Dr. Meghan Harper PH.d
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Sarah Meghan Harper
January 2019
School of Information
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242
Phone: (330) 672-5849
FAX: (330) 672-7965
Email: sharper1@kent.edu
 

EDUCATION
2003       Ph.D.        Curriculum & Instruction, Kent State University
                                             Dissertation: “A Metaphorical Analysis of Teacher Beliefs about Using Technology in the        
                                                                      Classroom"
 
1991         M.L.S.       Library Science, Kent State University
 
1990        B.S.           Elementary Education, Kent State University
 
TEACHING & RESEARCH INTERESTS
Administration and Organization of School Library Media Centers
Cataloging in School Libraries
Electronic Portfolios
Evaluation of School Library Programs
Reference Service to Youth
School Library facility design
Information Literacy
Technology and Professional Development
Trauma informed care in libraries
Care-based practices in libraries
Management and organization of Church and Synagogue Libraries
Cataloging in Religious libraries
 
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 
2019 - Present      Professor

2017 - Present      MLIS Graduate Coordinator

2001 - Present      Coordinator School Library Program
 
2012 - 2019            Associate Professor

2003 – 2011           Assistant Professor (Tenured 2009)
                                   School of Information, Kent State University
 
2001 – 2003          Assistant Professor (Non-tenure track)
                                   School of Information, Kent State University
 
1997 – 2001           Coordinator of Libraries and Technology and Assistant Curriculum Director
                                   Wooster City Schools, Wooster, OH

 
1993 – 1997            Coordinator of Media Services
                              Elementary Library Coordinator
                              High School and Middle School Librarian
                              Network Systems Operator, and
                              University of Akron, School of Business and Technology, Technology
                              Liaison
                                   Coventry Local Schools, Coventry, OH
 
1992 – 1993          Elementary Librarian
                                   Cleveland City Schools, Cleveland, OH
 
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
School of Library and Information Science, Kent State University

Courses Taught
2014 -   Present    LIS 60618       Information Literacy Initiatives and Instruction
2001 –  Present    LIS 60624      Cataloging for School Librarians
2001 – Present     LIS 60630      Reference Sources and Services for Youth
2001 – Present     LIS 60607      School Library Management
 
Courses Developed
2017-2018         LIS 60617     Information Literacy for Youth
                                                 (Collaborative development with Dr. Mary Ann Stahr)
2016-Present   LIS 60280   Master's Electronic Portfolio 
                                                 (Collaborative development with Dr. B. Boone and M. Nichols)
2013-Present   LIS 60618     Information Literacy Initiatives and Instruction
                                                 (Collaborative development with Dr. M. Matteson)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2011 – Present              International Association of School Librarianship (IASL)
2011 – Present              International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)
2004 – 2017                  Church & Synagogue Library Association (CSLA)
2001 – Present             American Association of School Librarians (AASL)                   
1999 – Present             Kent State Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa     
1998 – Present             Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
1992 – Present             Ohio Educational Library Association (OELMA)
1992; 2001 – Present   American Library Association (ALA)                                              

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS, ACTIVITIES & SERVICE
Awards and Recognition
World Education Day.  (28-30 of September, 2018)
Invited Chairperson and Speaker, K-12 Education.  Using action research to assess and advocate for innovative school library design.  Jinan, China.
 
Kent State University iSchool Representative to the OELMA Board of Directors.  Appointed 2015.

IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) Benjamin Franklin Award
Invited judge, 2014 and 2015

American Association of School Librarians: Causality: School Libraries and Student Success (CLASS)
Invited research participant, National Research Forum, April 2014.

Ohio Educational Library Media Association
Presidential Award, Presented at the Annual Conference, October 2013. 

 International Committees
Elected to the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)'s Standing Committee on Literacy and Reading (August 2017-August 2021)

National Committees
Multiple Universities, Outside Reviewer for Tenure and Promotion Cases, 2014-present.

ALA Council Councilor, 2012-2015.

ALA Committee on Accreditation, Board Member, 2013-Present.
 
Board of Examiners for the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Appointed by the Executive Board for the American Library Association (ALA).  Three-year term (July 2006).  Reappointed for three-year term (July 2009).
 
Board of Examiners for Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) formally NCATE (2013- Present).
 
American Association of School Librarians
Committee: AASL Research and Statistics Committee. Reappointed for two-year term (July 2013).

AASL Division:
2003- Present Educators of School Librarians
(Secretary) Elected position 2018-Present.
 
Church and Synagogue Library Association
Committee: Awards and Recognition. Chair. Elected for three year term. 2014-2017.
 
