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Research Interests:

Children's Services
Public Library Services
Small Community Libraries
Folklore and Traditional Literature

Courses Taught by Dr. Boon:

60001 Access to Information
60600 Foundations of Library and Information Science
60614 Selection and Acquisition of Library Materials
60629 Library Materials and Services for School-Age Children

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Education

• Ph.D. (Library Science), The University of Texas at Austin (2006)
• M.L.I.S., The University of Texas at Austin (1987)
• B.A., The University of Texas at Austin (1983)

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Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Science, Kent State University, August 2006 to present.
• Adjunct Instructor, School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2005.
• Teaching Assistant, School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2002-May 2006.
• Independent Library Trainer/Consultant, November 2002 to present. 
• Manager, Continuing Education and Consulting, Texas State Library & Archives Committion, May 2000-January 2003.
• Continuing Education Consultant, Texas State Library & Archives Commission, June 1993-May2000. 
• Director, Bastrop (TX) Public Library, July 1991-June 1993.
• Children's Librarian/Assistant Branch Librarian, Harris Co. (TX) Public Libraries, Woodforest Branch, October 1988-July 1990.
• Children's Librarian, Harris Co. (TX) Public Libraries, Kingwood Branch, April-October 1988.
• Assistant Archivist (Paid Internship), The Ford Foundation, May-September 1987. 

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Selected Professional Service Activities

•  LSTA Review Board, State Library of Ohio, 2009-1011.
  
•  Library Development Committee, Ohio Library Council, 2007-2010. 
  
•  Virginia Hamilton Conference Planning Committee, 2007-Present.
  
• Texas Library Association, District III, Secretary-Elect, 2005-2006.
  
• Texas Library Association, Annual Conference Local Arrangements Committee, TLA Store Subcommitte, Chair, 2004-2005.
  
• Texas Library Association, Continuing Education Providers Interest Group, Chair, 2001-2002; Councilor or Councilor at Large, 2002-2005.
  
• Texas Library Association, Continuing Education and Development Committee, Chair, 1998-1999 and 1999-2000.
  
• Texas Library Association, Public Library Division, Planning Committe, Chair, 1999-2000.

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Publications

• "Using the CREW Method to Enhance School and Public Library Collections," Journal of Access Services (July 2009)
  
• "The Professional Development of Small Community Librarians in Texas: A Qualitative Study of the Female Experience," Advances in Library Administration and Organization, 26, 2008.
  
• "A Helping Hand: The Importance of Mentoring in the Professional Development of Female Library Directors Working in Small Texas Communities," Rural Libraries, 27 (2) 2007.
  
• "More Than Just the 'Library Lady': Archetypal Management Roles Exhibited by Librarians in Small Texas Communities," Bookmobile and Outreach Services, 10(1), 2007.
  
• The CREW Method: Expanded Guidelines for Collection Evaluation and Weeding for Small and Medium-Sized Public Libraries. Texas State Library & Archives Commission, 1995.

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Grants and Related Funding

• Kent State University. "Harry Potter and the Would-Be Censors: Can the Boy-Who-Lived Enchant the Would-Be-Censors-Who-Read-His-Story?" Awarded: $3,000. Grant Period: August 2008-July 2009.
• State Library of Ohio. "Assessing the Training and Professional Development Needs of Ohio Public Library Staff Serving Children and Youth." Awarded: $15,000. Grant Period: October 2006-July 2007.
• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. "Gates Training Grant." Awarded: $200,800. Grant Period: September 2002-August 2003. (Primary Author for the Texas State Library & Archives Commission.)