Gordon N. Baker EDUCATION Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Dissertation topic: Strategies to Increase the Access to and Use of Materials in a High School Media Center Through a Variety of Services, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL (1997) Specialist in Library Service Thesis topic: Comparison of Facilities of Selected Clayton County, Georgia Elementary School Media Centers with National Standards, 1979-80. Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA (1981) Master of Library Service Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA (1978) Bachelor of Science in Education Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA (1975) Associate of Arts Clayton State University, Morrow, GA (1973) PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 2010 Present: Dean of Libraries, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA. 2006 2010: Director of Libraries, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA. 2005 2006: Interim Director of Library Services, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA 2004 2007: Head of Library Public Services, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA 1979 2004: Public Services Librarian (Part-time), Clayton State University, Morrow, GA. PROFESSIONAL K-12 EXPERIENCE 2003-2004: Lead Media Specialist, Luella High School, Locust Grove, GA 2001 2003: Cooridnator of Instructional Technology & Media Services, Henry County Schools, McDonough, GA 1989 2001: Media Center Director, Union Grove High School (2000-2001), Media Center Director, Eagle s Landing High School (1990-2000), Media Specialist, Henry County Middle School (1989-1990) 1976 1989: Clayton County Public Schools, Jonesboro, GA., Media Specialist, E.S. Kemp Elementary School (1983-1989), Media Specialist, G.M. Kilpatrick, Elementary School (1977-1983) Classroom Teacher, Morrow Elementary School (1976-1977)
CERTIFICATION Educational Leadership (P-12) (Leadership Expires 6/30/11) Director of Media Centers (P-12) (Leadership Expires 6/30/11) Media Specialist (P-12) (Service 6/30/11) InTech Certification Program, Macon (GA) Educational Technology Training Center (2001) Georgia Public Librarian s License, number: LIB004091 RELATED EXPERIENCE Trustee. Henry County Library System, McDonough, GA 2000-present Chair of the Board, 2005 present; Treasurer, 2001-2005 Organized and supervised the openings of Luella High School Library/Media Center, Locust Grove, GA (2003-2004), Union Grove High School Library/Media Center, McDonough, GA (2000-2001), Eagle s Landing High School Library/Media Center, McDonough, GA (1990-1991) and Edwin S. Kemp Elementary School Library/Media Center, Hampton, GA (1983-1984) Guest Lecturer, University of Georgia - EDIT 6300: Administration of Media Programs, November 2005 Guest Instructor, Whitewater High School Advanced Placement Language and United States History, November 2005. Guest Instructor in Media, Clayton Junior College Paraprofessional Associate Degree Program (1976-1977) Instructor for the Clayton County Schools Library Paraprofessional License Renewal Seminar (1984, 1987) Yearbook Adviser - Kilpatrick Elementary School 3 years. - Kemp Elementary School 6 years - Eagle s Landing High School 7 years PUBLICATIONS Baker, Gordon N. Comparison of Facilities of Selected Clayton County, Georgia Elementary School Media Centers with National Standards, 1979-80. Atlanta: Clark Atlanta University, 1981. Baker, Gordon N. Strategies to Increase the Access to and Use of Materials in a High School Media Center Through a Variety of Services. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Nova Southeastern University, 1997. Baker, Gordon N., et al. Study Guide for Teacher Certification_Test for Media Specialists. Atlanta: Georgia Department of Education, 1983. Baker, Gordon N. Three Schools in Three Decades. The Book Report, March/April, 2002.
