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Curriculum Resume Violet H. Harada

Office address: Library & Information Science Program Information & Computer Sciences Dept. University of Hawaii-Manoa 2550 The Mall, Hamilton Library Honolulu, Hawaii 96822-2233

Phone: (808) 956-5814Fax: (808) 956-5835

E-mail: vharada@hawaii.edu

Home address: 929 Waioli Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96825-2726 Web page: http://www2.hawaii.edu/~vharada

Phone: (808) 395-9620

Education 1982

Ed.D. University of Hawaii, College of Education. Major field: Curriculum and instruction. Cognate field: Library and information studies. Dissertation: “The treatment of Chinese and Japanese characters in American settings in selected works of fiction for children.”

1976

MLS. University of Hawaii, Graduate School of Library Studies.

1966

M.Ed. University of Hawaii, College of Education. Major field: Secondary English.

1965

5th Year Diploma. University of Hawaii, College of Education.

1964

B.Ed. University of Hawaii, College of Education. Major field: English. Minor field: Japanese.

Certification

1980

Professional Administrator, Hawaii Department of Education.

1976

Professional Specialist (School Librarian). Hawaii Department of Education.

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1966

Professional Teacher (Secondary). Hawaii Department of Education.

Professional Experience

2013

Professor Emerita, University of Hawaii

2004-2012

Professor, University of Hawaii, Library and Information Science Program, Department of Information and Computer Sciences

1993-2004

Associate professor, University of Hawaii, Library and Information Science Program, Department of Information and Computer Sciences.

1980-1993

School library specialist, Hawaii Department of Education, School Library Services Section.

1984

Lecturer, University of Hawaii, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies.

1978-1980

Librarian, Hawaii Department of Education, Kalihi-Kai Elementary.

1977-1978

Librarian, Hawaii Department of Education, Puuhale Elementary.

1972-1977

Teacher-planner, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Curriculum Center, Hawaii English Project-Secondary.

1973

Teacher, Hawaii Department of Education, Kaiser High, English Department.

1969-1972

Teacher, Hawaii Department of Education, Kalani High, English Department.

1966-1969

Teacher, Hawaii Department of Education, Kaimuki Intermediate, English Department.

University Courses Taught

LIS 684, Administration of School Library Media Centers. LIS 686, Information Literacy and Learning Resources. LIS 689, Asian American Resources for Children and Youth. LIS 696, Practicum for Librarianship. LIS 680, Seminar for Beginning School Librarians.

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Areas of Special Competence School library media administration. Information literacy instruction. Multiethnic collection development. Media technology for school library media centers. Marketing and strategic planning. Professional development/continuing education. Interactive distance education.

Current Research Interests Intervention and assessment strategies in teaching the information searching process. Dynamics of curriculum and instructional collaboration between teachers and school library media specialists. Alternative models for professional development involving school library media specialists. Use of online collaborative tools to enhance the development of learning communities. Content analysis and curriculum uses of Asian American resources for children and youth.

Honors and Awards 2013

2013 Best Professional Guide for School or Youth Librarians, Library Media Connection and American Reference Books Annual.

2011

Distinguished Service Award, American Association of School Librarians.

2010

LIRT’s Top Twenty Research Articles for 2009 Award, Library Instruction Round Table, American Library Association. For “Librarian-teacher partnerships for inquiry learning: Measures of effectiveness for a practice-based model of professional development.” [Online] Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 4(2).

2010

Sarah K. Vann Award for Professional Service, University of Hawaii-Manoa.

2007

LIRT’s Top Twenty Research Articles for 2006 Award, Library

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Instruction Round Table, American Library Association. For “Building evidence folders for learning through library media centers,” School Library Media Activities Monthly, 23, 25-30.

2003

LIRT’s Top Twenty Research Articles for 2002 Award, Library Instruction Round Table, American Library Association. For “Personalizing the information search process: A case study of journal writing with elementary-age students.” [Online] School Library Media Research.

2000

College of Natural Sciences Faculty Performance Award, University of Hawaii-Manoa.

1998

Presidential Citation for Meritorious Teaching Award, University of Hawaii-Manoa.

1997

LIRT’s Top Twenty Research Articles for 1996 Award, Library Instruction Round Table, American Library Association. For “Composing boolean search statements: Self-confidence, concept analysis, search logic, and errors,” School Library Media Quarterly, 24, 199-207.

1996

John Brubaker Memorial Award for best article appearing in Catholic Library World in 1994-1995, Catholic Library Association. For “Information searching across the curriculum: Literacy skills for the 90’s and beyond,” Catholic Library World, 65, 17-19.

1990

Golden Key Award for outstanding contributions to school librarianship in Hawaii, Hawaii Association of School Librarians.

1982

Betty K. Uehara Award for Excellence in Reading and Language Arts for outstanding dissertation, Ka Hui Heluhelu-International Reading Association.

1976

Beta Phi Mu, Library Science National Honor Society.

1964

Pi Lambda Theta, Beta Zeta Chapter, Educational National Honor Society.

Grants Received

2009 Institute of Museum and Library Services—National Leadership Grant for “Pathways to Excellence and Achievement in Research and Learning (PEARL).” Principal investigator with M. Watts, R. Hensley, MB Ogawa, and J. Mattos. Award, $249, 918.

2002

University of Hawaii--New Economy Research Grant for “Faculty

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attitude, adoption, and application of technology in higher education: Implications for distance education policy.” Co-principal investigator with L. Johnsrud. Award, $39,910.34.

2001

National Science Foundation--Rural Systemic Initiatives in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology Education Implementation Award for “Hawaii networked learning communities.” Principal investigator with V. Kajioka & D. Suthers. Award, $6 million.

1999

National Science Foundation--Rural Systemic Initiatives in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology Education Development Award for “Hawaii networked learning communities.” Principal investigator with V. Kajioka & D. Suthers. Award, $191,764.

1999

American Association of School Librarians and Highsmith Corporation--Highsmith Research Grant for “Study of dialogic journaling with elementary grade students as a means to deeper student understanding of the information search process.” Principal investigator with J. Yoshina & C. Sato. Award, $5,000.

1999

American Association of School Librarians and ABC-CLIO Publishing--Librarian Leadership Grant for "Building teaching and learning partnerships.” Project director working with Hawaii Association of School Librarians and Hawaii Department of Education. Award, $1,750.

