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Barbara Safford

University of Northern Iowa
Associate Professor
Curriculum & Instruction

 

Education:
   Columbia University, DLS
   The Johns Hopkins University MLA
   University of Denver, MA
   Miami University, BS in Ed.

 
Areas of Expertise:
  • School Librarianship
  • Reference Sources & Services
  • Administration of Libraries
  • Fantasy Literature for Children
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    Research Interests:
  • Delivery of Reference Services.
  • Virtual Libraries.
  • Subscription Databases.
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    Courses Taught:
  • Intro to School Libraries.
  • Cataloging.
  • Curriculum Administration
  • Automation & Networking.
  • Library Orientation.
  • Library Information Sources.
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    Recent Publications:
  • Reference Materials for School Libraries. (5th ed.) Libraries Unlimited.
  • Recent columns in SLMAM Pondering the Virtual School Library Media Center. American History Database Facts for Learning Kids.
  • InfoBits: InfoTrac for the Youngest Set.
  • AMICO Library: Bringing Art to Young People Everywhere.
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    Professional Affiliations:
  • American Library Association.
  • Iowa Library Association.
  • Children's Literature Association.
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    Honors/Awards:
  • IEMA Intellectual Freedom Award.

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