Emily Beck Cogburn
[email protected]
 

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
 
2005-present. Baton Rouge Community College. Adjunct instructor.
Teach Introduction to Philosophy and Introduction to Ethics.
 
2005-present. Louisiana State University. Adjunct instructor.
Teach Bioethics and Introduction to Philosophy.
 
EDUCATION
 
Masters of Library and Information Science: Louisiana State University, 2002.
 
Masters of Arts, Philosophy: Ohio State University, 1999.
 
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy: University of Minnesota, 1996 (Magna Cum Laude).
 
WORK HISTORY
 
2004-present. The Advocate. Book Reviewer.
Write book reviews for the Sunday Magazine section.
 
2003-2005. The Advocate. Librarian.
Answered reference questions and did research for reporters. Composed summaries of current articles in other periodicals for the staff. Prepared newspaper articles and photographs for inclusion in the library database.
 
2002-2003. Livingston Parish Library. Librarian.
Created and taught computer classes for patrons. Trained staff on databases and the library system. Designed and wrote a quarterly newsletter for patrons detailing events and activities in the Livingston Parish Library system. Organized and updated library's Web site. Handled inter-library loan and reference requests. Coordinated library programs.
 
2000-2002. LSU Women's and Gender Studies. Program Coordinator.
Trained student assistants on research techniques. Designed and maintained WGS Web site and a book database. Took minutes at WGS meetings. Provided research assistance for the director. Promoted and helped organize events.
 
1999-2000. LSU Middleton Library, Serials Services. Library Associate.
Created new forms for processing and book selection. Checked in and processed periodical titles. Prepared magazines and journals for binding. Repaired materials.
 
1998-1999. Ohio State University Philosophy Department. Graduate Teaching Assistant.
Grading papers and exams. Taught recitation sections for students. Held office hours.
 
1996. University of Minnesota General College. Logic Tutor.
Gave one-on-one help to students in an introductory logic course.
 
AWARDS AND HONORS
 
American Library Association Student to San Francisco Award (LSU School of Library and Information Science), 2001.
 
Nettie P. Wilson Scholarship. Louisiana State University School of Library and Information Science for the 2001-2002 academic year.
 
Ohio State University fellowship, 1997-1998.
 
Woodbridge Scholarship, University of Minnesota, 1995.
 
Editor of University of Minnesota undergraduate philosophy journal, 1994-1996.
 
PUBLICATIONS
 
Short Stories:
"Nice Things and Nasty Things" Forthcoming in Gris Gris Rouge.

"Live at the Lone Star Club" 2005 Jubilee Anthology. Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana.

"Snakes in the Garden" 2004 Jubilee Anthology. Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana.

"The Dream" Phantasmagoria. vol. 4, no. 1 (2004), Century Community College, White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
 
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