State Committees
2013 - Present                         TRAILS Steering Committee
2012 – Present                         Statewide School Library Evaluation Design Team
2011 – 2016                                State Library, Support Ohio Libraries
2003 – Present                        Buckeye Children’s Book Award Council: Historian
1992 – Present                         Ohio Educational Library Media Association
2014                                           Site Coordinator for Statewide Winter Conference
2006 – 2008                             Ohio Educational Library Media Association Programming
                                                    Committee
2006 – Present                        Ohio Educational Library Media Association Annual Conference
2005 – Present                        Ohio Educational Library Media Association Membership
                                                    Committee

Kent State University Committees
iSchool Departmental Committees
2012 – 2017                                           Accreditation and Assessment Committee
2008 – 2012                                          Chair, Curriculum Committee
2002 – 2005; 2007 – 2012;                 Curriculum Committee
2016 - Present        
2004 – 2007                                         Admissions and Awards
2003 – 2009                                         Distance Learning Committee

College of Communication and Information Committees
2013-2017                                              College Advisory Committee
2005, 2007-2012, 2017-2018              College Curriculum Committee Representative
 
University Committees & Colloquia
2012 – Present                          Co-Director, Virginia Hamilton Multicultural Literature
                                                     Conference Advisory Board    
2013                                            College of Communication and Information Deans Review
2012 – 2016                                University Handbook Committee
2013 – 2016                                University Libraries Advisory Committee
2010 – 2017                                Advisory Committee for Academic Assessment
2013 – 2017                                Co-chair Subcommittee “Closing the Loop”
2014                                            Recognition for participation in Kent State University affirmation of accreditation                                                                    process
2006 – Present                        University Council on Teacher Education and Steering
                                                    Committee Teacher Education Coordinators (EHHS)
2003 – 2012                               Virginia Hamilton “Multicultural Conference” Advisory Board

Advisory Board
2003 – 2005, 2007 – 2012      College Curriculum Committee   
2004 – 2005                              AQIP Systems Portfolio Reader
 
Ad-Hoc Committees
2016-2017            Chaired faculty search committee
2014-Present      Provost appointed CCI Dean Search committee
2012-2013            Provost appointed CCI Dean’s Review committee
2012-Present      School of Library and Information Science Handbook committee

Doctoral Student Committees
2017.                     College of Communication and Information
2017.                     College of Education, Health and Human Services
2014.                    College of Communication and Information
2014.                    School of Music
                 
External Committees Chaired
1997 – 2001       District-wide Technology Committee      
1997 – 2001       District-wide Web Page Development
1998 – 2000      District-wide Y2K    
1997 – 2000      Young Authors
1997 – 1999       District-wide Acceptable Use Policy Development
                                                                 
External Professional Service
Akron-Summit County Public Library Friends Council
2012 – Present          President
2006 – 2009              Recording Secretary
2003 – 2006              Treasurer

Friends of the Library, Portage Lakes Branch, Akron Summit County Public Library, Inc.
2013 - 2 014       Vice President
2011 – 2013         Treasurer
2008 – 2010      President
2006 – 2007     Vice President
2004 – 2006     Secretary
2001 – 2004      President
 
Church Library, First United Methodist Church of Kent
2008 – Present    Chair, Church Library Committee
2004 – 2007         Member, Library Committee
2004 – 2005         Weeding of church library
2004 – 2005         Researched software automation systems available for churches
2004 – 2005         Compiled recommended list of software for children
 
PUBLICATIONS
Book
Harper. M. (2011). Reference sources and services for youth. New York, NY: Neal-Schuman
     Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-55570-641-8.
     2 nd Edition forthcoming ALA Editions 2019.

Harper, M. 21 st century literacies: A complete guide. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield,
     Publishers Inc. Publication forthcoming, 2019.

Harper, M. Cataloging for school librarians. ALA Editions. Publication forthcoming, December 2019.

 
Invited Chapters
Fostering resilience, wellness and hope in the school library. (Anticipated publication Fall 2019). In Mardis, M.A. &
     Oberg, D. (Eds.). Social Justice and Cultural Competency: Essential Readings for School Librarians.
     The International Perspective, Volume 2. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

Evaluating effectiveness of teachers and school librarians. (2017). In Marcia Mardis (Ed.),
Librarians and educators
     collaborating for success: The international perspective. Santa Barbara, CA: International Association of School
     Librarians.


Reference Sources and Services for Youth. (2013). In Cassell, K. and Uma Hiremath (Eds). Reference and Information
     Services in the 21st Century: An Introduction, 3rd ed. Chicago, IL: Neil Schuman Publishers, ALA Editions.