1995

University of Hawaii--Research Relations Grant for “An analysis of Asian themes, events, and personalities in selected U. S. history textbooks for secondary students.” Principal investigator. Award, $350.

1994

University of Hawaii--Research Relations Grant for “Study on effectiveness of point-of-use instructions with secondary students in creating boolean search statements.” Co-principal investigator with D. Nahl. Award, $3,000.

1992

U. S. Department of Education--Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Chapter 2, for “Developing a K-12 searching across the content areas curriculum framework.” Principal consultant working with M. Nakamura. Award, $65,000.

1990

Chevron Corporation--Technology in Libraries Project for “Using CD-ROM applications in information searching with elementary school students.” Co-principal investigator with J. Tomomitsu & M. Nakamura. Award, $20,000.

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Publications Books Harada, V.H., & Coatney, Sharon. (2013). Teaching for learning: Integrating inquiry with the Common Core. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited. Abilock, D., Fontichiaro, K., & Harada, V. H. (2012). Growing schools: Librarians as professional developers. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

Selected as the “Best Professional Guide for School or Youth Librarians” in 2013 by Library Media Connection (LMC) and the American Reference Books Annual (ARBA). http://www.hawaii.edu/news/2013/10/02/violet-harada-receives-national-book-award/

Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. M. (2010). Assessing for learning: Librarians and teachers as partners. Rev. and expanded 2d ed. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Zmuda, A., & Harada, V. H. (2008). Librarians as learning specialists: Meeting the learning imperative for the 21st century. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Harada, V. H., Kirio, C. H., & Yamamoto, S. H. (2008). Collaborating for project-based learning in grades 9-12. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, Inc. Hassell-Hughes, S., & Harada, V. H. (Eds.). (2007). School reform and the school library media specialist. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. M. (2005). Assessing learning: Librarians and teachers as partners. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. M. (2004). Inquiry learning through teacher-librarian partnerships. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing. Journals Abilock, D., Fontichiaro, K., & Harada, V. H. (2013). Growing schools: Effective professional development. Teacher Librarian, 41(1), 8-13. Stripling, B. K., & Harada, V. H. (2012). Designing learning experiences for deeper understanding. School Library Monthly, 29(3), 5-12. Louis, P., & Harada, V. H. (2012). Did students get it? Self-assessment as key to learning. School Library Monthly, 29(3), 13-16. Harada, V. H. (2012). From the brain trust. Teacher Librarian, 39(4), 58-59.

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Yukawa, J., & Harada, V. H. (2011). Authentic learning: Not just for students. School Library Monthly, 27(4), 5-8. Harada, V. H. (2010). Self-assessment: Challenging students to take charge of learning. School Library Monthly, 26(10), 13-15. Harada, V. H. (2009). School librarians as learning specialists: Working collaboratively in the 21st century school. Doshisha Daigaku Toshokangaku Nenpo (Doshisha University Library Science Annual Report), 35, 59-75. Kyoto: Toshokan Shisho Katei (Library Science Program, Doshisha University). Yukawa, J., & Harada, V. H. (2009). Librarian-teacher partnerships for inquiry learning: Measures of effectiveness for a practice-based model of professional development. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 4(2). [Online] Available at: http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/EBLIP/article/view/4633/5317

Selected for LIRT’s Top Twenty Research Articles for 2009 Award, Library Instruction Round Table, American Library Association.

Joseph, S., Yukawa, J., Suthers, D., & Harada, V. (2009). Adapting to the evolving vocabularies of learning communities. International Journal of Knowledge and Learning. Harada, V. H., Kirio, C., & Yamamoto, S. (2008). Project based learning: Rigor and relevance in high schools. Library Media Connection, 26(6), 14-16, 18, 20. Zmuda, A., & Harada, V. H. (2008). Reframing the library media specialist as a learning specialist. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 14(8), 42-46. Zmuda, A., & Harada, V. H. (2008). Librarians as learning specialists: Moving from the margins to the mainstream of school leadership. Teacher Librarian, 36(1), 15-20. Reprinted in Learning commons treasury, edited by D. V. Loertscher and E. Marcoux. Bowie, MD: Teacher Librarian Press, 2010. Harada, V. H., & Hughes-Hassell, S. (2008). Facing the reform challenge: Teacher-librarians as change agents. Teacher Librarian, 35(2), 8-13. Harada, V. H. (2007). From eyeballing to evidence: Assessing for learning in Hawaii school libraries. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 14(3), 21-25.

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Suthers, D., Yukawa, J., & Harada, V. H. (2007). An activity system analysis of a tripartite technology-supported partnership for school reform. Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning, 2(2), 131-160. Harada, V. H., Kam, L., & Marks, L. (2007). School librarians help students achieve: Here’s the evidence! Multimedia & Internet@schools, 14(2), 25-28.

Originally published in The Golden Key: Journal of the Hawaii Association of School Librarians, 29 (Nov. 2006), 2-5.

Yoshina, J. M., & Harada, V. H. (2007). Involving students in learning through rubrics. Library Media Connection, 25(5), 10-14. Harada, V. H. (2006). Building evidence folders for learning through library media centers. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 23(3), 25-30. Selected as one of the 2006 Top Twenty Articles for library instruction by

the American Library Association, Library Instruction Round Table. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. M. (2006). Assessing learning: The missing piece in instruction? School Library Media Activities Monthly, 22(7), 20-23. Yoshina, J. M., & Harada, V. H. (2006). Engaging students in inquiry. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 22(8), 22-25. Harada, V. H. (2005). Working smarter: Being strategic about assessment and accountability. Teacher Librarian, 33(1), 8-15. Harada, V. H. (2005). Librarians and teachers as research partners: Reshaping practices based on assessment and reflection. School Libraries Worldwide, 11(2), 49-72. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. M. (2004). From rote to inquiry: Creating learning that counts. Library Media Connection, 23(2), 22-25. Harada, V. H., & Kim, L. (2003). Problem-based instruction: Making learning real. Knowledge Quest, 32(1), 29-30. Harada, V. H., Lum, D., & Souza, K. (2002/03). Building a learning community: Students and adults as inquirers. Childhood Education, 79, 66-71. Harada, V. H. (2002). Taking the lead in developing learning communities. Knowledge Quest, 31, 12-16. Selected for The Best of Knowledge Quest.

