Lorenzen, Michael and Lucas, Nancy. “Introducing the First-Year Student-Athletes to the Library: The Michigan State University Experience.” In First Impressions, Lasting Impact: Introducing the First-Year Student to the Academic Library. Edited by Julia K.

Nims and Ann Andrew. Ann Arbor, Michigan: Pierian Press. (2002): 95-100.

Lucas, Nancy A. and Stuut, Kathy D. “Cooperative Instructional Computing Resource Centers.” 27 EDUCOM Review (November/December 1992) 32-37.

Yeckley, Pauline and Lucas, Nancy A. Search On: Using Libraries. 2^nd ed. Lansing, MI: Department of Library Information Services, Lansing Community College, 1984.

GRANTS

Member, Administrative Team, “Making of Modern Michigan,” Institute of Museum and Library Services award, 2002-2004.

PRESENTATIONS

●         “Project Management for Libraries: Are We Having Fun Yet?”, Michigan Library Association, Annual Conference, Lansing, MI, October 30, 2003.

●         “Introducing the First-Year Student Athlete to the Academic Library: The MSU Experience.” LOEX, Ypsilanti, MI, 2001.

●         “Ergonomics 101: Simple Solutions.” 2000 Big Ten Printing Conference, Michigan State University, November 1, 2000.

●         “Be Computer FIT: “Bytes of Advice for Comfort and Health”. Healthy U Presentation, Michigan State University, March 30, 2000.

●         “Ergonomic Basics.” Healthy U Presentation, Michigan State University, October 20, 1999.

●         “Enter the Comfort Zone.” MSU Business Women’s Association Luncheon, Michigan State University, November 10, 1998.

●         “Fibromyalgia: What's Available on the Web," Libraries, Computing, and Technology Training Program (LCTTP), October 28, 1998, and February 12, 1998.

●         "Ergonomics Sites for Establishing an Ergonomic Program," Libraries, Computing, and Technology Training Program, September, 25, 1998, and February 26, 1998.

●         “The Great Internet Treasure Hunt Series, Part V: First Search Databases, PubMed and AskEric.” Lansing School District, InService Training, Lansing, MI, April 21, 1998.

●         "Facts about First Search," Lansing School District, Lansing, MI, March 31, 1998.

●         "Using Search Engines," Lansing School District, Lansing, MI, March 17, 1998.

●         "Ergonomics 101," Michigan Association for Computer-related Technology Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI, March 13, 1998.

●         "Supervisor's Training in Ergonomics," MSU Libraries, East Lansing, MI, February 2 and 5, 1998.

●         "Cooperative Learning and the Teaching Librarian: Committees, Classes, and Community Work," MSU Libraries, East Lansing, MI, November 17, 1997.

●         "Ergonomics and Injury Prevention," MIME (Michigan Institute for Educational Management), Grand Rapids, MI, November 11, 1997.

●         “Taking Charge of Your Ergonomic Health!” Michigan Library Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI, November 7, 1997.

●         “Ergonomics 101 for Media Specialists,” Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME). Annual Conference, Lansing, MI, October 16, 1997.

●         “Ergonomic Sites of Interest For Designing Ergonomic Programs.” Libraries, Computing and Technology Training Program, Michigan State University, September, 1997.

●         "Try-a-Chair," Brown Bag and Open House, MSU Libraries, East Lansing, MI, May 22, 1997.

●         "Exercise and Ergonomics for the Deskbound," Kellogg Community College, Staff Development Day, Battle Creek, MI, May 14, 1997.

●         "Fibromyalgia Basics," Arthritis Foundation, Lansing, MI, April, July, & October, 1997 (three programs).

●         "Tips and Techniques for Grant Writers," MACUL Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI, 1996

●         "Tips and Techniques for Grant Writers," MACUL Annual Conference, Detroit, MI, 1995

●         "An Introduction to the Use of the Instructional Software Collection," Computers and Writing Committee, MSU, East Lansing, MI, 1995

●         "Ergonomics 101," presented to Clerical-Technical Union, Health and Safety Committee, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 1994

●         "Ergonomics for Supervisors," (three sessions) presented to MSU Libraries, East Lansing, MI, 1994

●         "Hypermedia Resources, " presented for the Special Interest Group for Computer Coordinators (MACUL) Fall Event , Traverse City, MI, 1991.

