ANGELA M. VANDEN ELZEN, MLIS
Reference & Learning Technologies Librarian and Associate Professor, Makerspace Coordinator
Lawrence University Seeley G. Mudd Library 113 S. Lawe St., Appleton, WI 54911
920-832-6700 | angela.vandenelzen@lawrence.edu
PUBLICATIONS
Vanden Elzen, Angela M., Adam L. Vanden Elzen, and Dexter R. Vanden Elzen. “Life Lessons with Atreus and Chloe: Mature Video Games as Opportunity Spaces for Family Conversations.” Well Played Special Issue on Intergenerational Play, 8.2 (2019): 160-189. Web. Full Issue available at the Well Played journal site.
Vanden Elzen, Angela M. “Profile: Lawrence University Makerspace.” in Burke, John J., Revised by Kroski, Ellyssa, Makerspaces: A Practical Guide for Librarians, second edition, Rowman & Littlefield, 2018.
Vanden Elzen, Angela M. “Library Stories: 3D Printing Across Disciplines.” Ultimaker Blog, 27 July 2017, https://ultimaker.com/en/blog/50485-library-stories-3d-printing-across-disciplines (Now available at https://amtekcompany.com/doc/Ultimaker_Library-Stories-Case-Study.pdf )
Vanden Elzen, Angela M. and Jacob Roush (student). “Brawling in the Library: Gaming Programs for Impactful Outreach and Instruction at an Academic Library.” The Impact of Gaming on Libraries. Spec. issue of Library Trends, 61.4 (2013 Spring): 802-813. Print.
Buchanan, Kym and Angela M. Vanden Elzen. “Beyond a Fad: Why Video Games Should be Part of 21st Century Libraries.” Education Libraries, 35.1/2(2012): 15-33. Web.
COURSES CREATED & TAUGHT AT LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
DECM 129: History of Video Games 1977-1996 Link to syllabus
FIST 290: Introduction to Game Studies (co-taught with José Lozano)
FIST 404: Gender and Intersectional Identities in Video Games
Independent Studies & Tutorials:
ART 390: 3D Printing and Design Tutorial
ART 399: Independent Study in Advanced 3D Design
ART 599: Experimental Additive Manufacturing Independent Study
FIST 399: Grotesque Imagery in Video Games Independent Study
FIST 599: Marginalized Communities in Gaming Independent Study
FIST 590: Dungeons & Dragons: Roleplaying & History
GEST 390: Women and Identity in Gaming Tutorial
UNIC 390: Library Collections: Children’s Illustrated Books Tutorial
PRESENTATIONS & INVITATIONS
2024
- Maker Literacies Mini-Immersion Program (accepted application required for attendance), University of Texas-Arlington, February 23, 2024.
- “Creating the Next Generation of Feminist Makers: Integrating Makerspace Activities into Your Feminist Classroom,” Presentation and Workshop with Dr. Marcy Quaison at the Women’s and Gender Studies Consortium Conference at UW-Madison, April 11, 2024.
2022
- Invited panelist for “Role of Libraries and Universities,” Video Game Music Symposium, University of North Texas College of Music, March 2022.
2020
- “Multifaceted Makerspace Training: Our Experiences and Methods” 10 minute presentation, Presented with Kelvin Maestre (student) at Play Make Learn, virtual, August 2020
- “Multifaceted Makerspace Training: Our Experiences and Methods” 20 minute presentation, Presented with Kelvin Maestre (student) at MIRA: Makerspaces for Innovation and Research in Academics, virtual, July 2020
- Invited to speak at Teaching & Learning with Objects workshop at Oberlin College, March 2020- cancelled due to COVID.
2019
- “Making and Gaming in the Liberal Arts” Poster presented at PLAY MAKE LEARN at UW-Madison, August 2019.
- “Doing More with Less: VR & 3D Printing on a Budget” Presented with Andrew McSorley and Kelvin Maestre (student) at the workshop, Building ACM-wide Partnerships for developing virtual/augmented reality tools for pedagogy workshop, on the Grinnell College Campus, July 2019.