Linking Audiovisuals with Multicultural Literature. (2010). In Smolen, L. and Oswald, R. (Eds).
     Multicultural Literature and Response: Affirming Diverse Voices. Columbus, OH: Linworth Publishing.

 Handbooks
Harper, M. Helping Those Who Hurt: an annotated bibliography for congregational libraries
     serving teens and children. Church and Synagogue Library Association. March, 2013.
 
Electronic Portfolio Handbook for Practicum for School Library Students
Created August 2007; Revised May, 2011.
Contents include: Letter to Students, E-Portfolio Rubric, Checklist, and Standards Alignment with American Association of School Librarians and Ohio Department of Education Academic Content K-12 Library Guidelines. 
 
Conference Proceedings
Harper, M. (2016). Designing an innovative school library environment to facilitate 21st century literacy skills.
    
International Association of School Librarians. August 2016. Tokyo, Japan.
   
Harper, M. 2013. “Other Ways of Knowing: How School Librarians Can Take a Leadership Role in Addressing
     Multiliteracies Across the Curriculum in the School Library.” The Shifting Sands of School Librarianship –
     Selected papers from the 41st annual conference of the International Association of School Librarianship,
and
     the Sixteenth International Forum on research in School Librarianship, Doha, Qatar, November 12 – 15, 2012.
     ISBN: 978-1-890861-39-1.
 
Columnist
Reach for Reference. Editorial Board Reviewed. School Library Media Monthly. Article columns published October
     2008, December 2008, February 2009, March 2009, June 2009, October 2009, December 2009, February 2010,
     April 2010, and June 2010 issues.
 
Reference Column. Editorial Board Reviewed. Church and Synagogue Library Association: Congregational Libraries
     Today.
Article columns published September 2014, February 2015, August 2015, September 2015.
 
Guest Editor
Guest Editor
Small Changes: Bringing Vision to Reality Knowledge Quest 35(3), Jan./Feb. 2007.
     http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/knowledgequest/kqwebarchives
     /kqwebarchives.cfm#smchanges

 
Invited Reviews
Charles Harmon. (Ed.) The Basics of Cataloging for the Media Specialist (Rowman, Littlefield and Brown) August,
     2013
 
Library and Media Connection/American Reference Books Annual. Best of Reference Award: Best electronic
     reference category.
2012.
 
Journal of Research in Childhood Education.
     October, 2007.
 
Harmon, Charles. (Ed.) KidzCat: A how-to-do-it manual for cataloging children’s materials & instructional resources.
     (Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.)
     March 2007.
 
What Every Teacher Should Know About Libraries. (Corwin Press).
     May 2005.
 
Highsmith Care and Repair Booklet Highsmith Library Supplies.
     November 2005.
 
Invited Reviewer
2016-Present   School Libraries Worldwide
2014-Present    International Information and Library Review (ISSN: 1057-2317) Elsevier     
 
Refereed
Harper, M. (2017). Helping students who hurt: Care based policies and practices for the school library. School
     Libraries Worldwide, 23
(1), 41-54.

Harper, M. (2016). Using literature to help students who hurt. Ohio Media Spectrum – Journal of     
     the Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA), 68(1), 45-57.

Harper, M., & Deskins, L. (2015). Using action research to assess and advocate for innovative school library design.
     Knowledge Quest, 44(2), 24-33.

Harper, M. (2015). Evaluating the collaborative efforts of school librarians and teachers. Ohio Media Spectrum –
     Journal of the Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA),
67(1), 23-30.

Harper, M. (2014). Collaboration of school and public libraries finding common ground with the common core to  
     serve students with special needs
.
Ohio Media Spectrum – Journal of the Ohio Educational Library Media
     Association (OELMA), 66
(1), 47-56.

Harper, M. (2013). Savvy school library design to facilitate 21st century literacy skills and the common core. Ohio
     Media Spectrum – Journal of the Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA),
65(1), 34-43.

Harper, M. & Schwelik, J. (2013). The school library challenge: Changing perceptions, creating supporters and gaining
     advocates with library advisory committees.
Knowledge Quest, 42(1), 24-28.

Harper, M. (2012). Evaluation in the school library as a key to advocacy. Ohio Media Spectrum – Journal of the Ohio
     Educational Library Media Association (OELMA), 64
(1), 15-22.

Harper, Meghan (2012). Awesome assessment tools for advocacy in the school library. Ohio Media Spectrum –
     Journal of the Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA), 64
(1), 32-34.


