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Curriculum Vitae

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Teaching & Professional Interests

• Critical Perspectives on LIS
• Evaluation of Service
• Information Literacy and Instruction
• Information and Society / Culture
• LIS Education and Programs
• LIS Faculty
• Students
• LIS as a Profession
• Libraries and Society / Culture
• Pedagogy in LIS
• Personnel
• Philosophy
• Values
• and Ethics of LIS
• Public Libraries
• School Media Centers / Libraries
• Special and Corporate Libraries
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing
• Lobbying

Research Interests

• Information Literacy and Instruction
• LIS Education and Programs
• Personnel
• Public Libraries
• School Media Centers / Libraries
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing
• Lobbying

Dr. Ken Haycock, FCCT

Professor

Ken Haycock is professor and director of the School of Library and Information Science at San José State University. He has been president of several national and international professional associations and is currently a member of the council of The American Library Association and past president of the Association for Library and Information Science Education. He has received research and service awards for outstanding contributions from several associations, including the American and Canadian Library Associations and was honored by Phi Delta Kappa as one of the leading young educators in North America.

Dr. Haycock has worked in most library environments, as library media coordinator for a major city school district, CEO of a regional public library system, manager of special libraries and on the review teams for university and college libraries and museums. He has also been a senior official of a $400m public organization. As a community member, Dr. Haycock has been a public library trustee, elected school board president and municipal councilor. Dr. Haycock was previously professor and director of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the University of British Columbia.

Courses Taught

• > [200] Information and Society
• > [204] Information Organizations & Management
• > [282] Seminar in Library Management
• > [283] Marketing of Information Products & Services
• > [289] Advanced Topics in Library & Information Science (Culminating Experience)

Education

• M.B.A. (Human Resources) Royal Roads University (2004)
• Ed.D. (Administration and Leadership) Brigham Young University (1991)
• A.M.L.S. (Library Science) University of Michigan (1974)
• M.Ed. (Curriculum and Education Foundations) University of Ottawa (1973)
• Dip.Ed. (Education) University of Western Ontario (1969)
• B.A. (Political Science) University of Western Ontario (1968)

Academic & Professional Experience

• Professor and Director, School of Library and Information Science, San José State University, 2005-
• Professor, School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of British Columbia, 1992-2005
• Director, School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of British Columbia, 1992-2002
• Director of Program Services (Director of Instruction), Vancouver (British Columbia) School Board, 1991-1992, 1985-1989
• Principal (special assignment), Waverley Elementary School, Vancouver (British Columbia) School Board, 1989-1991
• Acting Manager, Elementary/Secondary Education Vancouver (British Columbia) School Board, 1984-1985
• Coordinator of Library Services (Supervisor of Instruction/later renamed District Principal), Vancouver (British Columbia) School Board, 1976-1984
• Educational Media Consultant K-13, Wellington County (Guelph, Ontario) Board of Education, 1972-1976
• Teacher/Department Head, Colonel By Secondary School, Carleton (Ottawa, Ontario) Board of Education, 1970-1972
• Teacher/Department Head, Glebe Collegiate Institute, Ottawa (Ontario) Collegiate Institute Board, 1969-1970

Selected Publications  (last five years only)

