C. Herbert Carson
Professor Emeritus, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies
Research Interests:
- Computer Applications in Libraries
- Information Architecture
- Information Technology
- Information Theory
- Instructional Design
- Multimedia Design and Production
- Multimedia/hypermedia Applications in Libraries
Education
- Ph.D. - 1988, Syracuse University
- MLS - 1976, Syracuse University, Library Science
- MS - 1973, Rochester Institute of Technology
- BS - 1968, SUNY - Geneseo
Courses Taught
LSC 508 - Introduction to Information Science and Technology
Syllabus, fall 2011
LSC 528 - Instructional Technology for Library & Information Services
Syllabus, fall 2006
LSC 529 - Information Design
Syllabus, spring 2006
LSC 548 - Information Architecture
Syllabus, summer 2009
LSC 595 - Professional Field Experience
Syllabus, spring 2011
Publications:
"The Relationship Between Hypermedia Producers' Preferred Learning Styles and the Motivational Aspects of Their Productions." Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 47 (Spring 2006): 106-126.
"2003/2004 Salary Survey of New England College Libraries." Prepared for The New England Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries, October 2004. (http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/NECACRL/2004/intro04.html)
"The University of Rhode Island Regional Program: Distance Education in New England." In D.D. Barron (Ed.), Benchmarking Distance Education: The LIS Experience (pp. 233-246), Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2003.
"2001/2002 Salary Survey of New England College Libraries." Prepared for The New England Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries, November, 2002. ( http://gslis.uri.edu/ACRL/intro02.html )
"1999/2000 Salary Survey of New England College Libraries." Prepared for The New England Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries, November, 2000.
"1997/98 Salary Survey of New England College Libraries." Prepared for The New England Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries, November, 1998.
"Counting on Technology" Library Journal, 122(October 15, 1997): 27-33.
"1995/96 Salary Survey of New England College Libraries." Prepared for The New England Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries, November, 1996.
"Beginner's Luck: A Growing Job Market" Library Journal, 121(October 15, 1996): 29-30, 32-35.
"The Development of a Scale to Measure the Self-Efficacy of School Library Media Specialists." School Library Media Quarterly , 21(Spring 1993): 165-170.
"Applying Instructional-Design Theory to Bibliographic Instruction: Macro Theory." Research Strategies, (Fall, 1991): 164-179. (With R.V. Curtis.)
"The Application of Motivational Design to Bibliographic Instruction." Research Strategies, (Summer, 1991): 130-138. (With R.V. Curtis.)
"Applying Instructional-Design Theory to Bibliographic Instruction: Micro Theory." Research Strategies, (Spring, 1991): 60-76. (With R.V. Curtis.)
"Superconductivity: A Brief Guide to the Research and Literature." Science and Technology Libraries, 8 (Summer, 1988): 63-75. (With J.A. Barrett and M.J. Colburn.)
Internet Activities
Webmaster, URI GSLIS Homepage, 1996-2010
Listserv manager: International Visual Literacy Association Board list: IVLABOARD, 2003-2008
Listserv co-manager with W. Michael Havener and E. Gale Eaton:
GSLIS Alumni List: urilisalum, 1999-205
GSLIS Graduate Assistant List: gslisga1999-2011
GSLIS Faculty List: lscfac, 1999-2011
GSLIS Regional Student List: gslisreg, 1999-2009
GSLIS Student List: gslisstu, 1999-2011
Listserv co-manager with Michael Silvia: Snowbird List: snowbird, 1994-present
Professional Presentations
“Re-Inventing Yourself and Your Library Career.” Massachusetts Library Association 2010 Conference, Hyannis, MA, 2010. (With S. Petrakos.)
"University of Rhode Island GSLIS Distance Education in the New England Region." New England Library Association 2008 Conference, Manchester, NH, 2008
"Enhancing Visuals Using Those Other Three Senses: Touch, Smell and Taste." International Visual Literacy Association 2005 Conference, Orlando, FL, 2005
"A Forty Year History of GSLIS." GSLIS Annual Gathering, Kingston, RI, 2005. http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/web/About/History-new.htm
"Using the Double Helix Model for Effective Application of Visual Information." 2003 International Visual Literacy Association Conference, Newport, RI, October, 2003.
"A Theory of Information Based on the Double Helix Model." 2002 International Visual Literacy Association Conference, Breckenridge, CO, October, 2002.
"Introduction to Some WebCT Concepts." Graduate School of Library and Information Studies Adjunct Faculty Workshop, University of Rhode Island, April 13, 2002
"Teaching Introduction to Information Science and Technology Using WebCT." Preparing Today's Teachers for Technology (PT3) Meeting, University of Rhode Island, December 11, 2001
"Teaching Introduction to Information Science and Technology Using WebCT." Preparing Today's Teachers for Technology (PT3) Meeting, University of Rhode Island, December 6, 2001
"Teaching, Learning and Multimedia: A Perspective." Department of Information Design, Malardelen University, Eskilstuna, Sweden, 2000
"A Look at How Teaching Styles and Learning Styles Relate to the Way Librarians Produce HyperMedia." School of Information Studies, University of Northumbria, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, 2000.
