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Nancy J. Keane

Nancy J. Keane

Graduate Adjunct Faculty, Library Media

Office phone number: (603) 535-6164
e-mail: njkeane@plymouth.edu

Profile

Nancy J. Keane has worked as a school library media specialist for 15 years. Before that, she was employed as an academic librarian, first as a catalog librarian and then as Director of Libraries. As library media specialist at Rundlett Middle School, her specific responsibilities include supervising and evaluating library personnel, budgeting, purchasing, cataloging and collection development. At Plymouth State University, Tinker teaches a course in cataloging and classification of library materials.

Degrees and Education

  • M.A. in Educational Technology, George Washington University
  • M.L.S. in Library Science, University of Rhode Island
  • B.A. in Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Research Interests

  • Children's and YA literature

Publications

  • Keane, Nancy J. and Terrance Cavanaugh. The Tech Savvy Booktalker. Libraries Unlimited, (in progress)
  • Keane, Nancy J The Big Book of Children's Reading Lists: 100 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Children, Ages 12-18. Libraries Unlimited, 2006
  • Keane, Nancy J The Big Book of Teen Reading Lists: 100 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Children, Ages 5-12. Libraries Unlimited, 2006 Keane, Nancy J Middle School Pathfinders : Guiding Student Research. Linworth, 2005
  • Keane, Nancy J Using Literature in the Middle School Classroom. Linworth, 2005
  • Keane, Nancy J. Booktalking Across the Curriculum : Literature in the 5-8 Classroom. Libraries Unlimited, 2002
  • Keane, Nancy J. and Corinne Wait. Teaching Science Through Literature : Grades 6-8. Linworth, 2002
  • Keane, Nancy J. and Corinne Wait. Teaching Social Studies Through Literature : Grades 6-8. Linworth, 2002
  • Keane, Nancy J. and Corinne Wait. Teaching Reading and Writing Through Literature : Grades 6-8. Linworth, 2002
  • Keane, Nancy J Teaching Science Through Literature : Grades 4-6. Linworth, 2002
  • Keane, Nancy J Teaching Social Studies Through Literature : Grades 4-6. Linworth, 2002
  • Keane, Nancy J Teaching Language Arts Through Literature : Grades 4-6. Linworth, 2002
  • Keane, Nancy J. Booktalks and Beyond : Thematic Learning Activities for Grades K-6. Highsmith Press, 2001
  • Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature (Jack Zipes, ed.) Oxford University Press, 2006. (30 articles)
  • Keane, Nancy J. "Just For Kids" Concord Monitor Newspaper (regular column) 2003
  • Publicity Brochure Walker & Co., 2005
  • Library Sparks Magazine. Various articles
  • Book Report Magazine various articles
  • ACRL News various articles
  • Editor "ONLINE : The Newsletter of the New Hampshire Educational Media Association" (1992-2001)
  • Editor "VLA News : The News From the Vermont Library Association" (1988-1991)

Webpages

Other Media

  • Currently developing an online workshop for ALA YALSA - Using Electronic Databases with Teens
  • Podcast: Booktalks Quick and Simple podcast. http://nancykeane.com/rss.html
  • Radio: "Kids Book Beat". Live call-in talk show dealing with children's literature. (1999-2001)
  • Television: "Kids Book Beat". Television show dealing with children's literature. Guests include children, storytellers, authors and teachers. (2002 - Current)

Associations, Boards and Committees

  • New Hampshire Educational Media Association (1992 - present), President 1999-2000
  • New Hampshire State Library Advisory Council (1996-1998)
  • New Hampshire Society for Technology Educators (1993 - present)
  • New Hampshire Educators Online (1998 - present)
  • American Library Association (1979 - present)
  • ALSC (Quicklists Committee 2004-2006)
  • AASL (Web Resources Committee 2005-2007)
  • YALSA (online courses 2006 - present)
  • ISTE (1995 - present)
  • Granite State Reading Council (2006 - present)

Academic Distinctions

  • 2004 ALA ALSC/Sagebrush Literature Program Award
  • 2004 Elizabeth Yates Award (for advocacy of reading and libraries)
  • 2002 New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award (EDie)
  • 2001 New Hampshire Educational Media Association Service Award
  • 1998 Winnebago Progressive Libraries Award.
  • 1995 Numerous web page awards http://www.nancykeane.com

Professional Experience

  • 1992-present, Concord School District, Concord, NH.
    Library Media Specialist.
    Direct operations of public school library media program. Maintain computers. Design and maintain school and center web pages. Conduct various workshops.
  • 2006-present, Open-NH Project.
    Online Facilitator
    E-Learning for Educators is a five-year initiative, funded by the federal Ready to Teach Program, designed to help states meet critical requirements for improving student achievement through providing high quality professional development content and support as they build their capacity to implement programs to meet teacher quality requirements. Courses facilitated: Helping Struggling Readers Improve Comprehension, Differentiating Instruction to Accommodate Learning Styles.
  • 2005-present, Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH.
    Adjunct Graduate Education Faculty.
    Courses taught: Cataloguing and Classification of Library Materials (taught as part of the Graduate Certification Program for Library Media Specialists). Electronic Database Searching.
  • 1999-present, New Hampshire Technical Institute Concord, NH.
    Adjunct Computer Faculty.
    Course taught: IT102 PC Applications.
  • 1999-present, Connected University.
    Adjunct Faculty.
    Courses taught: WebQuests, Virtual Fieldtrips, Multiple Intelligences, Internet Basics, PowerPoint in the Classroom, English Language Learners in the Mainstream Classroom.
  • 1997-1999, College for Lifelong Learning, Bow, NH.
    Adjunct Education Faculty.
    Courses taught: Computers in Libraries, Research in Sociology.
  • 1990-1992, Trinity College of Vermont, Burlington VT.
    Director of Libraries and Media Services.
    Responsible for overall operation of College Libraries. Duties included planning for major automation introduction to College. Grant writing. Also taught "Cataloging and Organization of Library Materials" in Graduate Library Education Program at UVM.
  • 1987-1988, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.
    Visiting Assistant Librarian.
    Worked with library staff planning for automation of College libraries.
  • 1979-1990, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT.
    Associate Professor - Libraries.
    Responsible for monographic cataloging of collection. Also taught "Cataloging and Organization of Library Materials" in the Graduate Library Education Program.
  • 1976-1979, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA.
    Assistant Professor - Libraries.
    Responsible for monographic and serials cataloging.
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