●         "Software 101," presented at the Annual Conference of the Michigan Library Association. Lansing, MI 1991.

●         "Software for Managers," presented at the Annual Conference of the Michigan Library Association, Lansing, MI, 1991.

●         "Software Preview Center," presented at the Annual Conference of MACUL, Grand Rapids, MI, 1990.

●         "IVI Support: Effectively Partitioning the Task," presented at the Annual Conference of the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL), Grand Rapids, MI 1990.

●         "Software Collection Management," presented at the Annual Conference of the Michigan Library Association, Grand Rapids, MI 1990.

●         "Helen L. Allen Textile Collection," was presented to the Society for Human Ecology Conference held at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 1990.

●         "Software Preview Center: Macintoshed," presented at the Great Lakes Macintosh Symposium on Instructional Computing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 1990.

●         "MSU Software Collection," presented at the Great Lakes Macintosh Symposium on Instructional Computing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 1989.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

●         “Successfully Presenting to the Adult and Professional Learner,” Mid-Michigan Health Science Librarians, East Lansing, MI, April 23, 2004. (6 CEU’s awarded)

●         Collection Development Class, Wayne State University, Lansing Campus, December 2002. Conducted one session of class during instructor’s absence.

●         “Ergonomics: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask.” Michigan Health Sciences Library Association, 27^th Annual Conference, Traverse City, MI, October 18, 2000. ( 8 CEU’s awarded)

●         "Fibromyalgia Self Help Class," Arthritis Foundation, St. John, MI, February 5 - March 19, 1998.

●         Library Media and Technology Program, Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI

          ○         LMT 103 Public Services, 1981-1982

          ○         LMT 260 Specialized Information Services (Branch/Special Libraries), 1981

          ○         LMT 242 Storytelling, 1980

          ○         LMT 150 Using Your College Library. Independent Study Class, 1983-1987

          ○         Reading Survival Skills. Library Module, Two Credit Freshman Orientation Program, 1983-1986

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

●         Invited member, University Archives Search Committee, 2003

●         Member, Art in the International Center Library Committee, 2002-

●         Member, All University Traffic Committee, 2001

●         Member, Accommodating Technology Committee (ATC), 1996-1999

●         Hypermedia Committee, 1990-1994

●         Judge, Hypercard Contest, Michigan State University, 1988-1994

●         Member, Instructional Computing and Technology Committee (ICTC), 1987-2001

LIBRARY COMMITTEES

●         Librarian representative, Student Manual Committee, 2003-

●         Member, Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building Oversight Committee (BPS), 2002-

●         Member, BPS Safety/Security Committee, 2002-

●         Chair, BPS Library Committee, 2002-

●         Project Coordinator, Engineering Renovation Project, 2002-2003

●         Member, Health Sciences Group, 2001-

●         Member, Ergonomic Action Committee, 2001-

●         Chair, Biomedical and Physical Sciences Librarian Search Committee, 2001

●         Chair, BPS Planning Team, 2001-2002

●         Chair, Faculty Affairs Committee, August 2000-August 2003

●         Chair, Math Librarian Search Committee, 1999 and 2001

●         Chair, Search Committee for Assistant Director for Access and Preservation, 1998

●         Co-chair, INNOPAC Binding Subteam, 1998

●         Member, INNOPAC Training Subteam, 1998

●         Member, RECAP, 1996-1998

●         Member, Collection Coordinators, 1994-

●         Member, Library Steering Committee, 1994

●         Member, Database Advisory Committee (DBAC), 1993-

●         Chair, Microforms Taskforce, 1993

●         Chair, Ergonomic Action Team, 1992-2001

●         Member, Library Advisory Committee, 1991-1993

●         Member, MSU IDEA: Diversity Coordinating Committee, 1991-1992

●         Member, MSU Technical Services Strategic Plan - Working Conditions Subgroup, 1990-1991

●         Member, MSU 2000 Campaign, 1990

●         Member, MSU Library, Strategic Planning Work Environment Committee, 1990

●         Member, MSU IDEA, Climate Review Task Force, 1989-1990

●         Member, Departmental Advisory Committee, 1988-1993

●         Chair, Welcome Week Committee, 1988-1990

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

●         Michigan Library Association:

