Dr. Lesley S. J. Farmer Curriculum Vitae

Phone (562) 985-4509 (w) • Fax (562) 985-4534 • E-mail Lesley.Farmer@csulb.edu

 

 

Education

 

­­Ed.D. Adult Education Temple University 1983

M.S.L.S. Library Science University of North Carolina Chapel Hill 1972

B.A. English Whitman College 1971

Library Media Teacher, Single Subject, Administration, Adult Education, Community College credentials

 

Professional Experience

 

1999-now   California State University Long Beach Tenured Professor                      

Coordinate Teacher Librarian Services/Librarianship Program

Chaired the Department for Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling

Coordinate the Applied Disabilities Studies Certificate Program

Develop and teach graduate library science, educational technology, special education and adult education courses (face-to-face, hybrid, online):

Develop and implement interdisciplinary and MA in education degree program for librarianship

Conduct reference service at the University Library

Administer federal and state education grants

Play leading role in college and university technology initiatives

Serve as campus elearning consultant

Chair college and campus committees

Conduct research on school librarianship and educational technology

 

2015-now  California State University Chancellor’s Office ICT Literacy Project Manager

Create, select and contribute learning objects to MERLOT

Create and direct ICT Literacy Editorial Board

Develop and deliver ICT literacy learning objects and workshops

 

2005  University of Hong Kong, Adjunct Professor

Teach “Research Methods” and design/teach “Collection Management” courses for MA Library and Information Management program

External examiner for Diploma in Teacher Librarianship program

Present professional development seminars

 

2003   University of Hawaii, Manoa Adjunct Professor

Design and teach “Literacies in the Digital Age” course for Information/Computer Science program

 

1992-1999 Library Media Teacher, Redwood High School (Larkspur, CA)

1997-1999 MLIS Lecturer, San Jose State University

1983-1992 Library Director, San Domenico School (San Anselmo, CA)

1982-1983 YA Librarian, Radnor (PA) Memorial Public Library

1981-1982 Assistant Professor of School Librarianship, Virginia Commonwealth University

1977-1981 Information Specialist, Northeast Catholic High School (Philadelphia, PA)

1975-7 Peace Corps Tunisia Instructor and Librarian

1974-5 Singer Business Machines (San Leandro, CA) Technical Writer And Librarian

1972-3 Baltimore County Public Library Information Specialist

 

 

 

Publications

 

Books:

(2021). Fake news in context. New York: Routledge.

(2020). Impactful community-based literacy projects. Chicago: American Library Association

(2017). Literacy matters! Using research to promote literacy and reading in libraries. The Hague, Netherlands: International Federation of Library Associations.

(2017). Managing the successful school library. Chicago: American Library Association.

(2016). Library improvement through data analytics. With A. Safer. New York: Neal-Schuman/ALA.

(2015). Information and digital literacies: A curricular guide for middle school and high school librarians. Rowman & Littlefield.

(2014). Introduction to reference and information services for today’s school libraries. Rowman & Littlefield.

(2013). Library services for youth with autism spectrum disorders. Chicago: American Library Association.

(2012). Ed. Youth-serving libraries in Japan, Russia, and the U.S. Greenwich, CT: Scarecrow Press.

(2012). Pedagogical and andragogical teaching and learning with information communication technologies. With V. Wang, J. Parker, & P. Golubski. Hershey, PA: Information Science.

(2011). Instructional design for librarians and information professionals. New York: Neal-Schuman.

(2011). Using research to promote literacy and reading. With I. Stricevic. Hague: Intl. Federation of Library Assns.

(2011). Using qualitative methods in action research: How librarians can get to the why of data. With D. Cook. Chicago: American Library Assn.

(2010). With Marc McPhee. Neal-Schuman technology management handbook for school library media centers. New York: Neal-Schuman.

(2009)Your school library: Check it out! Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

(2008). Teen girls and technology. New York: Teachers College Press.

(2007). Information literacy assessment in K-12 settings. With James Henri. Greenwich, CT: Scarecrow Press.

(2007). The human side of reference and information service; Adding value in the digital world.  Editor. London: Chandos.

(2007). Collaborating with administrators and educational support staff. New York: Neal-Schuman.

(2005). Librarians, literacy, and the promotion of gender equity. Jefferson, NC: McFarland.

(2005). Technology-infused instructional design for the educational community. Greenwich, CT: Scarecrow Press.

(2005). Digital inclusion, teens, and your library. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

(2003). How to conduct action research. Chicago: American Library Assn.

(2003). Student success and library media programs: A systems approach to what the research says. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

(2001). Teaming with opportunity: Media programs, community constituencies, and technology. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.

(1999). Partnerships for lifelong learning. Worthington, OH: Linworth.

(1999). Cooperative learning activities in the library media center.  rev. ed. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.

(1999). Go figure: Math power through sports. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.

(1998). [with W. Fowler]. More than information: The role of the library media center in the multimedia classroom. Worthington, OH: Linworth.

(1997). Training student library staff. Worthington, OH: Linworth.

(1996). Informing young women: Gender equity through literary skills. Jefferson, NC: McFarland.

(1995). Workshops for teachers. Worthington, OH: Linworth.

(1995). Leadership within the school library and beyond. Worthington, OH: Linworth.

(1993). When your library budget is almost zero. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.

(1992). Creative partnerships: Librarians and teachers working together. Worthington, OH: Linworth.

(1992). Young adult services in the small library. American Library Association.

(1992). [with J. Hewlett]. I speak HyperCard. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.

(1991). Cooperative learning activities in the library media center. Libraries Unlimited.

 

Refereed Chapters:

(2021). Cataloging for youth. In G. Hoffman (Ed.), Cataloging and classification: Back to basics. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.

(2021). Children’s searching behavior: Implications for cataloging. In M. Zwierski, J. Fountain, & M. McCroskey (eds.), Cataloging correctly for kids (6th ed.). Chicago: American Library Assn.

(2021). Media literacy for civic engagement and global citizenship. In P. Robinson, K. Williams, & M. Stojanovic (Eds.), Global citizenship for adult education: Advancing critical literacies for equity and social justice (pp. 296-305). New York, NY: Routledge.

(2021). Instructional design and online standards. In Research anthology on developing effective online learning courses (chapter 23: pp. 412-430). Hershey, PA: ICT Global.

(2020). Data literacy via fake news. Transitioning to college: Impact of high school librarians. In E. Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of SITE Interactive 2020 Online Conference (pp. 108-113, 430-439). Online: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

(2020). Educating with technology for youth’s civic engagement. In M. Bishop et al. (Eds.), Handbook of research in educational communications and technology: Learning design (5th ed.) (pp. 401-422). Cham, Switzerland: Springer.

(2020). Health mediaries and their partnerships with librarians. In P. Dalrymple & B. Galvin (Ed.), Growing community health literacy through libraries (pp. 224-242). Berlin, Germany: De Gruyter.

(2020). Instructional design and online standards. In C. Sistek-Chandler (Ed.), Exploring online learning through synchronous and asynchronous instructional methods. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2020). Foreword. In V. Gubnitskaia & C. Smallwood (Eds.), Homeschooling and libraries: New solutions and opportunities (pp. 3-6). Jefferson, NC: McFarland.

(2019). Beyond textbooks: Sources of good virtual training. In J. Keengwe (Ed.), Handbook on virtual training and mentoring of online instructors (pp. 182-200). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2019). Globalization and localization in online settings. In L. Kyei-Blankson, J. Blankson, & E. Ntuli (Eds.), Care and culturally responsive pedagogy in online settings (pp. 168-191). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2019). Gender issues in teen technology use to find health information. In A. Jobér, M. Andrée & M. Ideland (Eds.), Future educational challenges from science and technology perspectives. XVIII IOSTE Symposium book of proceedings (pp. 101-108). Malmö, Sweden: Malmö University. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.24834/978-91-7104-971-1

(2018). Action research. In B. Patterson (Ed.), Research methods for librarians and educators (pp. 50-60). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

(2018). Integrating ICT literacy through OERs. In V. Gurnitskaia & C. Smallwood (Eds.), The relevant library (pp. 78-87). Jefferson, NC: McFarland.

(2018). The role of librarians in blended courses. In S. Keengwe (Ed.,), Handbook of research on blended learning and pedagogical professional development in higher education (pp. 122-138). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2018). Technology aspects of information literacy in the workplace. ICT literacy integration: Issues and sample efforts. Informatization and digital citizenship. In Information Resources Management Association (Ed.), Information and technology literacy: Concepts, methodologies, tools, and applications (pp. 1184-1203; 1431-1452; 2003-2021). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2018). Learner-developed case studies on ethics: Collaborative reflection between school librarians and education technology learners. In A. Blackburn, I. Chen & R. Pfeiffer (Eds.), Emerging trends in cyber ethics and education (pp. 131-163). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2018). Extensions of content analysis in the creation of multimodal knowledge representations. In V. Wang & T. Reio, Jr. (Eds.), Handbook of research on innovative techniques, trends, and analysis for optimized research methods (pp. 63-81). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2018). Developing and using standards to improve school library education. In B. Schultz-Jones & D. Oberg (Eds.), Global action on school library education and training (pp. 28-36). Berlin: De Gruyter.

(2018). Pro-active digital citizenship: Strategies for educators. In V. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of research on positive scholarship for global K-20 education (pp. 62-79). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2018). With L. Snyder & L. Sampsel. The ACRL framework: A new paradigm for music information literacy, in the context of performance and composition. In K. Abromeit (Ed.), Ideas, strategies, and scenarios in music information literacy (pp. 3-14). Middleton, WI: Music Library Association.

(2017). Optimizing OERs for optimal ICT literacy in higher education. In J. Keengwe (Eds.,) Handbook of research on mobile technology, constructivism, and meaningful learning (pp. 366-390). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2017). Collective intelligence in online education. In J. Keengwe (Ed.), Handbook of research on pedagogical models for next-generation teaching and learning (pp. 285-305). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2017). Educational technology and intellectual property. In M. Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), Encyclopedia of information science and technology (pp. 2477-2491). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2017). With E. Bernal. Evaluating a professional development program for course redesign with technology: The faculty end-user experience. In R. Roscoe (Ed.), End-user considerations in educational technology design (pp. 316-336). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2017). Connecting with the University of Hong Kong for program and professional development. In C. Constantinou, M. Miller, & K. Schlesinger (Eds.), International librarianship: Developing professional, intercultural, and educational leadership (pp. 15-26). Albany, NY: State University of New York Press.