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Harada, V. H. (2002). Personalizing the information search process: A case study of journal writing with elementary-age students. [Online] School Library Media Research. [Available at http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/slmrb/slmrcontents/volume52002/harada.htm] Selected as one of the Top Twenty Articles for 2002 by the American

Library Association, Library Instruction Round Table. Harada, V. H. (2001). Professional development as collaborative inquiry. Knowledge Quest, 29, 13-19. Selected for The Best of Knowledge Quest. Harada, V. H. (2000). Building learning communities: Teachers and library media specialists as reflective partners. Learning & Media, 28, 10-11. Muronaga, K., & Harada, V. H. (1999). Building teaching partnerships: The art of collaboration. Teacher Librarian, 27, 9-14. Harada, V. H., & Tepe, A. (1998). Pathways to knowledge. Teacher Librarian, 26, 9-15. Harada, V. H., & Donham, J. (1998). Information power: Student achievement is the bottom line. Teacher Librarian, 26, 14-17. Harada, V. H. (1998). Building a professional community for student learning. Knowledge Quest, 26, 22-26. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (1998). The missing link: One elementary school's journey with assessment. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 14, 25-29. Harada, V. H. (1998). Caught between two worlds: Themes of family, community, and ethnic identity in Yoshiko Uchida’s works for children. Children's Literature in Education, 29, 19-30. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (1997). Improving information search process instruction and assessment through collaborative action research. School Libraries Worldwide, 3, 41-55. Harada, V. H. (1997). Presearch before research: A vital connection. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 13, 31-33. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (1997). Using technology to cultivate thinking dispositions. Technology Connection, 3, 10-11, 27.

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Harada, V. H. (1997). Constructing bridges to literacy through multicultural literature for children. The Language and Literacy Spectrum, A Journal of the New York State Reading Association, 7, 89-93. Harada, V. H. (1996). School library media preparation programs in ALA-accredited schools. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 37, 210-228. Nahl, D., & Harada, V. H. (1996). Composing boolean search statements: Self-confidence, concept analysis, search logic, and errors. School Library Media Quarterly, 24, 199-207.

Selected as one of the Top Twenty Articles for 1996 by the American Library Association, Library Instruction Round Table. Also reprinted in M. Chelton & C. Cool (Eds.), Youth information seeking behaviors. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 2004, pp.119-144.

Harada, V. H. (1996). Breaking the silence: Sharing the Japanese American internment experience with adolescent readers. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 39, 630-637. Harada, V. H. (1996). Alternatives for professional renewal: A critical analysis of a collegial assistance network in Hawaii. School Library Media Quarterly, 24, 77-83. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (1996). Parents as research mentors. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 13, 26-27. Harada, V. H., & Kurahara, J. (1995). Hawaii's HELP line. School Library Journal, 41, 38. Harada, V. H. (1995). Issues of ethnicity, authenticity and quality in Asian American picture books, 1983-93. Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 8, 135-149.

Also reprinted in S. Berman & J. P. Danky (Eds.), Alternative library literature, 1994/1995: A biennial anthology (pp. 115-122). Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 1996.

Harada, V. H. (1994). An analysis of Asian American stereotypes in recent fiction for adolescent readers. Ethnic Forum, 14, 43-58. Harada, V. H., & Nakamura, M. (1994). Information searching across the curriculum: Literacy skills for the 90's and beyond. Catholic Library World, 65, 17-19.

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Awarded the Brubaker Memorial Award for best article appearing in Catholic Library World in 1994-1995, Catholic Library Association.

Harada, V. H. (1976). A selected list of Japanese literature titles for high school readers. Arizona English Bulletin, 18, 116-121. Harada, V. H. (1976). The badger in Japanese folklore. Asian Folklore Studies, 35, 1-6. Harada, V. H. (1975). Ginger root and ginseng tea: The world of the Asian novel. Top of the News, 31, 167-171. Chapters in Books and Electronic Media Harada, V. H. (2013). “Designing learning plans for inquiry and the Common Core.” In V. Harada & S. Coatney (Eds.), Teaching for Learning: Integrating Inquiry with the Common Core (pp. 127-134). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited. Harada, V. H., Kirio, C., Yamamoto, S., & Arellano, E. (2013). “Project-based learning = Authentic learning.” In V. Harada & S. Coatney (Eds.), Teaching for Learning: Integrating Inquiry with the Common Core (pp. 83-92). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited. Harada, V. H., & Yukawa, J. (2012). “Action research: Reshaping practice through assessment and critical reflection.” In B. Kelly & D. F. Perkins (Eds.), The Cambridge Handbook of Implementation Science for Educational Psychology (pp. 403-422). Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press. Harada, V. H., Abilock, D., & Fontichiaro, K. (2012). “Cultivating learning gardens through professional development.” In D. Abilock, K. Fontichiaro, & V. H. Harada (Eds.), Growing schools: Librarians as professional developers (pp. ix-xx). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited. Harada, V. H. (2012) “Schools librarians as action researchers.” In D. Abilock, K. Fontichiaro, & V. H. Harada (Eds.), Growing schools: Librarians as professional developers (pp. 119-124). Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited. Harada, V. H. (2010). “Librarians as learning leaders: Cultivating cultures of inquiry.” In S. Coatney (Ed.), The many faces of school library leadership (pp.13-28). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Hughes-Hassell, S., & Harada, V. H. (2007). Change agentry: An essential role for school library media specialists. In S. Hughes-Hassell & V. H. Harada (Eds.),

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School reform and the school library media specialist (pp. 3-16). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Noonan, M. J., & Harada, V. H. (2007). Special education and inclusion: Opportunities for collaboration. In S. Hughes-Hassell & V. H. Harada (Eds.), School reform and the school library media specialist (pp. 129-144). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Yukawa, J., Harada, V. H., & Suthers, D. (2007). Professional development in communities of practice. In S. Hughes-Hassell & V. H. Harada (Eds.), School reform and the school library media specialist (pp. 179-192). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Harada, V. H. (2003). Empowered learning: Fostering thinking across the curriculum. In B. K. Stripling & S. Hughes-Hassell (Eds.), Curriculum connections through the library: Principles and practice (pp. 41-66). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Harada, V. H. (2003). From instruction to construction: Learning in the information age. In M. Fitzgerald, M. Orey, & R. M. Branch (Eds.), Educational media and technology yearbook 2003 (pp. 40-48). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Harada, V. H. (2003). Distance learning at the University of Hawaii: Serving the underserved in an island state. In D. Barron (Ed.), Benchmarks in distance education: The LIS experience (pp. 53-61). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Harada, V. H., & Donham, J. (2000). Information literacy. In K. Seidel (Ed.), Assessing student learning: A practical guide [CD-ROM]. Cincinnati, OH: Alliance for Curriculum Reform. Harada, V. H. (1996). Analysis of stereotypes in Asian American fiction for adolescents. In J. James (Ed.), The Language-Culture Connection, Anthology Series 37 (pp. 107-121). Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. Published Conference Proceedings Harada, V. H., Ogawa, M. B. (2013). Designing professional development as inquiry: The PEARL experience. In D. V. Loertscher (Ed.), Learners in the learning commons, Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #19, Nov. 13-14, Hartford, CT (pp. 87-107). Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing. Harada, V. H., Ogawa, M. B. (2013). Pathways to Excellence and Achievement in Research and Learning (PEARL): Training K-12 School teams to support student research. Proceedings of the Pacific Islands Association of Librarians and Archivists Conference, Guam, November 13-15, 2012, pp. 30-44.