Article Series:
Harper, M. & Baldini, M. (2011). Cataloging and labeling correlated resources: The final steps to the making
     correlations
series of aligning library resources to academic content standards.  Knowledge Quest, 36(5).
     http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/knowledgequest/kqwebarchives/v36/365 
     /harperbaldini/makingcorrelations5.cfm


Harper, M. & Baldini, M. (2010). Making correlations: Budget allocation, advocating, and planning. Knowledge Quest,
     36(5). http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/knowledgequest/kqwebarchives/v36/365
     /harpercopy/newcopy4.cfm


Harper, M. & Baldini, M. (2010). Making correlations: Selection and acquisition of library. Knowledge Quest, 36(5).
     http://www.ala.org.ala.mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/knowledgequest/kqwebarchives/v36/365/harpercopy
     /partthree.cfm


Harper, M. & Baldini, M. (2008). “Correlating the collection to standards: Preparing the collection.” Knowledge Quest,
     36
(5). http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/knowledgequest/kqwebarchives/v36/365
     /365harperbaldini.cfm


Harper, M. & Baldini, M. (2008). Making correlations. Knowledge Quest, 36(4). http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl
     /aaslpubsandjournals/knowledgequest/kqwebarchives/v36/364/354harper.cfm

Dees, D.M., Niesz, T., Harper, M., Emens, S., Zavota, G., Hovhannisyan, G., Tu, T., Kan, K. H. (2009). Shifting professional
     identities: reflections on a faculty learning community experience.
Learning Communities Journal, 1(2), 49-74.

Harper, M. and Holmes, J. (2007) The impact of ubiquitous computing on library facilities. Knowledge Quest, 35(3).
     http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/knowledgequest/kqwebarchives/v35/353
     /353harperholmes.cfm


Harper, M. (2007). Bringing vision to reality. Knowledge Quest, 35(3) 12-13.

Harper, M. (2007). How physical design can influence copyright compliance. Knowledge Quest, 35(3), 30-32.
Copyright bibliography. Knowledge Quest. Jan/Feb 2007. http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/kqweb
     /kqweb.htm


Copyright extras: Bookmarks. Knowledge Quest. Jan/Feb 2007.
     http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/knowledgequest/kqwebarchives/v35/353
     /HarperBookmarks1.pdf


Copyright extras: Notices and signs. Knowledge Quest. Jan/Feb 2007.
     http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/knowledgequest/kqwebarchives/v35/353
     /HarperNotices1.pdf


Editorial Board Reviewed
Article Series:
Harper, M. (2013). An overview of RDA and FRBR (pronounced furr-burr). Implementing RDA in Congregational
     Libraries
series. Church & Synagogue Library Association Newsletter, 36(2).

Harper, M. (2010). "My favorite reference resource: Bring American history into focus with Sharpe online reference."
     School Library Media Activities Monthly, 26(10), 34-36.

Harper, M. (2010.). My favorite reference resource: Explore the excellent xspaces in scholastic's expert space. School
     Library Media Activities Monthly 26
(8), 37-39.
   
Harper, M. (2010). "My favorite reference resource: Pop culture universe: icons, idols, ideas.
School Library Media
     Activities Monthly, 26
(6), 36-38.

Harper, M. (2009). My favorite reference resource: Teen health and wellness: a rosen database. School Library Media
     Activities Monthly
, 26(4), 36-38.

Harper, M. (2009). My favorite reference resource: H.W. Wilson's non book materials core collection. School Library
     Media Activities Monthly, 26
(2), 35-37.

Harper, M. (2009). My favorite reference resource: A look at national geographic united states and world atlases.
     School Library Media Activities Monthly, 25(10), 44-46.
   
Harper, M. (2009). My favorite reference resource: Explore and tap into multiple musical resources with oxford music
     online.
School Library Media Activities Monthly, 25(7), 46-48.

Harper, M. (2009). My favorite reference resource: Explore world book discover. School Library Media Activities
     Monthly, 25
(6), 46-47.

Harper, M. (2009). My favorite reference resource: Cash in on biography reference bank's multiple reference
     resources.
School Library Media Activities Monthly, 25(4), 47-48.

Harper, M. (2008). My favorite reference resource: access science for millennials, teachers, and library media
     specialists.
School Library Media Activities Monthly, 25(2), 45-46.

Harper, M. (2007). Designing quality library lesson plans. Library Media Connection, 26(3), 42-43.

Harper, M. (2007). Awesome audiovisuals. Congregational Libraries Today, July/August 1-5.

Grants
Research & Pedagogy Grants
Funded
2013             Office of Accreditation and Assessment with Dr. Frank Lambert.
                      Development of a School-wide Professional Disposition Assessment, ($2,650).

