Curriculum Vitae
DR. ARLITA W. HARRIS
3737 North College Avenue #224
Bethany, Oklahoma 73008
(405) 440-1224 or (405) 312-0155
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (Public and Urban Administration)
The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Science (Library Science)
University of Illinois, Urbana
Bachelor of Science (English, Library Science)
IllinoisStateUniversity, Normal
ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS
Director and Faculty/Professor, SNU Library, Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, Oklahoma, August, 2008 -
Project Manager/Coordinator, Lifelong Education @ Desktop (LE@D), University of North Texas, December, 2006 – July, 2008; CPLA Coordinator, July, 2008-date.
Online designer and instructor of three Certified Public Library Administrator courses, American Library Association/Allied Professional Association, September, 2006-date.
Senior Marketing Specialist, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, September, 2005 – August, 2007 - Center for Distributed Learning
Associate Dean, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, September, 2002 – 2005 School of Library and Information Sciences
Chair, Library Science Program Committee, Federation of NorthTexasAreaUniversities, September, 2003-2004
Adjunct Faculty, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, Summer-Fall, 2002 – School of Library and Information Sciences Masters Program
University Librarian, AfricaNazareneUniversity, Nairobi, Kenya, May-September, 2001
Adjunct faculty, University of Sarasota, Clearwater, FL Spring, 2001 – Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration Program
Adjunct faculty, FloridaMetropolitanUniversity, Clearwater, FL Spring, 2001 – Master’s in Business Administration Program
Graduate Faculty, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL1997-1998 Master’s in Architecture Program
Graduate Faculty, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL1999-2000 Master’s in Architecture Program
Instructor, IllinoisCentralCollege, East Peoria, IL 1970-1974 Library Technology Program
SEMINARS AND PRESENTATIONS
Oklahoma Library Association Conference, April, 2010: Managing in Tough Financial Times”, Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma Library Association Conference, April, 2009: “Staff Development on a Shoestring”, Midwest City, OK
Grantwriting Workshop, June, 2008: City of Balch Springs, TX
Texas Municipal League Advanced Grants Workshop, April, 2008: “Advanced Grantwriting”, Austin, TX
Texas Municipal League Grants Workshop, September and October, 2007: “Do’s and Don’ts of Getting Grants”, Austin, TX
Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program, 2007: Budget and Finance and Grantwriting Seminars, Amarillo, TX
Texas Municipal League Elected Officials’ Conference, 2007: “Do’s and Don’ts of Getting Grants”, Austin, TX
Sloan International Conference on Online Learning, 2006: “Marketing Your Online Courseware”, Orlando, FL
Texas Municipal Clerks Association, 2006: “Grantwriting Seminar”, Irving, TX
University of NorthTexas Brownbag, 2006. “Marketing Your Online Courseware”
Texas Distance Learning Association, 2006: “Marketing and Sharing Online Courseware” and “Packaging the Online Bachelor’s Degree”, San Antonio, TX
New Mexico Library Association, 2005: “Library Education @ YOUR Desktop”, Albuquerque, NM
Fort Worth Public Library Staff Development Day, 2005: “Moving on Up”, Fort Worth, TX
Texas Library Association District 3 Conference, 2004: “Library Education @ YOUR Desktop”, Castroville, TX
Arkansas Library Association Conference, 2004: “Library Education @ YOUR Desktop”, Little Rock, AR
Stephen F. Austin Library Staff Development Day, 2004: “Sharing Leadership”, Nacogdoches, TX
Texas Library Association Conference, 2004: “Show Me the Money”, San Antonio, TX
Texas Municipal League Conference, 2003: “Ethics in Leadership” San Antonio, TX
South Dakota Library Association, 2003: “Sharing Leadership” Retreat, Pierre, SD.
University of NorthTexasSchool of Library and Information Sciences, 2001: “Public Library Services to Diverse Populations”, Denton, TX.
Florida Library Association Conference, 1999: “Librarians are from Mars, Architects are from Venus”, St. Augustine, FL.
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference, 1998: “The Role Libraries in the 21st Century”, Orlando, FL
Pinellas Public Library Cooperative Retreat, 1997: “Library Technology”, Largo, FL
North Texas Library System, 1992: “Writing Your Library’s Long-Range Plan” a series of workshops throughout the state.
