Simon Ringsmuth

Simon Ringsmuth is a Digital Services Librarian at Oklahoma State University’s Edmon Low Library in the Digital Resources and Discovery Services department.. He is responsible for maintaining the Library’s suite of digital tools and services including Springshare, Open Journal Systems, EZproxy, and EBSCO Discovery Services. He enjoys exploring ways to utilize new technologies in order to improve patron experiences and assist with information discovery. Prior to working in DRDS he was a Teaching and Learning Librarian in the Research and Learning Services department, and taught information literacy sessions to freshman Composition students while also working to promote the Library's Open Educational Resources. Before coming to the Library, Simon spent eight years as an Instructional Designer for OSU's Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence. He worked with instructors throughout OSU to improve their teaching by applying research-based principles of instructional design. While at ITLE he also served as an administrator for OSU's Canvas and Brightspace Learning Management Systems. Before entering the world of higher education he taught high school English, Computer, and Drama in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.