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Phone (562) 936-0248 (h) ; (562) 985-4509 (w) • Fax (562) 985-4534 • E-mail lfarmer@csulb.edu

Dr. Lesley S. J. Farmer

Education
	1978-1981 Temple University Ed.D. Adult Education 1971-1972 University of N. Carolina Chapel Hill M.S. Library Science 1967-1971 Whitman College B.A. English 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 Teach library courses: reference, technology, selection, management, cataloging, literature Supervise teacher librarian candidates in the field Develop and implement interdisciplinary and MA in education degree program for librarianship Teach educational technology courses 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 Conduct research on school librarianship and educational technology 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 1993-9 Redwood High School (Larkspur, CA) Library Media Teacher Direct and supervise large suburban high school library media center Significantly expand technology and instructional components of library media center Conduct in-services and mentor colleagues Coordinate successful Smart Valley, WASC, BASRC and California Distinguished School applications Lead action research on coordinated schoolwide information literacy efforts Spearhead schoolwide technology advances, including Digital High School grant Obtain and direct school and district grants for resource support, computers, training Create district technology structure for faculty and student tech aides; work on related task forces 1987-90, 1998-9 San Jose State University Adjunct Faculty Design and teach library science and computer applications in M.S program Initiate computer applications for school librarians Co-teach via video conferencing Incorporate Web-based instruction in course delivery 1990, 1996-7 Dominican College Adjunct Faculty Introduce information literacy and technology components to teacher training courses Develop educational technology grants Design and implement continuing education opportunities for librarians 1996-7 College of Marin Reference Librarian Oversee evening library services including class bibliographic instruction Develop library instructional guides 1984-1993 San Domenico School (San Anselmo, CA) Library Director Manage and supervise K-12 $2.6 million library facility and program Supervise San Jose student library media teacher Teach library and computer skills and Pascal programming to multicultural population Steer WASC self-study committee and implement recommendations Head long-range strategic planning facilities committee Obtain grants and initiate computer services in library 1982-3 University Of Delaware / Villanova University Adjunct Faculty 1982-3 Memorial Library Of Radnor Township, PA Young Adult Specialist 1981-2 Virginia Commonwealth University Assistant Professor 1977-1981 Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Media Specialist 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: (2009). Your school library: Check it out! Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. (2008). Teen girls and technology. New York: Teachers College Press; Chicago: ALA. (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: (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: Technologies for vocational training. Hershey, PA: Information Science Publishing. (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. 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. 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. 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 education libraries. Chicago: American Library Association. (2003). Narrative inquiry: Capturing information literacy in K12 settings. In Evidence-based practice in school library media programs. San Jose, CA: Hi Willow. 3 other refereed chapters prior to 2000 • Other Contributed Chapters: (2009). Culturally-sensitive e-learning practices for career and technical education. In V. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of research on e-learning applications for career and technical education: Technologies of vocational training (pp. 144-154). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference. (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 annual. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. (2007). The world of poetry. In T. Buzzeo (Ed.), Collaboration to meet standards K-6. 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 annual. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. (2005). Teen online reference service. In M. Fitzgerald (Ed.). Educational media and technology annual. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. (2005). North American perspectives. In J. Henri (Ed.) The Information literate school community: Issues of leadership. Bathurst, Australia: C. Sturt University; Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. (2004). Research. In California School Library Association Library standards and guidelines. 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. Worthington, OH: Worthington, OH: Linworth. (2000). Library program standards. In Libraries lead learning. Santa Ana: Orange Co. Dept. of Ed. (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. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unl. 12 other chapter contributions prior to 2000 • Refereed Articles: (2009). School library media specialist collaboration with special education personnel in support of student learning. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 4(2). (2009). The Life Cycle of Digital Reference Sources. The Reference Librarian, 50(2), 117 – 136. (2009). The life cycle of digital reference sources. Reference Librarian, 5(2), 117-136. (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, Mar.). What is the question? IFLA Journal, 33(1), 41-49. (2007, Jan.). Principals: Catalysts for collaboration. School Libraries Worldwide, 13(1), 56-65. (2006, Mar.). Degree of implementation of library media programs and student achievement. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 38(1), 21-32. (2005, Mar.) Does the distance from the teacher influence student evaluations? Education Research Quarterly, 28(3), 28-36. (2005, Feb.) Using technology to facilitate assessment of library education. Teacher Librarian, 32(3), 12-15. (2005, Feb.). The K-12 cybrary at work. Innovate, 1(3). (2004, Fall). Narrative inquiry as assessment tool: A case study. JELIS, 45(4), 340-355. (2004, Summer). 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, Jan.). Using Internet metasites to foster teenage girls' interest in technology. School Librarianship Worldwide, 10(1-2), 92-100. (2003, Fall). Information metacognition: A course case study. 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.) Harnassing the power in information power. Teacher Librarian, 29, 20-24. (2002, Jan.). 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: (2009, Apr.). With M. Shontz. School Library Journal’s spending survey. School Library Journal 55(4), 38-44. (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, Spring). 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.). 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: (2009). Congressional Quarterly manuscript reviewer (2008- ). Reviewer. Journal of Library and Information Science (2007- ). Newsletter for IFLA section no. 11 Editor (2006- ). Reviewer. Reference Reviews (2006- ). Editorial Board. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education (2004- ). Editorial Board. NEA Thought and Action (2003-2007) Education Libraries editor (2001- ). Technology Column Editor. CSLA Newsletter (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- ). Reviewer. Reference Book Bulletin (1990-2001). Reviewer. School Library Journal (1988- 2009). Reviewer. Kliatt
RESEARCH
	(2008-2009). Interactive online training for collaboration (supported by CSULB Enhancing Educational Effectiveness grant) (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, 2008-2009). Library media program expenditures (supported by School Library Journal) two professional articles (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 (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 (2001-2002). 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 (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
	(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: (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. University of 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 Association 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. 19^th 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: (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, Mar. 7). Egames and girls. Videoconferencing (with G. Warren). CUE conf., Palm Springs (2009, Jan. 23). NCATE reviewing. American Library Assn. conference, Denver (2009, Jan. 22). Connecting internationally. Assn. for Lib. And Info. Sci. Educators conf., Denver (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 (2008, Mar. 7). Library services for children with autism (with M. Sykes). Computer Using Educators conference, Palm Springs (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, Mar. 9). Aural literacy. Computer-Using Educators conference, Palm Springs (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 (2005, Mar. 10). Visual literacy. Teacher tools. Computer-Using Educators conference, Palm Springs (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. 18, 19). Megasites on technology for teen girls. Teens on the digital fringes. CUE conference, Palm Springs, CA (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, Toronto (2003, May 19). Partnerships for information literacy. Computer Using Educators conference, Anaheim (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 and Education PT3 symposium, Reno (2001, Aug. 4). On-site/between-site technology incorporation. PT3 Grant conference, Washington, DC (2001, May 17). Taking technology for granted. Computer Using Educators conference, Anaheim, CA (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: (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 (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 (2005, Nov. 19). Visual literacy. California School Library Association conference, Ontario (2004, Nov. 21). Megasites on technology for teen girls. Cal. School Library Assn. conf., Sacramento (2003, Dec. 6). Impact of school library programs on reading. Arizona Lib. Assn. conference, 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 (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 (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 • Evaluation: (2008-9). Concordia University (Canada) ISIS information literacy grant consultant (2007). Learning spaces report for CSU Pomona (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 (2003-9). 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 (1999). Digital High School Reader (1997-9). Bay Area School Reform Collaborative Steering Comm., Reviewer/Reader Other evaluation teams and reviewing tasks prior to 1998
Professional memberships
	· American Library Association (International Relations RT Literacy Liaison; 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; 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; Research, Nominations, Membership Committees; presenter) · International Association of School Librarianship (VP Association Relations; Information Literacy SIG Chair; Asst. Editor; presenter) · International Federation of Library Associations (School Libraries and Resource Centers Section newsletter editor) · Phi Beta Delta honor society for international scholars (Alpha Chapter Treasurer) · Computer Using Educators (Library Media Educators 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 (V-P Organization; Section Newsletter and Journal editor; Conference planning committee; presenter) · Arroyo Seco Library Network (Board; Secretary) · Greater Bay Area Library Council (Steering Committee; Editor; Chair Tech and PR Committees) · Bay Area National Digital Library Project member and presenter
AwardS
	(2009-11). NCATE Board of Program Reviewers status (2008). 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