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Debra Quast, M.L.S., M.Ed.
Associate Professor; Chair, University Libraries
Office Location: Darling 211
Phone: (626) 815-6000 x5265
Email: dquast@apu.edu
Liaison Areas
CAPS (Instruction)
Education (Instruction)
Education
- M.Ed. (Educational Technology) - Azusa Pacific University
- M.L.S. (Master of Library Science) - California State University, Fullerton
- B.A., English - University of California, Los Angeles
Professional Experience
- Director, Regional Center Libraries, Azusa Pacific University, 2003-present
- Head of Reference Services, Marshburn Library, Azusa Pacific University, 2001-2003
- Instruction Services Librarian, Darling Library, Azusa Pacific University, 1999-2001
- Access Services Librarian, Marshburn Library, Azusa Pacific University, 1987-2001
- Library Media Technician, Glendora Unified School District, 1986-1987
Courses Taught
- BSOL Research Class Center for Adult and Professional Studies, Azusa Pacific University
- HDEV Research Class Center for Adult and Professional Studies, Azusa Pacific University
- LMT505, "Selection, Evaluation, and Management of Learning Resources," Department of Advanced Studies, School of Education, Azusa Pacific University
- LIB 191, "Introduction to Information Competency," Glendale Community College
Publications and Presentations
Articles, Pathfinders, Bibliographies, and Guides
Quast, D. (2004)."eServices in Libraries" (Rev. of TILT: Texas Information Literacy Tutorial developed by Elizabeth Dupuis, Brent Simpson, and Clara Fowler). Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning 1(2), 74-76.
Quast, D. (2005). Suggested Resources for Information Literacy Instruction. Azusa, CA: Azusa Pacific University Libraries.
Quast, D. (2004). Freshman Writing Seminar Library Orientation Curriculum. Azusa, CA: Information Literacy and Instruction Committee, Azusa Pacific University Libraries.
Quast, D. (2001). Library Information Guide: Resources in Children’s Literature. Azusa, CA: William V. Marshburn Library.
Quast, D. (2001). Library Information Guide: Resources in Educational Research. Azusa, CA: William V. Marshburn Library.
Quast, D. (2001). Library Information Guide: Resources in K-12 Science Education. Azusa, CA: William V. Marshburn Library.
Quast, D. (2001). Library Information Guide: Resources in Special Education. Azusa, CA: William V. Marshburn Library.
Quast, D. (1997). Websites Supporting the Environment: A Cyber-tour. Azusa, CA: Marshburn Memorial Library.
Quast, D. (1997). The Weingart Collection: Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults. Azusa, CA: Marshburn Memorial Library.
Displays
Quast, D. (1998). The Challenge of Meeting the Needs of Immigrant Populations: Developing a Multicultural Literature Collection for Children and Young Adults. Faculty Research Council Poster Session, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA.
Quast, D. (1996). Celebrate Diversity with the Weingart Collection. Marshburn Memorial Library Display, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA.
Grant Proposals
Pacino, M. and Quast, D. (1997). The Challenge of Meeting the Needs of Immigrant Populations: Developing a Multicultural Literature Collection for Children and Young Adults. Azusa, CA: Marshburn Memorial Library.
Presentations
Quast, D. and Reid, R. Winning Their Hearts and Minds: Promoting Engagement in Library Instruction. Workshop presented at the Association of Christian Librarians Conference, Indianapolis, IN, June 2006.
Quast, D. and White, R. Introducing Endnote Bibliographic Sotfware and Its Utilization with Library Databases. Workshop presented at TechEd 2005 Conference, April 2005, Pasadena, CA.
Quast, D. Winning Their Hearts and Minds: Promoting Engagement in Library Instruction. Workshop presented at California Academic & Research Libraries Southern California Instruction Librarians Conference, Long Beach, CA, January, 2005.
Quast, D., Albaugh, T., and White, R. Dewey and Dickens: Partnership for Information Literacy Across the Curriculum. Workshop presented at Association of Christian Librarians 2005 Conference, Columbia, SC, June 2005.
Quast, D. and Brewster, S. Information Literacy: Reviewing Concepts, Sharpening Competencies, and Experiencing the Dynamics. Seminar presented at the APU Academy for Instructional Technology, Azusa, CA, May 2000.
Quast, D, and Brewster, S. “Singing the Library Electric: Seeking, Finding, and Retrieving Information. Seminar presented at the APU Academy for Instructional Technology, Azusa, CA, May 1999.
Pacino, M. and Quast, D. Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults. Workshop presented at the Association of California School Administrators Conference, Costa Mesa, CA, March 1998.
Croissant, A. and Quast, D. - Library Resources for Science Education. Workshop presented APU Project Learning Tree Conference, Azusa, CA, April 1996.
Croissant, A. and Quast, D. Unity with the Environmental Community Workshop presented at the APU Common Day of Learning, Azusa, CA, March 1996
Professional Affiliations
Association of College and Research Libraries
American Library Association
Association of Christian Librarians
California Academic and Research Libraries