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Harada, V. H. (2009). Establishing communities of practice: A practice-based model of continuing education for school librarians and teachers. Proceedings of the Asia-Pacific Conference on Library and Information Education and Practice, Kusuba, Japan, March 6-8, 2009. [Electronic] Suthers, D., Yukawa, J., & Harada, V. (2006). Congruence and tension among activity systems of communities of practice in a tripartite partnership for systemic reform. In S. A. Barab, K. E. Hay & D. T. Hickey (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences 2006, Bloomington, IN, June 27-July 1, 2006 (pp. 744-750). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Joseph, S., Yukawa, J., Suthers, D., & Harada, V. (2006). Searching emergent vocabularies: Exploring methods to reduce cognitive load during web navigation and resource contribution. Proceedings of Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences—January 4-7, 2006. Suthers, D., Harada, V. H., Doane, W., Yukawa, J., Harris, B., & Lid, V. (2004). Technology-supported systemic reform: An initial evaluation and reassessment. Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Santa Monica, CA – June 22-26, 2004 (pp. 537-544). Hingham, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers. Harada, V. H. (2003). Building evidence-based practice through action research. In D. V. Loertscher & B. Woolls (Eds.), Evidence based practice and school library media programs, Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #11, Oct. 22-23, Kansas City, MO (pp. 65-74). Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing. Harada, V. H. (2002). From instruction to construction: Learning in the information age. In D. V. Loertscher & B. Woolls (Eds.), Information rich environments: Blessing or curse? Papers of the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #9, Brown County, IN, November 2001 (pp. 3-20). San Jose, CA: Hi Willow Research and Publishing. Harada, V.H. (2001). Building understanding of the information search process through student journal writing. In P. Hughes & L. Selby (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fifth International Forum on Research in School Librarianship, July 9-12, 2001, (pp. 91-105). Auckland, New Zealand: International Association of School Librarianship. Harada, V. H. (2000). Creating realities in magical worlds: An exploration of Laurence Yep’s Shimmer series. In S. Kosanke, T. H. Sammons, & C. Ward (Eds.), Proceedings of the Ninth Biennial Conference on Literature and Hawaii’s Children, June 11-13, 1998 (pp. 63-69). Honolulu, HI: Children’s Literature Hawaii.

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Harada, V. H. (1984). The Children as Authors project. In I. Harris (Ed.), Proceedings of the Thirteenth Annual Conference, International Association of School Librarianship, July 30-August 3, 1984, Honolulu, Hawaii (pp. 229-244). Seattle, WA: International Association of School Librarianship. Curriculum Resources Harada, V. H., & Muronaga, K. (2000). Creating responsible and joyful readers. In C. Allen (Ed.), Skills for life: Information literacy for grades K-6 (pp. 198-200). Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing. Harada, V. H., & Sato, C. (2000). Greek mythical figures: Are they alive in our world? In C. Allen (Ed.), Skills for life: Information literacy for grades K-6 (pp. 167-170). Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing. Harada, V. H., & Sato, C. (2000). Thinking through the OPAC search. In C. Allen (Ed.), Skills for life: Information literacy for grades K-6 (pp. 23-25). Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (2000). Creating animal riddles: Learning to retrieve and organize information. In C. Allen (Ed.), Skills for life: Information literacy for grades K-6 (pp. 108-212). Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (2000). Learning with rubrics. In C. Allen (Ed.), Skills for life: Information literacy for grades K-6 (pp. 161-163). Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (2000). Tall tales of the American West. In C. Allen (Ed.), Skills for life: Information literacy for grades K-6 (pp. 164-166). Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing. Harada, V. H. (1997). Building pathways to effective staff development. In A. E. Tepe & J. Calarco (Eds.), A handbook for Pathways to Knowledge™: Follett’s information skills model (pp. 11-16). McHenry, IL: Follett Software Company. Harada, V. H. (1996). Lesson sparkers: Integrating literature, content, and information literacy. Lihue, HI: Kauai District, Hawaii Department of Education. Harada, V. H. (1994). High tech + high touch = high learning: Lessons and strategies for incorporating electronic databases into library instruction. Honolulu, HI: Kauai and Hawaii Districts, Hawaii Department of Education. Harada, V. H. (1988). Study skills: A ready reference for teachers. Honolulu, HI: Office of Instructional Services, Hawaii Department of Education.

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Harada, V. H. (1985). Children as authors handbook. Honolulu, HI: Office of Instructional Services, Hawaii Department of Education. Harada, V. H. (1982). Library/study skills in Hawaii's schools. Honolulu, HI: Office of Instructional Services, Hawaii Department of Education Edited Work Standards for the 21st-century learner in action. (2009). Prepared by the American Association of School Librarians. Served on Editorial Task Force. Chicago, IL: American Association of School Librarians. Information power: Building partnerships for learning. (1998). Prepared by the American Association of School Librarians and Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Served on Editorial Task Force. Chicago, IL: American Library Association. Technical Reports Johnsrud, L. K., Harada, V. H., & Tabata, L. N. (2006). The University of Hawaii and distance education: The critical role of faculty. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawaii, Hawaii Educational Policy Center. [Policy brief may be downloaded at the Hawaii Educational Policy Centers web site: http://www.hawaii.edu/hepc/publications_briefs.htm] Johnsrud, L. K., Harada, V. H., & Tabata, L. N. (2005, December). Faculty attitude, adoption, and application of technology in higher education: Implications for distance education policy. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawaii, Hawaii Educational Policy Center. [Report may be downloaded at the Hawaii Educational Policy Center’s web site: http://www.hawaii.edu/hepc/publications_reports.htm] ERIC Publication Harada, V. H. (2001). The treatment of Asian Americans in U.S. history textbooks published 1994-1996. (ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education, Document No. ED448072). 37 pp. Bibliographies Harada, V. H., Igawa, S., & Seino, S. (1996). The Japanese American internment: An annotated bibliography (Part 2). EMIE Bulletin, 13, 5, 9. Harada, V. H., Igawa, S., & Seino, S. (1996). The Japanese American internment: An annotated bibliography (Part 1). EMIE Bulletin, 13, 9-11.

