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Belinda Boon, MLIS, PhDAssociate ProfessorKent State University School of Information P.O. Box 5190 Library 314 Kent, OH 44333(330) 672-0015 bboon1@kent.eduEDUCATIONTHE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTINDoctorate in Library and Information ScienceMaster of Library and Information ScienceBachelor of Arts, English Literature200619871983SOUTWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITYEnglish Literature/Fine Art (Major/Minor)1979-1981FELLOWSHIPSKENT STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNINGFaculty Fellows Program (competitive)2018-2019 Developed an onboarding guide for adjunct faculty that was distributed for useacross the University and eight regional campuses.Teaching Scholars Program (competitive)2013-2014 Conducted a scholarly examination of my teaching practices to enhance studentlearning.HONORS, AWARDS & RECOGNITIONSKENT STATE UNIVERSITYFaculty Recognition AwardFaculty Excellence Award2016, 2015, 20132008STATE LIBRARY OF OHIOLSTA Advisory Council Service Proclamation2015ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE EDUCATORS (ALISE)Tague-Sutcliffe Award Winner, Doctoral Student Poster CompetitionNominated for Doctoral Student to ALISE Award20052005THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, GRADUATE STUDIESDavid Bruton, Jr. Continuing University FellowshipDavid Bruton, Jr. Continuing University FellowshipSam Whitten Endowed Presidential Scholarship for Academic Excellence200520042002
Curriculum Vitae for Belinda Boon2TEACHING EXPERIENCEKENT STATE UNIVERSITY/SCHOOL OF INFORMATIONAssociate Professor (Non-tenure Track)Undergraduate Course:LIS 30010 Information Fluency in the Workplace and Beyond2016-PresentGraduate Courses (face-to-face and online):LIS 60600 Foundations of Library & Info. Science (Core; discontinued in 2017)LIS 60001 Access to Information (Core; discontinued in 2017)LIS 60040 The Information Landscape (Core; Discontinued in 2021)LIS 60280 Master’s Portfolio (Core)LIS 60601 Information Sources & Reference ServicesLIS 60608 The Public LibraryLIS 60614 Selection & Acquisition of Library MaterialsLIS 61095 Special Topics: Information Services for Diverse PopulationsAssistant Professor (Non-tenure Track)2010-2016Graduate Courses (face-to-face and online):LIS 60600 Foundations of Library & Info. Science (Core; discontinued in 2017)LIS 60001 Access to Information (Core; discontinued in 2017)LIS 60608 The Public LibraryLIS 60614 Selection & Acquisition of Library MaterialsAssistant Professor (Tenure-Track)Graduate Courses (face-to-face):LIS 60600 Foundations of Library & Information ScienceLIS 60614 Selection & Acquisition of Library MaterialsLIS 60629 Library Materials & Services for School-Age Children2006-2010THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN/SCHOOL OF INFORMATIONAdjunct InstructorINF 322T Children’s LiteratureTeaching AssistantINF 322T Children’s LiteratureINF 380F Materials for ChildrenINF 382F Young Adult LiteratureSummer 20052002-2006PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCETEXAS STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSIONManager, Continuing Education & ConsultingInterim Manager, Continuing Education & ConsultingYouth Services ConsultantContinuing Education Consultant2001-20032000-20011998-20001993-2000
Curriculum Vitae for Belinda Boon3BASTROP (TX) PUBLIC LIBRARYLibrary Director1991-1993THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORKInterim Graduate Advisor/Administrative Assistant1990-1991HARRIS COUNTY (TX) PUBLIC LIBRARIESChildren’s Librarian/Assistant Librarian - Woodforest BranchChildren’s Librarian - Kingwood Branch1988-19901988FORD FOUNDATION ARCHIVESAssistant Archivist (Temporary Position)May-Sept. 1987PUBLICATIONSBOOKBoon, B. (1995). The CREW method: Expanded guidelines for collection evaluation andweeding for small and medium-sized public libraries. Austin, TX: Texas StateLibrary & Archives Commission.INVITED ARTICLESBoon, B. (2017). Bibliographic research. Sage Encyclopedia of Communication ResearchMethods. Sage Publications, Inc.Boon, B. (2009). Using the CREW method to enhance public and school librarycollections. Journal of Access Services, 6: 324-336.Boon, B. (2008). The professional development of small community librarians in Texas:A qualitative study of the female experience. Advances in Library Administrationand Organization, 26: 209-264.OTHER REFEREED ARTICLESBoon, B. (2007). A helping hand: The importance of mentoring in the professionaldevelopment of female library directors working in small Texas communities.Rural Libraries, 27(2): 7-18.Boon, B. (2007). More than just the 'library lady': Archetypal management rolesexhbited by female librarians in small Texas communities. Bookmobile andOutreach Services, 10(1): 9-24.OTHER PUBLISHED ARTICLESBoon, B. (2015). SLIS faculty member discusses tips for promoting student engagementin online courses. Online Connections Newsletter. Kent State University: Officeof Continuing and Distance Education.Boon, B. (2011). Getting the most from online learning. The News. State Library of Ohio.Boon, B. and Cheng, L. (2010). Social networking at Kent State University. The News.State Library of Ohio.Boon, B. and Vogler, D. (Winter 2001). TexShare database training. Texas LibraryJournal, 77(4), 158-159.