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

Books and Parts of Books

• Haycock, K. & Sheldon, B. E. (2008). The portable MLIS: Insights from the experts. Westport, CN: Libraries Unlimited.
• Haycock, K. (2008). Building the world's largest MLIS program. In The Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac 2008, 53rd edition.
• Brockmeyer-Klebaum, D. (2005). Sibyl's shoulders: Seeking soul in library leadership. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press. Interviewed for chapter profile as an "established and celebrated library leader."
• Haycock. K. (2005). Librarianship: Intersecting perspectives from the academy and from the field. In N. Horrocks (Ed.), Perspectives, insights and priorities: 17 leaders speak freely of librarianshi p (pp. 63-72). Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press. Also: Haycock, K. (2005). Education for librarianship: Intersecting perspectives from the academy and from the field. Feliciter 51(1), 18-22.
• Haycock. K. (2005). From the administrator's perspective. In J. Valenza (Ed.), Super searchers go to school: Sharing online strategies with K-12 students, teachers and librarians (pp. 161-176). Medford, NJ: CyberAge Books. Interviewed for chapter profile as a school leader in information technology and literacy.
• Haycock, K. (2005). Systems and information literate school communities. In J. Henri & M. Asselin (Eds.), The information literate school community: Issues of leadership (pp. 177-186). Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited. Also published by: Charles Sturt University Centre for Information Studies, Wagga Wagga, Australia.
• Haycock, K. (2003). Research in school library programs: Linking teacher-librarians, school libraries and student achievement. In M. Asselin, J. Branch & D. Oberg (Eds.), Achieving information standards for school library programs in Canada (pp. 63-73). Ottawa: Canadian School Library Association and the Association for Teacher-librarianship in Canada.
• Haycock, K., Dober, M. & Edwards, B. (2003). The Neal-Schuman authoritative guide to kids' search engines, subject directories and portals. New York: Neal Schuman.
• Haycock, K. & Horodyski, J. (2003). Eleanor Ahlers. In D. Davis (Ed.), Dictionary of American Library Biography (pp. 1-2). Second supplement. Libraries Unlimited. Also: (2003). In M. Miller (Ed.), Pioneers and leaders in library services to youth: A biographical dictionary. Westport, CN: Libraries Unlimited.
• Haycock, K. (2002). Strategic directions and newer dilemmas for teacher-librarians and school library resource centres. In D. Singh et al. (Eds.), School libraries for a knowledge society (pp. 141-152). Paper presented to the sixth annual international research forum of the International Association of School Librarianship, August 02-09, 2002, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Seattle, WA: International Association of School Librarianship. Also: Haycock, K. (2002). School Libraries in Canada 22(2), 14-18.
• Haycock, K., Mallette, M. & Olsen, A. (2002). Applying the principles of intellectual freedom: A cross-cultural perspective. In D. Bogart, (Ed.), The Bowker annual: Library and book trade almanac (pp. 257-267). 47th edition. New York: R. R. Bowker.
• Haycock, K. (2001). Blocking access: A report on the use of Internet filters in North American schools. In D. Bogart (Ed.), The Bowker annual: Library and book trade almana (pp. 233-244). 46th edition. New York: R. R. Bowker.
• Haycock, K. (2001). Blocking access to information and ideas: The use of Internet filtering software and levels of satisfaction in North America. In E. Howe (Ed.), Information literacy: The key to success (pp. 121-132). Paper presented to the fifth annual international research forum of the International Association of School Librarianship, August 04-11, 2000, Malmo, Sweden. Seattle, WA: International Association of School Librarianship.
• Haycock, K. (2001). Continuing professional education: Towards evidence-based practice. In Woolls, B. & Sheldon, B. (Eds.) Developing lifelong continuing professional education across space and time: The fourth world conference on continuing professional education for the library and information science professions (pp. 1-8). Munchen: K. G. Saur.
• Haycock, K. & Horodyski, J. (2001). Innovation and issues in Canadian libraries, 2000. In D. Bogart (Ed.), The Bowker annual: Library and book trade almanac (pp. 190-199). 46th edition. New York: R. R. Bowker.
• Haycock, K. (2000). Information literacy as a key connector for all libraries: What all librarians can learn from teacher librarians. In D. Booker (Ed.), Concept, challenge, conundrum: From library skills to information literacy; Proceedings of the fourth national information literacy conference conducted by the University of South Australia Library and the Australian Library and Information Association Information Literacy and Special Interest Group, 3-5 December, 1999 (pp. 25-34). Adelaide, SA: University of South Australia Library.
• Haycock, K. & Moore, H. (2000). Trends and issues in library and information services in Canada, 1994-1999. In D. Bogart, (Ed.), The Bowker annual: Library and book trade almanac (pp. 240-247). 45th edition. New York: R. R. Bowker. ISBN 0-8352-4324-9. Précis: Haycock, K. & Moore, H. (2000). Trends in library and information services in Canada, 1994-1999: A précis. Feliciter 46(5), pp. 252-255.