(2017). ICT literacy integration: Issues and sample efforts. In S. Keengwe (Ed.), Handbook of research on transformative digital content and learning technologies (pp. 59-80). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2017). Data analytics for strategic management: Getting the right data.  Managing portable technologies for special education. Strategic management from within. Quantitative data analysis for quality control in strategic management.  In V. Wang (Ed.), Encyclopedia of strategic leadership and management (pp. 813-825, 982-992, 1100-1110, 1464-1473). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2016). Portable technology for special education. In Oxford bibliographies in education. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

(2016). Using virtual environments to transform collective intelligence. In B. Baggio (Ed.), Analyzing digital discourse and human behavior in modern virtual environments (pp.149-163). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

(2015). The symbiotic relationship between standards and programs in school library education: California’s experience. In B. Schultz-Jones & D. Oberg (Eds.), Global action on school library guidelines (pp. 209-219). Berlin, Germany: DeGruyter.

(2015). Why go international? Professional benefits. In G. Dickinson & J. Repman (Eds.), School library management (pp. 314-316). Westport, CT: Linworth.

(2014). Information architecture and the comic arts. In V. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of research on scholarly publishing and research methods (pp. 253-272). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2014). The transformation of collective intelligence. In V. Wang & V. Bryan (Eds.), Androgogical and pedagogical methods for curriculum and program development (pp. 323-341). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2014). Using narrative inquiry for online educational assessment. In A. Piña & A. Mizell (Eds.), Real-life distance education (pp. 81-91).  Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.

(2014). Technology impact on new adult behavior about health information. In V. Wang (Ed.), Adult and community health education: Tools, trends, and methodologies (pp. 68-81). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2014). Incorporating information literacy into instructional design within pre-service teacher programs. In J. Keengwe, G. Onchwari, & D. Hucks (Eds.), Literacy enrichment and technology integration in pre-service teacher education (pp. 57-74). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2014). Foreward. In K. Harrod & C. Smallwood (Eds.), Library youth outreach (pp. 1-3). Jefferson, NC: McFarland.

(2013). Professional associations as school library educators. In K. Leer & E. Frierson (Eds.), Planning our future libraries: Blueprints for 2025 (pp. 95-108). Chicago: American Library Association.

(2013). Digital citizenship and distance education. In A. Sigal (Ed.), Advancing library education (pp. 1-15). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

(2013). The roles of professional organizations in school library education. In V. Wang (Eds.), International education and the next-generation workforce: Competition in the global economy (pp. 170-193). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

(2013). Professional association-based professional development.  In C. Smallwood, K. Harrod, & V. Gubnitskaia (Eds.), Continuing education for librarians (pp.  119-127). Jefferson, NC: McFarland.

(2013). Digital citizenship instruction in K-12 education. K-20 education in relation to library science. In V. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of research on teaching and learning in K-20 education. (pp. 281-299, pp. 377-298). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

(2013). Informatization and digital citizenship. Technology use and its changing role in community education. In V. Bryan & V. Wang, (Eds.), Technology use and research approaches for community education and professional development (pp. 85-101, 134-149). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

(2013). Librarians’ roles in informatics to support classroom incorporation of technology. In J. Keengwe (Ed.), Research perspectives and best practices in educational technology integration (pp. 129-147). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

(2013). Assessment processes for online professional development. In J. Keengwe & L. Kyei-Blankson (Eds.), Virtual mentoring for teachers (pp. 161-180), Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

(2013). New perspectives of andragogy in relations to the use of technology. In I. Association (Ed.), Digital literacy (pp. 1606-1621). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

(2013). Technology aspects of information literacy in the workplace. Affective side of technology incorporation in the workplace. In V. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of research on technologies for improving the 21st century workplace (pp. 122-140, 405-424). Hershey, PA: Information Science Pub.

(2013). Information technology and fair use. In V. Wang (Ed.), Technological applications in adult and vocational education advancement (pp. 202-214). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

(2012). Professional association based professional development. In K. Herrod (Ed.), Continuing education for librarians. Jefferson, NC: McFarland.

(2012). Marketing principles: School libraries and beyond. In C. Smallwood, V. Gubnitskaia, & K. Harrod (Eds.), Marketing your library (pp. 32-38). Jefferson, NC: McFarland.

(2012). Adult learners and their development in the information society. In Organizational learning and knowledge. (pp. 178-196). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2011). Culturally sensitive learning practices. In J. Orey, S. Jones, & M. Branch (Eds.), Educational media and technology yearbook (pp. 161-172). New York, NY: Springer.

(2011). Addressing and leading change. Eleadership and information literacy. In V. Wang (Ed), Technology and its impact on educational leadership: Innovation and change. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2011). New perspectives of andragogy in relation to the use of technology. Assessing adult learning in online courses (with J. Parker).  In V. Wang (Ed.), Assessing and evaluating adult learning in career and technical education (pp. 72-87, 191-209). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2011). Information technology and fair use. Change process. Web 2.0 technology and educational leadership communication. Information competency and e-learning. In V. Wang (Ed.), Encyclopedia of e-leadership, counseling and training (pp. 35-47, 121-137, 266-277, 373-390). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2011). Gaming in adult education. In Gaming and simulations (pp. 194-213). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2011). Using narrative inquiry for online educational assessment. In M. Bhattacharya,,N. Mach, & M. Moallem (Eds), Emerging technologies in learning: Impact on cognition and culture. Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

(2011). An examination of the correlation of research information literacy competency and social-emotional behavior among high school students. In D. Loertscher & B. Woolls (Eds.), Knowledge building in the learning commons. Proceedings of the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat, Osseo, MN.

(2010). Technology-enhanced information literacy in adult education. Gender impact on adult education. Gaming in adult education. How adults learn through information technologies. In V. Wang (Ed.), Encyclopedia of information communication technologies and adult education integration. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2010). Dialogic literacy. In S. Talja & A. Lloyd (Eds.), Practicing information literacy: Bringing theories of learning, practice and information literacy together. Wagga Wagga, NSW: Centre for Information Studies.

(2010). Family literacy: The roles of school libraries and public libraries. In P. Houston, A. Blankstein, & R. Cole (Eds.), Leadership for family and community involvement (pp. 71-86). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

(2010). Adult learners and their development in the information society. Innovative instructional strategies with the use of technology for adult learners. In V. Wang (Ed.), Integrating adult learning and technologies for effective education: Strategic approaches (pp. 82-100, 170-188). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2010). Lights, camera, action! Via teacher librarian video conferencing. In S. Rummler & K. B. Ng (Eds.), Collaborative technologies and applications for interactive information design (pp. 179-188). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

(2009). Culturally-sensitive e-learning practices for career and technical education.  E-learning spaces.  Fostering online communities of practice in career and technical education. In V. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of research on e-learning applications for career and technical education (pp. 47-58, 144-154, 192-203).  Hershey, PA: Information Science Publishing.

(2009). Designing culturally-sensitive career and technical career curriculum.  Career and technical education technology: Three decades in review and technological trends in the future. In V. Wang (Ed.), Definitive readings in the history, philosophy, practice and theories of career and technical education (pp. 51-72, 259-278). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2009). New perspectives of andragogy in relations to the use of technology. Assessing adult learning in online courses (with Judith Parker). In V. Wang (Ed.), Assessing and evaluating adult learning in career and technical education (pp. 87-106, 231-252). Zheijiang, China: Ahejiang University Press/Information Science Reference.

(2008). Using real case studies to teach ethics collaboratively to library media teachers. In U. Demiray and R. Sharma (Eds.), Ethical practices and implications in distance learning (pp. 268-283). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

(2008). Affective collaborative instruction with librarians. In S. Kelsey and K. St. Amant (Eds.), Handbook of research on computer-mediated communication (pp. 15-24). Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.

(2007). Developmental social-emotional behavior and information literacy. In D. Nahl and D. Bilal (Eds.), Information and emotion: The emergent affective paradigm in information behavior research and theory (pp. 99-120).  Medford, NJ: Information Today.

(2007). He sees/she sees: How school librarians and educators foster gender equity in visual literacy. In R. Griffin, M. Avgerinou, & J. Giesen (Eds.), History, community, & culture: Celebrating tradition and transforming our future (pp. 95-100). Broken Arrow, OK: International Visual Literacy Association.

(2007). Information literacy in school libraries.  In S. Curzon & L. Lampert (Eds.), Proven strategies for building a successful information literacy program (pp. 279-296). New York: Neal-Schuman.

(2007). Harnassing the power of information. In E. Connor (Ed.), Evidence-based librarianship (pp. 41-61). London: Chandos.

(2004, Spring). Editor. Media literacy issue. Academic Exchange Quarterly.

(2004). Interaction for information literacy: Using partnerships and technology to teach information literacy. In P. Lubutti. (Ed.), Digital resources and librarians (pp. 128-139). Chicago: American Library Association.

(2003). Narrative inquiry: Capturing information literacy in K12 settings. In Evidence-based practice in school library media programs (pp. 219-232). San Jose, CA: Hi Willow.

3 other refereed chapters prior to 2000

 

Other Contributed Chapters:

(2012). Curriculum development for online learners. In E. Raja (Ed.), Educational media and technology yearbook. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

(2010). With S. Shanahan. The role of the school library media center program in the education and prevention of cyberbullying. In M. Orey, S. Branch, & R. Maribe (Eds.), Educational media and technology yearbook (pp.  163-176). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

(2010). Teaching digital citizenship. Selected topics in education and educational technology. Morioka: Iwate Prefectural University.