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Harada, V. H. (1994). Annotated bibliography of Asian American titles for primary grades. Honolulu: Hawaii State Public Library System. Harada, V. H. (1994). Annotated bibliography of Asian American novels for children and young adults. Honolulu: Hawaii State Public Library System. Invited Book Reviews Harada, V. H. (2008). [Review of Guided Inquiry: Learning in the 21st Century.] International Association of School Librarianship’s Reviews of Professional Materials. [online] Harada, V. H. (2005). [Review of Seeking meaning: A process approach to library and information.] Teacher-Librarian, 32, 38. Harada, V. H. (2004). [Review of Authentic assessment: Designing performance-based tasks]. Teacher-Librarian, 32, 39. Harada, V. H. (2003). [Review of Concept-based curriculum and instruction: Teaching beyond the facts]. Teacher-Librarian, 31, 36. Harada, V. H. (2003). [Review of Problem-based learning in K-8 classrooms: A teacher’s guide to implementation]. Teacher-Librarian, 31, 36. Harada, V. H. (1996). [Review of Bamboo and butterflies: From refugee to citizen]. Journal of Library and Information Science. Harada, V. H. (1996). [Review of Leaves of prayer: The life and poetry of He Shuangqing, a farmwife in eighteenth-century China]. Journal of Library and Information Science. Web site

Harada, V. H., & Jones, J. (1998-2002). Learning through the library. [A web site designed and maintained for the American Association of School Librarians that identifies and describes (1) instructional best practices in K-12 school library media centers and (2) important published research related to information literacy and reading literacy instruction].

Juried Presentations Harada, V. H, Kirio, C.,Yamamoto, S., & Ogawa, M. B. “Be a PD Leader: Develop a Team Approach to 21st Century Learning and Teaching.” Concurrent session at the American Association of School Librarians Conference, Hartford, CT, November 2013.

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Tokuda, J., Oshiro, W., Hayashi, J., Arai, B., Alueta, S., & Harada, V. H. “Bridging the Gap: An Information Literacy and Research Panel of High School and College Librarians.” Session at the Hawaii Library Association Conference, Honolulu, HI, November 2013. Harada, V. H., Ogawa, M. B. “PEARL: Training K-12 School Teams to Support Student Research.” Session at Pacific Islands Association of Librarians and Archivists Conference, Guam, November 2012. Harada, V. H. with PEARL team. “PEARL: Developing a Team Approach to Helping Kids with Research.” Concurrent session at the Schools of the Future Conference, Honolulu, HI, October 2012. Harada, V. H., Louis, P. “Empowering Students through Self-Assessment.” Concurrent session at the American Association of School Librarians Conference, Minneapolis, MN, October 2011. Harada, V. H., Kirio, C., and Yamamoto, S. “Rev Up Learning through Project-Based Learning.” Preconference presentation at the American Association of School Librarians Conference, Charlotte, NC, November 2009. Harada, V. H. (2009). “Establishing Communities of Practice: A Practice-Based Model of Continuing Education for School Librarians and Teachers.” Plenary presentation at Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education and Practice, Tsukuba, Japan, March 2009. Harada, V. H., Kirio, C. H., & Yamamoto, S. H. (2007). “Project-Based Learning: How High School Librarians Impact School Reform.” Presented at the American Association of School Librarians Conference, Reno, NV, October 2007. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (2005). “Learning Through Inquiry.” Presented at the American Association of School Librarians Conference, Pittsburg, PA, October 2005. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (2005). “Building Inquiry Learning Through Teacher-Librarian Partnerships.” Presented at the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference, Orlando, FL, April 2005. Harada, V. H., & Kim, L. (2003). “Problem based instruction: Making learning real.” To be presented at the American Association of School Librarians Biannual Conference, Kansas City, MO, October 2003. Harada, V. H. (2003). “The use of research journals to build information literacy skills.” Presented at the International Reading Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, May 2003.

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Harada, V .H. (2003). “Using journals to build information literacy skills: Action research focusing on cognition and self-efficacy among upper elementary students.” Presented at the Association for Childhood Education International Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ, April 2003. Harada, V. H., Geary, G., Yoshina, J, & Kirio, C. (2002). “Bridging the information literacy gap: K-college librarians trade tips and techniques.” Presented at the Hawaii Library Association Annual Conference, Ko Olina, Hawaii, September 2002. Harada, V. H. (2002). “I don’t get It: Achieving more effective learning.” Presented at the American Library Association Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 2002. Harada, V. H. (2001). “Building teaching and learning partnerships: The Hawaii experience in implementing Information Power.” Presented at the Tenth American Association of School Librarians Conference, Indianapolis, IN, November 2001. Harada, V. H. (2001). “Partnerships that work: Hawaii’s experience in implementing Information Power.” Presented at Hawaii Library Association Conference, Maui, HI, November 2001. Harada, V. H. (2001). “Building understanding of the information search process through student journal writing.” Presented at Fifth International Forum on Research in School Librarianship, Auckland, New Zealand, July 2001. Harada, V. H., & Donham, J. (1999). "Lessons worth learning: Raising the standards for student learning." Presented at Ninth National Conference of the American Association of School Librarians, Birmingham, AL, November 1999. Harada, V. H. (1998). "Creating realities in magical worlds: An exploration of Laurence Yep's Shimmer series." Presented at the Ninth Biennial Conference on Literature and Hawaii's Children, Honolulu, HI, June 1998. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (1997). "Cultivating critical literacy through information literacy: How libraries provide the edge." Presented at the Literacy Hui Conference on the New Literacy, Part II: Changing Lives, Building Communities, Honolulu, HI, November 1997. Harada, V. H. (1997). "What recent high school textbooks tell us about Asian Americans." Presented at International Conference of the Society for the Study of the Multi-Ethnic Literature of the United States, Honolulu, HI, April 1997.

