Joan L. Heath
2205 Garden Court
San Marcos, Texas 78667
(512) 353-2884 home
(512) 245-2133 work
ProfessionalTexas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas
ExperienceAssociate Vice President, University Library, 2010-
Assistant Vice President, University Library, 2001-2010
University Librarian, 1987-2001
Head Acquisitions Librarian, 1981-1987
Acquisitions Librarian, 1981
TexasA&MUniversity, College Station, Texas
Assistant Interlibrary Services Librarian, 1978-1980
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Library Graduate Student Staff Assistant, Mathematics Library, 1975-1977
EducationUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Master of Arts, School of Library Science 1977
Bachelor of Arts (with Distinction), Journalism 1975
Professional American Library Association, Association of College and Research Affiliations and Libraries Division
ActivitiesACRL Publications Coordinating Committee, 2005-2006
CHOICE Editorial Board, 2001-2003; 2003-2006. Chair 2005-2006
ACRL Presidential Candidates Forum, 2006
ACRL/Harvard Institute for Higher Education, Leadership Institute, 1999
Chapters Council (Texas representative), 1997-1999
Government Relations Committee, 1991-1993
American Association of University Presses, Annual Meeting, 1999
Panelist, “Journals Strategies: A Revolution in Progress”
Panelist, “University Presses, Scholarly Books, Academic Libraries:
Partners in Peril”
OCLC Members Council/Global Council
Americas Regional Council Delegate, 2009-2010
Americas Communication Committee, 2009-2011
Elected Amigos Delegate, 2007-2009
Amigos Library Services
Elected by membership to two consecutive terms
Board of Trustees, 1999-2002; 2002-2005
Chair, 2003-2004
Vice-Chair, 2002- Jan. 2003
Treasurer, 2001-2002
Secretary, 2000-2001
Texas Library Association
TLAUnit Assessment Task Force, 2009-2010
Transforming TLA Task Force, 2008-2009
District III Meeting, Round Rock, Octobe17, 2008, Presentation, “Transforming
Libraries” (including facilitated discussion with 90 meeting participants).
TLA Executive Board, Representative-at-Large, 2006-2009
Task Force on TLA Awards Process, 2006-2007
Senior Leadership Institute Steering Committee, 2006-2007
TLA Strategic Planning Task Force (Facilitator) 2005-2006
Tall Texans Selection Committee, 2004-2005
TPALS Educational Program, "Working with Texas Libraries", (panel
discussion), 2003.
TLA Awards Committee, 2002-2003, 2005-2006
TLA Annual Conference Program Committee, Co-Chair, 1999-2001
College and University Library Division, (CULD), Councilor, 1997-2000
District III (Central Texas) Chair Elect/Chair, 1998-1999
Legislative Steering Committee, 1996-1997
Tall Texans Leadership Development Institute, Mentor Participant, 1997
CULD, Legislative Committee Chair, 1996-1997, 1989-1991
CULD, Executive Board, 1992-1993
TIFB (Telecommunications Infrastructure Board)
Library Working Group, 2002
TexShare (a statewide resource sharing program for university, community college, and public libraries)
TexShare Advisory Board,2007-2010
Chair, 2008-2009, Vice Chair, 2007-2008
Task Force on Database Fees, 2003-2009
Management Team, 1994-1997
Advisory Board, 1994-1995
Steering Committee, 1993-1994
Texas Council of Academic Librarians (formerly: Texas Council of State University Librarians)
TCSUL Representative-at-Large, 2008-2009
Materials Contract Committee, Chair, 1999-2008
Nominating Committee, 1998
Legislative Committee, 1995-1996
President, 1992-1994
Binding Contract Committee, 1988-1992
Texas Digital Library
Governing Board, 2007-2010
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Academic Support Formula Study Committee, 1996-1997
Texas Conference on Library Automation, Houston, 1997
Presenter, “Reference Services and the Internet: A Progress Report”
Council of Research and Academic Libraries of San Antonio
Nominating Committee, 1996
President Elect/President, 1989-1992
Collection Development Committee, 1987-1988
Greater Austin Quality Council
Examiner, 1999
HaysCounty Literacy Action
Board member 2002-2005
San Marcos Public Library Board
Board member 2006-2009
Vice Chair, 2008
Chair, 2009
Wimberley Library District
Publicly Elected Trustee, 2000
WimberleyVillage Library
Executive Board, 1988-1996
University Service
(Current)PACE Council (Personalized Academic and Career Exploration), 2010-
Campus Information Resource Advisory Council, (CIRAC), 2002-
Library Committee (ex-officio), 1987-
University ServiceSACS/QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan) Team, 2009-2010
(Completed)SACS Planning Task Force, 2009
Survey Committee, 2008-2009
Provost Search Committee, 2003-2004
Steering Committee for University Planning, 2003-2004
Academic Programs Committee, 2003
Distance Learning Committee, 2003
Student Learning and Success Committee, 2003
Extended and Distance Education Steering Committee, 2002-2004
University Council, 2002-2004
Institutional Effectiveness Team (IET), 2002-2003
Vice President, Information Technology Search Committee, 1998-1999
Staff Council, 1997- 2000
Curriculum Committee, 1987-2000
Awards, Honors,Dedicated Service - TexShare Advisory Board
RecognitionsTexas State Library and Archives Commission, 2010
Outstanding Service
Texas State Quality Enhancement Planning Committee, 2010
Honors and Grateful Thanks for Service and Substantive Support
Texas Library Association, 2006-2009
Outstanding Leadership Award
Department of Geography,
TexasStateUniversity, 2004
Dedicated Service and Leadership
Amigos Library Services, Inc., 2003-2004
Dedicated Service
Staff Council
SouthwestTexasStateUniversity, 2000
Dedicated Service
Amigos Library Services, Inc., 1999-02
Outstanding Service
Advancement for Women in Higher Education
Southwest Texas State University, 1996-97