Education:
M.L.S. (Master of Library Science), Queens College (CUNY) - 2009 (Library Science)
M.A., New York University - 2004 (English and American Literature)
B.A., Binghamton University (SUNY) - 2000 (English and American Literature)
Areas of Expertise:
Harrick studies the relationship between the library and LGBTQ issues and needs among students, staff and faculty. He also researches information seeking needs of high school students.
Books and Publications
Walk, Meghann Suzanne, Brian L. Mikesell, Matthew Harrick and Teresa Tartaglione. "Libraries and the Early College: Notes From the Field." Informed Transitions: Libraries Supporting the High School to College Transition. Ed. Kenneth Burhanna. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 2013
"LGBT Life With Full Text (EBSCO)." The Charleston Review 14.2: 40-43 (peer-reviewed database review). (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2012
"Notes From the Field." MLA Field Bibliographer Newsletter 9.2. (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2012
"NYPL, Columbia and NYU Open Their Doors to Scholars." Brooklyn College Library Faculty Bulletin 7. (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2012
"Transitioning From Adjunct to Substitute Librarian." Connections: The ACRL/NY Newsletter 30.2: 3. (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2012
Review of Out Behind the Desk: Workplace Issues for LGBTQ Librarians. Ed. Tracy Nectoux. Feminist Collections: A Quarterly of Women's Studies Resources 33.2: 6-8. (Books and Publications: Book Review) 2012
Review of Serving LGBTIQ Library and Archives Users: Essays on Outreach, Service, Collections and Access. Ed. Ellen Greenblatt. Feminist Collections: A Quarterly of Women's Studies Resources 33.2: 6-8. (Books and Publications: Book Review) 2012
Review of Boy Culture: An Encyclopedia. Eds. Shirley R. Steinberg, Michael Kehler and Lindsay Cornish. Feminist Collections: A Quarterly of Women's Studies Resources 32.3/4. (Books and Publications: Book Review) 2011
Review of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Teen Literature, by Carlisle K. Webber. Feminist Collections: A Quarterly of Women's Studies Resources 32.2: 30. (Books and Publications: Book Review) 2011
Brody, Roberta, Zehavah Brickner, John Carey, Felicia Denzer, Iwona Drag Korga, Timothy Haigh, Matthew Harrick, Victor Romero, Albert Tablante and Leslie Wong. "Everybody's an Expert: Finding Business Experts Online." Online 32.3: 24. (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2008
Awards, Honors and Fellowships
Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Mini-Grant, for "Sprouting STEMs: Science Librarianship Internships for Undergraduates." $500. (Grants and Fellowships) 2015
Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums
"Sprouting STEMs: Science Librarianship Internships for Undergraduates." Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) biennial convention. Portland, OR, March 25-28. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2015
"They Ask, Should We Tell? A Discussion on Disclosure in the Classroom." Brooklyn College Faculty Day Conference. Brooklyn, NY, May 21. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2014
"Indexing for the MLA International Bibliography: Perspectives From the Field." Modern Language Association (MLA) Annual Convention. Presided over four-person panel where scholars discussed the nature of indexing for the MLA International Bibliography. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2013
"Out and Proud on Campus: Why We Can't Wait -- A Conversation" panel presentation. Faculty Day. Brooklyn College. Part of nine-person panel (faculty and students) discussing the nature of being an open member of the LGBTQ community on campus. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2013
Dazet, Neil, Matthew Harrick, Jane Cramer and Frans Albarillo. "The Role of the Library in the Core Curriculum." Brooklyn College Core Conference. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2013
