- Biography
- Teaching
- Research and Creative Activity
- Honors and Awards
- Service
Michael Waldman is the Interim Chief Librarian at the Newman Library, Baruch College.
Education
M.L.S., Library Science, Syracuse University
M.A., Political Science, University of Florida
B.A., Public Admin., EAESP-FGV (Brazil)
Journal Articles
(2008). Building Bearcat. Library Journal, 133. 6-8.
(2004). Research and international news. Serials Librarian, 45(4). 71-80.
(2003). Freshmen's use of library electronic resources and self-efficacy. Information Research: An International Electronic Journal, 8.
Book Chapters
(2011). Libraries and the Transgender Community. In E. Greenblatt (Ed.), Serving LGBTIQ library and archives users: Essays on outreach, service, collections and access (pp. 26-42). Jefferson, NC: McFarland.
Presentations
Waldman, M., & Hamlett, A. (2015, February 23). Electronic Quicksand: rethinking workflows for the digital librarian. ER&L: Electronic Resources and Libraries. Austin, TX
Francoeur, S., & Waldman, M. (2015, November 5). Teetering Between Two Systems for Managing Ebook Records. Charleston Coference. Charleston, SC
Waldman, M. (2014, October 18). Tagging as a Queer Practice. Gender and Sexuality in Information Studies Colloquium. Toronto, Canada: University of Toronto.
Waldman, M. (2014, March 21). Access to transgender collections - revisiting the past - the power to name. Moving Trans* History Forward, University of Victoria Transgender Archives symposium. Victoria, Canada: University of Victoria, Canada.
Waldman, M. (2013, November 7). Let’s Talk About Streaming: Providing the Resources that Faculty and Students Request. Charleston Conference. Charleston, S.C.: Charleston Conference.
(2011, March 25). An Overview of e-Book Initiatives at Baruch College. Teaching and Technology Conference. Baruch College: Baruch College.
Mohan, K., & Waldman, M. (2010, March 26). Evaluating the Use of Kindles for Course Textbooks and Disseminating Course Material. 13th Annual Baruch Teaching and Technology Conference. Baruch College
Waldman, M., Ellis, L., Francoeur, S., & Ormsby, R. (2008, December 31). Bearcat search: Implementing federated searching at the Newman Library.. Teaching and Technology Conference, New York. New York, NY
Waldman, M. (2008, May 1). What are taxonomies, thesauri and folksonomies and why should I care?. GLBT Archives, Libraries, Museums, and Special Collections (ALMS), New York. New York, NY: GLBT Archives, Libraries, Museums, and Special Collections (ALMS).
Francoeur, S., Waldman, M., Ellis, L., Hartnett, J., & Ormsby, R. (2008, March 28). Bearcat search: Implementing federated searching at the Newman Library. Baruch Teaching and Technology Conference.. New York, NY: Baruch College.
Waldman, M., & Drabinsky, E. (2005, December 31). Classifying gender: The politics of classification in the Sylvia Rivera Law Project library collection. Trans Politics, Social Change and Justice. New York, NY: Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS), CUNY.
Waldman, M. (2004, December 31). Libqual+ and collection development. 24th Annual Charleston Conference. Charleston, SC: Charleston Conference.
Waldman, M. (2002, December 31). Freshmen initiatives: Freshmen achievements in the use of electronic information resources. 5th Teaching and Technology Conference, Baruch College, New York. New York: Teaching and Technology Conference, Baruch College.
Waldman, M. (1999, December 31). Subject access in an online environment.. American Library Association Meeting,. New Orleans: American Library Association.
Waldman, M. (1970, January 1). Agrarian reform in Brazil: 1979-1990.. Third World Studies Association Meeting. Philadelphia: Third World Studies Association Meeting.
Other Scholarly Works
Waldman, M. (2009). Lawrence Lader. Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives. vol.8
Waldman, M. (2002). Americo Paredes. Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives. 1433-434.
Waldman, M. (2002). Wendell Chino. Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives. 5119-120.
Waldman, M. (2000). Agrarian reform in Brazil: 1979-1990.
In Progress.Waldman, M. (1998). Fundamentals of acquisitions institute teleconference: A report. Library Acquisitions: Practice and Theory. 22469-470.
Reviews
Waldman, M. (2012,January 1). Through the Door of Life: A Jewish Journey between Genders, by Joy Ladin. GLBTRT Newsletter.
Waldman, M. (2008,January 1). [Review of the book First person queer: Who we are (so far): A collection of personal essays, edited by R. Labonté and L. Schimel]. GLBTRT Newsletter. GLBTRT Newsletter, 20, Spring, 6.
Waldman, M. (2006,January 1). [Review of the book The future is queer: A science fiction anthology, by R. Labonté and L. Schimel]. GLBTRT Newsletter, 18, (Winter), 9.
