Dr. Lesley S. J. Farmer
Phone (562) 936-0248 (h) ; (562) 985-4509 (w)
• Fax (562) 985-4534 • E-mail lfarmer@csulb.edu
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1978-1981 Temple University Ed.D. Adult Education 1971-1972 University of N. 1967-1971 Whitman College B.A. English Library Media Teacher, Single Subject,
Administration, Adult Education, Community College credentials |
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1999-now
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 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 Design and teach “Literacies in the Digital Age” course for Information/Computer Science program 1993-9 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 Lead action research on coordinated schoolwide information literacy efforts Spearhead schoolwide technology advances, including 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 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
Introduce information literacy and technology components to teacher training courses Develop educational technology grants Design and implement
continuing education opportunities for librarians 1996-7 Oversee evening library services including class bibliographic instruction Develop library
instructional guides 1984-1993
San Domenico School ( Manage and supervise K-12 $2.6 million library facility and program Supervise 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 1982-3 Memorial
Library Of 1981-2 1977-1981
Archdiocese Of 1975-7 Peace
Corps 1974-5 Singer
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• Books: (in press). With Marc McPhee. Managing
technology. (2009). Your
school library: Check it out! (2008). Teen
girls and technology. (2007). Information literacy assessment in K-12
settings. With James Henri. (2007). The human side of reference and information
service; Adding value in the digital world. Editor.
(2007). Collaborating with administrators and educational
support staff. (2005). Librarians, literacy, and the promotion
of gender equity. (2005). Technology-infused instructional design
for the educational community. (2005). Digital inclusion, teens, and your
library. (2003). How to conduct action research. (2003). Student success and library media
programs: A systems approach to what the research says. (2001). Teaming with opportunity: Media programs,
community constituencies, and technology. (1999). Partnerships for lifelong learning. (1999). Cooperative learning activities in the
library media center. rev. ed. (1999). Go figure: Math power through sports. (1998). [with W. Fowler]. More than information:
The role of the library media center in the multimedia classroom. (1997). Training student library staff. (1996). Informing young women: Gender equity
through literary skills. (1995). Workshops for teachers. (1995). Leadership within the school library and
beyond. (1993). When your library budget is almost zero. (1992). Creative partnerships: Librarians and
teachers working together. (1992). Young adult services in the small library. American Library Association. (1992). [with J. Hewlett]. I speak HyperCard. (1991). Cooperative learning activities in the library media center. Libraries Unlimited.
• Refereed Chapters: (in press).
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. (2010). Adult learners and their developing men 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. (2010). Lights, camera, action! Via teacher
librarian video conferencing. In S. Rummler &
K. B. Ng (Eds.) Collaborative
technologies and applications for interactive information design: Emerging
trends in user experiences (179-188). (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. (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. (2009). New perspectives of andragogy
in relations to the use of technology. Asessing
adult learning in online courses (with Judith Parker). In V. Wang (Ed.) Assessing and evaluating adult learning in
career and technical education. (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. (2008). Affective collaborative instruction with
librarians. In S. Kelsey and K. St. Amant (Eds.) Handbook
of research on computer-mediated communication. (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). (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). (2007). Information literacy in school
libraries. In S. Curzon & L. Lampert (Eds.). Proven strategies for building a
successful information literacy program. (2007). Harnassing the
power of information. In E. Connor (Ed.), Evidence-based librarianship (pp.
41-61). (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. (2003). Narrative inquiry: Capturing information
literacy in K12 settings. In Evidence-based practice in school library
media programs. 3 other refereed chapters prior to 2000
• Other Contributed
Chapters: (2010). With (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). (2008). Predictors for success: Experiences of
beginning and expert teacher librarians. In V. J. McClendon (Ed.), Educational
media and technology annual (pp. 157-184). (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). (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. (2007). The world of poetry. In T. Buzzeo (Ed.), Collaboration to meet standards K-6. (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. (2005). Teen online reference service. In M.