(2009). With N. Murphy. Girls and egaming engagement: Optimizing gender equity in school libraries.  In M. Orey, V. McClendon, & R. Branch (Eds.), Educational media and technology yearbook (pp.  247-262). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

(2008). Predictors for success: Experiences of beginning and expert teacher librarians. In V. J. McClendon (Ed.), Educational media and technology annual (pp. 157-184). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

(2008). Life cycle of digital reference sources. Predictors of success: Experiences of beginning and expert teacher librarians. In S. Dhawan et al (Eds.), Shaping the future of special libraries beyond boundaries (pp. 1-9, 554-562). New Delhi: Ane Books.

(2007). Student-centered assessment of information literacy. (with M. Sykes) Elementary library media center programming for children with autism. In V. McClendon (Ed.), Educational media and technology yearbook (pp. 76-87, 140-148). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

(2007). The world of poetry. In T. Buzzeo (Ed.), Collaborating to meet standards K-2 (pp. 145-156). Worthington, OH: Linworth.

(2006). An examination of the correlation of research information literacy competence and social-emotional behavior among high school students. In M. Orey, V. McClendon, R. Branch (Eds.), Educational media and technology yearbook (pp. 205-224). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

(2005). Electronic reference service. In M. Orey (Ed.), Educational media and technology yearbook (pp. 196-202). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

(2005). North American perspectives. In J. Henri (Ed.), The Information literate school community: Issues of leadership (pp. 147-158). Bathurst, Australia: C. Sturt University; Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

(2004). Research. In California School Library Association Library standards and guidelines (pp. 54-59). San Jose, CA: Hi Willow.

(2002). Out of this world sports. In T. Buzzeo (Ed.). Collaborating to meet standards: Teacher-librarian partnerships for 7-12 (pp. 155-162). Worthington, OH: Worthington, OH: Linworth.

(2000). Library program standards. In Libraries lead learning (pp. 32-45). Santa Ana: Orange Co. Dept. of Education.

(2000). [15 chps.]. In The technology connection.  Worthington, OH: Linworth .

(2000). Cyber-plagiarism faculty workshop; Beyond research reports. In A. Lathrop and K. Foss (Ed.), Student cheating and plagiarism in the internet era (pp. 158-160. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.

12 other chapter contributions prior to 2000

 

Refereed Articles:

(2021). With A. Safer. Trends in university students receiving disability services 2002-2018. Disability and Health Journal, 14(5).

(2021, July). Visual literacy and fake news: Gaining a visual voice. Studies in Technology-Enhanced Learning, 2(1). https://stel.pubpub.org/pub/02-01-farmer-2021

(in press). Collective intelligence in online education. International Journal of Education and Information Technologies.

(2021). Cataloging children’s materials: Issus and solutions. Cataloging & Classification Quarterly, 59(2-3), 305-317.

(2021, March 8). Student-generated open educational resources. Teaching Professor. https://www.teachingprofessor.com/topics/online-learning/course-design-online-learning/student-generated-open-educational-resources/  

(2020). With S. Phamle. Transitioning to college: Impact of high school librarians. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 46(7), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2020.102262

(2020). Swedish school librarianship: Meeting new challenges. International Research and Review, 9(2), 43-55.

(2020). With A. Safer and B. Song. Quantifying difficulties of university students with disabilities. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 33(1), 7-27.

(2019). News literacy and fake news curriculum: School librarians’ perceptions of pedagogical practices. Journal of Media Literacy Education, 11(3), 1-11.

(2019). The role of librarians in supporting ICT literacy. Educause Review (May 19). https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2019/5/the-role-of-librarians-in-supporting-ict-literacy

(2019). School libraries in Sweden: A case study in change. International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions Journal, 45(2), 1-9.

(2019). With A. Safer. Trends in school library programs 2009-2012. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 51(2), 497-510.

(2019). News literacy and fake news curriculum: School librarians’ perceptions of pedagogical practices. Open Information Science, 3: 222-234.

(2018-2019). Editor of visual literacy and gender issue. Open Information Journal

(2018, May). Editor of International issue. Knowledge Quest

(2017). Editor of International issue. California School Library Association Journal

(2017), Data-driven field experiences for mutual improvement. IFLA WLIC 2017.  The Hague: IFLA. http://library.ifla.org/1866/1/117-farmer-en.pdf

(2016). L’education a la maitrise de l’information dans les bibliotheques scolaires aux Etats-Unis. Mediadoc, 16, 2-8.

(2016). Teaching ethics to teens via school library reference services. Catholic Library World, 86(4), 246-254.

(2016). Information architecture and the comic arts: Knowledge structure and access. Journal of Visual Literacy, 34(2), 23-50.

(2016). Library space: Its role in research. Reference Librarian (Jan), 1-13. DOI:

           10.1080/02763877.2016.1120620

(2015). Information as a human right. International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 6(10), 16-30.

(2015). With A. Safer and J. Leack. Using analytic tools with California school library survey data. Evidence-Based Library and Information Practice, 10(2), 90-107.

(2014). Issues in teen technology use to find health information. Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults, 4.

(2014). Using authentic case studies to teach ethics collaboratively to school librarians in distance education. International Journal of Cyber Ethics in Education, 3(1), 1-20.

(2013). How AASL learning standards inform ACRL information literacy standards. Communications in Information Literacy, 7(2), 171-176.

(2012). The roles of professional organizations in school library education: Case studies from around the world. School Libraries Worldwide, 18(2), 1-11.

 (2011). Pitching graphic novels to librarians. Comic Arts Conference Proceedings.

 (2011). Safer, A., & Farmer, L. (2011). Data mining technology across academic disciplines.  Intelligent Information Management, 3(2), 43-48.

 (2011). Information technology and fair use. International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 2(1), 1-12.

(2010). Farmer, L., & Safer, A. Developing California school library media program standards. School Library Media Research, 13.

(2010). Programmatic role of education libraries in informatics to support preservice teacher preparation programs. Teachers College Record, 112(10), p. 25-36.

(2009). School library media specialist collaboration with special education personnel in support of student learning. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 4(2), 37-55.

(2009). The life cycle of digital reference sources.Reference Librarian, 50(2), 117-136.

(2009). Wang, V. & Farmer, L. The impact of social conditions on adult learning in China. Perspectives: The New York Journal of Adult Learning.

(2008). Wang, V. & Farmer, L. Adult teaching methods in China and Bloom’s taxonomy. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2(2).

(2007). What is the question? IFLA Journal, 33(1), 41-49.

(2007). Principals: Catalysts for collaboration. School Libraries Worldwide, 13(1), 56-65.

(2006). Degree of implementation of library media programs and student achievement. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 38(1), 21-32.

(2005). With A. Safer. Does the distance from the teacher influence student evaluations? Education Research Quarterly, 28(3), 28-36.

(2005). Using technology to facilitate assessment of library education. Teacher Librarian, 32(3), 12-15.

(2005). The K-12 cybrary at work. Innovate, 1(3).

(2004). Narrative inquiry as assessment tool: A case study. JELIS, 45(4), 340-355.

(2004). Foundations of information: A course case study in metacognition.  JELIS, 45(3), 180-8.

(2004). Using technology for storytelling: Tools for children. New Review of Children's Literature and Librarianship, 10(2) 155-168.

(2004). Using Internet metasites to foster teenage girls' interest in technology. School Librarianship Worldwide, 10(1-2), 92-100.

(2003, Fall). Information metacognition. Academic Quarterly Exchange, 119-124.

(2003). Facilitating faculty incorporation of information literacy skills into the curriculum through the use of online instruction. Reference Services Review, 31(4), 307-312.

(2002, Feb.) Harnessing the power in information power. Teacher Librarian, 29, 20-24.

(2002). Collection development in partnership with youth. Collection Management, 26(2), 67-78.

(2001, July). Providing library service to parents in the digital age. School Librarianship Worldwide, 7, 49-56.

5 other refereed articles prior to 2000

 

Other Professional Articles:

(2019). Opening libraries to OERs. Online Searcher, 43(6). http://www.infotoday.com/OnlineSearcher/Articles/Features/Opening-Libraries-to-OERs-135009.shtml

(2019). Fake news is now ubiquitous. Catholic Library World, 89(2), 96-97.

(2018). Media literacy: A key to digital citizenship. Wise|ed.review (March 18). https://www.wise-qatar.org/media-literacy-key-digital-citizenship-lesley-farmer

(2018). Twist fate. California Reader, 51(2), 36.

(2016). A teacher librarians’ view of the ELA/ELD Framework. California Reader, 46(4), 18-19.

(2015). Global literacy at the local school library. Library Media Connection (March), 6-8.

(2012). Digital citizenship for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. CSLA Journal, 36(1), 12-13.

(2012). Brace yourself: SLJ’s school library spending survey. School Library Journal, 58(2), 38-44.

(2011). Are girls game? Knowledge Quest, 40(1), 14-17.

(2011). Spending survey. School Library Journal, 57(3), 42-47.

(2011). Ed tech for adults only? Andragogy and technology. OnCue (Spring), 10, 13.

(2010, Dec.). Technologie management in schoolmediatheken. Media Coach, 22-23.

(2010, Oct.). Why go international? Professional benefits. Library Media Connection, 34-36.

(2010, Oct.) California teacher librarians: What’s in a name? Clarion, 12-14.

(2010, Sep.) School library technology management. Media Coach/Mediawijsheid, 6,

(2010, March). 21st century standards for information literacy. Leadership, 39(4), 20-23.

(2009, Apr.).  With M. Shontz. School Library Journal’s spending survey. School Library Journal 55(4), 38-44.

(2009). A day’s honest work – for a lifetime. Knowledge Quest, 37(3), 86-87.

(2008). Manifest of UNESCO and its implications for school librarians. Revista CRB-8, 1(2).

(2008). Learning on the move: Making technology appealing to girls. CSLA Journal, 32(1), 19-21.

(2008). Girls and technology: What public libraries can do. Library Hi Tech News, 25(5), 1-4.

(2008). Library services for students with autism. CSLA Journal, 31(2), 25-27. with M. Sykes

(2008). Information literacy instruction in the library. Doshisha Library Science Annual, 6-48.