“Library Windows”, 1992-1998: a monthly television show on C-View 15, Clearwater, FL
“Info-to-Go”, 1982-1990: a monthly library television show on Citicable 36, North Richland Hills, TX
“NRH Profiles”, 1982-1992: a monthly public information program on Citicable 36, North Richland Hills, TX
“Birdville USA: A Sesquicentennial Musical Drama”, 1986. Fort Worth, TX
American Library Association, 1973: “The Library Goes to the Legislature”, Chicago, IL
American Library Association, 1971: “Music Library Services in Non-Metropolitan Areas: Illinois – A Case Study”, Dallas, TX
AREAS OF TEACHING INTEREST
Library AdministrationPublic Libraries
Leadership DevelopmentLibrary Architecture and Construction
Business ManagementUrban Management
Public AdministrationStrategic Planning and Management
Urban AffairsCritical Thinking
Organization ChangeFinancial Management
Library OrganizationGrantwriting/Fundraising
Human Resources Management Library Introduction and Fundamentals
PUBLICATIONS
Information Literacy Online course for SNU, 2010
Copyright and Intellectual Property Online course for SNU, 2009
Financial Management in Tough Times Online course for LE@D, 2009
Information Management for Nurses Online course for SNU, 2009
Basic Budgeting Online courseware for Lifelong Education @ Desktop, 2008.
Financial Management Online courseware for Lifelong Education @ Desktop, 2008.
Understanding Budgets Online courseware for Lifelong Education @ Desktop, 2008.
Hallelujah March – 100 years on the West Texas District 2008
PowerPoint for Librarians. Online courseware for Lifelong Education @ Desktop, 2007; updated 2008.
“The Public Library as a Laboratory for Online Training Courseware Development: The Project LE@D Story”, Public Libraries, July, 2006.
Municipal Budgets and Finances, Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc., 2007.
Practical Microsoft Applications for Libraries: Word and Publisher. Online courseware for Library Education @ Desktop, 2006; updated 2008.
Keeping Your Library Looking Good. Online courseware for Library Education @ Desktop, 2006.
Volunteers – Recruitment, Development, Supervision. Online courseware for Library Education @ Desktop, 2005.
Managing Budgets and Finances, Neal Schuman, 2005.
“Public Administration’s Responsibility for the Elderly”, chapter in textbook on global issues on aging. UNESCO, 2002.
Waco-McLennanCounty Libraries: A Plan for Action. Waco, Texas 2001.
“Strategic Plan, 2001-2006: School of Library and Information Technology”, AfricaNazareneUniversity, 2001.
The Role of the Public Library, International City/County Management Association, 1999.
Biblical Sites in Turkey, 1996.
The Importance of Amenities in Residential Locational Choice, UMI, 1992.
“Writing Your Library’s Long Range Plan”, North Texas Library System, 1992.
“Making a Church into a Library”, Wilson Library Bulletin 63: 45-48
“The North Richland Hills Public Library”, Texas Library Journal 64: 121-123
Hallelujah March, Duncan Press, 1982.
“National Library Week in Illinois” Illinois Libraries 55: 257-258.
“Head Librarian: Jack of All Trades”, American Library Association, 1973.
“Weeding the Small Library Collection”, American Library Association, 1971
“The LibraryBuilding Consultant: Growth of a Specialty” American Library Association, 1968.
Building Program of the Normal Public Library, Normal, Illinois 1967.
GRANTS
Threats to Collections Preservation Grant, SNU Library for Fred Floyd Archives, April, 2009. Oklahoma Department of Libraries, $1,000
Lifelong Education @ Desktop Online Continuing Education Courses for Library Staff, University of North Texas, July 1,2008 – June 30, 2011. IMLS: $589.401.73
Teaching of Algebra Grant, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, August, 2006 –August, 2009. State of Texas, $144,424.
Project IMPACT (Initiative to Measure Personnel Assimilation of Computer-Mediated Training in Public Libraries, University of North Texas, September 1, 2007 – August 31, 2008. IMLS: $70,144
A Partnership to Create Web-based Courseware for Continuing Education for SchoolLibrarians and Library Staff, University of North Texas, October 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007. IMLS: $180,000
Rio Grande Initiative, University of North Texas, August, 2004-July, 2007. IMLS: $1,173,000.
A Partnership to Create Web-based Courseware for Continuing Education for Public Librarians and Library Staff, University of North Texas, 2003. IMLS: $265,000.
THESIS COMMITTEE SERVICE
2 Doctoral Students: University of North Texas
1 Doctoral Student: University of South Florida
1 Doctoral Student: University of Florida
CURRICULUM/PROGRAM DESIGN
Graduate Academic Certificate in Advanced Management, School of Library and Information Sciences, University of North Texas
Management, Advanced Management, Finance and Personnel Management, Buildings Management courses for the Master’s in Library Science Program at the University of North Texas School of Library and Information Sciences
Budget and Finance, Planning and Managing Buildings, and Fundraising and Grantwriting online courses for the Certificate in Public Library Administration of the American Library Association
ON-CAMPUS SERVICE
Southern Nazarene University: 2008 - Committees
Academic Council
Graduate Council
Library Council - Chair
McNair Advisory Committee
Online Advisory Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
Technical Advisory Committee
Planners and Scanner
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