Rosalind F. Dudden, MLS, DM/AHIP, FMLA

Library Services Director

National Jewish Health
Tucker Medical Library
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206
303/398-1483

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OBJECTIVE

Continued career growth in library technology training, administration and evaluation, and professional writing

PROFILE

Highly valued resource person who learns new technologies quickly and shares knowledge with colleagues both informally and in well-developed technical training programs and publications. Recipient of numerous awards for excellence and innovation in library information technology.

Web Administrator: Created Denver's first hospital web site in 1995, installed over 300 pages, using graphic design, copy writing, and specialized software skills.Web site credited with heightened credibility of organization among the scientific community as well as increased interest of prospective clients. Continues involvement in institutional site as a team member.

Superb writing and presentation skills: Served as editor of numerous association newsletters and web sites. Highly successful grant writing. Numerous publications, including journal reviews in JAMA and articles in Library Journal and Journal of the Medical Library Association. Strong public speaking skills including panel discussions, poster presentations, and conference presentations.

Consulting, Administration, and Management: Advisor to librarians in analyzing and implementing automation and management tools. Wrote standards for hospital libraries as chair of national MLA committee. Budget development and administration, long-term planning for growth, staff guidance and development. Excellent multiple project management and organizational skills.

CAREER SUMMARY

NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH (formerly National Jewish Medical and Research Center), Denver, CO
Health Sciences Librarian, Gerald Tucker Memorial Medical Library, 1986-Present; Institutional Web site Administrator, 1995-1997; Institutional Web site Technical Administrator, 1997-1999

Recipient, 2002 Friend of Faculty Award

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, Denver, CO
Director of Library Services, 1971-1986 / Director of Mercy Media Resource Center, 1971-1977

Health Sciences Library Evaluation How to Do It Manual - 1G13LM008520-01
(NIH/NLM Publications Grant)
Principal Investigator, 2004-2006
Search for abstract on CRISP database.

SALS ENHANCEMENT PROJECT - 1G08LM005434-01
(NIH/NLM Information Systems Grant for Integrated Library System Installation)
Principal Investigator, 1993-1995
Search for abstract on CRISP database.

NJCNET PROJECT (NSF/NLM Internet Connection Grant)
Co-principal Investigator, 1993-1994

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Library Science, UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, Denver, CO, 1970.

Bachelor of Arts, History, FINCH COLLEGE, New York, NY, 1966.

Ineamus Meliora Honor Society, 1964

Extensive Continuing Professional Development, 1971-Present, including:

Medical Library Association Courses:over 250 contact hours

Online Computer Systems Training: over 225 contact hours

National Library of Medicine Online Training Courses: over 100 contact hours>

Medical Library Association Approved Courses: 68 contact hours

Software Training by Approved Commercial Firms/Vendors: 88 contact hours

National Professional Library and Information Science Courses: 28 contact hours

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Dudden, Rosalind Farnam. Using Benchmarking, Needs Assessment, Quality Improvement, Outcome Measurement, and Library Standards: A How-To-Do-It Manual (A Medical Library Association Book). New York: Neal-Schuman, Due July 2007.1-55570-604-5. 8 1/2 x 11. Book and CD-ROM. 298 pp. Link to Publisher.
Review: Journal of the Medical Library Association. 2008 July; 96(3): 272–273. PMCID: PMC2479050

Dudden RF, Corcoran K, Kaplan J, Magouirk J, Rand DC, Todd-Smith B. The Medical Library Association Benchmarking Network: development and implementation. Journal of the Medical Library Association. 2006;94(2):107-17. Free at PubMed Central.

Dudden RF, Corcoran K, Kaplan J, Magouirk J, Rand DC, Todd-Smith B. The Medical Library Association Benchmarking Network: results. Journal of the Medical Library Association. 2006 Apr;94(2):118-29. Free at PubMed Central.

Dudden, RF. Open URL technology and PubMed's Outside Tool. National Network. 2006:30(3):16-20. Link to free archive.

Dudden, RF. The importance of small research projects: the impact of full text online journals on journal use surveys. National Network. 2003:27(4):5,7. Link to free archive.

Bender, BG, Berning, S, Dudden, RF, Milgrom, H, Tran, ZV. Sedation and performance impairment of diphenhydramine and second-generation antihistamines: a meta-analysis. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2003 Apr;111(4):770-6

Dudden, RF. Grant Writing and the Hospital Librarian. Journal of Hospital Librarianship. 2001;1(3):25-39.

Dudden, RF. Allergies & asthma: nothing to sneeze at. Library Journal. 2000; 125 (1):55-8.

Dudden RF, Coldren S, Condon JE, Katsh S, Reiter CM, Roth PL. Interlibrary Loan in Primary Access Library: Challenging the Traditional View. Bulletin of the Medical Library Association. 2000 Oct; 88 (4): 303-313. Free at PubMed Central.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, 1971-Present
Highly active member, serving as chair or task force member in numerous committees, both nationally and regionally. Also active in various sections and the regional chapter. Member, Board of Directors, 1998-2001.

Recipient, MLA Fellow, 2003. brief vita
Recipient, President's Award, 2003. In recognition of her contributions to the MLA Benchmarking Network Task Force and Project.
Recipient, ISI/Frank Bradway Rogers Information Advancement Award, 1995.
Recipient, The George and Ida Elliot Prize, 1981.

Academy of Health Information Professionals

Distinguished Member, 1990-2010

Certified Medical Librarian, 1980-1990

Member, Midcontinental Chapter, 1976-Present

Recipient, Barbara McDowell Award, 1988.
Recipient, Outstanding Achievement Award, 1995.

COLORADO COUNCIL OF MEDICAL LIBRARIANS, 1971-Present.
Highly active member, serving as president (1975) and as chair or member of numerous committees and task forces. Profile of activity.

Recipient, Marla M. Graber Award, 2005.