• MS, Health Sciences , Rutgers , 2018
• BS, Family & Consumer Science, South Dakota State University,
• MS, Library & Information Science, University of North Texas,
• Graduate Certificate, Health Informatics, Health Informatics , University of North Texas,

• Senior Member, Academy of Health Information Professionals , MLA, AHIP
• Statement of Achievement - Veteran-Friendly Campus, USD Center for Teaching and Learning
• Academy of Health Information Professionals , Medical Library Association

• Creating a Smart, Interactive e-Classroom for Educating Healthcare Students, Healthcare Providers, and the State-Wide Community on Health-Related Topics, South Dakota State Library/South Dakota Department of Education. Grant Role: Principal. (2021 - 2022)
• Teaching Improvement Grant, Center for Teaching and Learning. Grant Role: Principal. (2016)
• Professional Development Award, National Network of Libraries of Medicine. Grant Role: Principal. (2015)
• Teaching Improvement Grant, Center for Teaching and Learning. Grant Role: Principal. (2014)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Vacek, Shelie. In Translator Apps, edited by Gudenas, Jean . Vol. 55, Iss. 9. Chicago, IL: Medical Library Association , 2015.

• MCMLA AHIP First-Time Applicant Award, Midcontinental Chapter of the American Library Association, 2014
• Recipient Teaching Improvement Grant, Center for Teaching & Learning, 2014
• Recipient of Supply Incentive Funds, Dakota Collections Care Initiative (DCCI), 2013

• Vacek, Shelie. Space, Noise, & Seating Preferences in an Academic Library. Presented at the Assessment Conference: Building Effective, Sustainable, & Practical Assessment, Seattle, WA. (August 4, 2014)