Robin Fogle Kurz, Ph.D.

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1 Education Robin Fogle Kurz, Ph.D. School of Library and Information Management, Campus Box 4025, 1 Kellogg Circle Emporia State University Emporia, KS rkurz@emporia.esu 2012 Ph.D. in Library and Information Science University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 2006 Master of Library and Information Science University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 1997 Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Selected Experience Present Assistant Professor School of Library and Information Management, Emporia State University Emporia, KS Assistant Professor School of Library and Information Science, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Teaching and Research Fellow School of Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina Columbia, SC Children s Services Coordinator Greenwood County Library System, Greenwood, SC 2006 Young Adult Librarian Intern Orangeburg County Library, Orangeburg, SC Instructional and Reference Graduate Assistant Thomas Cooper Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 2005 Reference Intern South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 2005 Folklife Resource Center Graduate Assistant McKissick Museum, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Children s Library Assistant Orangeburg County Library, Orangeburg, SC

2 Selected Publications and Presentations Book Chapter Robin Fogle Kurz Page 2 of 7 Kurz, R.F. (submitted for publication, 2016 anticipated). Transgressing LIS education: A continuing journey toward social justice. In N.A. Cooke & M.E. Sweeney (Eds.), Teaching for Justice: Implementing Social Justice in the LIS Classroom. Sacramento: Library Juice Press. Peer-Reviewed Journal Article Kurz, R.F. (2012). Missing faces, beautiful places: The lack of diversity in South Carolina Picture Book Award nominees. New Review of Children s Literature and Librarianship, 18, Invited Articles Kurz, R.F. (2015). The journey to the Morris Award: Highlighting the significance of debut young adult books. Young Adult Library Services, 13(3): Kurz, R.F. (2013). What YALSA s members have to say. Young Adult Library Services, 11 (3): Kurz, R.F. (2011). Silencing the internal censor in YA collection development. Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults, 1(4). Book Reviews Kurz, R.F. (2015). First opinion: Trouncing through the tropes: A coming-of-age/coming-out novel. First Opinion, Second Reactions, 8(1): Kurz, R.F. (2011, February-June 2014). 40+ book reviews [unsigned]. Kirkus Reviews and Kirkus Reviews Online. (One to six titles per month, ranging from picture books to young adult novels.) Kurz, R.F. (2008, Summer-2010, Fall). Quarterly book reviews [signed]. REFORMA Newsletter. (Seven total reviews, ranging from picture books to young adult novels.) Research in Progress Kurz, R.F. & Chenault, M. (Preparing for publication). The crossroads of (white) America: The lack of diversity in the Young Hoosier Picture Book Award nominees. Kurz, R.F. (Ongoing). Out of the closet but not on the shelf: A national study of librarian censorship of award-winning GLBTQ teen titles. Stevens, A. & Kurz, R.F. (Ongoing). Where needs and wants collide: Literary achievement versus readers choice in teen literature. Wetta, M. & Kurz, R.K. (Ongoing). Library partnerships as a resource for teen victims of domestic violence.