"The Relationship Between Learning and Teaching Style Preferences and the Use of Visual elements in Hypermedia Presentations" International Visual Literacy Assocation, Jackson, WY, 1999.
"Changing Skills and Rising Salaries." Connecticut Library Association 108th Annual
Conference. Cromwell, CT, 1999 (With Y. Ma.)
"Going Pro - or Not?" 1994 Cape & Islands Inter-Library Association Conference. Hyannis, MA, 1994.
"Interactive Media: An Introduction to CD-ROM and Hypermedia." 1992 Rhode Island Educational Media Association Conference. Newport, RI, 1992.
"Measuring the Self-Efficacy of School Library Media Specialists." 1992 Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Washington, DC, 1992.
"The Future Lies Ahead for Libraries: Interactive Media." 1991 Rhode Island Library Association Conference. Newport, RI, 1991.
"Curriculum and Information Power." 108th Annual Conference. American Library Association, Dallas, TX, 1989.
"A Case Study Approach to Field-Testing an Instructional-Design Model." 1988 New England Educational Research Organization Conference, Rockland, ME, 1988.
"The Camcorder: State of the Art Remote Video Production." 1988 Rhode Island Educational Media Association Conference, Warwick, RI, 1988.
"A Model for Designing and Evaluating Microcomputer-Based Instructional Games for Teaching Principles at the Use Level." 1988 Association for Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans, LA, 1988.
Teaching Experience
Fall 2011, Adjunct Professor, GSLIS, URI, Kingston, RI
2007-2011, Professor, GSLIS, URI, Kingston, RI
1993-2007, Associate Professor, GSLIS, URI, Kingston, RI
1988-1993, Assistant Professor, GSLIS, URI, Kingston, RI
1987-1988, Instructor, GSLIS, URI, Kingston, RI
1984-1985, Business Teacher (Part-time), East High School, Corning City School District, Corning, NY
1979-1985, Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics, Physics and Technology Division, Corning Community College, Corning, NY
1983-1984, Assistant Professor, Corporate/Organizational Media Department, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
1981-1982, Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics Department, Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY
1981, Adjunct Faculty, School of Professional Studies, State University College of Arts and Science, Potsdam, NY
1976-1979 Adjunct Faculty, Communications Division, Corning Community College, Corning, NY
1974, Adjunct Faculty, Division of Educational Studies, State University College of Arts and Science, Geneseo, NY
1973-1974, Assistant Professor, Department of Communications Media, Alfred State College, Alfred, NY
1968-1972, Mathematics Teacher, Skaneateles Central School, Skaneateles, NY
Library Experience:
1984-1986, Library Media Specialist (half-time), Corning City School District, Corning, NY
1980-1982, Document Analyst, ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Resources, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
1974-1980, Media Specialist, The Arthur A. Houghton, Jr. Library, Corning Community College, Corning, NY
Professional Memberships
American Association of School Librarians, 1984-2002
The Treasure Mountain Research Retreat, Park City, Utah, October 17-18, 1989
American Educational Research Association, 1981-1988, 1998-2001
American Library Association, 1977-2003
Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 1973-2000
Division for Instructional Development, 1973-2000
Proposal Evaluator for 1993 AECT Conference, 1992
Division of School Media Specialists, 1992-2000
Association for Library and Information Science Education, 1987-2011
Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instruction, 1981-1988
Beta Phi Mu, 1976-present
Scholarship and Grants Committee, 2005-2007
University of Rhode Island Liaison, 1994-2011
International Visual Literacy Association, 1998-2011
Vice-President, 2003-2004
Conference Planning Committee Chair, 2003
2003 IVLA Conference, Hyatt Regency Newport, October 1-5
Board of Directors, 2001-2003, 2005-2007
Manager of IVLABOARD listserv, 2003 - 2008
New England Educational Research Association, 1987-1989
Rhode Island Library Association, 1987-1999
Rhode Island Educational Media Association, 1987-1999
Director of Educational Communications and Technology, 1987-88
Conference Planning Committee, 1988-91
Exhibits Chair, RIEMA Conference, 1989-91
Administrative Experience:
2001-2003, 2006-2010, Assistant Director, GSLIS, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
2001-2003, 2006-2010, Coordinator of Distance Learning, GSLIS, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
1998, Interim Director, GSLIS, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
1997-2000, Assistant to the Director for Regional Studies, GSLIS, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