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Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (1997). "Partnering with teachers in action research: Collaborating on integrated student projects." Presented at American Association of School Librarians Biennial Conference, Portland, OR, April 1997. Nahl, D., & Harada, V. H. (1995). "Search query worksheets in boolean instructions for high school students: Effects on comprehension and self-confidence." Presented at American Library Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, June 1995. Harada, V. H. (1995). "Analysis of stereotypes and biases in recent Asian American fiction for adolescents." Presented at Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Annual Conference, Singapore, April 1995. Harada, V. H. (1994). "People power: A grassroots collegial network for professional development." Presented at American Association of School Librarians Biennial Conference, Indianapolis, IN, November 1994. Harada, V. H. (1994). "Issues of ethnicity, authenticity and quality in Asian American picture books." Presented at International Conference of the Children's Literature Association, Springfield, MO, June 1994.

Invited Presentations Harada, V. H. (2011). “Engage and Empower Students with Tech Tools.” Presentation at Hawaii Association of School Librarians Fall Conference, November 2011. Harada, V. H. (2010). “Growing 21st-Century Learners: School Librarians—What’s Our Role?” Presentation at Hawaii Association of School Librarians Leadership Retreat, July 2010. Harada, V. H., & Yukawa, J. (2009). “Establishing Communities of Practice: A Practice-based Model of Continuing Education for School Librarians and Teachers.” Treasure Mountain Research Retreat, Charlotte, NC, November 2009. Harada, V. H. (2009). “School Librarians as Learning Specialists: Working Collaboratively in the 21st Century School.” Presentation for Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan, March 2009. Harada, V. H. (2007). “The Power of Assessment: Collecting, Analyzing, Using and Communicating Results.” Webconference presentation, “Here’s the Evidence” Project, Dupage Library System, Illinois Regional Libraries, Geneva, IL, December 2007.

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Harada, V. H. (2007). “Assessing for Student Learning in K-12 School Libraries.” Concurrent session at Hawaii Library Association Conference, Kauai, Hawaii, November 2007. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (2007). “Assessing for Learning: Connecting the Library and the Classroom.” Preconference session at American Association of School Librarians Conference, Reno, NV, October 2007. Harada, V. H. (2007). “Why Should Schools Keep Their Librarians?” Keynote presentation at Hawaii Association of School Librarians Conference, February 2007. Harada, V. H. (2006). “What Is Assessment, and Why Should the School Librarian Be Involved?” Keynote presentation at American Association of School Librarians Fall Forum, Providence, RI, October 2006. Harada, V. H. (2006). “Engaging in Practitioner Research: Librarians and Teachers as Partners in Improving Practice.” Guest presentation at Libraries in a Digital Age (LIDA) Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia, May 2006. Harada, V. H. (2005). “Librarians and Teachers as Research Partners: Reshaping Practices Based on Assessment and Reflection.” Keynote presentation at CISSL-IMLS International Research Symposium, New York, April 2005. Harada, V. H. (2005). “Spring into Action.” Keynote panel member. Presented at Hawaii Association of School Librarians Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, February, 2005. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (2004). “Teaming for Inquiry Learning: Teachers and Librarians as Partners.” Presented at Hawaii Association of School Librarians Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, October, 2004. Harada, V. H., & Kim, L. (2004). “Problem-based Instruction: Making Learning Real.” Presented at Hawaii Department of Education E-School Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, February 2004. Harada, V. H., Suthers, D., Donohue, P., & Yukawa, J. (2004). “Hawaii Networked Learning Communities and You.” Presented at Hawaii Department of Education E-School Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, February 2004. Harada, V. H. (2003). “Building Evidence-Based Practice Through Action Research.” Presented at Treasure Mountain Research Retreat, Kansas City, MI, October 2003.

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Harada, V. H. (2003). “Collaboration: Meeting the Challenge.” Keynote at the Hawaii Association of School Librarians Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, September 2003. Harada, V. H. et al. (2003). “How Can a Teacher Librarian Effect Student Learning?” Presented at the American Library Association Annual Conference, Toronto, Canada, June 2003. Conceived and delivered by the AASL Teaching and Instruction Special Committee. Harada, V. H., & Suthers, D. (2003). “Hawaii Networked Learning Communities.” Presented at Hawaii Department of Education E-School Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 2003. Harada, V. H. (2001) “From Instruction to Construction: Learning in the Information Age.” Presented at the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat, Brown County, IN, November 2001. Harada, V. H., & Sato, C. (2000). “Dialogic Journaling with Elementary Grade Students as a Means to Deeper Student Understanding of the Information Search Process.” Presented at American Library Association Conference, Chicago, IL, July 2000. Harada, V. H., & Itoga, S. (1999). “Partnership Projects Involving UH Department of Information and Computer Sciences and Department of Education.” Presented at Hawaii Institute for Educational Partnerships Conference, Honolulu, HI, May 1999. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. (1997). "Action Research: Partnering with Teachers in Integrated Student Projects." Presented at Hawaii Association of School Librarians Summer Institute, Honolulu, HI, August 1997. Harada, V. H. (1997). "Developing Library Media Programs that Lead to Learning." Presented at American Library Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA, June 1997. Harada, V. H. (1996). "Librarian as Partner in Action Research: Identifying Intervention and Assessment Strategies in the Information Search Process." Plenary presentation at American Library Association Annual Conference, New York, NY, July 1996. Harada, V. H., Herrick, J., & Gouveia, W. (1993). "Children and Authoring." Presented at Hawaii Library Association Spring Conference, Kailua-Kona, HI, March 1993. Harada, V. H., Tomomitsu, J., & Nakamura, M. (1992). "School Libraries and Business Partnerships." Presented at Hawaii Association of School

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Librarians/Hawaii Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference, Honolulu, HI, March 1992. Harada, V. H. (1987). "Writing Across the Content Areas." Presented at Hawaii Council of Teachers of English Conference, Honolulu, HI, October 1987. Harada, V. H. (1986). "Authoring with Children." Presented at Hawaii Association of School Librarians Spring Conference, Honolulu, HI, March 1986. Harada, V. H. (1984). "Librarian's Role in Children as Authors." Presented at Hawaii Library Association Fall Conference, Honolulu, HI, November 1984. Harada, V. H. (1984). “Children as Authors.” Presented at International Association of School Librarianship Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI, July 1984. Harada, V. H. (1984). "Writing with Children: Teacher/Librarian Connections." Presented at Ka Hui Heluhelu-International Reading Association Conference, Honolulu, HI, April 1984.