PRESENTATIONS Media Specialists and Media Paraprofessionals Building a Successful Team, presented to the Henry County (GA) Media Specialists, McDonough, GA, October 15, 2009. Expanding Services Without Expanding Budgets presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Columbus (2009). What s New for the 2010 Georgia Student Media Festival? presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Columbus (2009). Judging Techniques for the Georgia Student Media Festival presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Columbus (2009). 2009 Georgia Student Media Festival Showcase presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Columbus (2009). Georgia Student Media Festival Showcase & Update presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Athens (2008). Media Festival Judging Tips presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Athens (2008). Georgia Student Media Festival International Festival Nominee Showcase present at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Jekyll Island (2007) Georgia Student Media Festival 2008 Update presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Jekyll Island (2007) 2008 Georgia Student Media Festival Judging Made Easy presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Jekyll Island (2007) Achievement in Education: Rewards of Achievement, Achieving Excellence, Georgia Public Broadcasting, Atlanta (July 2007). The Pleasures and Perils of Assuming a Leadership Role in a Library Organization: Enhancing Service to the Profession presented at the Southeastern Library Association and Tennessee Library Association Joint Conference, Memphis, TN (2006). Media Organizations Joint Conference, Columbus (2005). Media Organizations Joint Conference, Athens (2004). Module 11: Working with Special Initiatives: Your Key to an Exciting Media Program. Georgia Public Broadcasting, Atlanta (2004). The Past, Present, and Future of Media Specialists, keynote presentation at the Georgia Library Media Association, District VI Conference, Thomson (March 29, 2003) The Past, Present, and Future of Media Specialists, keynote presentation at the New Directions: Media on the Move Conference, sponsored by the Coastal Plains RESA and Valdosta State University, Valdosta (January 29, 2003). Media Organizations Joint Conference, Athens (2002). GLMA/GAIT Media Festival Update presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Jekyll Island (2001).
The Maze of Acronyms: Finding Your Way Through the Vast World of Library Associations: AASL presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Jekyll Island (2001). Is GAMA in Your Future? presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Macon (1998). Student Aides in the Media Center presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Columbus (1996). New Guidelines for the Georgia Student Media Festival presented at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Joint Conference, Jekyll Island (1995). What s New in Technology? Presented as a four-day staff development class for the Henry County Schools (1993). LEADERSHIP POSITIONS University System of Georgia Chair, Regents Academic Committee on Libraries, 2009-2010 Co-Chair, Regents Academic Committee on Libraries, 2008-2009 Chair, GALILEO Steering Committee, 2009-2010 Co-Chair, GALILEO Steering Committee, 2008-2009 Chair, GIL Coordinating Committee, 2008-2009 Georgia Association for Instructional Technology President, 1995 Editor, The GAIT Connection, 1997 present Treasurer, 1991-93 Georgia Library Association President, 2002-2003 Treasurer, 1999-2001 Chair, Georgia State Student Media Festival, 2000, 2002, 2004 Co-Chair, Georgia Student Media Festival, 2005 Present Member, Georgia Peach Award Charter Committee, 2004-2005 Georgia Library Media Association President, 1982-83 GLMA Conference Chair, 1980 & 1985 Member and Reader, Atlanta Thrashers Junior Authors Committee, 2005-2006 Georgia Council of Media Organizations COMO Conference Chair, 1988 & 2003 Chair/Co-Chair of COMO Exhibits, 1997-present Southeastern Library Association Treasurer, Southeastern Library Association, 2009- Present Secretary, Southeastern Library Association, 2007-2008
American Library Association Region IV National Vice-President, Association for Library Trustees & Advocates, a division of the American Library Association, 2004-2007 Member, ALA National Library Week Subcommittee, 2006-2010 Member, ALA Chapter Relations Committee, 2007-2010 Member, ALA Campaign for America's Libraries Subcommittee, 2007-2010 AWARDS 30 Year Service Award, 2009. Clayton State University. Bob Richardson Award, 2007. Georgia Library Association Nominee, Clayton State Distinguished Alumni Award, 2006 Juanita Skelton Distinguished Service Award, 2005. Georgia Association for Instructional Technology. GAIT Distinguished Service Award, 2003 CCSU Outstanding Alumni from the School of Arts & Sciences, 2003. State Enabler of the Year for the Georgia Media Specialist of the Year for 2002. Certificate of Recognition, Henry County Board of Education, November 2002. Nix-Jones Award, 2001. Georgia Library Association. Walter S. Bell Distinguished Service Award, 1995. Georgia Association for Instructional Technology. Georgia Elementary School Media Specialist of the Year, 1988. Georgia Library Media Association. William E. Patterson Service Award, 1986. Georgia Library Media Association.