Curriculum Vitae for Belinda BoonWEB-BASED ARTICLESBoon, B. (2009). Weeding library collections. Small Libraries Division Blog, OhioLibrary Council http://olcsmalllibraries.wordpress.com/ LIBRARY TRAINING MANUALSTexas State Library & Archives Commission. (1998). Adopt a bunny program. Austin,TX: Texas State Library & Archives Commission.Texas State Library & Archives Commission. (1998). Dia de los ninos, dia de los libros.Austin, TX: Texas State Library & Archives Commission.Texas State Library & Archives Commission. (1998). Welcome to read, Texas! Austin,TX: Texas State Library & Archives Commission.EDITED WORKSEllis, K. (2012). Partnerships and collaborations in public library communities:Resources and solutions. IGI Global. (Editorial Advisory Board)Nichols, M. I. (1998). A guide for developing CD-ROM reference collections: Issues andstrategies. Austin, TX: Texas State Library & Archives Commission. (Editor)Nichols, M. I., Boon, B., Henry, S. (1997). Texas information resources for libraries.Austin, TX: Texas State Library & Archives Commission. (Contributor & Editor)BOOK REVIEWBoon, B. (Spring 2000). The volunteer library, by Linda S. Fox. [Book review]. Journalof Youth Services in Libraries, 13 (3), 26-26.INTERVIEWS AND QUOTED PASSAGESAnderson, K. (January 12, 2015). Profs seek input to improve online courses. FeaturedNews. Kent State University Website.MacDonald, G. J. (June 18, 2012). E-book battle: Libraries, publishers square off onpricing. Christian Science Monitor.Adamczak, R. (August 23, 2011). Dewey Decimal squares off with the Web: Today'slibrarians are tech-savvy resources. Akron Legal News.PRESENTATIONSINVITED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS2020[Canceled due to COVID-19]. Conducting a Diversity Audit, Texas Library AssociationAnnual Conference, Houston, TX2019Conducting a Diversity Audit [Panel discussion], American Booksellers AssociationAnnual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA2017Open Access and Intellectual Freedom (Plenary Session), Church & Synagogue LibraryAssociation Annual Conference, Rochester, NY4
Curriculum Vitae for Belinda BoonBest Practices in Weeding, Church & Synagogue Library Association AnnualConference, Rochester, NY(Panel Moderator) Take 5! Teen Services Symposium, Dayton, OHOnline Learning is for EVERYONE: Using Universal Design Principles to DevelopAccessible Online Course Content (Blind Peer-reviewed Concurrent ConferenceSession), Lilly Conference on Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning, Austin, TX2016Steal My Idea (Panel Presentation), Kent State University Online Teaching Symposium,Kent, OHWhat Should We Keep?: Donations & Weeding Considerations, Church & SynagogueLibrary Annual Conference, Kent, OH2015Active Online Teaching Strategies: Sharing Best Practices (Blind Peer-reviewed RoundTable), Lilly Conference on Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning, Austin, TX2014A Survey of Active Online Teaching Strategies (Panel Presenter), Kent State UniversityOnline Learning Symposium, Kent, OHTo Buy or Not To Buy: Vetting in the Age of Independent Publishing (Panel Moderator),Ohio Library Council Convention & Expo, Columbus, OHCarpe Diem! Seize the Day! 5 Things You Can Do NOW to Transform Your Library(Keynote Address), Texas Library Association District 9 Meeting, Midland, TX2010When Disaster Strikes Will You Be Prepared?, Ohio Education Library MediaAssociation (OELMA) Conference, Columbus, OHTraining Camp: How Libraries Can Benefit from Hosting a Library Practicum Student,61st Annual Ohio Regional Association of Law Libraries (ORALL) Conference,Canton, OH2008Weeders Attract More Readers!, Ohio Education Library Media Association (OELMA)Conference, Columbus, OHWeeders Attract More Readers!, Ohio Library Council (OLC) Children’s and YAConference, Columbus, OHWeeders Attract More Readers!, Public Library Association (PLA) National Conference,Minneapolis, MNWeeders Attract More Readers! (Webinar) Public Library Association (PLA) VirtualConference, Minneapolis, MNPanel Discussion: Preparing for a Tenure-Track Position, Association of Library andInformation Science Educators (ALISE), Seattle, WA2005Collection Development and Weeding with the CREW Method, New Hampshire LibraryAssociation Annual Conference, Manchester, NH5