          ○         Chair, Media and Computer Services Roundtable, 1993-1994, 1991-1992

          ○         Chair-elect, Media and Computer Services Roundtable, 1992-1993, 1990-1991

●         Michigan Association for Computers Users in Learning (MACUL):

          ○         Board of Directors, 1991-2000

          ○         Secretary to the Board of Directors, 1992-1993, 1998-1999

          ○         Assistant Director, SIGCC, 1990-1991

          ○         Special Interest Group– Computer Coordinator, 1990-1991

●         Michigan Health Sciences Library Association (MHSLA)

●         Mid-Michigan Health Sciences Library Association (MMHSLA)

●         EDUCOM, 1990-96

SELECTED NON-DEGREE COURSEWORK/CONTINUING EDUCATION

●         Taking the Grrrr out of Grammar: a half-day workshop with hands on experience dealing with grammar issues by Dale Herder, 2003

●         Introduction of Health Informatics. Elizabeth Wood, Michigan Health Sciences Library Association Annual Meeting, October, 2003. (8 continuing education credits earned)

●         Safeguarding Our Patrons Privacy: What Every Librarian Needs to Know about the USA Patriot Act and Related Anti-terrorism Measures, teleconference, December 2002

●         Excellence in Writing Series: Effective Writing: a three day workshop by Jackie McCarroll, November-December 2002

●         The Business Case: Your Key to Buy In, Funding, Overcoming Resistance, and Initiating Change (8 continuing education units earned): a one day workshop by Rosalind K. Lett, Knowledge Base Information Consultants, Brentwood, TN, October 2002

●         A Systems Approach to Project Management: a two day workshop presented by James Dykes, Cambridge Consulting, St. Charles, IL, February 2002

●         The Negativity Trap: Managing Negativity in the Workplace: a one day workshop by Lois Wolfe-Morgan, 2002

●         Working with Generations Challenges: Xers, Boomers and All Those in Between, 2002

●         Managing Stress, 2002

●         ANGEL Management, 2002

●         Cultural Competency in the Health Care System, 2001

●         Collaborative Learning, MSU, East Lansing, MI. Week long summer session presented by Karl Smith, and David Johnson, University of Minnesota, 1999-2003

●         Advanced Ergonomics/Office Ergonomics Seminar. Toronto, Canada, November 21-24, 1996 (28 Continuing Education Credits earned)

CONSULTING

●         Ergonomics:

          ○         Ohio State University Libraries, Mary Scott, Head, Engineering Library, Columbus, OH

          ○         Lansing School District, CLASS Subcommittee for the Blue Ribbon Panel, Lansing, MI

          ○         Ingham County Intermediate Schools, Nancy Wilson, new equipment

          ○         Western Theological Seminary, Karin Neils, information from presentation.

          ○         Library of Michigan, Amy Bolt, handouts, meeting, discussions, on-site visit, Lansing, MI

          ○         University Archives, MSU, Fred Honhart and staff, evaluation

●         Lansing School District, Instructional Technology Committee, Lansing, MI

●         University Archives, Reappointment/Continuing Appointment Committee, Whitney Miller, 2003.

●         MACUL Annual Conference– As a consultant for MACUL, I ran the Speaker Center at their annual conference. The conference was attended by over 3500 registrants, of which 463 were speakers. I had three workers under my supervision and our goal was to keep the speakers satisfied with the arrangements, to get them to the proper location with the correct equipment, and to have an overall good experience at the conference.

COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

●         South Church of the Nazarene Library Committee, 2001-

●         Librarian, First Presbyterian Church, Lansing, MI, 1998-

●         Instructional Technology Committee, Lansing School District, MI, 1997-2002

●         CLASS (Commission for LANSING Schools' Success) Technology Committee, Lansing, MI, 1997-2000

●         Volunteer and Support Group Leader, Arthritis Foundation, Lansing, MI, 1994-

●         Elder, First Presbyterian Church, Lansing, MI, 1993-1995

●         Computer Education Steering Committee, Lansing School District, MI, 1988-1998

●         Instructional Council, Lansing School District, MI, 1986-1989