1. Innovative Metadata Development and Implementation Developing Core Themes for ASM’s MicrobeLibrary.org

2. American Society for Microbiology MicrobeLibrary Peer-reviewed resources for teaching Venue for faculty to publish Connected to ASM’s Core Themes Supports the scholarship of teaching Community driven

3. Core Themes Theme 1: Microbial cell biology Theme 2: Microbial genetics Theme 3: Interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans Theme 4: Interactions and impact of microorganisms in the environment Theme 5: Integrating Themes – microbial evolution and diversity Theme 6: Teaching and Learning

4. Development of Core Themes First Annual Undergraduate Microbiology Education Conference Microbiology course topics What students “must know” Four themes out of twelve topics “Cross-cutting” theme

5. ASM Biofilms Collection Predecessor of the MicrobeLibrary Collection of images Three categories –Medical/dental –Environmental –Industrial

6. Vision for the MicrobeLibrary The premiere venue for publishing scholarly work in the field of microbiology education.

7. Developing the MicrobeLibrary Peer-reviewed resources True educational value Link to ASM Core Themes Undergraduate Microbiology Curriculum Community Driven

8. FACULTY Reviewers Authors Users Evaluators

9. Developing Metadata Descriptive Balance between controlled vocabulary vs. open ended –Core themes –Microbiology keywords Expanded to include Theme 6

10. ASM Volunteers and Staff Erica Suchman - Chair, Committee for Distance Education Clifford Houston – Chair, Education Board Amy Chang – Director, Education Department Susan Musante – Manager, Faculty & Curriculum Programs Kristen Catlin-LeBaron – Coordinator, Education Resources