Location
Benson Center, Parlor B
Start Date
11-8-2014 1:50 PM
End Date
11-8-2014 2:30 PM
Description
In 2012, Matt LaLonde was engaged in IWU’s service learning program, the Action Research Center. While working on research for another topic, he discovered a tool library in Philadelphia. Matt’s research led to the establishment of a fully functional tool library in Bloomington, IL. Matt will discuss his research and work on this project; Karen will discuss the service learning program and how this service project engages both primary and secondary resources.
Short bio of the presenter(s)
Matt LaLonde is a senior Accounting major at Illinois Wesleyan University. Matt is the coordinator of the WBRP Tool Library, and the treasurer of the WBRP Board of Directors. He served as the lead PI on the grants that have funded the Tool Library. Matt is in the process of obtaining his CPA license and in January 2015 will begin working with KPMG Chicago in their State and Local Tax department.
Karen Schmidt is University Librarian at Illinois Wesleyan University and a member of the WBRP Board of Directors. Karen serves on the Bloomington City Council, representing much of west Bloomington, where many Action Research Center service learning projects take place.
The Tool Library: From Information to Implementation
Benson Center, Parlor B
In 2012, Matt LaLonde was engaged in IWU’s service learning program, the Action Research Center. While working on research for another topic, he discovered a tool library in Philadelphia. Matt’s research led to the establishment of a fully functional tool library in Bloomington, IL. Matt will discuss his research and work on this project; Karen will discuss the service learning program and how this service project engages both primary and secondary resources.
