Previous Memberships and Offices Held
Alliance for Education and Training for Knowledge Work
·
American Library Association Committee on Education,
Liaison Member, 1995–1996
American Association of School Librarians
·
Task Force on Competencies for Library Media Specialists
for the Twenty-first Century and Revision of Standards for the National
Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Chair, 1998–2000
·
President, 1997–1998
released national standards for information literacy
and guidelines for effective practice together with a research-based
national implementation and marketing plan
·
Board of Directors, 1996–1999
·
Executive Committee, 1996–1999 (Chair, 1997–1998)
·
Task Force for Coordinating the Implementation
of National Guidelines and Standards, Chair, 1997–1998
·
Search Committee for Executive Director for the
American Association of School Librarians and Young Adult Library Services
Association, 1996–1997
·
National Conference Program Committee, 1995–1997 (Program Proposal
Reader)
·
Task Force on Organizational Effectiveness and
Structure, Chair, 1994–1996
·
“…the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will
be a much stronger organization thanks to you!…A task force like
yours only works if it has strong, intelligent leadership…Your insight,
knowledge and great organizational abilities were directly responsible…with
gratitude for your contribution….”—Dr. J. Mancall, Drexel
University, Past President, AASL, 1996
·
Nominating Committee, 1994–1995
·
Publications Committee, 1993–1994
·
Biennial Research Forum Jury, Chair, 1993–1994
·
Research Committee, 1992–1996 (Chair 1993–1994)
·
Highsmith Research Award Committee, 1992–1993
·
Board of Directors Canadian Representative, 1973–1975
·
Member, 1974–
American Library Association
·
Executive Board, 1999-2003
·
Council, 1995–1999, 1999-2003
·
Search Committee for new Executive Director, Chair,
2001-2002
·
Executive Board liaison member of the Committees
on Accreditation, Education, Legislation, Policy Monitoring, Professional
Ethics, Status of Women in Librarianship, 2000-2003
·
Executive Board liaison member of the Round Table
Coordinating Committee and the following Round Tables: Continuing Library
Education Network and Exchange; Exhibits; Library Instruction, Social
Responsibilities, Staff Organizations; Support Staff Interests, 1999-2000
·
National Steering Committee for the Congress on
Professional Education, Chair, 1998–1999
seven national organizations convened a two-day
congress of one hundred delegates; issued more than forty recommendations
for the improvement of education for Library and Information Studies
in North America
·
Council Committee on Committees, 1997-1998
·
Presidential Initiative Task Force on Education
and Training, 1997-1998
·
Standing Council Committee on Appointments, 1997–1998
·
Committee on Education, 1995–1996
·
Standing Council Committee on Library Education,
1994–1995
·
Member, 1974–
American Society for Training and Development
·
Member, 1988–1996
Archives Association of British Columbia
·
Member, 1994–1996
Association for Library and Information Science Education
·
Membership Committee, Chair, 1998-2000
·
Nominating Committee, 1996–1997 (Chair, 1995–1996)
·
Board of Directors, 1995–1996
·
Council of Deans and Directors, Secretary, 1994–1996
·
Member, 1980–
Association for Library Services to Children
·
Member, 1974–1984
Association for Media and Technology in Education in Canada
·
Program Planning Committee, 1975–1976
·
National School Media Standards Committee, 1973–1976
·
National School Media Standards Steering Committee,
1974–1975
·
Co-chair, Committee on Media Personnel, 1973–1976
·
Member, 1970–1986
Association for Psychological Type
·
Member, 1988–2000
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
·
Network for Teacher-librarianship, Founding Facilitator,
1994–1996
·
Listserv for Network for Teacher-librarianship,
Moderator, 1994–1996
·
International Polling Panel, 1990–1994
·
Urban Curriculum Leaders Group (invitational),
1985–1992
·
Member, 1982-1999
Association for Teacher-librarianship in Canada
·
