Edith Serkownek
In addition to her work as Head of the Kent State University Fashion Library, Professor Edith Serkownek is a part-time instructor in the School of Information. Edith has been teaching for the M.L.I.S. program since 2013 and is an alumnus of the program herself. Before receiving her Master’s in Library and Information Science, Edith earned a M.A. in Education, a M.A. in History Museum Studies, and a B.A. in History with a minor in Museum Studies. She has also received her Archival Certification. She has taught courses on the Special Library and Foundations of Museum Studies, and typically teaches the one-credit course LIS 61095 St: Developing Memorable Museum Tours in the Spring.
Before coming to Kent State, Edith’s work experience included teaching high school, serving as the Site Director of the James A. Garfield National Historic Site, and serving as the Director of the Warren County Historical Society and the Wilder Museum. Her specialties are in museum studies, special librarianship, and archives.
*The School of Information faculty are superstars in the field. Therefore, it is impossible to list all of the work they do on one page. Listed is a small selection of Edith Serkownek’s recent work. Further information can be viewed on her LinkedIn page.
Teaching
Academic Program
Library & Information Science
Cultural Heritage Informatics (Museum Studies)
Courses
LIS 61095 St: Developing Memorable Museum Tours
Affiliations
- Cleveland Archives Roundtable
- American Library Association (ALA)
- America Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
- American Association of University Professors
- Art Libraries Society of North America
News Stories
Behind the desk: meet the heart and soul of the fashion library
Education
M.L.I.S. from Kent State University, M.A. in Education from Ursuline College, M.A. in History and Museum Studies from the State University of New York College at Oneonta, B.A. in History with a Minor in Museum Studies from Beloit College