School of Library and Information Science
College of Arts & Sciences
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Dr. Cora P. Dunkley
School of Library and Information Science
University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Avenue, CIS 2019
Tampa, Florida 33620-7800
(813) 974-1089
Research Interests:
Dr. Dunkley's primary research interests are: multicultural literature for children and young adults, special collection preservation and development in children's literature, and the role of media specialists in literature-based reading programs
Publications:
Dunkley, C. P. (2007) and Carey, J.O. (2007). Libraries and media centers. In K. M. Borman, S. E. Cahill & Coter, B.A. (Eds.). The Praeger Handbook of American High Schools (Vol. 2), pp. 271-274.Westport Connecticut: Praeger.
Dunkley, C. (2005). ELSUN scholars challenged by library professionals: Will you lead or manage? [Electronic Version]. FLA News Digest.
Dunkley, C. & McCook, K. (2005). In union there is strength: Library and information Science educators and librarians' associations of color. In M.B. Wheeler (Ed.), Unfinished Business [:] Race, Equality, and Diversity in Library and Information Science Eduaction (pp.55-66). Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow.
Dunkely, C. & Wohlmuth, S. (2004). Hispanic Heritage Month and multiculturalism: An opportunity for meaningful dialogue. School Library Media Activities Monthly. XX1 (2), 49-51.
Dunkley, C. (Fall 2003). The importance of kinship as perceived in three Coretta Scott King Award books [:] Protagonists surviving the loss of family. Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 2 (1), 40-3.
Teaching:
LIS 6225 STORYTELLING (3). Building storytelling programs for school and public libraries or other educational institutions. Analysis of historical aspects, material suitable for use and audience reaction.
LIS 6455 THE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER (3). Media quarters, facilities, collections, equipment, and services. Principles of organization and administration of media programs in elementary and secondary schools.
LIS 6585 MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN (3). Examination of materials for all institutions in which children are served; school media centers, public libraries, kindergartens, etc. Stress on selection aids, reviewing techniques, utilizations.
LIS 5937 MULTICULTURAL MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS (1 - 4). Examines multicultural literature for children and adults.
LIS 6565 BOOKS AND RELATAED MATERIALS FOR YOUNG ADULTS (3). Young adult materials for use in secondary school libraries, young adult sections of public libraries, and other public institutions serving youth. Equal emphasis upon (1) selection principals and bibliographical sources as well as upon (2) utilization in terms of service to the young adult.