(2008, Jan.). A review of intellectual freedom articles. Knowledge Quest, 36(1), online.

(2007, July). I see, I do: Persuasive messages and visual literacy. Multimedia & Internet @ Schools.

(2007, Jan.). With M. Shontz. The SLJ spending survey. School Library Journal, 53(1), 44-51.

(2006, Sep.). AASL Community Column: Spotlight on ELMSS. KnowledgeQuest, 35(1). online

(2006, March). Shared values bring different cultures together. International Leads, 20(1), 1-2.

(2005, Jan.) Virtual reference service for K-12 students. Knowledge Quest, 33, 22-24.

(2004, Oct.) Left brain right brain whole brain. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 27, 28, 36.

(2004). Investigating an information process of change impacted by technology. Assessment Update, 4.

(2003, Sep.). Electronic reference service: A teen’s eye view. Knowledge Quest, 31, 22-23.

(2003, May). Teen library volunteers. Public Libraries, 42(3), 141-142.

(2002, Nov.). Optimizing reading through teacher-librarian partnerships: Moving beyond point and click. California English, 24-26.

(2002, May). Encumbering grants: Managing the money. Book Report, 21, 12-14.

(2002, Mar.).  Facilities: The tech edge. Book Report, 20, 26-28.

(2002, Mar.) Getting an early start on using technology for research. Library Talk, 15, 24-25.

(2002, Jan.). Teaming parents with technology. Book Report, 20, 52-54.

(2001, Nov.). Supreme collaboration. Book Report, 20, 6-7.

(2001, Nov.). Plug into primary sources. Library Talk, 14, 10-13.

(2001, Fall). Digital divide or digital inclusion. CSLA Journal, 25, 33-36.

(2001, Sep.). Managing the hard stuff: Technology. Library Talk, 14, 6-9.

(2001, Aug.). Standard issue? Not hardly. Today’s Librarian, 1, 13-15.

(2001, Spring). Leading from the middle. CSLA Journal, 24, 8-9.

(2001, May). Instruct when there’s no time to instruct. Library Talk, 14, 8-9.

(2001, Mar.). Collecting and using original student work. Book Report, 19, 10-14, 86.

(2001, Jan.). Building information literacy through a whole school reform approach. KnowledgeQuest, 29, 20-24.

(2001, Jan.). Teaching veteran librarians technology. Library Talk, 14, 8-9.

(2000, Nov.). Music to library ears. Book Report, 19, 14-16.

(2000, Sep.). The powers of management. Book Report, 18, 15-16.

(2000, May). Tech-savvy public relations. Book Report, 18, 6-8.

(2000, May) Collaborative web pages. Library Talk, 13, 8-10.

(2000, Jan.). Parent-friendly web pages. Library Talk,13, 10+.

(2000, Jan.). Tools of the trade. Book Report,18, 50.

more than 50 articles in the aforementioned and other professional journals prior to 2000  

 

Other Publications Responsibilities:

(2020-    ). Editorial Board. Information Journal

(2020-    ). Editorial and Advisory Board. Global Business Research conference and journals

(2020-    ). Editorial Board. Journal of Social Science & Media Studies

(2019-    ). Reviewer. PLOS ONE

(2019-    ). Editorial Review Board. J.A. Alpha Business Research & Publishers

(2018-    ). Editorial Review Board. IGI Global publishers

(2018-    ). Reviewer. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education

(2018-    ). Reviewer. Journal of Open Innovation

(2017-    ). Editor. Fake news (https://csulblis.libguides.com/c.php?g=756956&p=5426903)

(2017-    ). Reviewer. Library Quarterly

(2017-    ). Reviewer. Science Domain International

(2017-    ). Reviewer. Journal of Global Research in Education and Research

(2017-    ). Reviewer. Education Sciences

(2017-    ). Reviewer. Language & Education

(2017-    ). Reviewer. Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science

(2017-    ). Reviewer. Future Internet

(2016-    ). Reviewer. School Library World

(2015-    ). Reviewer. Rowman & Littlefield publishers

(2013 -   ). Editorial Board. Collection Building

(2013-    ). Editor and blogger. IFLA Literacy and Reading Section

(2012-    ). Editor and blogger. Cyberfamilies (https://cyberfamilies.blogspot.com)

(2010-2018). Editor and blogger. Digital citizenship (http://k12digitalcitizenship.wikispaces.com)

(2010-2017). Editorial Board. Education for Information

(2009-    ). Reviewer. International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology

(2009). Congressional Quarterly manuscript reviewer

(2008-    ). Reviewer. Journal of Library and Information Science

(2007- 2015 ). Editor. IFLA School Libraries section

(2006-2018). Reviewer. Reference Reviews

(2006-    ). Editorial Board. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education

(2004-2017). Editorial Board. NEA Thought and Action

(2001- ). Technology/Foundation Column Editor. CSLA Newsletter

(1990-  ). Reviewer. Reference Book Bulletin of Booklist

(2003-2007) Education Libraries editor (editorial board member subsequently)

(1997-2000, 2002-2003). Editor (bibliography column 2003-   ) CSLA Journal

(1995-2003). Book Contributor Editor/Consultant. Worthington, OH: Linworth

(1995). Advisory Board, Middle and Junior High Catalog. Bronx, NY: Wilson

(1992-2002). Editor and Columnist. California Libraries

(1990-2001). Reviewer. School Library Journal

(1988- 2009). Reviewer. Kliatt

 

 

Research

 

(2020-  ) Reading Nation Waterfall – literacy efforts among First Americans

   (supported by IMLS grant)

(2017-   ) Disabilities and student retention

   (supported by CSULB RSCA grant) 1 accepted conference presentation

(2017-  ). Fake news curriculum

   (supported by CSULB RSCA grant) 1 website, 1 invited article, 8 conference presentations

(2013-  ). Rubenstein Literacy Awards best practices research

   (supported by Library of Congress, CSULB RSCA grant) 2 conference presentations

(2011-  ). Six Sigma/data analytics and library management

   (supported by CSULB RSCA grant), 3 chapters, 1 refereed article, 11 conference presentations

(2010-2017). Digital citizenship curriculum

  (supported by CSULB sabbatical) 7 chapters, 3 refereed articles, 20 conference presentations

(2010-2019). California and national school library program indicators

 (supported by California Dept. of Education, AASL) 1 chapter, 2 refereed articles, 6 conference presentations

(2008-2009). Interactive online training for collaboration

    (supported by CSULB Enhancing Educational Effectiveness grant) one conference presentation

(1997-1999, 2006-2008). Information literacy infusion into the curriculum

     (supported by CSULB SCAC award, CSU Assessment grant, Bay Area School Reform

     Collaborative grant) one each refereed chapter and article, four other professional articles, 15

     presentations

(2006, 2008-2012). Library media program expenditures

     (supported by School Library Journal)  four professional articles, one conference presentation

(2005-2009). Experiences of first year library media teachers: Predictors for success

     (supported by CSULB Enhancing Educational Effectiveness grant, IASL Research Award)

     two presentations, one professional article

(2003, 2007). Information literacy and rational-emotive behavior

     (supported by CLA Research grant) IASL conference presentation, refereed chapter

(2003). Narrative inquiry as assessment tool

     (supported by CSU Assessment grant)  ten conference presentations, refereed article

(2000-2002). Faculty use of online courseware to increase technology competency

     (supported by U. S. Dept. of Education PT3 grant)

     three conference presentations, refereed article

(2001-2002). Correlation between library media program implementation and student achievement

      (supported by CSULB Innovation grant and CLA Research grant)

      AASL Research Award, scholarly article, three conference presentations

(2000-2002). Facilitating faculty incorporation of information literacy skills into the curriculum through the use of online instruction

      (supported by CSU Information Competency Initiative, PT3 grant)

      three conference presentations

 (2000-2001). Perceptions of school community members about library media program principles

      (supported by CSULB SCAC grant)

      CSLA conference presentation

(1998-1999). Research skills integration across high school curriculum

      (supported by California Dept. of Education grant) CSLA conference presentations, refereed article

(1992-1993). Hypermedia-based bibliographic instruction

      (supported by U.S. Dept. of Education Grant, California LSCA Grant, YALSA Research Grant)

      three professional papers, three conference presentations

 

Grants

 

(2020). Institute for Library and Museum Services award ($1500)

(2018, 2019). CSULB College of Education program development grant ($300 each)

(2014). UTeach grant ($500)

(2014, 2016, 2018, 2021). CSULB RSCA grant ($9000 each)

(2012). Google POET grant ($1000)

(2011). Fulbright Senior Specialist to Honduras ($4000)

(2011, 2014). CSULB Six Sigma and data analysis for library management ($4000)

(2010). CSULB Examination of universal and culturally defined standards for school library programs ($4000)

(2009). CSU Enhancing Educational Effectiveness Grant ($2000)

(2008). Fulbright Senior Specialist Grant ($4000)

(2006). U. S. Department of State Speaker and Specialist Grant Award  ($3800)

(2006-8). CSU Information Competency Grant (T. Travis, P.I.) ($17,000)

(2006). Intl. Assn. of School Librarianship Research Award ($500)

(2005, 2007, 2008). CSULB Enhancing Educational Effectiveness Grant ($7000 average)

(2000, 2002, 2004). CSULB Assessment  and Course Development Grants ($8100 average)

(2002, 2004). California Library Association Research Grants ($500/$500)

(2001). CSU Information Competency Grant ($4200)

(2000-3). U. S. Department of Education PT3 Grant ($1.29 million)

(2000). CSU Chancellor Grant ($58,000)

(1997) Bay Area School Reform Collaborative Grant ($500,000)

(1997) California Dept. of Education Library Grant ($5,000)

(1995) California SB1510 Grant ($80,000)

(1993) U.S. Dept. of Education Grant ($124,000)

(1992) California LSCA Grant ($33,000)

(1990) ALA YALSA Research Grant ($500)

(1983, 1995) Martin Educational Computer Consortium Grant ($4000)

(1983) Wiegant Foundation Grant ($50,000)

 

 

 

 

Professional Presentations and Evaluations

 

International:

(2021, July 12). Easy techniques to prepare your data for analysis (with A. Safer). Special Library Association Data Community webinar (virtual)

(2021, May 25). Gaining global competence online: School librarians’ experiences. Phi Beta Delta conf. (virtual)

(2021, Apr. 29) Facilitating students’ contributions to OERs through collaboration. Cascadia Open Education summit (virtual)

(2021, Apr. 1). Empowering diverse voices to counter fake news. Media Education Summit (virtual)

(2021, Mar. 31-Apr. 1). Summer training for AMI. Academic success? Empowering diverse voices to counter fake news. SITE conference (virtual)

(2020, Nov. 15-20). ICT literacy through MERLOT: A global community OER repository. OE Global Connect conference (virtual)

(2020, Oct. 17). Data literacy and fake news. Critical Media Literacy Education Conference of the Americas (virtual)

(2020, July 8). Leitura, inclusao, escolas, bibliotecas em situacoes presenciais e contextros ditiais. Roda Alto Minho a Ler - Roda Grande Monção

(2020, May 15). Swedish school librarianship. Phi Beta Delta conference (virtual)

(2020, Apr. 6). Teaching visual literacy through fake news. Learning Revolution conference (virtual)

(2019, Dec. 20) Creativity in the digital age (invited keynote). Addressing computational thinking in pre-service training. Optimizing ICT literacy through OERs. ICE conference on education, teaching and learning, Taipei

(2019, Dec. 17). Cross-cultural online instructional design. Enhanced collective intelligence online (best presentation award). ICEEEL International conference on e-education and elearning, Bangkok

(2019, Nov. 20). Swedish school libraries. Global Education conference, online

(2019, May 10). Globalization and localization in online education. Special Library Association webinar

(2018, Nov. 13). U.S. school libraries. Skolbibliotek Ost, Stockholm, Sweden

(2018, Oct.  26). Addressing fake news. UNESCO Media and information literacy cities conference, Kaunas, Lithuania

(2018, Oct. 11). School library education and digitization. Media and information competence conference, Borås, Sweden

(2018, August 27). Cross-cultural impact on workplace literacy. International Federation of Library Associations conference, Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia

(2018, August 13-14). Fake news and citizen scientists. Gender issues in teen technology use to find health information. Introducing digital citizenship in high school teachers (with S. Adams). International Organization of Science and Technology Education conference, Malmo, Sweden

(2018, June 11, 12). Don’t get faked out by the news. Library services to adults with ASD. Special Library Association, Baltimore

(2018, May 4). International aspects of media literacy education. National Ministry of Education summit, Lyon, France

(2018, May 2). US school librarianship. International Federation of Library Associations School Librarians conference, Lyon, France

(2017, Sep. 18-21). Don’t get faked out by the news. European Conference on Information Literacy conference, Saint Malo, France

(2017, August 21, 23). Showing school library value. Data-driven field experiences for mutual support. Library of Congress literacy awards program. IFLA conference, Wroclaw, Poland

(2017, June 28). Libraries and volunteerism. First International Conference, University of Nigeria

(2017, June 25). Guiding school libraries to meet developmental goals. American Library Association conference, Chicago

(2017, June 18).  Making connections with OERs. What do I do with all these numbers? Special Libraries Association conference, Phoenix

(2017, June 3). Internationalizing school librarianship. OERs and MERLOT. Phi Beta Delta conference, Long Beach

(2017, April 22) Learning analytics for engineering education (invited keynote). International Symposium on Quality Enhancement in Higher Education, Vellore, India

(2017, Feb.  25). Optimizing MERLOT to optimize ICT literacy in curricula (invited keynote). Learning analytics for engineering education. International Conference on Engineering Education, Cambridge, UK

(2016, August 22). Data analytics for library improvement. International Association of School Librarianship conference, Tokyo

(2016, August 17). Library of Congress literacy awards. Research on library-based reading promotion. IFLA conference, Columbus, OH

(2016, April 22). School libraries in the US by the numbers. IFLA Croatian School Library conference, Zagreb

(2015, August 19). Teaching ethics through reference service. International Federation of Library Associations conference, Cape Town

(2015, July 1-2). Visual literacy through comic arts. Library of Congress literacy awards.

            International Association of School Librarianship conference, Maastricht, Netherlands

(2015, April 14). Teaching visual literacy through comic arts. International Association of School Librarianship regional conference, Austin

(2015, Feb. 27). ACRL information literacy framework and music. Music Librarians Association conference. Ontario, Canada

(2014, Aug. 19, 22). How AASL informed ACRL information literacy standards. Intl. Federation of Library Assns. conference, Lyon France

(2014, June 9). Information literacy, MIL, metaliteracy, learning skills: What’s happening? Special Library Association conference, Vancouver, BC

(2014, Mar. 10). Read-aloud strategies. US Department of State,  Rwanda

(2013, Nov. 1, 2). Digital citizenship and youth with autism spectrum disorders. Teaching digital citizenship and transliteracy. Assn. of Educational and Communications Technology conf. Anaheim, CA

(2013, Aug. 28, 29). Cultural arts in the library. EGaming? Seriously in the library. Issues in teen technology to find health information. Intl. Assn. for School Librarianship conf., Bali

(2013, Aug. 21). Collaboration in support of library training. Intl. Federation of Library Assns. conf., Singapore

(2013, Jan. 23, 24). Professional association roles in teacher librarian education in developing countries. Gendered issues of technology-based health information seeking behaviors of teenagers. Assn. of Library and Information Science Educators conference, Seattle

(2012, Dec. 2-4). Technology and change processes in knowledge systems (keynote). Culturally sensitive elearning practices for vocational education. Marketing issues and knowledge management in instructional design. The life cycle of digital reference sources. Data mining technology across disciplines. 3rd International Conference on Communication and Management in Technological Innovation and Academic Globalization, Paris

(2012, Nov. 13). Digital citizenship and distance education. Reinventing school librarians. Intl. Assn. of School Librarianship conf., Doha Qatar

(2012, Oct. 5). Bibliotecas escolares 2.0. Il Encuentro de Experiencias de Aprendizaje con el use de la Tecnologia. San Jose, Costa Rica

(2012, Feb. 8). Brainstorming data science @ iSchools. (panel) iConference, Toronto

(2012, Feb. 2). Teaching digital citizenship. Ontario Library Association Super Conference, Toronto

(2011, Oct. 21). Teaching digital citizenship. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education conference, Honolulu

(2011, Sept. 28, 30). Academic Libraries in the U.S. Acquiring and using databases. Honduras Library Conference, Tegucigalpa

(2011, Aug. 16, 17). Researching data sets to develop state library standards. Teaching digital citizenship. Intl. Federation of Library Assns. conf., San Juan, Puerto Rico

(2011, Aug. 9, 10). Researching data sets to develop state library standards. Teaching digital citizenship. Intl. Assn. of School Librarianship conf., Kingston, Jamaica

(2011, Feb. 22). Teaching digital citizenship. Global Time conf., Virtual

(2011, Feb. 11). Datamining technology across academic disciplines. iConference, Seattle

(2010, Oct. 15). Teaching digital citizenship. Global Education conf., Virtual

(2010, Oct. 4). Teaching digital citizenship. WSEAS Education and Education Technology Conf. Morioka, Japan

(2010, Sept. 29). Culturally-sensitive information literacy instruction. Intl. Assn. of School Librarianship conf., Brisbane, Australia

(2010, Aug. 9). Preparation of teacher librarians. Crystal balls and light bulbs. Intl. Federation of Library Assns. conf., Gothenburg, Sweden

(2010, June 4). Culturally-sensitive e-learning practices for library education. Canadian Assn. for Information Science conf., Montreal

(2010, Mar. 30). Culturally-sensitive elearning practices for teacher education. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education conf., San Diego

(2009, Dec. 14). Fostering online communities of practice in vocational education. World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society eLearning conf., Tenerife 

(2009, Sept. 1-4).  I see you/i read you: How school libraries can foster reading improvement through visual literacy. Elearning spaces. Egaming and girls. Librarian education: universal or culturally defined? International Association for School Librarianship conference, Padua

(2009, August 27). Elearning spaces. Using cultural heritage websites to foster literacy. Intl. Federation of Library Associations conference, Milan

(2009, Aug. 16). Creating culturally-Relevant OERs across cultures. MERLOT conf., San Jose, CA

(2009, July 22). Culturally-relevant elearning. WSEAS Engineering Ed con., Rhodes, Greece

(2009, March 29-April 2). Information literacy instruction. Al Ain University, United Arab Emirates

(2008, Dec. 3). Open educational resources. Lucknow University seminar, India

(2008, Dec. 1). Impact of school librarians. Nepal School Librarian Assn. seminar, Kathmandu

(2008, Nov. 28, 29). The life cycle of digital reference resources. Predictors of success. Special Library Association Asian Chapter conference, New Delhi.

(2008, Oct. 20-30). The UNESCO School Library Manifesto and its impact on Brazil. From automation systems to participatory networks. Regional Council of Librarianship Forum, Sao Paulo.  School library services to youth. Forum on School Librarianship, Marilia.   Collaboration on information education. Dialogue on Information Education. Sao Paulo.