Consultancies

2014

AASL Lesson Database. Serving as consultant to various Hawaii school librarians drafting lessons for submission.

2014

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Serving as consultant in visioning the JCCH Internment Project.

2013

Mansfield University, School Library and Information Technologies. Served as online consultant on rubric design for NCATE accreditation.

2013

Kapiolani Community College. Served as consultant on information literacy instruction in the library.

2013

Punahou School. Served as consultant on redesigning libraries as learning commons.

2010-pres

Hawaii Department of Education, Aliamanu Elementary. Served as mentor in assessing for learning.

2006

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Served as humanities scholar for development of displays and discovery boxes on the Japanese American internment experience in Hawaii during World War II.

2004

Hawaii Department of Education, Lincoln Elementary. Served as program consultant in action research.

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2003 Hawaii Department of Education, Molokai High and Intermediate. Served as program consultant for improving library services.

2002

Hawaii Department of Education, Waikele Elementary. Served as curriculum consultant to library program.

2001

Hawaii Department of Education, Noelani Elementary. Served as technical consultant in reorganizing library facility.

1997

Hawaii Department of Education, King Intermediate. Served as staff development consultant for teachers and librarian planning collaborative instruction.

1997

Hawaii Department of Education, Heeia Elementary. Served as technical consultant in planning a renovated library facility.

1997

Hawaii Department of Education, Kaimuki High. Served as staff training consultant for teachers and librarians designing inservice presentation on curriculum and technology integration with information literacy instruction.

1996

Hawaii Department of Education, Shafter Elementary. Served as action research consultant on the use of student journal writing as a tool for metacognitive learning in information searching.

1995

Hawaii Department of Education, Mililani-Mauka Elementary. Served as action research consultant on the analysis of the search process skills of upper elementary grade students.

1995

Hawaii Department of Education, Iroquois Pt. Elementary. Served as technical consultant on projects for possible Apple Grant funding.

1994

Council for Basic Education. Served as humanities mentor for Molokai High teacher-librarian team developing a curriculum unit integrating classical mythology and Hawaiian lore.

1994

Hawaii Department of Education, Kapaa High. Served as curriculum consultant for teachers designing modules to teach research to high school students.

1993

Hawaii Department of Education, ESEA Chapter 2 project. Served as technical consultant to Moanalua Elementary, Moanalua Intermediate, and Leilehua High staffs designing a curriculum of information search skills across the content areas.

1993

Hawaii Department of Education, Kapolei Elementary. Served as

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technical consultant in planning a new library facility. 1993

Hawaii Department of Education, Mililani-Mauka Elementary. Served as curriculum consultant in library program planning for new school.

Workshops and Training Sessions Conducted

2012

“Plan it, plant it, grow it: CCSS begins with you.” Hawaii Department of Education, Leeward District Librarians.

2007

Follow-up clinic to “School librarians help students achieve: Here’s the evidence!” Hawaii Association of School Librarians.

2006

“School librarians help students achieve: Here’s the evidence!” Hawaii Association of School Librarians.

2005

“Inquiry learning through librarian-teacher partnerships,” Hawaii Department of Education, Statewide Course.

2004

“Linking libraries with learning,” Hawaii Department of Education, Kauai District, HI.

2002

“Information literacy standards and their implications for Hawaii librarians,” Hawaii Department of Education, School Library Services, Honolulu, HI.

2001

“Building information power in our schools,” New Librarians’ Orientation, Hawaii Department of Education, School Library Services, Honolulu, HI.

2000

“Introduction to Information Power,” New Librarians’ Orientation, Hawaii Department of Education, Oahu and Maui Districts, HI.

2000

“Building effective teaching and learning partnerships,” Hawaii Department of Education and Hawaii Association of School Librarians, Honolulu, HI.

1999

“Creating learning that matters,” Hawaii Department of Education, Kauai District, HI.

1998

"Mission possible: Teaching information literacy skills for thoughtful learning," Hawaii Department of Education, Kauai District, HI.

1997

“Changing role of the school librarian,” Waialae Elementary, HI.

1997

“Literature and learning,” Hawaii Department of Education, Kauai

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“Teachers and librarians: Partners in teaching and learning,” Red Hill Elementary, HI.

1996

“Integrating literature, content, and information literacy,” Hawaii Department of Education, Kauai District, HI.

1995

"Critical thinking skills and the library," Hawaii Department of Education, Kauai District, HI.

1994

"Information literacy and technology," Hawaii Department of Education, Maui, Leeward, Honolulu, and Windward Districts, HI.

1994

"High tech + high touch = high learning," Hawaii Department of Education, Kauai and Hawaii Districts, HI.

Guest Lectures and Colloquia

2014

“Connecting Kids with Nonfiction.” Presentation with P. Louis for LIS 681, Books and Media for Children, February 2014.

2009 “Collaborating for Project Based Learning.” Webinar conducted for Linworth Publishing, Inc., March 2009.

2009

“Faculty Perspectives on Assessment.” Panel discussion sponsored by the UHM Assessment Office, February 2009.

2008

“UHM Library and Information Science Program.” Presented to Pacific Library Training Institute, August 2008.

2008

“Effective Face-to-Face and Online Teaching: Selected Strategies for Consideration and Reflection.” Presented to CIS 720 seminar, Communication and Information Sciences Doctoral Program, March 2008.

2008

“Schools and School Libraries: Changing Times, Changing Roles.” Presented to LIS 610 class, UH Library and Information Science Program, February 2008.

2007

“Schools and School Libraries: Why We Need the Best Professionals.” Presented to LIS 610 class, UH Library and Information Science Program, October 2007.

2007

“Techies and Librarians: Developing Meaningful Collaborations.” Presented to ETEC 686 class, College of Education.

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2006

“Literacy in a digital world.” Presented to EDEA 642 class, College of Education, September 2006.

2001

“Ins and outs, ups and downs of preparing for tenure.” Presented at UH Faculty Mentoring Program colloquium, September 2001.

2000

“Developing a professional agenda.” Presented at UH Faculty Mentoring Program colloquium April 2000.

1999

“Teaching for learning in an information age.” Presented at American Library Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.

1996

"Shifting paradigms in school library collection development." Presented to class in collection development, UH School of Library and Information Studies, September 1996.

1996

“Interactive strategies for interactive television.” Presented to new interactive television instructors, UH Information Technology Services, April 1996.

