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Division of School Library Studies
Current Research and Recent Graduates
" What have all these librarians been up to?"

Plans for Progress
Becky Stover Johnson

Congratulations to our Newest M.A. and SLS Minor Graduates

Spring 2008
Randy Crawford — “Determining if the use of Certification Goals in Accelerated Reader Impact Student Selection of Books” — Tipton Teacher Librarian
Melody Gustas — “Visual Perceptions: A Study of How Children Can Learn Through Pictures” — Bettendorf Elementary Teacher Librarian
Donna Gwinnup—”A Comparison of the Portrayal of Evil in Fairy Tales and Contemporary Fantasy Fiction” — Prairie Elementary Teacher Librarian
Nancy Healy — “Children’s Web Site: History of Elkader, Iowa…for kids” — Elkader Teacher Librarian
Bobbie Hugo, BA, Elementary School Library Minor
LinnMar Elementary Teacher Librarian, Fall, 2008
Christine Jacobs — “Janesville CSD K-12 School Library”: A Facility Design and Development Study” — Janesville Teacher Librarian
Kristi Shreffler — “Teenage Life in the Fat Lane” — Davenport Middle School Teacher Librarian
Deanne Thiede—”The Impact of the National Board Certification Process on the Instructional Practices of Teacher Librarian” — Prairie High School Teacher Librarian

Summer 2007

Ann P. Kurt - "Objectional Language in Young Adult Literature: A MixedMethod Analysis of Twenty-Five Novels"
Beth S. Steffa - "M is for Marshalltown

Spring 2007

Sheryl Haveman - "Mom's the Word: The Portrayal of the Single Mother/Son relationship in Children's Literature"

Other Recent School Library Studies Graduates

A Case Study: The Thoughts on Pleasure Reading for Children Diagnosed with ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type; ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type; or ADHD, Combined Type
Heather Whitman

Writing a Historical Fiction Novel: The Marks of the Shaman: The Diary of Indian Captive Olive Oatman
Heather Uhlemeyer

Writing Dystopian Science Fiction for Young Adults: The Destiny of Justin83
Cheryl Robson

Milling on the Wapsie
Virginia Lake

Measuring the Success of Class Works Computer Instruction-
Susan Boatwright

Music That Teaches
Sue Carroll

The Long Term Results of Accelerated Reader on Self Motivated Reading
Debra Morrow

Iowa's Covered Bridges
Marilyn K. Schmitz Ralls

What Happened to Dad: A Portrayal of Teenage Fathers in Young Adult Literature
Becky R. Schafer Andrews

Fourth Grade Students Express their Opinions About Reading
Lavonne Staiert

A Textual Analysis of the Role of Women in Historical Fiction for Young People
Jennifer Gassman

What is the Meaning of This?!: A Case Study of a Small, Public School in Iowa and its Acceptable use Policy Interpretation
Patricia Miles

Where are the Girls in Young Adult Sports Fiction Books?
Sara Stark

The Value of Black and White in an Era of Color: A Textual Analysis of Black and White Illustrations in Picture Books
Theresa Forrett

SHHHHH!: The Negative Effect of Librarian Stereotypes on Junior High Students
Kerry Lust

The Portrayal of Older Adults in Literature for Young People
Deborah Berthelsen

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