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School of Library and Information Science
P.O. Box 5190
314 University Library
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Phone: 330-672-2782
Fax: 330-672-7965
Profiles
Carolyn S. Brodie, Ph.D.
Professor
Education
- Ph.D. (Library Science), Texas Woman's University
- M.Ed., Texas Woman's University
- M.L.S., Vanderbilt University
- M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas
- B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas
Professional Experience
- Professor, School of Library and Information Science, Kent State University, August 1989 to the present (tenured and promoted to Associate Professor, fall 1995; promoted to Professor, fall 2003).
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, Texas Woman's University, Fall 1988-Summer 1989.
- Elementary School Library Media Specialist, Hillside Academy for Excellence, Garland, TX, August 1987-June 1989.
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Library and Information Science, Texas Woman's University, Summer 1986
- Doctoral Assistant, School of Library and Information Science, Texas Woman's University, Spring 1985/Summer 1986.
- Elementary School Library Media Specialist, Earl Luna Elementary School, Garland, TX, August 1985-June 1987.
- High School Librarian/English Teacher, England Public Schools, England, AR, August 1981-June 1985.
- Adult Education Instructor, England School District, England, AR, August 1983-June 1985.
- Second Grade Teacher, Title-I, England Elementary School, England, AR, August 1979-June 1981.
Courses Taught by Dr. Brodie
- 60607 School Library Media Center
- 60625 Library Materials and Services for the Very Young Child
- 60626 Library Materials and Services for Young Adults
- 60629 Library Materials and Services for School-Age Children
- 60630 Reference Sources and Services for Youth
Workshops
- Children's Poetry Pizzazz
- Connecting Cultures (with Dr. Byerly)
- Is that a Fact? Non-Fiction Materials for Children
- Ohio Children's Literature
- Start Your Engines (with Dr. Byerly)
- WWW for Adults Working with Children (with Dr. Byerly)
- WWW for Adults Working with Young Adults (with Dr. Byerly)
Scholarly, Creative & Professional Activities
Books
- Latrobe, Kathy, Carolyn S. Brodie and Maureen White. The Children's Literature Dictionary: Definitions, Resources, and Learning Activities. New York: Neal-Schuman, 2002.
- Manna, Anthony L., and Carolyn S. Brodie. Art and Story: Multicultural Literary Experience for Youth: The Virginia Hamilton Conference. Ft. Atkinson, WI: Highsmith Press, 1997.
- Brodie, Carolyn S., Debra Goodrich, and Paula K. Montgomery. The Bookmark Book Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1996.
- Brodie, Carolyn S., editor. Exploring the United States Through Literature: The Plains States. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1994.
- Manna, Anthony L., and Carolyn S. Brodie. Many Faces, Many Voices: Multicultural Literary Experiences for Youth: The Virginia Hamilton Conference. Ft. Atkinson, WI: Highsmith Press, 1992.
Book Chapters
- Brodie, Carolyn S. "ALSC Notable Books: Theme Lists" in Sixty Years of Notable Children's Books. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 2004. pp. 177-197. (Twenty theme lists of notable children's books.)
- Brodie, Carolyn S. "Reflections and Thoughts of the 2000 Newbery Award Selection Committee." In The Newbery and Caldecott Awards 2001: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books 2001. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 2001. pp. 10-20
- Brodie, Carolyn S. and Greg Byerly. "Information Literacy Skills Models." In Learning and Libraries in an Information Age: Principles and Practices. Barbara Stripling, editor. Libraries Unlimited, 1999. pp. 54-82
- Brodie, Carolyn S. "A History of Collection Development in School Library Media Centers." In The Emerging School Library Media Center: Historical Issues and Perspectives. Kathy Howard Latrobe, editor. Libraries Unlimited, 1998.
- Brodie, Carolyn S. and Anthony L. Manna. "Reflections on the Illustrators Role: An Interview with Virginia Hamilton." In Art and Story: The Role of Multicultural Illustration for Youth: The Virginia Hamilton Conference. Ft. Atkinson, WI: Highsmith Press, 1997.
- Brodie, Carolyn S. "Arkansas." In Exploring the United States through Literature: The Southeastern States. Linda Veltze, editor. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1994.
- Brodie, Carolyn S. "Ohio" In Exploring the United States through Literature: The Great Lakes States. Kathy Howard Latrobe, editor. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1993.
- Manna, Anthony L. and Brodie, Carolyn S. "A Conversation with Patricia and Frederick McKissack." In Many Faces, Many Voices: Multicultural Literary Experiences for Youth: The Virginia Hamilton Conference. Ft. Atkinson, WI: Highsmith Press, 1992.
Journal Columns
- Monthly column in School Library Media Activities Monthly. (Over 150 columns written.)
Grants and Related Funding
- Institute of Museum and Library Services. "New School Librarians and Smaller Learning Communities: Educating the Next Generation of School Library Media Specialists." Pending funding of $486,621. Serving as co-principal investigator. (with Greg Byerly and Meghan Harper)
- National Science Foundation. "Transforming K-12 Teacher-Librarian Partnership: Integrating NSDL Mathematics and Science Resources into the Classroom." Pending funding of $747,636. Serving as co-principal investigator.
