Ms. Ann E. Brownson
Reference Librarian, Coordinator of Ballenger Teachers Center Email: aebrownson@eiu.eduWebsite: http://works.bepress.com/ann_brownson/
INTRODUCTION
I am usually around the building between 9am and 5 pm. I can always be found in the Ballenger Teachers Center on Mondays, and at the Reference Desk on Wednesday evenings.
Education & Training
1978 BA, Grinnell College, General Science and Religious Studies1984 MA, The University of Iowa, Student Development in Postsecondary Education
1994 MA, The University of Iowa, Library and Information Sciences
Publications
Most of my publications may be found on my selected works page which is part of EIU's Institutional Repository, "The Keep".Frequently Taught Courses
I primarily teach library classes about the use of the Ballenger Teachers Center, about basal reading materials, and about the use of children's literature in curriculum development.As the subject specialist for education I can teach library research on a variety of topics in education or a general introduction to resources in education.
I am happy to work with faculty members to develop classes or guides related to specific topics or assignments.
Librarians can also be embedded into D2L Brightspace, Eiu's Learning Management System. Contact the library about enrolling me into your course site.
Research & Creative Interests
I am most interested in studying how children's literature can be used in curriculum development and the role of the curriculum materials center in making that happen for faculty and pre-service teachers.Professional Affiliations
American Library AssociationAssociation of College & Research Libraries
Education and Behavioral Sciences Section of ACRL
American Association of School Librarians
Illinois School Library Media Association