VITA

Michael T. Pullin, Ph.D.

Experience -- Teaching

Amigos Library Services Dallas, Texas	July 2008
Contract instructor -- Teach Introductory PHP class
History Department Dallas Baptist University Dallas, Texas	August 2007 to present
Adjunct Instructor -- teach classes as assigned by Department Chair.
University of North Texas School of Library and Information Science Denton, Texas	January 2004 to December 2006
Program/Project Coordinator -- administered a grant received from the Institute of Museum and Library Services for a distance independent PhD program.
University of North Texas School of Library and Information Science Denton, Texas	May 2000 to present
Adjunct Instructor, University of North Texas, School of Library and Information Sciences - Teach classes related to web site development and information retrieval design. Web Site Development - examined the basics of web site development including HTML, and scripting languages (Perl, PHP and JavaScript). Information Retrieval Design - examined the issues involved in creating an information retrieval system. Web Server Administration - explored management of web servers including Apache, Xitami and IIS. Internet Applications, Services and Management -- introduced students to the technology, protocols and applications of the Internet and lead them to develop skills in utilizing the Internet and networked resources available via the Internet. Information Technology -- introduced students to the basics of computers and the Internet.

Experience -- Library

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Roberts Library Fort Worth, Texas	May 1985 to January 2004
(August 1998 to January 2004) Archivist and Special Collections Librarian -- Supervise the Archives and Special Collections Department. (August 1996 to August 1998) Head of AV Department/Computer Systems Librarian -- Supervise the AV Department, Library's Computer Learning Center and maintain the automated library system (DRA's ATLAS system) for Roberts Library and Bowld Music Library. (January 1995 to July 1996) Head of Cataloging Department/Computer Systems Librarian -- Supervise the Cataloging Department and maintain the automated library system (DRA's ATLAS system) for Roberts Library and Bowld Music Library. (August 1991 to January 1995) Head of Cataloging Department/Assistant Computer Systems Librarian -- Supervised the Cataloging Department and assisted in maintaining the automated library system (DRA's ATLAS system) for Roberts Library and Bowld Music Library. (May 1984 to August 1991) Catalog Librarian -- Performed functions of Catalog Librarian including copy cataloging from OCLC, original cataloging, and database maintenance. Coordinated activities of the Cataloging Department with Computer Services. (Part-time from May 1984 to August 1987)
North Texas Library System Fort Worth, Texas	Oct. 1983 to August 1984
Computer Specialist (part time) -- Coordinated computer related activities of member libraries, including instruction, maintenance and purchasing hardware and software.
University of Houston -- Clear Lake University Library Houston, Texas	September 1981 to August 1983
Programmer/Analyst -- Maintained the automated library system (VTLS).
Lee College Baytown, Texas	September 1977 to August 1981
Computer Lab Assistant -- Assisted students in operating computer programs in the Computer Lab. During the Summers, perform operations duties for the Computer Center.

Experience -- Other

Center for Distributed Learning
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas

April 2007 to June 2008

The Center for Distance Learning is investigating alternate courseware management systems. I lead the research of various aspects of several learning management systems using a set of decision factors ranging from systems criteria to features and client satisfaction. Also, I am defining a process of investigation by adapting approaches used by other institutions and investigating current trends in the field of learning management systems, including whether or not student success is linked with usability or with particular features in learning management systems (such as wikis, e-portfolios, rubrics).

Presentations

January 2000 -- Z39.50 Introduction -- A Case Study: Seminar in Z39.50, San Antonio, TX

March 2000 & March 2001 -- Z39.50 -- An Introduction to the Standard and Implications for Libraries, DRA Users' Conference, St. Louis, Missouri

March 2002 -- Migration Issues -- A discussion of issues involved in migrating from one ILS to another, DRA Users' Conference, St. Louis, Missouri & North Carolina DRA Users' Group Conference, Elon, North Carolina

March 2004 -- Low-Cost Digitization for Access -- Texas Library Association, San Antonio, TX -- discussed a low-cost method for creating digital "books."

Education

University of North Texas Denton, Texas	Spring 1999 to Spring 2000
Certificate of Advanced Study in Digital Image Management
University of North Texas Denton, Texas	Summer 1997 to Fall 1998
Master of Science in Information Science
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth, Texas	Fall 1983 to Fall 1994
M.Div, Ph.D. in Church History. Dissertation title: "A History of Judicial Intervention in Church Property Disputes"
University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, Texas	Fall 1980 to Fall 1982
B.A. in Computer Information Systems
Lee College Baytown, Texas	Fall 1977 to Spring 1980
A.A.S. in Technology; A.A. in Accounting

Professional Memberships

Association of Library and Information Science Eduction
Texas Library Association
Beta Phi Mu

Publications

B.B. McKinney, article for the Handbook of Texas.

I.E. Reynolds, article for the Handbook of Texas.

"Low-Cost Digitization for Access", article for ATLA Newsletter, March & April 2004.

Virtual Reference on a Budget, co-editor. Linworth Press, 2007.

Unpublished Seminar Papers

Church History

"Thomas Muntzer: His Life, Theology, and Relationship to Anabaptism," presented to Dr. William R. Estep for the seminar, "Radical Reformation," Fall 1988.
"A Comparison of Confessions of Faith of Dutch Mennonites, English Separatists, and Early English Baptists," presented to Dr. William R. Estep for the seminar, "Radical Reformation," Spring 1989.
"An Investigation into the Relationship between John Calvin and the City of Geneva with Particular Attention to Matters of Church and State," presented to Dr. William R. Estep for the seminar, "Magisterial Reformation," Fall 1989.
"An Analysis and Evaluation of Church Property Court Cases With Special Attention to 'Baptist' Cases," presented to Dr. H. Leon McBeth for the seminar, "History of Baptists in America," Spring 1990.
"Thomas Cromwell: His Life, Theology, and Influence on the English Reformation," presented to Dr. William R. Estep for the seminar, "Magisterial Reformation," Spring 1990.
"The Life and Legacy of B.B. McKinney," presented to Dr. H. Leon McBeth for the seminar, "American Christianity," Fall 1990.
"'Opinions of Men Not the Object of Civil Government': Supreme Court Decisions Concerning Free Exercise of Religion," presented to Dr. H. Leon McBeth for the seminar, "American Christianity," Spring 1991

Missions

"A Survey of the History of Church-State Relations in Russia and the Soviet Union," presented to Dr. Justice Anderson for the seminar, "History of Missions (focus on Russia)," Spring 1989.

Evangelism

"The Place of Music in Revivals and Evangelism," presented to Dr. Roy Fish for the seminar, "The History of Spiritual Awakenings," Fall 1990.
"'Every Cloud Will Wear a Rainbow If Your Heart Keeps Right': The Life and Ministry of Homer Rodeheaver," presented to Dr. Roy Fish for the Seminar, "The History of Spiritual Awakenings," Spring 1991.

References

Professional and personal references are available on request.