- United States Department of Education. Additional funding for the "Institute for Library and Information Literacy Education." Federal appropriation in April 2004 in the amount of $750,000. Serving as co-principal investigator and part of the grant team.
- Institute of Museum and Library Services. "New Librarians, New Leaders: Educating the Next Generation of School Library Media Specialists and Young Adult Librarians." Proposal funded in November 2003 in the amount requested of $392,245. (with Greg Byerly)
- Institute for Museum and Library Services. Creation of the "Institute for Library and Information Literacy Education." Federal appropriation in February 2003 in the amount of $1,987,000. Serving as Principal Investigator and part of the grant team.
- "Creating a Children's Resource Center." The Reinberger Foundation (Cleveland, OH) Proposal funded in the amount of $240,000, February 2002. (with Greg Byerly)
- Accessibility of Electronic Resources: Training MLIS Students in Adaptive Technology." State Library of Ohio LSTA Grant. Proposal funded in the amount requested: $14,759 (with Greg Byerly). Sited by the State Library of Ohio as one of the five exemplary programs among all LSTA grantees in this category.
- United States Office of Education Title II-B Institute Grant, Library Resources and Human Development Program (for New Partners, New Technologies). Proposal funded in the amount requested August 1997: $79,568. (with Greg Byerly)
- United States Office of Education Title II-B Library Training Grant for three specializing in services for youth and adults with elective course work in technology, Library Resources and Human Development Program. Proposal funded for $88,000 September 1996. (with Greg Byerly)
- United States Office of Education Institute Grant, Library Resources and Human Development Program (for Partnering Library Resources and Technologies for Young Adults). Proposal funded in the amount requested September 1996: $61,425. (with Greg Byerly)
- United States Office of Education Institute Grant, Library Resources and Human Development Program (for Ensuring Equity of Information Services: The Essential Role of Youth Services Librarians). Proposal funded in the amount requested June 1995: $60,529. (with Greg Byerly)
- United States Office of Education Title II-B Library Training Grant for three specialized children's librarians with elective course work in technology, Library Resources and Human Development Program. Proposal funded for $66,000 June 1995. (with Greg Byerly)
- United States Office of Education Institute Grant, Library Resources and Human Development Program (for "Partnerships for Preschoolers: Reading Readiness 2000). Proposal funded in the amount requested June 1994: $72,182. (with Greg Byerly)
- United States Office of Education Institute Grant(for "Information Technology and Instruction: An Institute for the 21st Century). Awarded June 1993: $63,001. (with Greg Byerly)
- United States Office of Education Title II-B Library Training Grant for the specialized training of three children's librarians with elective course work related to multicultural themes. Awarded: $34,400. Grant period: June 1993-August 1994.
- United States Office of Education Title II-B Library Training Grant for the specialized training of ten children's librarians with elective course work related to multicultural themes and early childhood education. Awarded: $108,000. Grant period: August 1992-October 1993.
- United States Office of Education Title II-B Library Training Grant for the specialized training of two children's librarians with elective course work in multicultural education. Awarded $21,600.
Honors
- 2003 Library Journal "Mover and Shakers." (March 2003 Special Supplement) Named with Dr. Greg Byerly as two of fifty-five of the most innovative librarians working in libraries in the United States and Canada.
- 1998 Progressive School Library Media Award, Ohio Educational Library Media Association/Winnebago. Received from the membership of the state organization.
- Kent State University Office of Cultural Diversity, Creative Contribution Award for the Virginia Hamilton Conference, 1994. Received the award with Dr. Anthony Manna as co-directors of the conference.
Research Areas
- Children's Authors, Literature, and Library Services
- Young Adult Materials and Library Services
- Multicultural Materials for Youth
- Internet and Young People
Affiliations
- American Library Association, Association for Library Service to Children, Vice-President, President-elect, 2011-2012.
- American Library Association, Association for Library Service to Children, Board of Directors, 2010-2011.
- American Library Association, Association for Library Service to Children, Board of Directors, 2001-2004.
- 2000 John Newbery Award Committee, Chair.
- American Library Association, Melvil Dewey Award Jury, 1998-1999.
- American Library Association Chapter Councilor for the Ohio Library Council, 1995-2000; re-elected 2000-2004.
- American Library Association, Association for Library Service to Children, Notable Children's Book Selection Committee, 1996-1998.
- 1995 John Newbery Award Committee, member.
- Co-director of the Virginia Hamilton Conference on Multicultural Literary Experiences for Youth, Kent State University, 1989- .
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COURSES TEACHING
Spring 2013- LIS 60629 - 001 Lib Mat Serv Children
- LIS 60670 - 041 Culminating Experience
- LIS 60629 - 001 Lib Mat Serv Children
- LIS 60670 - 041 Culminating Experience
- LIS 60629 - 001 Lib Mat Serv Children