Gerald R. Natal, BFA, MLIS
Digital Services Librarian
Office: 419-383-4227
FAX: 419-383-6146
gerald.natal@utoledo.edu
Education
- B.F.A., Bowling Green State University, 1981
- M.L.I.S., Kent State University, 2005
Experience
Gerald was a Visiting Instructor of Information Literacy at The University of Toledo from October 2005 to December 2007. He was hired as Digital Services Librarian at the Mulford Library in January of 2008. His current duties encompass: reference and consultation services; support for developing web-based learning and instructional materials; upgrading and updating the library website; maintaining hardware and software setup for faculty, staff and public PCs; facilitating in the problem-based learning course. Gerald also serves as liaison for library services to Latino, African American, and TRIO student initiatives.
Gerald previously worked as a librarian at The Toledo Correctional Institution, Toledo, Ohio.
Publications & Presentations
- The Harlem Renaissance: Masterful Improvisation (R.A.A.P. session, February 7th, 2007)
University/Professional Service
- Latino Youth Summit and Overnight Committee, 2006-2008
- Black History Month Committee, 2007-2008
- University Libraries, eLearning and Academic Support Diversity Committee, 2008
- Visiting Professor (Information Literacy Librarian) Search Committee, 2007
- Lecturer (Information Literacy Librarian) Search Committee, 2008
- Medical Librarian Search Committee, 2008
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