2004           Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
                     Librarians for the 21st Century Program with Drs. Brodie and Byerly, ($486,621).

2004           College of Communication and Information, Kent State University
                     Online Course Proposal for Cataloging for School Library Media Specialists, ($4,000).

Collaborative Grants

2017              American Association of School Libraries, ABC-CLIO.($1750) and LSTA Grant ($4,622.00) “Preparing
                      Ohio’s School Library Media Specialists For Future Ready Leadership” in collaboration with Ohio   
                      Educational Library Media Association, Northeast Ohio-Regional Library System and InFOhio.


Unfunded

2014             Martens, M., Harper, M., Burhanna, K., Harmon, K. and Baldini, M. “Media Mentors: Creating an Academy  
                      at Kent State University’s School of
Library and Information Science.” Knights News Challenge “The 
                      Library of the
Future Is . . .” Grant proposal to the Knights Foundation. ($474,105)

2012             Harper, M. and F. Lambert. “The Implications of FRBR and RDA on School Library Media Centers.” 
                     Research study grant proposal for the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Grant proposal to the
                     National Leadership Grant ($50,000)


PRESENTATIONS
Poster Presentations
Harper, M. (2017, January). Assessment of Professional Dispositions of LIS Graduate Students. Association for Library
     and Information Science Education 2017, Atlanta, GA.


Peer Reviewed Conference Presentations
International:
Harper, M. (2017, August). Care-based practices in the school library. International Association of School Librarians,
     Long Beach, CA. (Research strand)


Harper, M. (2016, August). Designing an innovative school library environment to facilitate 21st century literacy skills.
    
International Association of School Librarians, Tokyo, Japan. (Research strand)

Harper, M. (2012, November). Other ways of knowing: How school librarians can take a leadership role in addressing
     multiliteracy across the curriculum in the school library.
International Association of School Librarians. Doha,
     Qatar.


Accepted Proposals:
Harper, M. (2018, October). Trauma-informed libraries: Promoting hope, resiliency, and wellness. Ohio Library
     Council. Columbus, OH.


Harper, M. (2018, October). Lending Hope in Times of Trauma: School Librarians Inspire!, Ohio Educational Library
     Media Association Worthington
, Ohio.
   
Invited:
Harper, M. (2017). Trauma informed school libraries: Promoting hope, resiliency and wellness. SPARRC Stark County
     School Librarians Group (Keynote)
Perry High School, Massillon, OH.           

Harper, M. (2017, July). Helping Children who Hurt. Church and Synagogue Library Association Annual Conference.
     Rochester, NY.


Harper, M. (2017, July). Managing the Church Library. Church and Synagogue Library Association Annual Conference,
     Rochester, NY.


Harper, M. (2015, March). Advocating for Innovative Design with Action Research. OELMA Innovative Learning
     Spaces Edu-Conference, Rootstown, OH.


Harper, M. (2014, July). Resources for Helping those that Hurt in Congregational Libraries. Church and Synagogue
     Library Association Annual Conference, Lake Oswego, OR.


Harper, M. & Dutkiewicz, S. (2014, July). Applying RDA Standards in Congregational libraries: History, Highlights and
     Hip Tips.
Church and Synagogue Library Association Annual Conference, Lake Oswego, OR.

Harper, M. (2009, July). Catchy Cataloging Tips for Church Libraries. Church and Synagogue Library Association
     Annual Conference, Canton, OH.


Presentations:
Harper, M. (2015, November). Advocate with action research. AASL 17th National Conference & Exhibition, Columbus,
     OH.


Harper, M. (2014, June). Confronting tragedy: Explaining the unimaginable, and unthinkable through picture books.
    
The Center for the Study of Information and Religion 4th Annual Conference on Information and Religion, Kent
     State University,
Kent, OH.

Harper, M. (2013, April). Multi-literacies across the curriculum. Virginia Hamilton Multicultural Literature Annual
     Conference, Kent State University, Kent, OH
.

Harper, M. (2008, April). Making magnificent connections with multicultural audiovisuals. Virginia Hamilton
     Multicultural Literature Annual Conference
, Kent, OH.

Dees, D.M., Niesz, T., Harper, M. Emens, S., Zavota, G., Hovhannisyan, G., Tu, T., Kan, K. H. (2006, March). Mirrors of
     practice: An exploration of self-reflective techniques in teaching.
Lilly Conference of College and University
     Teaching, Pomona, CA.