Curriculum Vitae for Belinda Boon2000Weeding Library Collections and Reference Resources, Border Regional LibraryAssociation (BRLA), Las Cruces, NM1998Weeding School Library Collections, Texas Association of School Librarians (TASL)annual conference, Austin, TXUsing String Stories in Library Programming, Children’s Book Festival, Sam HoustonState University, Huntsville, TXIN-SERVICE WORKSHOPS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT2019Collection Development Basics [webinar], Prairieland (MN) Library Exchange2018Conducting a Reference Interview, Geauga County Library System, Geauga, OHWeeders Attract More Readers! Weeding Children’s Materials, Northeast Ohio RegionalLibrary System (NEO-RLS), Stow, OH2017Best Practices in Weeding (4 workshops), San Francisco Public Library & PacificLibrary Partnership, San Francisco, CABest Practices in Weeding, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA2016Best Practices in Weeding, Northeast Ohio Regional Library System (NEO-RLS),Twinsburg, OHThe Kids Are Alright! Serving Youth on the Frontlines, Mansfield/Richland CountyPublic Library In-Service, Mansfield, OHReference Services Boot Camp, Northeast Florida Library Information Network(NEFLIN), Ormond Beach, FL2014Weeding Nonfiction and E-Materials, Northeast Ohio Regional Library System SummerLibrary Symposium, Kent, OHModule 6 Introduction [Video recording], Kent State University Office of Continuing andDistance Education (OCDE) Orientation for Online Teaching Faculty2013Tips for Successful Online Teaching, Kent State University Office of Continuing andDistance Education (OCDE) Peer Mentoring Videos2012Collection Development: The New Balancing Act, Northeast Florida Library InformationNetwork (NEFLIN), Jacksonville, FL6
Curriculum Vitae for Belinda Boon2011Collection Development Tips for Tight Budgets, Northeast Florida Library InformationNetwork (NEFLIN), Jacksonville, FLWeeding Library Collections, London Public Library Staff Development, London, OHCollection Development Tips for Tight Budgets, Southwest Florida Library Network(SWFLN), Key West, FL2010Collection Development: The New Balancing Act, Southwest Ohio and NeighboringLibraries (SWON), Cincinnati, OH2009The Reference Interview/Providing Effective Reference Services, Western MassachusettsRegional Library System (WMRLS)Weeders Attract More Readers! Western Massachusetts Regional Library System(WMRLS), Central Massachusetts Regional Library System (CMRLS), and NortheastMassachusetts Regional Library System (NEMLS)Weeders Attract More Readers!, Southeast Massachusetts Regional Library System(SEMLS) and Metrowest Massachusetts Regional Library System (MWRLS)Weeders Attract More Readers!, Southwest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries (SWON)Revisiting the Reference Interview, Southwest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries (SWON)Weeders Attract More Readers!, Southeast Ohio Regional Library System (SERLS)2008Weeders Attract More Readers! Northeast Ohio Regional Library System (NEO-RLS)(Videoconference), Warren, OHCollection Development: The New Balancing Act, Tampa Bay (FL) Library Consortium,Tampa Bay, FLWeeders Attract More Readers!, Southeast Ohio Regional Library System (SERLS),Wellston, OHAdvanced Collection Building: Pulling It All Together, Ft. Bend County (TX) LibrarySystem, Richmond, TX2007Weeders Attract More Readers!, Southeast Ohio Regional Library System (SERLS),Wellston, OHCollection Development: The New Balancing Act, Northeast Ohio Regional LibrarySystem (NEO-RLS), Warren, OHWeeding with the CREW Method, Ft. Bend County (TX) Library System, Richmond, TXWeeding Reference Collections, Northeast Ohio Regional Library System (NEO-RLS),Warren, OHWeeding for Exemplary Collections, Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX2006Weeders Attract More Readers!, Houston Area Library System, Houston, TXCollection Development, Amigos Library Services, Little Rock, AR7
Curriculum Vitae for Belinda Boon2005Weeding with the CREW Method, (Preconference Workshop) Texas Library AssociationAnnual Conference, Austin, TX2004Print and Online Reference Resources, Houston Independent School District, Houston,TXWeeding with the CREW Method, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives,Louisville, KYUsing the TexShare Databases, Houston Area Library System, Houston, TXBasic Reference Skills, Northeast Texas Library System, Ft. Worth, TXWeeding with the CREW Method, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives,Eddyville, KYEvaluating Print and Online K-12 Reference Resources, Northside Independent SchoolDistrict, San Antonio, TXPrint