspaces in the online environment. Presented at the PA Forward Information Literacy Summit, State College, PA.
Raish, V., & Behler, A. (2016, October). Library Connection: A Virtual Orientation for Online Students. Presented at the Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference, Pocono, PA.
Raish, V. & Zenin-Yost, A. (2016, July). The ACRL Framework and Workplace Competencies. Presented at the PA Forward Information Literacy Summit, State College, PA.
Raish, V., & Schroth, S. (2016, March). Student support sources: Constraining or increasing inequity in cyber charter schools. Presented at the Social Equity Conference, State College, PA.
Fennewald, J., & Raish, V. (2015, October). A methodological toolkit for librarians: How to effectively. Presented at the PaLA Conference, State College, PA.
Raish, V., & Fennewald, J. (2015, February). No Sshhing! The Library Reimagined. Presentation at the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference (PETE & C), Hershey, PA.
Raish, V., & Rimland, E. (2014, February). Learning beyond grades: Digital Badges. Presentation at the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference (PETE & C), Hershey, PA.
Local Presentations
Raish, V., & Cardona, S. (2017, September). Partnering with advisors: Proactive library services for students. Presented at the DUS Conference: Inclusive Advising: Building Bridges in a Diverse Learning Environment.
Raish, V. (2017, May). Creating a collaborative relationship with academic advisors to support student retention and success. Presented at the Community of Practice Library Conference.
Amsberry, D., & Raish, V. (2017, May). Embedded a qualtrics quiz in the APA library guide: A collaborative relationship.
Raish, V., & Clossen, A. (2016, March). Reserves and more! Integrating the library into Canvas. Presentation at Canvas Day, State College, PA.
Rimland, E., & Raish, V. (2015, October). Digital badges: Latest developments. Presentation at the Schreyer Conference: Transforming Teaching and Learning, State College, PA.
Rimland, E., Stubbs, C., Edel-Malizia, S., Raish, V. (2015, March). Information Literacy Digital Badges and Design-Based Research to Form Teams. Presentation at the Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium, State College, PA.
Fennewald, J., & Raish, V. (2015, March). Informal learning spaces and what students are doing in them. Presentation at the Informal Learning Spaces Symposium, State College, PA.
Raish, V. (2014). Not just books: How digital badges are bringing information literacy skills to the library. Game Day, 2014, State College, PA.
Raish, V. (2014, April). Employer perceptions of information literacy informing design of digital badges. Poster Presentation at the Penn State Graduate Exhibition, State College, PA.
Rimland, E., Raish, V., & Gamrat, C. (2014, March). Badging the library with a library of badges. Planned presentation at the Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium, State College, PA.
*I have several additional presentations at the national, state, and local level that have been submitted but not yet reviewed.
Grants
Library Internal Grant, Piloting the use of Bird in group study rooms to investigate how students in different majors engage with the tangible user interface. Amount: $4,289
Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence Grant, In the final round of evaluations. Grant is to purchase additional Birds for use in the classroom to explore impact on student engagement and motivation when teaching a one-shot information literacy session. Proposed Amount:
*Grant that was not funded but received very positive feedback: Multilayered, Scalable Badging Effort: Integrating Teaming and Information Literacy. Proposed Amount was $26,361. This was for a Center for Online Innovation and Teaching grant at Penn State. I was informed that if the funding levels were at previous year levels then the project would have been funded. Encouraged to apply again this spring but due to existing responsibilities of the team we are delaying until Spring 2018.
Teaching
Embedded Librarian Course. This course is for librarians to take prior to being embedded in the online environment for the first time. Serves as a professional development opportunity. Available here: https://psu.instructure.com/courses/1825584
MHA Program. Embedded librarian within the course administering information literacy badges (Summer 2017).
EM SC 302. Orientation. Embedded librarian within the course administering library digital badges. (Fall 2016-present).
Library Instruction Courses for English 015 and CAS100. Introducing students to information literacy. One-shot courses. (Fall, 2015 – present).
EDTEC 467. Emerging Web Technologies and Learning. Co-teacher with faculty member (Spring, 2015).
INSYS 400, Introduction to Instructional Technology for Educators, Guest Lecturer – The Flipped Classroom. (Fall, 2013).
INSYS 100, World Technologies and Learning, Undergraduate level course on global technologies for e-learning and access. (Fall 2012, Spring, 2012 – World Campus, Summer 2013 – Online).
Instructional Design Activities
Information Literacy Modules. Spring 2017-present. Modules such as in-text citation, evaluating information, identifying information need, or recognizing bias in information. Designed in accordance with the ACRL Framework.
New Student Orienation, Spring 2017. Adding a library component and a special collections timeline to New Student Orientation.
Transitions and Tech Camp, Spring 2016 Integrating the library resources into the design of courses for first-time or at-risk online learners.
Coordinating and Leading an Embedded Librarian Program. Fall 2016-Present. Increasing subject specialist presence in online courses.
Designer, Penn State University, Summer 2014. Designed digital badge activities for information literacy intended for undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University Libraries.
Designer, DeSales University, Summer 2014. Served as an instructional designer and technology expert for instructors who were preparing to move their courses online. Prepared tutorials of various Web 2.0 tools for instructors to use.
Designer, NASA Aerospace Education Services Project, Summer 2013. Designed curriculum for digital stamps and badges to be earned by teachers for professional development.
Mentoring and Supervising
Dan Coursen, Bednar Intern. Video production for information literacy, embedded librarian, and open house.
Hanna Mincemoyer, Undergraduate honors’ thesis. Exploring the relationship between students’ online communication skills and their experiences in an online science course.
Guillermo Bogran, Bednar Intern. Mixed-methods research on informal learning spaces in and out of the library.

Professional Activities and Services
Membership
ACRL (DLS), ALA, OLC, ISTE, SITE
Penn State University
Commission for Women, Member, Fall 2016-present
COIL Reviewer, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016
THON Chair for GSA, 2013-2014
Volunteer for Library Open House, 2013-present
Library Open House Committee, Spring 2015-present
Reviewer for Journal of Academic Librarianship, Summer 2016-present

Editorial Board

Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning.

ACRL

Incoming Coconvener Digital Badges Interest Group
Member, ACRL Distance Learning Services, Mentoring and Networking

Updated: December, 2017