State:
Presentations:
Invited:

Harper, M. (2018, August). Lending Hope: Promoting Resilience and Wellness in the Library. Opioids in Communities:
     Libraries in Response. State Library of Ohio, Ohio
Regional Library Systems and OhioNET. Gallipolis, OH; Dayton,
     OH; Findlay, OH;
and Twinsburg, OH.       

Harper, M. (2018, October). Trauma-informed libraries: Promoting hope, resiliency, and wellness. Ohio Library 
     Council. Columbus, OH.

Harper, M. (2018, October). Lending Hope in Times of Trauma: School Librarians Inspire! Ohio Educational Library
     Media Association. Worthington, OH.

Harper, M. (2016, October).
Helping students who hurt in the school library. Ohio Educational Library Media
     Association. Columbus, OH.


Harper, M & Baldini, M. (2016, October). Pop up the learning! Ohio Educational Library Media Association. October
     2016. Columbus, OH.

Harper, M. (2018, November). Trauma-Informed School Libraries: Promoting Hope, Resilience, and Wellness in the
     School Library Responding to Opioids and Trauma in the Community.
NEONET, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.


Harper, M. Keynote Speaker. (2015, March). Helping those who hurt: Resources for adults who work with children in
     congregational libraries.
Annual Spring Event conference, NEO-Church and Synagogue Library Association,
     Massillon, OH.


Harper, M. Keynote Speaker. (2014, March).  Implementing RDA in church and synagogue libraries: Theory to
     practice.
Annual Spring Event conference, NEO-Church and Synagogue Library Association, Chesterland, OH.

Harper, M. (2013, October). Showcasing connections and competencies with action research in the school library.
    
(Pre-conference)
Ohio Educational Library Media Association Annual Conference, Sandusky, OH.

Harper, M. (2013, February). How your school librarian can support multiliteracies across the curriculum. Ohio
     Educational Technology Conference. Columbus, OH.


Harper, M. (2013, February). Citizenship, Common Core & Children’s Choice Awards: Using Buckeye Book Award
     winners in education.
Ohio Educational Technology Conference, Columbus, OH.

Harper, M. (2013, January). Savvy school library design to facilitate 21st century literacy skills and the Common Core.
     Ohio Educational Library Media Association NEO-Regional professional development workshop. Kent State
     University, Kent, OH.


Harper, M. (2013, March). Building assessment to gather evidence of student growth K-5. Ohio Educational Library
     Media Association Midwinter Conference, Columbus, OH.


Harper, M. (2012, July). The Future of libraries. Educational Seminar Series: The Written Word. Lakeside, OH.

Harper, M. and Deskins, L. (2012, October). Connecting Buckeye Children’s Book Awards to the Common Core. Ohio
     Educational Library Media Association Annual Conference. Sandusky, OH.


Harper, M. (2012, July). The Library as place: Serving children of today and tomorrow. Educational Seminar Series: The
     Written Word. July 2012. Lakeside, OH.


Harper, M. (2012, July). Bringing history into focus while exploring 21st century literacy skills. Northeast Ohio Regional
     Library Systems, Kent State University,  Kent, Ohio.


Harper, M. (2012, February). Ohio E-Tech, Becoming a school librarian. Ohio eTech Conference, Columbus, OH.

Harper, M. (2011, October). Red hot reference resources. Ohio Educational Library Media Association Annual
     Conference, Columbus, OH.


Harper, M. (2011, October). Connecting multicultural literature to 21st century student learning. Ohio Educational
     Library Media Association Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.


Harper, M. (2011, July). Reference resources for children & teens. Northeast Ohio Regional Library System Tenth
     Annual Summer Library Symposium.


Harper, M. (2011, April). Keep the seeds, ditch the weeds: Cultivating your church library garden with weeding.
    
Northeast Ohio Chapter Church and Synagogue Library Association Annual Spring Conference, Greenford, OH.

Harper, M. (2008, October). Connecting to academic content standards with audiovisuals. Ohio Educational Library
     Media Association Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.

   
Harper, M and Baldini, M. (2008, October).
Two heads are better than one: Professional writing partnerships. Ohio
     Educational Library Media Association Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.


Harper, M. (2008, August). Red hot reference resources meeting academic content standards. School Library
     Symposium Northeast Ohio Regional Library System, Kent State University,  Kent, OH.


Harper, M. & Baldini, M. (2007, October). Red hot reference resources. Ohio Educational Library Media Association.
     Dayton, OH.


Harper, M. (2007, October). Awesome audiovisuals and information literacy. Ohio Educational Library Media
     Association. Dayton, OH.