1995

"Boolean reasoning with high school students.” Presented with D. Nahl at research forum, UH School of Library and Information Studies, November 1995.

1995

"Collection development in Hawaii's school libraries." Presented to class in collection development, UH School of Library and Information Studies, September 1995.

1994

"Creating information literacy continuums." Presented to class in information literacy and learning resources, UH School of Library and Information Studies, March 1994.

1993

"An analysis of Asian American stereotypes in adolescent fiction." Presented at research forum, UH School of Library and Information Studies, October 1993.

1993

"Management of electronic services in school libraries." Presented to class in online database searching, October 1993.

1993

"Collection development concerns in school libraries." Presented to class in collection development, September 1993.

1993

"Electronic databases in school libraries." Presented to class in online database searching, March 1993.

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Professional Activities

National and International Levels 2014

Participant, Research Summit “Causality: School Libraries and Student Success (CLASS),” American Association of School Librarians, April 11-12, 2014, Chicago.

2013

Member, External Review Panel for review of the Information School at University of Washington. Appointed by the ALA Office for Accreditation.

2013

Member, Think Tank, School Library Implementation Task Force, American Association of School Librarians.

2012-2013

Chair, Distinguished Service Award Committee, American Association of School Librarians.

2011-pres

Member, Professional Development Advisory Group, American Association of School Librarians.

2010-2012

Member, ABC-CLIO Leadership Award Committee, American Association of School Librarians.

2007-2008

Member, Learning Standards Indicators and Assessment Task Force, American Association of School Librarians.

2007-pres

Member, National Advisory Board, School Library Monthly.

2006

Member, External Review Panel for review of the Information School at University of Washington. Appointed by the ALA Office for Accreditation.

2004-pres

Member, National Advisory Board, Linworth Publishing.

2004

Member, National Advisory Board, The Children’s Partnership.

2004

Member, External Review Panel for review of the School of Information Sciences at Kent State University. Appointed by the ALA Office for Accreditation.

2003-2009

Member, International Editorial Board, School Library Media Review.

2003-2004

Member, International Advisory Panel, Student Learning Through Ohio School Libraries.

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2002

Member, Leadership Forum Planning Committee, American Association of School Librarians.

2002-2003

Member, Vision Expansion Special Committee, American Association of School Librarians.

2002

Member, Teaching and Instruction Special Committee, American Association of School Librarians.

2002

Reviewer, Testing for National Standards, Educational Testing Service.

2002

Member, External Review Panel for review of the School of Information Sciences at the University of Tennessee. Appointed by the ALA Office for Accreditation.

2001

Member, Highsmith Research Award Screening Committee, American Association of School Librarians.

1999-2002

Member, International Advisory Board, Teacher Librarian.

1999

Member, National Nominating Committee, American Association of School Librarians.

1998-2000

Member, Teaching for Learning National Task Force, American Association of School Librarians.

1998

Guest Editor, Knowledge Quest, March/April 1998 issue.

1997-2008

Reviewer, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy.

1997

Member, National Editorial Board, Knowledge Quest.

1997-2001

Curriculum Advisory Board Member, Follett Software Company.

1997

Invited participant, U. S. Department of Education "America Reads Challenge" Round Table.

1996-1998

Chair, Learning Through Libraries National Task Force, American Association of School Librarians.

State Level 2012- Chair, Learning4Life Committee, Hawaii Association of School

Librarians. 2011- Interested Party, Teacher Education Coordinating Committee,

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Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. 2002-pres

Member, School Library Services Advisory Board, Hawaii Department of Education.

1998-1999

Member, Task Force, Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

1998

Judge, Hawaii Book Academy.

1995-1997

Commissioner, Oahu Public Library Advisory Commission, Hawaii State Public Library System.

1993-2013

LIS Program Liaison, Executive Board, Hawaii Association of School Librarians.

1993-1994

Member, State Library Materials Evaluation Committee, Hawaii Department of Education.

1992-1994

Member, LSCA Title III Interlibrary Cooperation Council.

1992-1993

Steering Committee Member, "Read to Me" literacy campaign, Rotary Clubs of Hawaii and Governor's Council on Literacy.

1990

Delegate, Governor's Conference on Libraries and Information Services.

University Level 2014

Member, Search Committee for Health Services Library Director, JABSOM

2012

Acting Chair, Library and Information Science Program

2011

Member, Critical Thinking Work Group

2011

Member, Campus Tenure and Promotion Committee

2010-2012

Member, Manoa Assessment Committee

2007-2012

Associate Chair, Library and Information Science Program

2007-2012

Co-chair, Curriculum Committee, Library and Information Science Program

2006-2008

Member, Graduate Council

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2006 Member, Campus Tenure and Promotion Committee 2003-2012

Coordinator for LIS Program--National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education – Review of School Library Media Preparation Program.

2000-2003

Chair, Curriculum Committee, Library and Information Science Program.

2001

Member, Search Committee for University Librarian, University of Hawaii-Manoa.

1999-2012

Member, Teacher Education Committee for Technology, College of Education.

1998-2000

Graduate Program Chair, Library and Information Science Program.

1998-2012

Member, Graduate Faculty, University of Hawaii-Manoa.

1998-2012

Member, Graduate Faculty, Communication and Information Sciences Doctoral Program, University of Hawaii-Manoa.

1998

Cohort member, Hawaii Leadership Associates Program, College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences.

1996-1997

Member, Reorganization Implementation Committee for School of Library and Information Studies and Department of Information and Computer Sciences.

1996-1997

Chair, Personnel Committee, School of Library and Information Studies.

1994-1998

Chair, Curriculum Committee, School of Library and Information Studies.

1994-1996

Chair, State Accreditation of Teacher Education Self-Study Committee, School of Library and Information Studies.

1994-1996

Faculty liaison, Alumni Association Scholarship Committee, School of Library and Information Studies.

1993-1994

Member, Certificates Committee, School of Library and Information Studies.

1993

Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Evaluation of T3 (Technology and

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Telecommunications for Teachers) Program, Educational Technology Department, College of Education.

Professional Affiliations

International International Association of School Librarianship. International Reading Association. National American Library Association. American Association of School Librarians. Association for Library Service to Children. Ethnic Materials and Information Exchange Round Table. Library Research Round Table. Association for Library and Information Science Education. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. American Educational Research Association. Regional Hawaii Association of School Librarians. Hawaii Library Association.