San José State University

SCHOOL OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE



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Research Profile: Dr. David V. Loertscher

Dr. David V. Loertscher
Professor

Statement of Research Interests & Experience

I have research interests and experience in school libraries, information literacy, instructional design, young-adult materials, and client side information systems.

Possible PhD Thesis Topic Area

• Client Side Information Systems
• Transforming libraries into learning commons
• Impact of instructional design and information literacy on student achievement
• Young adult materials in the age of web 2.0

Professional Memberships & Related Matters:

I have been a member of the American Library Association, American Association of School Librarians, International Society for Technology in Education, and the American Education and Research Association.

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