Joint Committee on Competencies for Teacher-librarians,
Chair, 1994–1997
·
Association Organizational Committee, 1990–1991
·
Founding Member, 1990–
Association of Canadian Archivists
·
Member, 1993–1998
British Columbia Arts Board
·
Literary Arts Committee, 1979–1982
British Columbia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
·
Member, 1977–1990
British Columbia Council for Leadership in Educational Administration
·
Member, 1978–1984
British Columbia Cultural Services
·
Publishing Assistance Committee, 1979–1982
British Columbia Library Association
·
Task Force on Multi-type Library Cooperation, 1995–1997
·
Task Force on Information Policy, 1992–1993
·
Executive, 1980–1982
·
Library/Publisher Relations Committee, 1977–1978
·
Member, 1976–1984, 1992–
British Columbia Ministry of Education
·
Elementary School Accreditation, 1989–1992
·
Secondary School Accreditation, 1987–1992
·
Elementary School Self-Assessment Reaction Panel,
1987–1989
·
Provincial Steering Committee for Sources and Resources:
Handbook for B.C. Teacher-Librarians, 1976–1978
British Columbia Primary Teachers’ Association
·
Member, 1976–1989
British Columbia Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association
·
Member, 1980–1996
British Columbia School Superintendents’ Association
·
Member, 1985–1992
British Columbia Teacher-librarians’ Association
·
Executive, 1980–1985
·
Education for Teacher-librarianship Committee,
1977–1985 (Chair, 1980–1985)
·
Liaison Officer for British Columbia Library Association,
1978–1982
·
Member, 1974–
British Council
·
Study Tour of British Schools and Libraries, 1980
selected as one of six library leaders for professional
interaction with British colleagues.
Canada Council
·
Advisory Panel on Canadian Book and Periodical
Associations, 1981–1982
·
Advisory Panel on Book and Periodical Promotion,
1980–1982
Canada Council/Canadian Committees for Unesco
·
Canadian Studies/Canadian Learning Resources Research
Retreat, 1978
selected as one of twelve educators to assess the
state of Canadian studies and Canadian learning resources
·
Stanley House Retreat on Education for Teacher-librarianship,
1980
selected as one of twelve educators to assess the
state of education for teacher-librarianship in Canada. July, 1980.
Canadian College of Teachers
·
Greater Vancouver Chapter Executive, 1984–1989
·
President, Greater Vancouver Chapter, 1986–1988
·
Greater Vancouver Publicity Committee, Chair, 1983–1984
·
Member, 1982–
Canadian Library Association
·
Conference Arrangements Committee, 1979–1980
·
Council, 1974–81 (Chair, 1977–1978)
·
Board of Directors, 1974–1979 (Chair, 1977–1978)
·
President, 1977–1978
at the time a million dollar non-profit corporation
with 35 staff and 5,000 members in five divisions; several major reforms
and performance reviews introduced:
“
..the best president of the decade…”—Quill and Quire
“…
his ideas, approaches and innovations will have
a lasting impact on the Association…His tenure should also dispel
the often repeated jeremiad that association presidents can accomplish
little in one year…”—Library Journal
·
Committee on Committees, Convenor, 1976–1977
·
Committee on Headquarters, 1974–1975
·
Education for Library Personnel Committee, 1973–74
·
Committee on Library Manpower, 1972–74
·
Honorary Life Member, 1992—
·
Member, 1969–
Canadian School Library Association
·
Joint Committee on Competencies for Teacher-librarians,
Chair, 1994–1997
·
Model Curriculum for Education for School Librarianship
Committee, Chair, 1979–1981
·
Conference Planning and Local Arrangements Committee,
Chair, 1979–1980
·
Qualifications for School Librarians Committee,
Chair, 1978–1979
·
Awards Jury, Chair, 1975–1976
·
Committee on Committees, Chair, 1975–1976
·
President, 1974–1975
established professional publishing program and
regional seminars, increased membership by 50%
·
Member, 1969–
Canadian Society of Association Executives
·
Member, 1993–1995
Carleton County (Ontario) Secondary School Library Subject Council
·
Chair, 1971–1972
·
Chair, Program Committee, 1970–1971
·
Member, 1970-1972
Council for Canadian Learning Resources