3 Robin Fogle Kurz Page 3 of 7 Reviewed Presentations Adkins, D. & Kurz, R.F. (2015, October). Serving the growing Midwestern Latino population: Understanding their information needs and using best practices. Session to be presented at the Kansas Library Association/Missouri Library Association Joint Conference. Kansas City, MO. Kurz, R.F. & Stevens, A. (2015, October). Books & beyond: Passive advisory and programming for youth in small and rural libraries. Session to be presented at the annual conference of the Association for Small and Rural Libraries. Little Rock: AR. Kurz, R.F. & Stevens, A. (2014, November). Beyond the books: Using realistic young adult literature as a springboard to improved teen library services. Session presented at YALSA s Young Adult Literature Symposium. Austin, TX. Kurz, R.F. (2014, June). Mirrors still matter: Integrating diverse YA award books into classrooms and libraries. Session presented at the LSU Young Adult Literature Conference and Seminar. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. Kurz, R.F., & Montgomery, B.J. (2012, September). Strength in numbers: Building cross-cultural coalitions in youth services education and practice through critical racial theories. Poster session presented at the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color, Kansas City, MO. Kurz, R.F. (2012, March). Community Cultural Wealth, Radical Change, and Latino literature for youth: A participatory program for librarians and teachers. Session presented at the National Latino Children's Literature Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL. Kurz, R.F. (2011, October). Divergent interests, common goals: Doctoral research at SLIS. Panel presented at the annual conference of the South Carolina Library Association, North Charleston, SC. Kurz, R.F., Mestre, L., & Tobin, T. (2011, September). Recent graduates in LIS education: How are they enhancing services to Latinos and Spanish-speaking communities? Panel presented at the REFORMA National Conference IV, Denver, CO. Kurz, R.F. (2011, June). Silencing the internal censor in YA collection development. Poster session presented at the YALSA s YA Research Poster Session at the American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Kurz, R.F. (2008, September). Creating a climate of fear: The effects of South Carolina immigration legislation on public library service to Latinos. Paper presented at REFORMA National Conference III, El Paso, TX. Kurz, R.F. (2008, April). A brilliant tapestry of diverse cultures: Examining subcultural representations of Guatemalans in children s fiction. Paper presented at the First Annual Celebration of Latino Children s Literature, Columbia, SC.

4 Robin Fogle Kurz Page 4 of 7 Invited Presentations Agosto, D., Hughes-Hassell, S., Kurz, R., Latham, D., Martin, C., Phillips, A., & Subramaniam. (2016, January). The future of teen services in LIS education. Session to be presented at the Midwinter Meeting of the American Library Association. Boston, MA. Samek, T., Noble, S. & Kurz, R. (2016, January). #SpeakingTruthToPower: Exploring social justice LIS educators use of social media in the age of institutional censorship. Panel to be presented at the annual conference of the Association of Library and Information Science Education. Boston, MA. Kurz, R. (2015, May). Agents of change: The (super)power of social justice librarians. Session presented at the annual program of the Beta Epsilon Chapter of Beta Phi Mu. Emporia, KS. Cooke, N.A., Rioux, K., Sweeney, M.E., Bossaller, J., Duarte, M.E., Frye, J.M., Hughes-Hassell, S.M., Kurz, R.F., Patin, B., & White, K. (2015, January). Social justice in the LIS classroom: Making it happen ALISE Academy Preconference presented at the annual conference of the Association of Library and Information Science Education. Chicago, IL. Kurz, R.F. (2014, October). A place for everyone: Best practices for public libraries serving multicultural communities. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Kansas Library Association. Wichita, KS. Alexander, G., Smith, A., & Kurz, R. (2014, October). Leadership for the common good: Lessons from the Kansas Leadership Center. Preconference presented at the annual conference of the Kansas Library Association. Wichita, KS. Cooke, N.A., Kurz, R.F. & Noble, S. (2014, June). Power, Privilege, and Positionality: Applying a Critical Lens to LIS Education. Panel for the ALA Office of Diversity at the American Library Association s Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Hamilton, R. & Kurz, R.F. (2014, March). Re(organization): Recruiting, training, and retaining a diverse library staff. Session presented at the Louisiana Library Association s Annual Conference, Lafayette, LA. Kurz, R.F. (2014, March). Reaching them where they live: Using social media in an online course. Presentation presented at the LSU Online Brown Bag Panel Session: Online Course Assessments, Demos, and Library Services. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. Kurz, R.F., Morris, V.I., Mehra, B., & Noble, S. (2014, January). Power, privilege & positionality: Applying a critical lens to LIS education. Session presented for the Multicultural, Ethnic, and Humanistic Concerns SIG at the annual conference of the Association of Library and Information Science Education, Philadelphia, PA. Kurz, R.F. & Pic, S.V. (2013, December). Seeing and being seen: Collecting for multicultural communities. A professional development workshop presented at the Magnolia Library, Baton Rouge Community College, Baton Rouge, LA.