Fitzgerald (Ed.). Educational media and technology annual. (2005). North American perspectives. In J. Henri
(Ed.) The Information literate school community: Issues of leadership. (2004). Research. In (2002). Out of this world sports. In T. Buzzeo (Ed.). Collaborating to meet standards:
Teacher-librarian partnerships for 7-12. (2000). Library program standards. In Libraries
lead learning. (2000). [15 chps.]. In The
technology connection. (2000). Cyber-plagiarism faculty workshop; Beyond
research reports. In A. Lathrop and K. Foss (Ed.). Student cheating and
plagiarism in the internet era. 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. Reference Librarian, 50(2), 117-136. (2009). Wang, V. & Farmer, L. The impact of
social conditions on adult learning in (2008). Wang, V. & Farmer, L. Adult teaching
methods in (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). 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, 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.) Harnessing 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. (2009). A day’s honest work. 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, 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. (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. (1995). Advisory Board, Middle
and Junior High Catalog. (1992-2002). Editor and
Columnist. (1990- ). Reviewer. Reference Book Bulletin (1990-2001). Reviewer. School Library Journal (1988- 2009). Reviewer. Kliatt |
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(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
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(2009). (2008). Fulbright Senior Specialist Grant ($4000) (2006). (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). (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) (1997) (1995) (1993) (1992) (1990) (1983, 1995) Martin Educational Computer Consortium
Grant ($4000) (1983) Wiegant Foundation
Grant ($50,000)
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International: (2009, Dec. 14). Fostering online communities of
practice in vocational education. World Scientific and (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, (2009, August 27). Elearning
spaces. Using cultural heritage websites to foster literacy. Intl. Federation
of Library Associations conference, (2009, Aug. 16). Creating Culturally-Relevant OERs Across
Cultures. MERLOT conf., (2009, July 22). Culturally-relevant elearning. WSEAS Engineering Ed con., (2009, March 29-April 2). Information literacy
instruction. Al Ain University, (2008, Dec. 3). Open educational resources. (2008, Dec. 1). Impact of school librarians. Nepal
School Librarian Assn. seminar, (2008, Nov. 28, 29). The life cycle of digital
reference resources. Predictors of success. Special Library Association Asian
Chapter conference, (2008, Oct. 20-30). The UNESCO School Library
Manifesto and its impact on (2008, Aug. 11). Les qualités
de chef comme collaborateur.
Intl. Federation of Library Associations conference, (2008, Aug. 6). Library services to youth with
autism. Intl. Assn. for School Librarianship conf., (2008, May 7). Using eportfolios
for program improvement. (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., (2006, Dec. 1). Librarians as youth advocates. Seminário para Bibliotecários
de Centros Binacionais, (2006), Nov. 27-Nov. 30). Librarians as youth advocates. Teens
on the digital fringes. Sala Elizabeth Bishop
Program, (2006, Oct. 20). Narrative inquiry as an assessment
tool. Intl. Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning conference, (2006, Oct. 4). Gender equity in visual literacy.
Intl. Visual Literacy Association conference, (2006, Aug. 22). What’s the question? Intl.
Federation of Library Associations conference, (2006, June 27). Narrative inquiry as an online
assessment tool. Ed-Media conference, (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., (2004, June 19). Narrative inquiry as an assessment
tool. IASL conf., (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. (2002, Aug. 21). Seven ways to Blackboard.
International Federation of Library Associations conference, (2002, Aug. 1). Information literacy as a whole
school action research effort. 19th world Congress on (2001, Aug. 20). Information literacy: A whole
school reform approach. International Federation of Library Associations
conference, (2000, Oct. 6). Gender equity in technology.
International Women’s Symposium, (2000, Aug. 7). Information literacy: A whole school
reform approach. Intl. Assn. For School Librarianship conf. 5 other international conferences prior to 2000
National: (2009, Nov. 4-7). Getting connected internationally.
American Assn. of School Librarians conf., (2009, July 10-11). Connecting with International
Associations. Educational Research Trends. Using wikis in LIS education.
American Library Association conference, (2009, June 15). Succession planning. Special
Libraries Assn. conference, (2009, Apr. 16). Evaluating eportfolios.
