School of Library and Information Science
Kent State University
Phone: 330-672-0014
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Research Interests:

Courses and Workshops Taught by Dr. Caynon:

Workshop:

Dr. Caynon has been a SLIS faculty member since 1976.

Education

• Ph.D. (Library Science), Indiana University (1980)
• M.S.L.S., Atlanta University (1969)
• B.A. (Music), Talladega College (1964)

Professional Experience

• Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Science, Kent State University, 1992-present.
• Interim Director, School of Library and Information Science, Kent State University, July-December 1995; July 2002 - August 2003.
• Acting Assistant Dean, School of Library and Information Science, Kent State University, 1977.
• Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Science, Kent State University, 1976-1992.
• Head of Circulation Department, Indiana University Library, 1973-1975.
• Program Coordinator, Alabama Center for Higher Education, 1971-1973.
• Assistant Head, Fine Arts Department and Cataloger, Atlanta Public Library, 1969-1971.
• Public School Music Educator, Wenonah High School, Birmingham, AL, 1964-1968.

Courses and Workshops Taught by Dr. Caynon

Courses:

• 60002 Organization of Information
• 60601 Information Sources and Services
• 60602 Organization of Library Materials
• 60603 Advanced Cataloging
• 60611 Government Documents

Workshop:

• Cataloging of Non-Print Materials

Research Interests

• Classification
• Descriptive and Subject Cataloging
• Reference
• Government Documents