·
Founding President, 1995-1998
initiated Canada’s only national journal for the review of Canadian
books and other media for young people
·
National Board, 1995-1998
Federation of Women Teachers’ Associations of Ontario
and Wellington County (Ontario) Board of Education
·
Status of Women Committee, 1974–1976
Institute of Continuing Library Education of British Columbia
·
Member, 1976–1984
·
Executive, 1981–82
International Association of School Librarianship
·
Executive Director (Volunteer), 19952000
·
Awards Jury, Chair, 1995–2000
·
International Forum on Research Jury, 1995-1998
·
First International Forum on Research, Awards Jury,
Chair, 1995–1997
Established the first international forum for research
in school librarianship with refereed papers and published proceedings,
continued in a different country each year
·
Conference Planning Committee 1997, Chair, 1994–1995
·
Criteria for International Research Awards Committee,
Chair, 1994–1995
·
Director for North America, 1994–1995
·
Role of the School Library Committee, Co-Chair,
1992–1993
·
Member, 1974–
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
·
Division of Education and Research, 1997-2000
- Coordinating Board, 1999-2000
·
Section on Education and Training (elected), 1997–2001, 2001-2005,
Chair, 1999-2001
The Section on Education and Training is the fourth
largest division of IFLA with more than 250 associations and institutional
members. During the period as Chair, guidelines were developed and approved
for schools of library and information studies, a semi-annual bulletin
introduced, an international study of reciprocity of qualifications
completed, a process for refereeing papers for annual fora introduced
and a social responsibilities round table sponsored.
·
Information Coordinator, 1998-1999
Library Administration and Management Association
·
Public Relations Section. Member, 1995–
- Committee on Education and Training, 1995–1997
·
Member, 1992–
Library Advocacy Now! Ensuring the Future of Canada’s
Libraries and Librarians
·
National Advisory Committee, 1995–1997
Manitoba School Library Audio-Visual Association
·
Member, 1974–1980
National (U.S.) Staff Development Council
·
Results–based Staff Development for the Middle Grades: Increasing
Student Achievement through Teacher Learning
- nominated/selected for U.S. Expert Review Council,
1997–1999
Ohio Educational Library Media Association
·
“Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries” Project (funded
through the (U.S.) Institute of Museum and Library Services), International
Advisory Panel. January-March, 2003
Ontario Public School Teachers’ Federation
·
Member, 1974–1976
Ontario School Library Association
·
Legislative Action Group, Chair, 1975–1976
·
Member, 1968–
Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation
·
District 39 Executive Council, 1972–1976
·
President, Branch 10, 1972–1976
·
Member, 1969-1976
Ottawa (Ontario) Secondary School Library Subject Council
·
Chair, Program Development Committee, 1969–1970
Pacific Instructional Media Association
·
Member, 1976–1984
Phi Delta Kappa
·
University of British Columbia Chapter, Executive,
1984–1985
Royal Roads University
·
Advisory Board for M.Sc. in Knowledge Management,
1999-2000
Society of American Archivists
·
Member, 1994–1999
Society of School Librarians International
·
Member, 1986–1994
University of British Columbia (pre-appointment)
·
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies
Council, 1978–1986
·
Museum of Anthropology Teacher Advisory Committee,
1977–1979
University of Toronto Centre for Research in Librarianship
·
National Advisory Board, Canadian Nonbook Selection
Project, 1977–1979
Vancouver Association of District Administrators
(formerly Vancouver Schools Coordinators’ Association)
·
President, 1979–1980
·
Treasurer, 1978–1979
Vancouver Community College
·
Library Technician Program Advisory Committee,
1979–1982
·
Teacher Assistant Advisory Committee, 1977–1979
Vancouver Teacher-librarians’ Association
·
Executive, 1976–1984
Wellington County (Ontario) Teacher-librarians’ Association
·
Executive, 1972–1976