and Online Reference Resources, Houston Independent School District, Houston,TXWeeding with the CREW Method, Texas Trans-Pecos Library System, El Paso, TX2003Weeding with the CREW Method, (Preconference Workshop) Kentucky LibraryAssociation, Louisville, KYWeeding with the CREW Method, Alamo Area Library System, San Antonio, TXEvaluating Reference Resources: Print and Online, NOLA Regional Library System,New Philadelphia, OHWeeding with the CREW Method, Northside Independent School District, San Antonio,TXReference Skills, West Texas Library System, Lubbock, TXKids’ Stuff on the Web and Business Internet Resources workshops Amigos LibraryServices, Little Rock, ARWriting a Collection Development Policy, South Texas Library System, Edinburg, TXReference Skills, Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium (GCLC), Cincinnati, OHWeeding with the CREW Method, Region IV Education Service Center, Houston, TXWeeding with the CREW Method and Reference Skills, North Texas Regional LibrarySystem (NTRLS), Ft. Worth, TXReference Skills, Ohio Valley Area Libraries (OVAL), Jackson, OHWeeding with the CREW Method, NOLA Regional Library System/Cleveland AreaMunicipal Libraries (CAMLS), Marietta, OHReference Skills workshop series Oklahoma, Amigos Library Services, Altus & Alva, OKReference Skills, Texas Panhandle Library System, Amarillo, TX2002Reference Skills, Houston Area Library System, Houston, TXWeeding with the CREW Method, Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium (GCLC),Florence, KYWeeding with the CREW Method, MOLO Regional Library System, New Philadelphia,OHWeeding with the CREW Method, Ohio Valley Area Libraries (OVAL), Gallipolis, OH8
Curriculum Vitae for Belinda BoonThe Reference Interview, San Antonio Public Library, San Antonio, TXWeeding Library Collections, Region V Education Service Center, Beaumont, TX1999Weeding Library Collections, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, Oklahoma City, Tulsaand McAlister, OK1998Urban Legends, Using String Stories in Library Programming, and Reference Servicesfor Children, Texas Library Association/District 8 Meeting, Victoria, TXTRAINING INSTITUTES2006Reference Services, Utah Public Library Institute for Training (UPLIFT), Utah StateLibrary, St. John, UTReference Services, Advanced Track, Winter Institute, Missouri State Library, Columbia,MO2005Collection Development, Advanced Track, Winter Institute, Missouri State Library,Columbia, MO2004Reference Services, Small Library Management Training Program, Texas State Library &Archives Commission, Richmond, Denton, Lubbock and Amarillo, TXReference Services, Utah Public Library Institute for Training (UPLIFT), Utah StateLibrary Division, Salt Lake City, UTCollection Development, Small Library Management Training Program, Texas StateLibrary & Archives Commission, Richmond, Denton, Lubbock and Amarillo, TX2003Collection Development, Advanced Track, Summer Institute, Missouri State Library,Columbia, MO2002Reference Services, Utah Public Library Institute for Training (UPLIFT), Utah StateLibrary Division, Salt Lake City, UT2000Reference Services, Utah Public Library Institute for Training (UPLIFT), Utah StateLibrary Division, Salt Lake City, UTReference Services, Advanced Track, Summer Institute, Missouri State Library,Columbia, MO9
Curriculum Vitae for Belinda Boon10RESEARCH PROJECTSKENT STATE UNIVERSITYA Survey of the Active Online Teaching Strategies Used by SLISFull-time and Part-time FacultyHarry Potter and the Would-Be Censors: Can the Boy-Who-Lived Enchantthe Would-Be-Censors Who Read His Story? ( 3,000 grant)2008-2009STATE LIBRARY OF OHIODetermining the Training and Professional Development Needs of OhioPublic Library Staff Serving Children and Teens ( 15,000 grant)2006-2007KSU INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIESBook Discussion Groups for Women Aged 65 and Over by Barbara Bauer(Faculty Reader)2014-20152014OTHER GRANTSTEXAS STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSIONPrimary Author, Training Component of Library of Texas Project GrantSecondary Author, Gates Training Grant ( 200,800)20011999CONSULTINGCentral Washington UniversityAdvised library director and staff on collection management and weeding.Biblioteca, Universidad Francisco Marroquin (Guatemala)Assisted university librarian in establishing reference services and policies,provided training for student reference staff and university faculty.20172005-2006The University of Texas at Austin, School of Information2004Conducted focus groups for IMLS-funded research on school library collaboration.South Texas Library SystemReviewed and approved collection development policies for 59 public libraries.Austin Community CollegeConducted focus groups with faculty for planning and restructuring of theCollege’s services and courses.20032000-2001
