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Dr. Belinda Boon Print

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School of Library and Information Science
Kent State University
274 E. First Ave.                                                                                                             Columbus, OH 43201                                                                                                           Phone: 614-291-1007                                                                                                              Fax: 614-291-1015                                                                                                      This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Research Interests:

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


 

Courses Taught by Dr. Boon:

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


Education


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. 


Selected Professional Service Activities

  • 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.


Publications

  • "The Professional Development of Small Community Librarians in Texas: A Qualitative Study of the Female Experience", Advances in Library Administration and Organization, 26, 2007. (Forthcoming) 
  • "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.


Grants and Related Funding

  • 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.)