Research Currently in Progess
Waldman, M.(n.d.). International newspapers in database research. In Progress.
Waldman, M.(n.d.). Survey of freshmen and information literacy. In Progress.
| Honor / Award | Organization Sponsor | Date Received | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poetry masterclass with Jericho Brown | Poet's House | 2019 | Accepted to a poetry writing masterclass taught by Jericho Brown. Brown’s first book, Please (New Issues 2008), won the American Book Award. His second book, The New Testament (Copper Canyon 2014), won the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award. His third collection is The Tradition (Copper Canyon 2019) is a finalist for the 2019 National Book Award in the Poetry category. |
Department
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Committee | Committee Member | 5/1/2018 | Present |
| Web Oversight Committee | Committee Member | 1/1/2002 | Present |
| Executive Committee | Committee Member | 9/1/2007 | Present |
| Newman Library Institutional Repository Working Group | 11/1/2014 | Present | |
| Curriculum Committee | Committee Member | 7/1/2015 | Present |
| CUNY-Wide NOTIS/CUNY+ Serials and Acquisitions | Representative and Co-Chair | 1/1/1998 | Present |
| College Personnel and Budget Committee | Committee Member | 9/1/2008 | 8/31/2012 |
| LibQual+ Survey Project Committee | Committee Member | 1/1/2003 | 12/31/2004 |
| Department Secretary | 1/1/1999 | 12/31/2001 | |
| LACUNY Delegate | 1/1/1999 | 12/31/1999 | |
| LACUNY Alternate Delegate | 1/1/1999 | 12/31/1999 |
College
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bernard M. Baruch College Association Board | Committee Member | Present | |
| Ad Hoc Honorary Degree Committee Meeting | Committee Member | Present | |
| Bernard M. Baruch College Auxiliary Enterprises | Committee Member | Present | |
| Baruch College Academic Council | Committee Member | Present | |
| CUNY-Wide NOTIS/CUNY+ Serials and Acquisitions | Representative and Co-Chair | Present | |
| Web Oversight Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Executive Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Newman Library Institutional Repository Working Group | Present | ||
| Executive Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Days of Welcome | Volunteer | 8/23/2021 | |
| Curriculum Committee | Committee Member | 8/31/2016 | |
| Committee on Collegiate Athletic Activities | Committee Member | 6/30/2016 | |
| College Personnel and Budget Committee | Committee Member | 8/31/2012 | |
| LibQual+ Survey Project Committee | Committee Member | 12/31/2004 | |
| Committee on Collegiate Athletic Activities | 12/31/2002 | ||
| College Honors Committee | 12/31/2002 | ||
| Department Secretary | 12/31/2001 | ||
| Commencement Ceremony | Marshal | 12/31/2001 | |
| Committee on Prizes, Scholarships and Awards | 12/31/2000 | ||
| Committee on Financial Aid | 12/31/2000 | ||
| LACUNY Alternate Delegate | 12/31/1999 | ||
| Spring Freshman Phonathon | 12/31/1999 | ||
| LACUNY Delegate | 12/31/1999 |
University
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task force on reopening CUNY (physical) libraries | Task Force Member | 5/1/2020 | Present |
| CCL Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force | Committee Member | 8/25/2023 | Present |
| Council of Chief Librarians | Committee Member | 6/1/2023 | Present |
| Alma Acquisitions Working Group | Committee Chair | 7/1/2019 | 10/31/2020 |
Professional
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Communications Committee of North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG) | Member | 1/1/2000 | Present | |||
| Baker and Taylor | Board of Advisors of a Company | 1/1/1999 | Present | |||
| New York Technical Services Librarians | Member | 1/1/1999 | Present | |||
| SALALM: Seminar on the Acquisitions of Latin American Library Materials | Member | 1/1/1998 | Present | |||
| NISO CCLIP Organizational Strategy and Governance Working Group | Committee Member | 3/1/2023 | Present | International | ||
| American Library Association, CORE Leadership and Management Committee | Member | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2025 | National | ||
| New York Technical Services Librarians (NYTSL) | Board of Directors of a Company | New York | United States | 10/1/2014 | 6/30/2016 | |
| Transgender Studies Quarterly | Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer | 11/1/2014 | 12/5/2014 | |||
| LACUNY Institute 2000 Planning Committee | 12/31/2000 | |||||
| New York Library Association | Member | 1/1/1998 | 12/31/1999 | |||
| Medical Library Association | Member | 1/1/1997 | 12/31/1998 |
Public
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transgender Health Advisory Board, Callen-Lorde Community Health Center | Member | New York | United States | Present | Local | |
| TransTexts: Exploring Gender in Jewish Sacred Texts | Board Member | New York | United States | Present | International | |
| Animal Care Centers of NY / Community Board 11, East Harlem | Volunteer | New York | United States | 7/1/2016 | 3/13/2020 | Local |