Dr. Daniel W. Fuller

Assistant Professor

Dr. Dan Fuller teaches management courses, library automation, and coordinates the LMT credential program for SLIS. Dr. Fuller has worked with libraries for over thirty years. He served as a high school librarian for 14 years and managed special grant projects for the school district. His management experience also includes 14 years in senior management in the software industry.

Courses Taught

Education

Ph.D. (Library and Information Science) University of Pittsburgh (1991)
MLIS (Library Science) University of Pittsburgh (1976)
PA Certification (Library Science) Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (1972)
B.S. (Education) Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1971)

Academic & Professional Experience

Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Science, San José State University, (2002-present)
Executive Director of Sales and Marketing, Follett Software Company, (2001 - 2002)
Executive Director of Sales, Follett Software Company (1994 - 2000)
Regional Area Manager, Follett Software Company (1990 - 1994)
Automation Consultant, Follett Software Company (1987 - 1990)
Librarian, Northwestern Senior High School, (PA) (1973 - 1987)
Visiting Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh (1986 to 1988, 2003)
Instructor, University of Pittsburgh (1985 to 1986)

Selected Publications (last five years only)

For other publications and presentations, see Curriculum Vitae PDF above.

Books and Parts of Books

Fuller, D., Achtermann, D., and McLeod, C. (2009, in press) High tech tools for the library media center: The future from a low-tech point of view. In M. Orey, V.J. McClendon, and R. M. Branch (eds.) Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, Volume 34. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited
Fuller, D., Lincoln, M. & Swarlis, L. (2008) Using Technology to Prepare World Class School Librarians to Deliver Learning and Literacy. In Proceedings of the International Association for School Librarianship 37th Annual Conference: World Class Learning and Literacy through School Libraries, 3-7 August, Berkeley, CA, USA. Erie, PA: IASL. (CD-ROM) Refereed.
Fuller, D. (2008) The Evolution of Information and Communication Technology Tools in LIS Distance Education. In F. Malpica, A. Tremante, F. Welsch, and B Tait (Eds.) The 2nd International Multi-Conference on Society, Cybernetics and Informatics: Proceedings Volume I. (pp. 15-19). Orlando, FL International Institute of Informatics and Systemics (Refereed).
Fuller, D. (2007) The Data Mine at the Heart of the Curriculum. In D. Loertscher (Ed.) Papers of the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #14, Into the Heart of the Curriculum. (pp. 162-170) Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research and Publishing.
Fuller, D. (2005). State level digital libraries supporting K-12 in 2005: Politics and policy in understanding in the library Papers of the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #12, Understanding in the library. (pp. 233-247). Salt Lake City: Hi-Willow Research and Publishing
Fuller, D. (Ed.). (2004). The digital school library, emerging electronic learning communities.. Salt Lake City: Hi-Willow Research and Publishing.
Fuller, D., Marrone, J. & Chapman, K. (2004). A community of learning: The digital school district. In D. Fuller (Ed.) The digital school library, emerging electronic learning communities. (pp. 133-147). Salt Lake City: Hi-Willow Research and Publishing
Fuller, D. (2004). Information technology in education: Learning from a digital school district. In G. Liu (Ed.) Proceedings of ITIE 2004, information technology in education: Learning from different cultures. (p. 14). Beijing: Evergreen Education Foundation
Fuller, D. (2003). Statewide efforts to support digital libraries in K-12 schools. In D. Loertscher (Ed.), Treasure mountain research retreat #11, evidence-based practice and school library media programs. (p. 51). Salt Lake City: Hi Willow Research and Publishing

Journal Articles

Fuller, D. (2006). Cataloging of original materials in the 21st century: Frequency and preparation factors. Education Libraries, 29(2), 5-11.
Fuller, D. (2006). Now what do we do? Sustaining statewide digital libraries for a second decade. Teacher-Librarian, 34(1), 14-17.
Fuller, D. (2006). Blue prints and linkages: Using data to make a difference. CSLA Journal, 29(2), 46-48.
Fuller, D. (2006). School Library Journal & San José State University 2006 automation survey. School Library Journal, 52(10), 48-52.
Fuller, D. (2006). Understanding in the library, Treasure Mountain 12. Learning and Media, 34(1), 24
Fuller, D. (2005, January). State-level support of K-12 virtual libraries. Knowledge Quest, 33, 25-28.

Consulting and Research Reports

Fuller, D. (2005). A digital library for California K-12 public schools: The power of providing online databases to all schools, a white paper. School of Library and Information Science, San José State University.