(2008, Aug. 11). Les qualités de chef comme collaborateur.  Intl. Federation of Library Associations conference, Quebec City

(2008, Aug. 6). Library services to youth with autism. Intl. Assn. for School Librarianship conf., Berkeley, CA

(2008, May 7). Using eportfolios for program improvement. EIFEL ePortfolio and Digital Identity conference, Montreal

(2007, July 18-10). Digital library collection development (pre-conference). Teaming with technology. Predictors for Success – experiences of beginning and expert teacher librarians (invited paper). Intl. Assn. for School Librarianship conf., Taipei

(2006, Dec. 1). Librarians as youth advocates. Seminário para Bibliotecários de Centros Binacionais, Santos, Brazil

(2006), Nov. 27-Nov. 30). Librarians as youth advocates. Teens on the digital fringes. Sala Elizabeth Bishop Program, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Fortaleza

(2006, Oct. 20). Narrative inquiry as an assessment tool. Intl. Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning conference, Palm Springs, CA

(2006, Oct. 4). Gender equity in visual literacy. Intl. Visual Literacy Assn. conference, Ft. Worth, TX

(2006, Aug. 22). What’s the question? Intl. Federation of Library Associations conference, Seoul

(2006, June 27). Narrative inquiry as an online assessment tool. Ed-Media conference, Orlando

(2006, May 8).  Research and service learning in the library media teacher curriculum. Using narrative inquiry as an online assessment tool. Australian School Library conference, Wagga Wagga

(2005, July 10). Emotional-social maturity and information literacy. Web sites for teenage girls. Information literacy and assessment. IASL conf., Hong Kong

(2004, June 19). Narrative inquiry as an assessment tool. IASL conf., Dublin, Ireland

(2004, Jan. 5,6) Investigating an information process of change impacted by technology.  Facilitating faculty incorporation of information literacy skills into education curriculum through the use of online instruction. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu

(2002, Aug. 21). Seven ways to Blackboard. International Federation of Library Associations conference, Glasgow

(2002, Aug. 1). Information literacy as a whole school action research effort. 19th world Congress on Reading, Edinburgh

(2001, Aug. 20). Information literacy: A whole school reform approach. International Federation of Library Associations conference, Boston

(2000, Oct. 6). Gender equity in technology. International Women’s Symposium, Santa Clarita, CA

(2000, Aug. 7). Information literacy: A whole school reform approach. Intl. Assn. For School Librarianship conf. Malmo, Sweden

5 other international conferences prior to 2000

 

National:

(2021, June 26). Community-based literacy: What school libraries can do. Transitioning to college. American Library Association conference (virtual)

(2021, June 15 and 29). MERLOT training for HBCUs (panelist).

(2021, Mar. 25). Giving diverse voice to counter fake news. Creandos conference (virtual)

(2021, Feb. 2). Incorporating media literacy into instruction. Transforming the Teaching & Learning Environment conference (virtual)

(2020, Nov. 17). I just want to be accepted: An EBSS virtual program about getting published (panelist). EBSS conference (virtual)

(2020, Nov. 10). Hit a wall? Practical pathways when you can’t find the OER you need (panelist). Open Education conference (virtual)

(2020, Nov. 6). Using fake news to broaden teens’ worlds. Workshop developer and panelist. YALSA conference (virtual)

(2020, Oct. 24). Exploring online learning through synchronous and asynchronous instructional methods. Women in Leadership conference (virtual)

(2020, Oct. 19, 22). Who is responsible for addressing fake news? Teachers’ perception of students’ news literacy skills. ALISE conference (virtual)

(2020, June 24-25). The truth about fake news. Instructional design and online standards. Incorporating media literacy into the curriculum. Online Learning Consortium conference (virtual)

(2020, Apr. 9). Pre-service teachers' preparation to integrate computational thinking. Society for the Integration of Technology into Teacher Education conference (virtual)

(2020, Mar. 12). Longitudinal CSU system student disabilities trends. CSUN Assistive Technology conference, Anaheim

(2020, Jan. 21). Fake news and visual literacy. Association of College and Research Libraries conference (virtual)

(2019, Oct. 17). Digital citizenship encounters journalism. Catholic Library Association virtual conference

(2019, Sep. 22). Library of Congress literacy awards. School Library Journal leadership summit, Baltimore

(2019, June 26, 27). International aspects of media literacy education. Fake news essentials. National Association of Media Literacy Education conference, Washington, DC

(2019, June 23). Library of Congress Literacy Awards program (poster session with L. Roy). American Library Association conference, Washington, DC

(2019, June 16, 17). Courseware learning analytics for librarians. Integrating OERs into courseware. Special Library Association conference, Cleveland

(2019, June 12). Getting creative through visual literacy using graphic novels. ACRL Image Resources Interest Group webinar.

(2019, April 4). Enhanced collective intelligence online. Online Learning Consortium conference, Denver

(2019, Mar. 19). Introducing digital citizenship to teachers. Optimizing ICT literacy through OERs. Society for Instructional Technology and Teacher Education conference, Las Vegas

(2019, March 15). Enhanced collective intelligence online. Globalization and localization. CUE conference, Palm Springs

(2019, Feb. 19, 21). Addressing fake news. Predicting and optimizing retention and graduation of students with disabilities. EduCause Learning Initiative conference, Anaheim

(2018, Oct. 18). Catholic response to fake news. Catholic Library Association conference. Virtual

(2018, July 19). Student success with Open Educational Resources in the California State University System (panelist). BBWorld conference, Orlando

(2018, June 23). ABCs of cataloging and discovery for school librarians. American Library Association conference, New Orleans

(2018, Mar. 15-17). Truth is in the eye of the beholder: Visual literacy through fake news. Learning analytics from online learning management systems. Computer Using Educators conference, Palm Springs

(2018, Feb. 22-25). Optimizing ICT literacy through OERs. Lilly conference, Anaheim

(2018, Feb. 6-9). Fake news and gender issues. Association for Library and Information Science Educators conference, Denver

(2017, Nov. 10). Don’t get faked by the news! American Association of School Librarians conference, Phoenix

(2017, Oct. 13). Academic library services for students with ASD. Special Library Association and Association of Library and Information Science Educators webinar

(2017, Oct. 5 and 12). Library services for children with ASD. American Library Association webinars parts 1 and 2

(2017, May 2). Incorporating OERs using MERLOT. Digital Initiatives symposium, San Diego

(2017, March 17). Future ready to prepare college-career ready students. CUE conference, Palm Springs

(2017, Feb. 16). Optimizing library spaces through data analytics (invited keynote). Library Spaces for All Ages Conference, online

(2017, Jan. 18). Comparative school librarianship. Association for Library and Information Science Educators conference, Atlanta

 (2017, Jan. 12-14). Optimizing MERLOT to optimize ICT literacy in curricula. International Conference on Mobile Technology in Teacher Education, Los Angeles

 (2016, Nov. 15-17). ICT literacy integration through MERLOT. Online Learning Consortium Accelerate conference, Orlando

(2016, Oct. 19-20). Optimizing MERLOT to optimize ICT literacy in curricula. Data-based trends in school libraries. Assn. for Educational Communication & Technology conference, Las Vegas

(2016, March 17). What does the research say? CUE conference, Palm Springs

(2015, June 27). Data analytics for library improvement. American Library Association conference, San Francisco

(2015, June 14). Implementing the new information literacy standards and frameworks. Special Libraries Association conference, Boston

(2015, April 21). How to gauge age-appropriate reading (panelist). American Booksellers Association ABC Children’s Institute, Pasadena

(2015, April 5). Teaching information architecture through comic arts. WonderCon, Anaheim

(2015, Mar. 19, 26). Library services for youth with ASD. American Library Association online workshops

(2015, Jan. 29). Information as a human right. Association for Library and Information Science Educators conference, Chicago

(2014, June 27-29). Training the trainer. Gender issues in new adult health information behavior. Data analytics for library management. Teaching digital citizenship to youth with ASD. American Library Association conference, Las Vegas

(2014, Jan.  26). Trends impacting YA Services: Sex, mind, and body: How guys and girls search for health information. American Library Association conference, Philadelphia.

(2013, Nov. 13, 20). Library services for youth with ASD. American Library Association online workshops

(2013, July 20). Building knowledge: Teaching information architecture through comic arts. Comic-Con, San Diego

(2013, June 24-25). Teaching digital citizenship to youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Preservice teachers: Creating a curriculum materials library/school library loop. American Library Assn. conference, Chicago

(2013, Feb. 26). Designing instruction to build community for all. eAccessibility conference, Richardson, TX

(2012, Aug. 3). The 4Ps plus tech: the marketing mix for libraries. Virtual Online Learning Conference

(2012, June 25). 4 Ps of marketing. School librarianship association professional development American Library Association conf., Anaheim

(2012, Jan. 18). Everything you wanted to teach youth about gender but were afraid to. ALISE conf. , Dallas

(2011, Dec. 7). The moral compass: teaching digital citizenship. Secondary Literacy Summit, Anaheim

(2011, Oct. 26). An examination of the correlation of research information literacy competence and social-emotional behavior among high school students. Treasure Mountain Retreat, Osseo, MN

(2011, July 22). Pitching graphic novels for librarians. Comic Arts conference, San Diego

(2011, June 26, 27). Teaching digital citizenship. Using data mining to develop state standards. Lifelong literacy (panelist). American Library Assn. conference, New Orleans

(2011, June 14). Teaching digital citizenship. Special Library Assn. conference, Philadelphia

(2011, Jan. 7). School library research (panelist). Assn. of Library and Information Science Educators conference, San Diego

(2010, Oct. 28). Datamining curriculum across disciplines. Assn. for Educational Communications & Technology, Anaheim

(2010, July 22). 23 things: Professional development for librarians. Sloan-C conf., San Jose, CA

(2010, June 26). Datamining to develop state library standards. Am. Library Assn. conf., Washington, DC

(2010, Apr. 12, 14). Improving literacy through cultural heritage websites. Culturally-sensitive learning objects. TechEd conf., Ontario

(2010, Mar. 12). Assessing eportfolios for program improvement. Lilly-West conf., Pomona

(2009, Nov. 4-7). Getting connected internationally. American Assn. of School Librarians conf., Charlottesville, NC

(2009, July 10-11). Connecting with International Associations. Educational Research Trends. Using wikis in LIS education. American Library Association conference, Chicago

(2009, June 15). Succession planning. Special Libraries Assn. conference, Washington, DC

(2009, Apr. 16). Evaluating eportfolios. AECT conference, San Diego

(2009, Mar. 25). Girls got game? Library elearning spaces. TechEd conference, Ontario

(2009, Jan. 23). NCATE reviewing. American Library Assn. conference, Denver

(2009, Jan. 22). Connecting internationally. Assn. for Lib. And Info. Sci. Educators conf., Denver

(2009, Jan. 15). Tech GURLs. National High School Assn. conf., Monterey, CA

(2008, June 28). Library services to children with autism. WebGURLs. American Library Assn. conf., Anaheim, CA

(2008, Apr. 29). Predictors for success: hiring and developing library professionals. ACRL conference, online

(2008, Apr. 18). Using case studies to foster ethical behavior. WASC AR conference, San Diego

(2008, Apr. 14). TechGRRLS: Engaging teenage girls in technology. TechEd conf., Ontario

(2007, Oct. 26). Value-added electronic resource collection development. Assn. for Educational Communications and Technology conf., Ontario CA

(2007, Oct. 24). Gender equity in visual literacy. American Assn. of School Librarians conf., Reno

(2007, June 22). Ejournals. YALSA research award panel. Amer. Lib. Assn. conf., Washington DC

(2007, June 5). Education research forum. Collection development in the electronic age. Special Library Association conference, Denver

(2007, Mar. 17). Literacy for children with autism (with M. Sykes). Assn. for Supervision and Curriculum Development conference, Anaheim

(2007, Feb. 2). School library technology-enhanced programming for K-3 children with autism (with M. Sykes). Technology, Reading and Learning Diversity conference, San Francisco.

