In this role, Bearman supports and coordinates PALNI’s collaborative groups, fosters inclusive and effective group facilitation, and helps ensure that group activities align with PALNI’s strategic goals. She works closely with groups including Instructional Technology, Reference, Instruction, and Outreach (RIO), Fulfillment, and other collaborative initiatives across PALNI’s supported libraries.
“I’m grateful for this opportunity to bring my experience to this new role at PALNI but also to continue learning, growing, and serving alongside an exceptional staff and all of the supported institutions,” says Bearman.
Bearman brings deep experience in instructional design, instructional technology, accessibility, and faculty engagement to the role. Most recently, she served as PALNI’s Instructional Technology Coordinator, where she facilitated system-wide collaboration around instructional design, educational technology, accessibility, and open educational resources (OER) in support of the PALSave Affordable Learning Initiative. Her background also includes extensive work with faculty and librarians in higher education, leading workshops, supporting inclusive teaching practices, and guiding collaborative programming.
“Andrea’s background in instruction and pedagogy, combined with her strong interest in reference, instruction, and outreach, aligns closely with PALNI’s commitment to student learning and faculty support,” says Kirsten Leonard, PALNI Executive Director. “She understands the essential role libraries play in teaching and learning, and we’re excited to see how she helps our collaborative groups advance this work across the consortium.”
“Andrea brings a combination of strategic thinking, facilitation skills, and hands-on experience supporting collaborative work,” adds Noah Brubaker, PALNI Associate Director. “She already understands PALNI’s culture and priorities, and we’re excited to have her join us to help our groups do their best work together.”
For more information about PALNI and its collaborative programs, visit palni.org.
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The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) is a non-profit organization that supports collaboration for library and information services for 23 colleges, universities and seminaries throughout the state. From its inception in 1992, the PALNI collaboration has been a key avenue for its supported institutions to contain costs while providing more effective library services. More recently, PALNI has adopted a model of deep collaboration that pools resources and people as a tool to expand services while containing costs. Simultaneously, PALNI is expanding collaboration within its institutions and with external library partners to address challenges and build cost-effective services. Visit the PALNI website for more information. (www.palni.org)
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