Harper, M. (2007, April). Audiovisual resources in bloom: Selection of children’s audiovisual materials in the
     congregational library
. Church and Synagogue Library Association Conference, Willoughby, OH.

Harper, M. (2006, October). Ravishing reference resources update 2006. Ohio Educational Library Media Association,
    
Columbus, OH.

Harper, M. (2006, October). Catchy cataloging!  Tips for enhancing collection visibility and access. Ohio Educational
     Library Media Association
, Columbus, OH.

Harper, M. (2006, September). Getting an MLIS and K-12 School Library Media Licensure at Kent State University.
     Correctional Education Association Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.

Harper, M. (2005, October). Ravishing reference resources update 2005. Ohio Educational Library Media Association,
     Columbus, OH.


Local:
Presentations:

Invited:
Harper, M. (2019, July 29). Libraries lending hope: How libraries can respond to the opioid crisis. Ohio Library
     Support Staff Institute Conference (OLSSI), Tiffin, OH.

Harper, M. (2019, May 17). Libraries lending hope: Trauma-informed service. Ohio Health Sciences Library
     Association's Spring Meeting (OhioNET), Columbus, OH.

Harper, M. (2018, February).
Trauma-informed school libraries: Promoting hope, resilience, and wellness in the school
     library.
Stark/Portage Area Computer Consortium (SPARRC), Perry, OH.

Harper, M. (2015, November). Focus on Kent State University: The School of Library and Information Science.
    
Cleveland Metropolitan School District,
Cleveland, OH.

Harper, M. (2014, May). United Methodist reading and library mission projects. United Methodist Church of Kent.
     Kent, OH.


Harper, M. (2014, February). Facility design for the 21st century. Stow Public Libraries. Stow, OH.

Harper, M. (2013, May). Library connections. United Methodist Church of Kent. Kent, OH.

Harper, M. (2013, April). An overview of Resource Description and Access (RDA) in libraries: Theory to practice.
     Northeast Ohio Church and Synagogue Library Association. Canton, OH.

Harper, M. (2012, May & June). Planning your course from syllabus to assessments. Kent State University School of
     Library and Information Science Annual Part-Time Faculty Orientation. Kent & Columbus, OH.


Harper, M. (2011, September). Developing the church library collection. Northeast Ohio Church and Synagogue
     Library Association. Kent, OH.


Harper, M. (2011, August). Designing a learner-centered syllabus. Part-Time Faculty Syllabi Development.

Harper, M. (2005, January). The future of school libraries and its impact on school library programming and design.
    
St. Martin de Porres High School Library Committee Meeting
. Cleveland, OH.

Harper, M. (2004, November). Marketing the library in tough budget times and trends in school librarianship.
    
Librarians and Media Personnel of Portage County (LAMP). Kent, OH.


Harper, M.  (2002, November). Developing a “Friends” web page. Friends of the Portage Lakes Branch Library
     Meeting.
Akron, OH.

Pre-Kent State University:
Harper, M. (2001, August). Censorship and selection policies (a.k.a., What do we do about Harry Potter?).  Wooster
     City Schools Administrative Personnel Fall Retreat, Wooster, OH.


Harper, M. (2000, November). Evaluation and school library personnel. Wooster City Schools Administrative
     Personnel,
Wooster, OH.

Harper, M. (2000). The Four P's of copyright. Wooster City Schools Administrative Personnel, Wooster, OH.

Harper, M. (1999, September). Preparing for Y2K. Wooster City Schools Board of Education Meeting, Wooster, OH.

Workshops:
Online:
Harper, M. (2011). Reference Resources Update. School of Library and Information Science, Kent State University.

Harper, M. (2011). Cataloging nonprint & AV materials. School of Library and Information Science, Kent State
     University.


Direct:
Harper, M. (1997 June). Technology assessment. Stark County Technology Grant Workshop, Alliance, OH.

Harper, M. (1995, June). Authentic assessment and technology. University of Akron Summer Workshop, College of
     Business and Technology. Akron, OH.


Harper, M. (1995, June). The building blocks of block scheduling. University of Akron Summer Workshop, College of
     Business and Technology, Akron, OH.


Harper, M. (1995, March). Block scheduling. Walsh Jesuit High School Teacher Development Workshop, Hudson, OH.

Developed:
Harper, M. (2006, May). Cataloging Non-Print and AV Children's Materials. Developed for the School of Library and
     Information Science, Kent State University. Converted to online format Summer, 2011.


Harper, M. (2006, April). Marketing Your School Library in Tough Budgeting Times. Developed for the School of
     Library and Information Science, Kent State University.


