Subject Areas:
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Responsibilities:
I am responsible for providing instruction, reference, and collection development for the departments in the College of Science and Mathematics. I also teach GEL 101 research modules and provide general reference assistance.
Research Interests:
- Improvement of library instruction in both single- and multiple-session classes, specifically through the incorporation of active learning and team teaching techniques.
- Implementation and assessment of novel outreach methods in science librarianship.
- The role of the library in improving science communication.
Publications and Presentations:
Peer-reviewed publications:
Matlin, T. R., & Carr, A. (2014). Just the two of us: those who co-teach, co-learn. Collaborative Librarianship, 6(2), 61-72.
Non-refereed publications:
Matlin, T. R. (2012). It’s a zoo out there: finding reliable animal, plant and conservation information. California School Library Association Journal, 53(1), 7-9.
Presentations:
Matlin, T. R., & Carr, A. (2014). Just the two of us: team teaching for professional growth. Presentation at 17th Annual CSU Symposium on University Teaching in San Marcos, Ca.
Matlin, T. R., Tsui, S., & Pham, V. (2014). One quest to teach them all: use of analogy to engage students. Poster presented at 17th Annual Symposium on University Teaching in San Marcos, CA.
Carr, A., & Matlin, T. R. (2013). It takes a village: team teaching for student learning. Poster presented at CSUSM Teaching Expo in San Marcos, CA.
Matlin, T. R., & Jankowski, A. (2012). Going on reference safari: bringing the library to zoo keepers and horticulturalists in their natural habitat. Poster presented at American Library Association Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA.
Coates, L., & Matlin, T. R. (2011). Finding wildlife information online. Workshop presentation at American Association of Zoo Keepers Annual Conference in San Diego, CA.
Matlin, T. R., & Turnbow, D. (2010). (S)he said, she said: The benefits of mentorship from a mentor and mentee perspective. Poster presented at the California Academic & Research Libraries Conference in Sacramento, CA.
Matlin, T. R., & McGuinness, S. (2009). Fusing the wiki and the pathfinder: creating an interactive resource guide to improve pharmacy student researching skills. Poster presented at the Medical Library Association Annual Conference in Honolulu, HI.
Turnbow, D., & Matlin, T. R. (2009). Beyond walls: moving from in-person to online instruction to teach evaluation skills. Paper presented at the MLGSCA Technology Symposium in Cerritos, CA.
Awards:
2010 Ilene F. Rockman CARL Conference Scholar
Memberships:
California Academic and Research Libraries (CARL)
Southern California Instruction Librarians (SCIL) – Publicist (2010 – 2013), Secretary (2012 – 2103), Chair-elect (2013-2014), and Chair (2014-current)
Special Library Association (SLA) – San Diego Chapter President (2012 – 2013)