5 Robin Fogle Kurz Page 5 of 7 Kurz, R.F. (2013, March). Serving Louisiana s youth: Best practices for diverse public library youth collections and services. Session presented at Louisiana Library Association s Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. Selected Teaching Experience Emporia State University Course Title Independent Study Resources & Services for Young Adults Management and Information Organizations Multicultural Resources & Services for Libraries Louisiana State University Course Title Adult Services & Programming The Illustrator as Storyteller Independent Study in Youth Services Integrated Advisory Services Media & Services for Multicultural Populations (Service-Learning Designated Course) Media & Services for Young Adults Principles of Management for LIS Professionals Public Libraries University of South Carolina Course Title Introduction to Technical Services (team-taught) Materials and Programming for Adults Young Adult Materials Materials and Services for Latino Youth Current Professional Memberships American Library Association (ALA) Intellectual Freedom Round Table Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Association of Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) Multicultural, Ethnic and Humanistic Concerns SIG Youth Services SIG Association of Rural and Small Libraries Kansas Library Association (KLA) Public Library Association REFORMA Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)

6 Selected Awards, Grants, Honors, and Certifications Robin Fogle Kurz Page 6 of Volunteer of the Year Award Chair Category YALSA 2014 YA Advocacy Travel Stipend for National Library Legislative Day YALSA 2013 Teaching Enhancement Fund Travel Grant Office of Academic Affairs LSU 2012 Mini-Grant for Service-Learning Center for Community Engagement, Learning, and Leadership (CCELL) LSU 2012 Teaching Enhancement Fund Travel Grant Office of Academic Affairs LSU 2012 ALISE/University of Washington Information School Youth Services Graduate Student Travel Award ALISE 2011 Preparing Future Faculty Fellow The Center for Teaching Excellence USC 2011 Beta Phi Mu International Library and Information Studies Honor Society Beta Omega chapter USC 2008 University Classroom Teaching Certification The Graduate School USC 2008 Graduate Student Travel Grant The Graduate School USC 2007 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Teaching and Research Fellowship SLIS USC 1996 Sigma Tau Delta International Honor Society in English Iota Mu chapter Winthrop University Selected Professional Service National Service Organization Bylaws Committee Chair (ex officio member Board of Directors) YALSA 2016 Award Nominating Committee Chair YALSA YS SIG Liaison to YALSA ALISE Advocacy Support Taskforce Member YALSA Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research Award Committee Library Research Round Table Freedom Schools Book Selection and Curriculum Committee Children s Defense Fund William C. Morris Debut Award Committee Chair YALSA Youth Services SIG Co-Chair ALISE 2014 Judge Annual Conference Poster Session KLA 2014 Judge Jean Tague-Sutcliffe Doctoral Student Poster Competition ALISE Américas Book Award for Children s and Young Adult Literature Committee Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) Organization and Bylaws Committee YALSA ALISE/Pratt-Severn Faculty Innovation Award Committee ALISE Chair Children s & Young Adult Services Committee REFORMA YA Lit Symposium Evaluation Taskforce YALSA Pura Belpré Award Committee ALSC Editorial Advisory Committee Children and Libraries ALSC

7 University Service Robin Fogle Kurz Page 7 of 7 Faculty Research and Creativity Board ESU Member William Allen White Children s Book Award Executive Committee Member William Allen White Children s Book Award Selection Committee Academic Appeals Committee ESU SLIM MLS Admissions Review Committee ESU SLIM Faculty Advisor Student Chapter of ALA ESU SLIM Admissions & Degree Candidacy Review Committee ESU SLIM Curriculum Review Committee ESU SLIM Faculty Review Committee ESU SLIM Doctoral Program Advisory Committee ESU SLIM National Adjunct Faculty Development Committee ESU SLIM School Library Media Specialist Program Steering Committee ESU SLIM Strategic Planning Committee ESU SLIM Faculty Senate LSU Community Engagement Advisory Council LSU Diversity Action Team LSU Dean s Representative Multiple Doctoral Committees LSU Engagement Committee LSU College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) Co-Chair Search Committee Director of SLIS LSU CHSE 2014 Awards Selection Committee LSU CHSE 2014 Faculty Advisor Graduate School of Library and Information Science Student Association LSU SLIS Other Service Member Greater KC Area educator s group with Johnson County Library Consultant ALA Light the Way Grant Proposal Cooper River Memorial Library Charleston County Public Library Charleston, SC July 2011 Volunteer Camp Read-A-Rama Clemson University Clemson, SC