Curriculum Vitae for Belinda Boon11UNIVERSITY SERVICEKENT STATE UNIVERSITYAdvisory Board, Center for Teaching and LearningCollege of Communication (CCI) Diversity TeamChair, Student Event Sub-committee, 2017Great Space Initiative CommitteeUniversity Teaching Council (Chair, 2017-2018)University Commencement CommitteeUniversity Committee to select a Learning Management SystemUniversity Press Editorial BoardVirginia Hamilton Conference on Multi-cultural Literature for Youth(Planning Committee)KSU SCHOOL OF INFORMATIONAccreditation & Assessment Committee (Chair)Admissions, Awards and Academic StandingCommittee on Accreditation, Team IVCore Curriculum Review CommitteeCurriculum CommitteeDirector Review CommitteeFaculty Affairs CommitteeFaculty Search Committee – Columbus FacultyFaculty Search Committee – Youth Services FacultyPart-Time Faculty Handbook CommitteeOnline Education Committee (Chair, 2013-2014, 2016-2017)Committee Action: Developed Online Instructor ManualStudent Academic Complaint CommitteeStudent Affairs CommitteeYouth Services Working 2008, 2015-20172010-20112014-20162006-201520092017-2019, 20202012-2017PROFESSIONAL SERVICESTATE LIBRARY OF OHIOOhio Library Support Staff Certification Working GroupTake 5! Youth Services Museum-Library-School PartnershipChoose to Read Ohio Program Production TeamYouth Services Advisory CouncilLibrary Services & Technology Act Advisory 015OHIOANA LIBRARYOhioana Book Festival Planning CommitteeOhioana Book Festival - Kids Activities (Organizer)2008-20122008-2012OHIO LIBRARIESOhio Council of Library and Information Services (OCLIS)2008-2012
Curriculum Vitae for Belinda Boon12GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEESSTATE LIBRARY OF OHIOReviewer, Choose to Read Ohio Special LSTA GrantsLibrary Services & Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council MemberLSTA Full Grant ReviewerCommittee Chair (2011)LSTA Mini-Grant ReviewerCommittee Chair (2010, 2012, 2013)UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTINCo-op Fellowship GrantsMember, Final Review CommitteeChair, Review Committee for Schools of Natural Sciences and Fine XAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING EDUCATIONAL NETWORK (TPBEN)Content Advisory Board2001-2003TEXAS STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSIONTexShare Education Working Group1999-2003TEXAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONTexas Book Festival Grant Review CommitteeTexas Book Festival Grant Review CommitteeChristina B. Woll Memorial Grant Review Committee200019991997-2000TOCKER FOUNDATION (AUSTIN, TX)Grant Review CommitteeGrant Review Committee20001998PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSSTATE ASSOCIATIONSOhio Library Council (OLC)Library Development Committee2008-2009Library Education Committee2009-2015Past Chair (2013-2014)Committee Action: Revised Core Competencies for Ohio Public Library StaffChair (2012-2013)Committee Action: Developed Public Library Staff Certification ProgramAssistant Chair (2011-2012)Texas Library Association (TLA)Secretary-elect, District IIIAnnual Conference Local Arrangements CommitteeChair, TLA Store Subcommittee2005-20062004-2005
Curriculum Vitae for Belinda BoonContinuing Education Providers Interest GroupChair (2001-2002)Councilor or Alternate Councilor (2002-2005)Intellectual Freedom CommitteeContinuing Education and Development CommitteeChair (1999-2000, 1998-1999)Public Library DivisionNominating Committee (1997-1998)Chair, Planning Committee (1999-2000)NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONSAmerican Library Association (ALA)Association of Library and Information Science Educators (ALISE)Association of Library Services To Children (ALSC)Public Library Association (PLA)132000-20062000-20021995-20011993-Present
Curriculum Vitae for Belinda Boon 3 BASTROP (TX) PUBLIC LIBRARY Library Director 1991-1993 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Interim Graduate Advisor/Administrative Assistant 1990-1991 HARRIS COUNTY (TX) PUBLIC LIBRARIES Children's Librarian/Assistant Librarian - Woodforest Branch 1988-1990