AECT conference, (2009, Mar. 25). Girls got game? Library elearning spaces. TechEd
conference, (2009, Mar. 7). Egames and girls. Videoconferencing (with G. Warren). CUE conf., Palm Springs (2009, Jan. 23). NCATE reviewing. American Library
Assn. conference, (2009, Jan. 22). Connecting internationally. Assn.
for Lib. And Info. Sci. Educators conf., (2008, June 28). Library services to children with
autism. WebGURLs. American Library Assn. conf., (2008, Apr. 29). Predictors for success: hiring and developing library professionals. ACRL conference, online (2008, Apr. 18). Using case studies to foster
ethical behavior. (2008, Apr. 14). TechGRRLS: Engaging teenage girls
in technology. TechEd conf., (2008, Mar. 7). Library services for children with
autism (with M. Sykes). Computer Using Educators conference, (2007, Oct. 26). Value-added electronic resource
collection development. Assn. for Educational Communications and Technology
conf., (2007, Oct. 24). Gender equity in visual literacy.
American Assn. of School Librarians conf., (2007, June 22). Ejournals.
YALSA research award panel. Amer. Lib. Assn. conf., (2007, June 5). Education research forum. Collection
development in the electronic age. Special Library Association conference, (2007, Mar. 17). Literacy for children with autism
(with M. Sykes). Assn. for Supervision and Curriculum Development conference,
(2007, Feb. 2). School library technology-enhanced
programming for K-3 children with autism (with M. Sykes). Technology, (2007, Jan. 17.). Optimizing teaching experiences
abroad (convener and panelist). Assn. for Library and Info. Science Educators
conference, (2006, Oct. 24). The truth is out there. Internet
Librarian conference, (2006, Oct. 12). Narrative inquiry as an assessment
tool. Assn. for Educational Communications and Technology conference, (2006, July 5). Teens on the digital fringe.
National Educational Computing conference, (2006, June 22). ETS Information literacy
assessment. American Library Assn. conf., (2006, June 13). Developing communities of practice
online. Special Library Assn. conf., (2006, Apr. 20). Assessment of information literacy.
College and Research Libraries conf., (2006, April 13). Assessing information literacy.
WASC conference, (2006, Apr. 10). WebGRRLs.
American Educational Research Association conference, (2006, Mar. 27, 29). The truth is out there: Visual
literacy. TechEd conference, (2006, Mar. 9). Aural literacy. Computer-Using
Educators conference, (2006, Jan. 11, 13). Assessment of information literacy;
Library education in (2004, Mar. 23). Narrative inquiry as an assessment
tool. TechEd conf., (2005, Mar. 10). Visual literacy. Teacher tools. Computer-Using
Educators conference, (2004, Oct. 14). Information literacy competence and
social-emotional behavior among high school students. Library Research
Seminar, (2004, Aug. 5). Narrative inquiry. MERLOT
conference, (2004, June 29). Sharing your YA experience.
American Library Association conference, (2004, June 21). Narrative inquiry; Online reference
service: A teen’s eyeview. National Educational
Computing conference, (2004, Mar. 18, 19). Megasites
on technology for teen girls. Teens on the digital fringes. CUE conference, (2004, Mar. 15). Narrative inquiry as an assessment
tool. Microcomputers in Ed. Conf., (2004, Jan. 6). Narrative inquiry as an assessment tool.
Association of Library and Information Science Educators conference, (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, (2003, Oct. 24). Correlation between library media
program implementation and student achievement. Information literacy through
technology. Association of Educational Communications and Technology conference,
(2003, July 1). Partnerships for information
literacy. National Educational Computing Consortium conference, (2003, June 28). Assessment of library education
through technology. American Association of Higher Education Assessment conference,
(2003, June 19). Assessment of library education
through technology. American Library Association, (2003, May 19). Partnerships for information
literacy. Computer Using Educators conference, (2002, Oct. 24). Teaming with technology. Computer
Using Educators conference, (2002, Oct. 19). High tech/high touch. Association
of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education conference, (2002, Feb. 25-27). Interact for information
literacy. TechEd conference, (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, (2001, Oct. 12). Teaming with technology. Uniting
Technology and Education PT3 symposium, (2001, Aug. 4). On-site/between-site technology
incorporation. PT3 Grant conference, (2001, May 17). Taking technology for granted.
