MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAM NEWSLETTER
Summer 2015
This newsletter is published each semester to provide information about Marshall University’s School
Library Media Certification Program. For further information contact:
Dr. Celene Seymour
School Library Program Coordinator
Seymour@marshall.edu
Registration is open for Fall term. You can enroll through the MyMU website (from
the university’s home page). You must contact Dr. Seymour to register for ITL 650
Library Practice.
Introducing the New Program Coordinator
Kimberly McFall will be taking over for me as school library media program coordinator
as of Aug. 17. Professor McFall is a native of Arkansas who earned her Bachelor of Arts
from Arkansas State Tech in Russellville, AR, a Masters of Library Science from
Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, and an Educational Specialists degree from
Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. She is currently finishing her dissertation to
complete her Doctorate in Educational Leadership at ASU.
Professor McFall is an 18-year veteran of the K-12 classroom, having taught Music and
Media in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas. Besides teaching professional
development on local, district and state levels, she has also been a teaching assistant at
the higher education level. She is thrilled to be on faculty at Marshall University.
Professor McFall states, “Ever since I became a media specialist, teaching teachers has
been my passion. I look forward to working with the students in this program.” Professor
McFall can be reached as of Aug. 17 at mcfallk@marshall.edu.
I have enjoyed working with you over these past years and have been very impressed by
your experience, enthusiasm and commitment to teaching and librarianship. I will
continue to serve as your advisor until Professor McFall takes over next month.
Celene Seymour
Class Schedule:
Fall 2015 (Aug. 24 – Dec. 10)
ITL 501
ITL 625
ITL 631
ITL 650
Libraries & the Learning Process – K, McFall
Library Organization & Administration – A. Fisher
Technology & the Library – K. McFall
Library Practice – K. McFall
Spring 2016 (Jan. 11 – May 6)
ITL 501
ITL 515
ITL 631
ITL 650
Libraries & the Learning Process
Reference & Bibliography
Technology & the Library
Library Practice (with permission)
Summer 2016
ITL 502
ITL 622
CIRG 613
Library Materials for Adolescents
Cataloging
Children’s Literature
Praxis II exam -- Library Media Specialist also required for certification
Tuition
Tuition for the 2015-16 academic year for online courses is $350 per credit hour (or
$1050 for a three-credit course) for in-state and out-of-state students.
Textbooks for Fall Courses
Textbooks can be purchased from www.marshallustore.com. Shipping of textbooks is
free. You can also purchase texts from amazon.com.
ITL 501 Libraries & Learning Process
Thomas, N., Crow, S. & Franklin, L. (2011). Information Literacy and Information Skills
Instruction: Applying Research to Practice in the 21st Century School Library (Third
Edition). Libraries Unlimited, Santa Barbara. (ISBN- 978-1598844900)
ITL 625 Library Organization & Administration
Donham, J. (2013). Enhancing Teaching & Learning (3rdEdition). Chicago: ALA/Neal
Shuman. (ISBN- 978-1555708870)
ITL 631 Technology & the Library
Burke, J. (2013). The Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion (4th Edition). NealSchuman. (ISBN- 978-1555709150)
ITL 650 Library Practice: No textbook
Graduation
If you are a student in the degree program and plan to graduate in December, please
contact Professor McFall at the beginning of the fall term.