(2007, Jan. 17.). Optimizing teaching experiences abroad (convener and panelist). Assn. for Library and Info. Science Educators conference, Seattle

(2006, Oct. 24). The truth is out there. Internet Librarian conference, Monterey, CA

(2006, Oct. 12). Narrative inquiry as an assessment tool. Assn. for Educational Communications and Technology conference, Dallas

(2006, July 5). Teens on the digital fringe. National Educational Computing conference, San Diego

(2006, June 22). ETS Information literacy assessment. American Library Assn. conf., New Orleans

(2006, June 13). Developing communities of practice online. Special Library Assn. conf., Baltimore

(2006, Apr. 20). Assessment of information literacy. College and Research Libraries conf., Chicago

(2006, April 13). Assessing information literacy. WASC conference, Irvine

(2006, Apr. 10). WebGRRLs. American Educational Research Association conference, San Francisco

(2006, Mar. 27, 29). The truth is out there: Visual literacy. TechEd conference, Pasadena

(2006, Jan. 11, 13). Assessment of information literacy; Library education in Hong Kong. Association of Library and Information Science Educators conference, San Antonio

(2004, Mar. 23). Narrative inquiry as an assessment tool. TechEd conf., Ontario, CA

(2004, Oct. 14). Information literacy competence and social-emotional behavior among high school students. Library Research Seminar, Kansas City, MO

(2004, Aug. 5). Narrative inquiry. MERLOT conference, Costa Mesa, CA

(2004, June 29). Sharing your YA experience. American Library Association conference, Orlando

(2004, June 21). Narrative inquiry; Online reference service: A teen’s eyeview. National Educational Computing conference, New Orleans

(2004, Mar. 15). Narrative inquiry as an assessment tool. Microcomputers in Ed. Conf., Tempe, AZ

(2004, Jan. 6). Narrative inquiry as an assessment tool. Association of Library and Information Science Educators conference, San Diego

(2003, Oct. 26). Reference service: A teen’s eyeview.  Research Award: Correlation between library media program implementation and student achievement. American Association of School Librarians conference, Kansas City, MO

(2003, Oct. 24). Correlation between library media program implementation and student achievement. Information literacy through technology. Association of Educational Communications and Technology conference, Ontario

(2003, July 1). Partnerships for information literacy. National Educational Computing Consortium conference, Seattle

(2003, June 28). Assessment of library education through technology. American Association of Higher Education Assessment conference, Seattle

(2003, June 19). Assessment of library education through technology. American Library Association conference, Toronto

(2002, Oct. 24). Teaming with technology. Computer Using Educators conference, Sacramento

(2002, Oct. 19). High tech/high touch. Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education conference, San Diego

(2002, Feb. 25-27). Interact for information literacy. TechEd conference, Long Beach

(2001, Nov. 17). Judy Pitts Research Forum featured presentation: Building information literacy through a whole school reform action research initiative. American Association of School Librarians conference, Indianapolis

(2001, Oct. 12). Teaming with technology. Uniting Technology & Education PT3 symposium, Reno

(2001, Aug. 4). On-site/between-site technology incorporation. PT3 Grant conf., Washington, DC

(2001, Mar. 26-29). Taking technology for granted. Gender & technology. TechEd conference, Ontario, CA

(2001, Jan. 21). NCATE School Librarianship Preparation Program Standards. American Library Association conference, Washington, DC

(2001, Jan.18). 7 ways to BlackBoard. Assn. of Library & Info. Science Educators conference, Washington, DC.

(2000, Oct. 28-30). Partnerships with technology. Computer Using Educators conf., Sacramento

(2000, Mar. 26-28). 24/7 library Service. Gender issues in technology. TechEd conference, Palm Springs

10 other national presentations prior to 2000

 

State:

(2021, May 13). Youth online health literacy and libraries. Calif. Library Assn. conference (virtual)

(2021, May 4). Fake news, real curriculum. Teach LA conference (virtual)

(2021, Mar. 20, 21). Numbers lie! Data literacy and fake news. Preparing K-8 teachers in computational thinking. CUE conference (virtual)

(2021, Feb. 19). Data literacy and fake news. Calif. School Library Assn. conference (virtual)

(2020, Nov. 15). Want to succeed in college? Think Teacher Librarian! CSLA conference (virtual)

(2020, Oct. 23). From research to practice and back. With S. McGriff. CUE conference (virtual)

(2020, July 30). Peer teaching for student engagement. LiLi conference (virtual)

(2020, July 28). Optimizing MERLOT in partnership to optimize ICT integration into the curriculum. Leveraging fake news to develop multiple Literacies. California State Tech Connect conference (virtual)

(2020, Mar. 19). Visual literacy through fake news. CUE conference (virtual)

(2020, Feb. 8). Literacy through comic arts. California School Library Association conference. City of Industry

(2019, Oct 26). Fighting fake news with youth: share your super powers. OERS_ the librarian’s role in education. California Library Association conference, Pasadena

(2019, Feb. 5). Swedish school libraries. Go glocal. California School Library Association conference. City of Industry

(2017, Oct. 23). Situating open educational resources for CSU faculty and student success learning (with Leslie Kennedy). Open Access conference, San Jose.

(2017, Feb. 2) Assessment >> Analysis >> Action! Improving your school library’s value. California School Library Association conference, Rohnert Park

(2016, Nov. 4). College-career ready students: what’s the library’s role? California Library Association conference, Sacramento

(2016, Feb. 6). Optimizing MERLOT for optimal learning. Ready to get students college/career ready? California School Library Association conference, San Diego

(2015, Nov. 6). Library of Congress Literacy Awards. California Library Association conference, Pasadena

(2015, Oct. 30). Teaching STEM through comic arts. Getting elementary teachers tech ready. STEM Symposium, Anaheim

(2015, Oct. 23). Using MERLOT to integrate ICT literacy intro curriculum. Open Access Symposium, San Jose

(2015, Aug. 3). Getting students college-career ready. Lifelong Information Literacy conference, Los Angeles

(2015, Mar. 4). Autism spectrum disorders collection development. Illinois State Library conference, Springfield

(2015, Feb. 7). Data analysis for school library improvement. Teaching information architecture through comic arts. Cal. School Library Assn. conf., San Francisco

(2014, Oct. 18). Common Core and school librarians. Southern California Independent Booksellers Association, Los Angeles

(2014, Sept. 23). School libraries: Helping girls take root in STEM. California STEM Symposium, San Diego

(2014, Sep. 18). Digital citizenship. Florida libraries online workshop

(2014, April 1). Information literacy articulation. Kansas Librarians Information Literacy Summit

(2014, Mar. 22). Research-driven technology integration. Computer Using Educators conf., Palm Springs

(2014, Feb. 6-8). School library advocacy. Collaborating with special needs teachers. Special Class Authorization panel. Cal. School Library Assn. conf., San Diego

(2013, April 3). Instructional design. California Library Association online workshop

(2013, March 26). Teaching digital citizenship to youth with ASD. Digital citizenship: librarians as information central. TICAL online summit

(2013, Mar. 16). Teaching digital citizenship to youth with ASD. Computer Using Educators conf., Palm Springs

(2012, Nov. 17-19). Helping students with special needs become digital citizens. Advocacy goes international. The library is dead – long live the library. Cal. School Library Assn. conf., San Jose

(2012, Nov. 4). Reimagining teacher librarians. Cal. Library Assn. conf., San Jose

(2012, Sept. 28). Six Sigma and libraries (with A. Safer). Special Library Association Professional Development Day, La Brea

(2012, Mar. 17). Measure up! Using Six Sigma for library improvement. Computer Using Educators conf., Palm Springs

(2012, Mar. 5). The library is dead; long live the library! California Association of Independent Schools Southern Regional conference, Los Angeles

(2011, Nov. 12). Library services for youth with autism. Cal. School Library Assn. conf., Pasadena

(2011, Nov. 13). Six Sigma and libraries. Calif. Library Assn. conf., Pasadena

(2011, Mar. 19). State school library standards: New technology directions. Teaching digital citizenship. Computer Using Educators conference, Palm Springs

(2010, Nov. 14). Research-based conditions for successful school library programs. What’s new in technology? Starting out right: A guide for outgoing and incoming teacher librarians.  Cal. School Library Assn. conf., Sacramento.