Computer Using Educators conference, (2001, Mar. 26-29). Taking technology for granted.
Gender & technology. TechEd conference, (2001, Jan. 21). (2001, Jan.18). 7 ways to BlackBoard.
Assn. of Library & Info. Science Educators conference, (2000, Oct. 28-30). Partnerships with technology.
Computer Using Educators conf., (2000, Mar. 26-28). 24/7 library Service. Gender
issues in technology. TechEd conference, 10 other national presentations prior to 2000
State: (2009, Nov. 20-21). School libraries around the
world. Library elearning spaces. (2009, Nov. 1). Whole brain teen reference service. (2008, Nov. 20). Library services for youth with
autism. Cal. School Library Assn. conf, (2008, May 6). Whole brain teen reference service. (2008, Apr. 2). Cultural issues in information
literacy assessment. (2007, Nov. 17). Library services for children with
autism (with M. Sykes). Cal. Library Assn. conference, (2007, Mar. 3). Information literacy assessment
using technology. Teaming with technology. Computer-Using Educators
conference, (2006, Nov. 19). Collaborating with service
personnel. California School Library Association conference, (2006, Nov. 12). Digital inclusion for at-risk
teens. Cal. Library Assn. conference, (2006, Apr. 22). Assessment of information literacy.
(2006, Apr. 13). Assessment of information literacy.
WASC conference, (2005, Nov. 19). Visual literacy. California School
Library Association conference, (2004, Nov. 21). Megasites
on technology for teen girls. (2003, Dec. 6). Impact of school library programs on
reading. Arizona Lib. Assn. conference, (2003, Nov. 17). Reference services from a teen’s
eye. Cal. Library Assn. conference, (2003, Nov. 14). Impact of school library programs
on reading. (2002, Nov. 13). Instructional design in a digital
age; Sowing the seeds of literacy, reaping the riches of learning. Cal.
School Library Association conference, (2002, June 26). Integration for information
literacy. Cal. K-16 Partnership & Student Success conference, (2002, Feb. 21). Dead last or phoenixing:
(2001, Nov. 9). A whole school approach to
information literacy. (2001, Nov. 2-5). Digital inclusion for youth
services. Can you hear me? Can you see me? [with K. Dowlin].
California Library Association conference, (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, (2001, Oct. 26). 7 ways to BlackBoard.
(2001, Oct. 19). Making information literacy a schoolwide reform effort. California Association for
Supervision and Curriculum Development conference, (2001, Oct. 15-16). 7 ways to Blackboard. Using
partnerships and technology to teach information literacy. California Virtual
Campus conference, (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, (2000, Nov. 15-17). Gender equity in technology.
Teaming with technology. Cooperative learning activities. Virtual homework.
Cal. School Library Association conference, (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, 31 other state presentations prior to 2000; more than a hundred regional and local presentations
• Consulting and Evaluation: (2009). California State
Department of Education library standards steering committee (2009). Orange County
Department of Education digital citizenship and video conferencing consultant (2008-10). (2008-9) Long Beach Unified School District EETT grant consultant and in-service presenter (2007). Learning spaces report for CSU Pomona (2005-7). (2005). (2004-6). (2004). (2004). (2003-9). NCATE American Association for School Librarians Accreditation Reviewer (2003). (2003). Evaluator of EthnoQuest program, CSU San Bernadino (1999). (1997-9). Other evaluation teams and consulting tasks prior to 1998 |
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· 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 Intl. Relations TH; 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 |
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(2009-11). NCATE Board of Program Reviewers status (2008). Fulbright Specialist Program (2007). (2007). CSULB Distinguished Scholarly and Academic Activity Award (2006). Sala
Elizabeth Bishop Program Award ( (2006). International Association for School Librarianship Research Award (2005). CUE Gold Disk Award (2003). (2000, 2002). (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). (1994). |