Journal Articles

• Haycock, K. (in press). Guidelines for success and new trends in dual use libraries. Library Trends.
• Haycock, K. (2003). Collaboration: Because student achievement is the bottom line. Knowledge Quest 32(1), 50.
• Haycock, K. (2003). Literacy, learning and libraries: Common issues and common concerns. Feliciter 49(1), 36-37, 43.
• Haycock, K. (2002). Collaboration, leadership, technology: Extending the partnerships beyond the school, now more than ever... The Bookmark, 43(4), 13-15.
• Haycock, K. (2002). If you want my 2c worth. The Bottom Line: Managing Library Finances, 15(1), 44-47.
• Haycock, K. (2002). Role clarification and role dilemmas: New challenges for teacher-librarians? School Libraries in Canada: The Journal of the Canadian School Library Association, 21(2), 3-4
• Haycock, K. (2002). Strategic directions and newer dilemmas for teacher-librarians and school library resource centres. School Libraries in Canada, 22(2), 14-18.
• Haycock, K. (2001). Looking back, reaching forward: Trends affecting libraries, librarians and their associations. Access: The Magazine of the Ontario Library Association, 7(3), 19-23.
• Curry, A. & Haycock, K. (2001). Filtered or unfiltered? School Library Journal, 47(1), 42-47.
• Haycock, K. (2000). Celebrating excellence: The challenge continues. BCLA Reporter 44,(8), 1-6.
• Haycock, K. (2000). COPE Report. International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions Section on Education and Training, SET Bulletin 1(2), 17-34.
• Haycock, K. (2000). Exemplary public library branch managers: Who are they? Are they different form you and me? BCLA Reporter 44(6), 1-2.
• Haycock, K. (2000). Roots and routes: Finding pathways to the future. The Teaching Librarian: The magazine of the Ontario School Library Association 7(3), 6-8.
• Haycock, K. (1999-2004). What Works [research column]. Teacher Librarian: The Journal for School Library Professionals. 5/year.

Consulting and Research Reports

• Haycock, K. (2005). Review of youth services. Victoria, BC: Greater Victoria Public Library. 174 pp.
• Haycock, K. (2004). Library services: Alternative models and cost implications. White Rock, BC: City. November, 2004. 158 pp.
• Haycock, K. (2004). Personnel policies and procedures. Saskatoon, SK: Wheatland Regional Library. 84 pp.
• Haycock, K. (2004). Management review and recommendations. Saskatoon, SK: Wheatland Regional Library Board. 130 pp.
• Haycock, K. (2003). Compensation review for senior exempt management: Analysis and recommendations. Abbottsford, BC: Fraser Valley Regional Library. 40 pp.
• Haycock, K. (2003). The crisis in Canada's school libraries: The case for reform and re-investment. Toronto: Department of Canadian Heritage and Association of Canadian Publishers. Excerpt:
• Haycock, K. (2003, Fall). Role definition and education for teacher-librarianship. Impact 12(3), 16-17. Association for Teacher-librarianship in Canada.
• Summary:
• Repo, Satu. (2004). Why are school libraries in decline? 19-22 Our Schools Our Selves. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. 14(1) Fall, 2004
• Haycock, K. (2003). Moving the Fraser Valley Regional Library to high performance: Analysis and recommendations. Abbottsford, BC: Fraser Valley Regional Library. 58 pp.
• Haycock, K. (2003). Redefining the library board for dynamic communities; Part 1: A library board's visioning process [audio conference]. Toronto: OLA Education Institute. CD-ROM.
• Haycock, K. (2003). Succession management: A strategic plan for the Fraser Valley Regional Library. Abbottsford, BC: Fraser Valley Regional Library. 66 pp.
• Haycock, K. (2003). Redefining the library board for dynamic communities; Part 2: Boards looking outward into the community [audio conference]. Toronto: OLA Education Institute. CD-ROM.
• Haycock, K. (2001). Reconceptualization and reconfiguration of expectations and service delivery models: A review of the role of the teacher-librarian and school resource centre in School District #39 (Vancouver). Vancouver, BC: Vancouver School Board. 256 pp.
• Haycock, K. (2000). The Congress on Professional Education in North America. Paper presented to the annual conference of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, August 13-18, 2000, Jerusalem, Israel. 12 pp. Paper Code: 146-156-E. Also: (2000). Le congres sur l'enseignement professionel en Amerique du Nord. Paper Code: 146-156-F. (translation)

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