(2010, Mar. 6). Using cultural websites to foster literacy. Computer Using Educators conf., Palm Springs

(2009, Nov. 20-21). School libraries around the world. Library elearning spaces. Cal. School Library Assn. conf., Ontario

(2009, Nov. 1). Whole brain teen reference service. Cal. Library Assn. conf., Pasadena

(2009, Mar. 7). Egames and girls. Videoconferencing (with G. Warren). CUE conf., Palm Springs

(2008, Nov. 20). Library services for youth with autism. Cal. School Library Assn. conf, Sacramento

(2008, May 6). Whole brain teen reference service. Massachusetts Library Assn. conf., Falmouth

(2008, Apr. 2). Cultural issues in information literacy assessment. Calif. Academic & Research Libraries conf., Santa Ana

(2008, Mar. 7). Library services for children with autism (with M. Sykes). Computer Using Educators conference, Palm Springs

(2007, Nov. 17). Library services for children with autism (with M. Sykes). Cal. Library Assn. conference, Ontario

(2007, Mar. 3). Information literacy assessment using technology. Teaming with technology. Computer-Using Educators conference, Palm Springs

(2006, Nov. 19). Collaborating with service personnel. California School Library Association conference, Sacramento

(2006, Nov. 12). Digital inclusion for at-risk teens. Cal. Library Assn. conference, Sacramento

(2006, Apr. 22). Assessment of information literacy. Cal. College & Research Libraries conf., Asilomar

(2006, Apr. 13). Assessment of information literacy. WASC conference, Irvine

(2006, Mar. 9). Aural literacy. Computer-Using Educators conference, Palm Springs

(2005, Nov. 19). Visual literacy. California School Library Association conference, Ontario

(2005, Mar. 10). Visual literacy. Teacher tools. Computer-Using Educators conference, Palm Springs

(2004, Nov. 21). Megasites on technology for teen girls. Cal. School Library Assn. conf., Sacramento

(2004, Mar. 18, 19). Megasites on technology for teen girls. Teens on the digital fringes. CUE conference, Palm Springs, CA

(2003, Dec. 6). Impact of school library programs on reading. Arizona Lib. Assn. conf., Phoenix

(2003, Nov. 17). Reference services from a teen’s eye. Cal. Library Assn. conference, Ontario

(2003, Nov. 14). Impact of school library programs on reading. Cal. School Library Assn. conf., Ontario

(2003, May 19). Partnerships for information literacy. Computer Using Educators conf., Anaheim

(2002, Nov. 13). Instructional design in a digital age. Sowing the seeds of literacy, reaping the riches of learning. Cal. School Library Association conference, Sacramento

(2002, June 26). Integration for information literacy. Cal. K-16 Partnership & Student Success conference, Long Beach

(2002, Feb. 21). Dead last or phoenixing: California’s school libraries and the new information literacies. California Studies Association conference, Newport Beach

(2001, Nov. 9). A whole school approach to information literacy. Cal. Reading Assn. conf., Ontario

(2001, Nov. 2-5). Digital inclusion for youth services. Can you hear me? Can you see me? [with K. Dowlin]. California Library Association conference, Long Beach

(2001, Oct. 31-Nov. 2). Information literacy through video [with H. Davidson]. Teaming with technology. Faculty development: Windows of opportunity. California School Library Association conference, Long Beach

(2001, Oct. 26). 7 ways to BlackBoard. California Council on Teacher Ed. Conference, San Diego

(2001, Oct. 19). Making information literacy a schoolwide reform effort. California Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development conference, Ontario

(2001, Oct. 15-16). 7 ways to Blackboard. Using partnerships and technology to teach information literacy. California Virtual Campus conference, Huntington Beach

(2001, Oct. 6). Keynote: Collaborating for results. Teaming with technology. Missouri Association of School Librarians conference, Camdenton

(2001, June 20-21). Library resources for all students [panel with 4 librarians]. Technology partnerships [with C. Shimazu]. CSULB K-16 Partnership conference, Long Beach

(2001, May 17). Taking technology for granted. Computer Using Educators conference, Anaheim

(2000, Nov. 15-17). Gender equity in technology. Teaming with technology. Cooperative learning activities. Virtual homework. Cal. School Library Association conference,  Santa Clara

(2000, Nov. 11-13). From recruitment to continuing education [with 3 library school faculty]. Youth as tech leaders [panel moderator]. @Online staff development [with A Kobe]. California Library Association conference, Santa Clara

31 other state presentations prior to 2000;

more than a hundred regional and local presentations

 

• Consulting and Evaluation:

(2020-   ). Bring Me A Book consultant

(2018-   ). Reading Nation ILMS initiative advisor

(2018-   ). California State Department of Education SB 830 consultant

(2018). University of Borås librarianship program consultant

(2017-18). Center for Media Literacy consultant

(2017-19) Open Polytechnic University (Auckland NZ) developer of 2 LIS courses

(2015). California State career-college readiness curriculum consultant

(2014-17). University of the West Indies thesis external examiner

(2013-21). Library of Congress Literacy Awards (American Award Chair, Best Practices Chair)

(2012-17). IFLA School library association advocacy training manual and workshops

(2012-   ). American Library Association Committee on Accreditation

(2011). Honduras library science master’s degree development for the National Pedagogical University (Fulbright specialist)

(2010-11). California Commission on Teacher Credentialing teacher librarian program advisory panel

(2010-14). University of Malaya dissertation external examiner

(2009-10). California State Department of Education library standards steering committee

(2009). Orange County Department of Education digital citizenship and video conferencing consultant

(2008-12). Concordia University (Canada) ISIS information literacy grant consultant

(2008-9) Long Beach Unified School District EETT grant consultant and in-service presenter

(2007). Learning spaces report for CSU Pomona

(2006, 2008). Brazil Fulbright specialist

(2005-7). Hong Kong University. Diploma of Teacher Librarianship External Evaluator

(2005). California Technical Assistance Project Grant Reviewer

(2004-6). California Distinguished Schools Program Reviewer

(2004). California Community Learning Center Grant Reviewer

(2004). California Educational Excellence through Technology Grant Reviewer

(2003- ). NCATE American Association for School Librarians Accreditation Reviewer

(2003). Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant Reviewer

(2003). Evaluator of EthnoQuest program, CSU San Bernadino

(2001-2). Digital and Information Literacy video series, KOCE

(1999). Digital High School Reader

(1998-1999). School library services, Marin County Grand Jury

(1997-1999). Bay Area School Reform Collaborative Steering Comm., Reviewer/Reader

(1997-1998) Tomales High School

(1997) Alliance Francaise School

(1984, 1987) Marin County Office of Education

 

 

Professional Memberships

 

·         American Library Association (UNESCO Information Literacy publication US Cochair; AASL/ACRL Information Literacy Cochair; ACRL Information Literacy Standards Revision TF member; International Relations RT Literacy Liaison; ACRL Information Literacy Standards Comm.; ACRL Higher Education Comm.; Disabilities Assembly Representative; Reference Books Comm.; American Assn. Of School Librarians (AASL) Regional Director, Educators of Library Media Specialists Section President; NCATE Committee, Technology Pathfinder Award Comm.; Research Award Comm.; Chair Intl. Relations TF; Young Adult Library Services Association Board of Directors; Committee Chair for Computer Applications, Research, Media Selection and Usage; Reference Books Bulletin Board member; AASL and YALSA Publications Committees; Web comm.; presenter; author)

·         Association of Library and Information Science Educators (International Education SIG Chair; Gender SIG Chair; School Libraries SIG Co-Chair; Research, Nominations, Membership, Awards Committees; presenter)

·         International Association of School Librarianship (international conference chair, VP Association Relations; Library Education SIG Chair; Information Literacy SIG Chair; Asst. Editor; presenter)

·         International Federation of Library Associations (School Libraries Section Chair, Representative and Editor; Literacy and Reading Section Representative and Editor)

·         Special Library Association (Education Division Chair, PD Coordinator, Journal Editor; Chapter Editor)

·         Phi Beta Delta honor society for international scholars (National Historian, Alpha Chapter President and  Treasurer)

·         Computer Using Educators (Library Media Educators SIG Chair; Higher Education SIG Chair; Conference Steering Committee; presenter; author)

·         Association of Educational Communications and Technology (state representative; presenter)

·         Catholic Library Association (High School Section Chair, Board; Editor; presenter)

·         California Library Association (Children and Young Adult Section President; Information Technology Section President; Editor; Assembly member; Continuing Ed. Comm., Research/Publications Chair; Conf. planning committee; presenter)

·         California School Library Association (Foundation President and Secretary; V-P Organization; Research Comm. Chair; Committee for Standards Integration Chair; Section Newsletter and Journal editor; Conference planning committee; presenter)

 

 

Awards

 

(2020). American Library Association Ken Haycock Leadership Award

(2020). Catholic Library Association St. Katharine Drexel Award

(2020). MERLOT Classics Award

(2019). CSULB President’s Award for Outstanding Faculty Achievement

(2019). CSULB College of Education Outstanding Faculty Service Award

(2018-2021). Fulbright Specialist Program

(2018). CSULB Outstanding Professor Award

 (2017- ). MERLOT Reviewer Extraordinaire

 (2017). Best Professional Resource for School or Youth Librarians: Information and Digital Literacies (book selected by ABC-CLIO)

(2017). American Association of School Librarians Distinguished Service Award

(2016). International Association for School Librarianship Library Commendation Award

(2015). American Library Assn. Library Instruction Round Table Librarian Recognition Award

(2015). Special Library Association Anne Galler Award

(2014). Young Adult Library Services Association Midwinter Paper Presentation Award

(2011). American Library Assn. Beta Phi Mu Award for library education contributions

(2009-11). NCATE Board of Program Reviewers status

(2008, 2011). Fulbright Specialist Program

(2007). California Library Association Member of the Year

(2007). CSULB Distinguished Scholarly and Academic Activity Award

(2006). Sala Elizabeth Bishop Program Award (U. S. Dept. of State)

(2006). International Association for School Librarianship Research Award

(2005). CUE Gold Disk Award

(2003). CSULB College of Education Most Valued Professor

(2000, 2002). California Library Association Research Award

(2002). CSULB Course Development Award

(2001, 2003). American Association of School Librarians Judith Pitts Research Award

(2001). CSULB Technology Innovation Award

(2001). Contemporary Authors inclusion

(2000-1). CSULB Innovative Awards

(2000). CSULB Research Award

(2000). Phi Beta Delta Honorary Fraternity for International Scholars

(1999). Technical Assistance Program Regional Technology Award

(1998). California School Library Association Good Ideas exemplary program

(1997). California School Library Association Technology Librarian Award of the Year

(1994). University of N. Carolina at Chapel Hill Distinguished Alumnus Award