Harper, M. (2005, December). Reference Sources for Children Update. Developed for the School of Library and
     Information Science, Kent State University. Converted to online format Summer, 2011.


COLLOQUIA & LECTURES
Kent State University Colloquia & Lectures
Harper, M. (2016, January). The Newbery Award  for Western Reserve Academy at Kent State University, Marantz
     Picturebook Collection.


Dees, D., Emens, S., Harper, M., Hovhannisyan, G., Kan, K., Tu, T., and Zavota, G. (2006, November). Mirrors of Practice:
     An Exploration of Self-Reflective Techniques in Teaching.
University Teaching Council, Kent State University, Kent,
     OH.


Harper, M. (2006, April). Developing an Electronic Portfolio. Teaching Scholars, Kent State University, Kent, OH.   

Harper, M. (2004, March). Distance Learning Education. Literature Review SLIS Faculty. Kent State University, Kent,
     OH.


Webinar
Harper, M. (2019, May 21). Providing Information Literacy Skills for Youth through Reference Services. SWON Libraries
     Consortium.

Harper, M. (2019, March 14). Libraries Lending Hope: Trauma-Informed Service. OhioNET.

Harper, M. (2011, June 29).
K-12 School Library Online Open House. School of Library and Information Science, Kent
     State University, Kent, OH.


Guest Speaker
Harper, M. (2006, November). What Is Happening at Kent State University School of Library and Information
     Science?
Lakeshore Northeast Ohio Computer Association Librarians Meeting, Parma, OH.

Curriculum and Instruction
Technology Teacher Leader Staff Development Program.  
Wooster City Schools, 1998 – 2001.

Developed and Implemented an Elementary Library Course of Study.
Wooster City Schools, Spring 2001.

Facilitated and Chaired the Development of Kindergarten Course of Study, Design and Implementation of a New Report Card.
Wooster City Schools, Summer 2000.

Coordinated Technology Fair.
Coventry High School, Spring 1997.

Served on the core instructional planning and transition team for the new high school.
Coventry High School: North Campus Coventry Local Schools, 1994 – 1995.

Panelist
In Search of Wonder: Common Core and More. In Search of Wonder. October, 2014. Perry,  Ohio.

Preparing for Y2K. First Merit Y2K Public Forum. April 1999, Wooster, Ohio.

Automation Projects
Implemented training system for all employees. Wooster City Schools. 1997 – 1998.
Managed implementation of the Multilis automation system for nine libraries with central cataloging and management of library collections.

Managed implementation of the Follett system. Coventry Local Schools. 1993 – 1994.  
Implemented all aspects of retrospective conversion, barcoding, policy setup and training of library staff for middle and high school libraries.

Facility Renovations
Designed, implemented and managed reconstruction of a library as well as supervising and managing preservation and conservation of library materials following an arson fire.
Wayne Elementary School, Wooster City Schools, Spring 1998.

Designed and managed the renovation of a high school library.
Coventry Local Schools, 1994 – 1995.

Participated in the renovation of an existing middle school library.
Coventry Local Schools, 1993 – 1994.

Technology Management
Designed and managed implementation of district-wide fiber network upgrade and installation of ATM and IP WAN.
Wooster City Schools, 2000-2001.

Designed and managed implementation of wiring upgrade and wireless technology as well as new construction wiring. Wooster City Schools Edgewood Middle School, 2000 – 2001.

SERVICE
Grants
Community Grants
2002             Kiwanis and Friends of the Portage Lakes Branch Library, "Books for Kindergartners: The Ladybug
                      Project,”
($3,000)

2001             Wooster City Schools Foundation
                      Presented “Total Cost of Technology Ownership for Wooster City Schools 2001- 2002 Budgeting,” at a 
                      Public Forum resulting in the allocation of $275,000 for technology expenditures from district grants.



Local
Reinberger Children’s Library Center
                       Cataloging Policy Manual: Created 2005 (Updated Summer 2007)
                       Collection Analysis (Fall 2007)
                       Collection Inventory (Spring 2006)

External Service
     Judge “Best in Reference Awards”

     Library Media Connection and American Reference Books Annual.  Spring 2014;      Spring 2013

      Judge “Letters about Literature Contest” Statewide Contest for Ohio students.         Spring 2010

     Summit County Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy Program (16 weeks).                                    October  2007- January 2008   

     Church and Synagogue Library Association Conference                                                     2005 – Present

     Library Committee First United Methodist Church of Kent                                                 2004 – Present

     Akron Summit County Public Library Friends Council                                                          2001 - Present

     Portage Lake Friends Group Akron Summit County Public Library                                  2000 - Present


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