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School of Library and Information Science

Individually and collectively, Kent State University's School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) puts excellence in action every day - through first-class research, inspired teaching and meaningful outreach across Ohio and beyond.  In the process, we have put Kent State on the national map as a leader in children's librarianship,  knowledge management and information literacy.

SLIS at Kent State University is the only American Library Association accredited Masters in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) degree program in the state of Ohio. An M.L.I.S. degree is the basic requirement for professional employment in most libraries and information centers.

 

Home to 600 graduate students, a world renowned faculty, state-of-the-art technology, and a national reputation for outstanding scholarship, SLIS at Kent State University is your key to a challenging career in the library and information science profession.   

  
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Full-time Faculty

 

  • DR. BELINDA BOON      
    Assistant Professor
    Phone: 614-291-1007                                                                                                     
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          Ph.D (Library and Information Science) University of Texas at Austin (2006)
          M.L.I.S., University of Texas at Austin (1987)
          B.A., (English Literature), University of Texas at Austin (1983)

 

 

  • DR. CAROLYN S. BRODIE
    Professor
    Phone: 330-672-0012
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    Ph.D. (Library Science), Texas Woman's University (1988)
    M.Ed., Texas Woman's University (1990)
    M.L.S., Vanderbilt University (1982)
    M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas (1981)
    B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas (1979)

 



  • DR. GREG W. BYERLY
    Associate Professor
    Phone: 330-672-0008
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    Ph.D. (Higher Education Administration), Kent State University (1979)
    M.L.S., Kent State University (1975)
    M.A. (English), Kent State University (1976)
    B.A. (English), Wittenberg University (1971)

 

 

  • KARL FAST                                                      
    Assistant Professor                                                                         
    Phone: 330-672-2971                                                         
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         Ph.D., Library and Information Science, University of W. Ontario (in progress)
         M.L.I.S., University of W. Ontario
         B.Sc., Engineering Physics, University of Saskatchewan

        
  

 

  • DR. THOMAS J. FROEHLICH
    Professor
    Director of M.S. in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management (IAKM)
    Phone: 330-672-0006
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    Ph.D. (Philosophy), Duquesne University (1975)
    M.S. (Information Science), University of Pittsburgh (1982)
    M.A. (Philosophy), Pennsylvania State University (1964)
    B.A. (English Literature), St. Vincent College (1962)

 

  • DR. KAREN GRACY
    Assistant Professor
    Phone: 330-672-0049
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         Ph.D. (Library and Information Science), University of California, Los Angeles (2001)
         M.L.I.S., University of California, Los Angeles (1995)
         M.A. (Critical Studies of Film and Television), University of California, Los Angeles (1995)
         B.A. (English and French), University of California, Berkeley (1991)

 

  

  • DR. MEGHAN HARPER
    Assistant Professor
    Phone: 330-672-5849
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    Ph.D. (Curriculum and Instruction), Kent State University (2003)
    M.L.S. (with K-12 Library Media Certification), Kent State University (1991)
    B.S. (Elementary Education with K-8 Certification), Kent State University (1990)

 

  

  • DR. FRANK LAMBERT
    Assistant Professor
    Phone:  330-672-0015
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         Ph.D. in Library and Information Science, University of Western Ontario, 2008.
         Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS), University of Western Ontario, 2002.
         Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History and minor in Political Science, King's College, University of Western Ontario, 1992

 

 

 

 

 

  • DR. MIRIAM MATTESON
    Assistant Professor
    Phone:  614-291-1006
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         PhD., University of Maryland, (2009)
         C.A.S. (Library and Information Science), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2001
         M.L.S., Indiana University, 1995
         B.S. in Music, Indiana University, 1992

 

 

 

 

  • MARY ANNE NICHOLS
     Instructor
    Phone: 330-672-0029
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    M.L.S., Kent State University (1993)
    B.S. (Marketing), University of Akron (1991)



  • DR. DAVID B. ROBINS
    Assistant Professor
    Phone: 330-672-5852
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    Ph.D., University of North Texas (1998)
    M.S., University of North Texas (1993)
    B.F.A., Colorado State University(1986)

 

 

 

 

 

  • DR. DANIEL ROLAND
    Assistant Professor
    Phone:  330-672-0037
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         Ph.D. (Library and Information Management, Emporia State University, 2008
         MLS, Emporia State University, 1995
         M.Div., Wesley Theological Seminary, 1987.
         B.A. (Sociology) Mid-America Nazarene University, 1980