- “Sustaining an Academic Makerspace” LibTech at Macalester College, March 2019
- “Life Lessons with Atreus & Chloe: Mature Video Games as Opportunity Spaces for Family Conversations” PechaKucha 2019: Passion. Purpose. Possibilities, Fundraiser for the Valley New School, Fox Cities Timber Rattlers Stadium, March 2019
2018
- “Makerspaces- You Built One, Now What?” Presentation at WiLS World 2018 along with Josh Cowles, Technology Coordinator at the Fond du Lac Public Library
2017
- “An Academic Makerspace: One Year Later” Lightning Talk at the at the Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians Conference, April 2017
- “We Taught How to Fact-Check Internet News and You’ll Never Believe What Happened Next!!,” Poster co-presented with Gretchen Revie at the Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians Conference, April 2017
- “What Happens After You’ve Set Up an Academic Makerspace?” LibTech at Macalester College, March 2017
2016
- “Setting Up an Academic Makerspace” Presentation at the ACM Makers Conference Lawrence University Campus, August 2016
- “Setting Up an Academic Makerspace” Poster presented at the Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians Conference April 2016
2015
- “Sharing the Love: Working with the Campus Community to Create Engaging Social Media Content”
- March 2015 LibTech: Library Technology Conference at Macalester College
- July 2015 WiLS World (co-presented with Holly Tuyls at this date)
- WiLS World Technology in Libraries Panel Member – July 2015
- Panel Discussion, Women and Identity in Gaming Symposium May 2015
2014
- “Video Games and Relationships: An Introduction” Presented at Women and Identity in Gaming Symposium May 2014
2013
- “The Patron-Centered Academic Library” Presented for Reference & Web Services Librarian Interview, June 2013
- “Identity in Avatar Creation” presentation and discussion, Session at Women and Identity in Gaming Symposium April 2013
2011
- “From Arcades to Academics, the Scholarly Study of Video Games” November 2011
Presentation for Lawrence University Gaming Club
WEBSITES & SERVICES MANAGED
- Lawrence University Seeley G. Mudd Library website content manager
- Lawrence University Seeley G. Mudd Library Social Media– Co-Lead with Holly Tuyls and supervisor of social media student assistant
- Frequent contributor to News from the Mudd blog
- Lawrence University OneSearch– Part of the team to edit and customize our Primo/Alma instance 2015-2016
- Lawrence University Makerspace for Engaged Learning
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
- Participating institution on IMLS Maker Competencies grant project, led by the University of Texas Arlington 2020-2021 (See participating Lawrence courses: PHYS330 & RLST 215
- Collaborating Partner on the ACM FaCE Grant proposal, Building ACM-wide Partnerships for Developing Virtual/Augmented-Reality Tools for Pedagogy. Grant proposal awarded $37,598 for an ACM-wide conference and ongoing activities
- Women & Identities in Gaming Symposium 2013-Present – Organizing committee member, faculty advisor, and presenter
- Lead on planning committee for the ACM Makers Conference
- Lead on ACM FaCE Grant proposal and project to create an academic makerspace in the Lawrence Library. Grant proposal awarded $23,000.
SELECT LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY INVOLVEMENT
Committees & Advising:
- General Education Revision Task Force 2023-2025
- Gender Studies Advisory Board 2017-2019, 2020-present
- Faculty Advisor Lawrence University Gaming Club 2012-Present
- Faculty Advisor Lawrence University Gaming House 2011-Present
- Faculty Advisor Lawrence Makerspace Club 2016-Present
- Sustainability Steering Committee 2020-2021
- LUCC General Council Faculty Representative – Fall Term 2014, Winter & Spring Terms 2016, Fall & Winter Terms 2017-2018, All year 2019-2020
- Assessment Committee- 2016-2017
- Honors Council – Spring Term 2015
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
- ACTAL: The Association of Creative Technologies in Academic Libraries, Member 2024-present
- Makerspace Affinity Group 2023-present
- Symposium on Civil Liberties, Economic Growth, and Corruption at Lawrence University, Discussant for the Panel on Inequity in Culture, November 2019
- WiLS World Planning Committee, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019
- BLAISE Collaborative Advisory Board Member and Secretary 2013- 2015
Collaborative group of six Midwestern liberal arts colleges and universities with the goal of exploring ways to integrate technology into liberal arts teaching and learning. - BLAISE Collaborative Information Literacy & Digital Literacy Competencies special project group 2013-2015
- Wisconsin Library Association Conference Makerspace Planning Committee, 2013, 2014
- ARG Toolkit- Participant in creation of an alternate reality gaming library instruction and orientation toolkit with Scott Nicholson and a group of public, academic, and school librarians.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Appleton Area School District Library Media Materials Review Committee, 4K-6 parent representative 2013-2015
Girl Scouts of America: Assistant Troop Leader 2022-present, Troop Leader 2021-2022, Cookie Troop Volunteer 2022-present
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Library Association 2008, 2013
Wisconsin Library Association 2013, 2014, 2018
EDUCATION
May 2008
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
December 2004
University of Wisconsin, Green Bay