Instructor
Biographies
George Babcock
I teach the two classes dedicated to cataloging: LIBR 170
and LIBR 175. When not teaching, I work in the Technical
Services department of the HCC Library. My duties include
acquisitions, database maintenance, training and, of course,
cataloging. I am not only an instructor in the L&IS
Program, I am also a graduate of the program (2004). I hold
a BA in Comparative Literature (2005). As part of my
undergraduate studies, I spent a year at L’université de
Paul Valéry, Montpellier, France. Currently, I am working
on an MLIS from the University of Washington’s iSchool
(expected completion 2009). I like to travel and experience
foreign cultures. In addition to his year in France, I have
spent significant other time abroad: two years in Germany and four
months in New Zealand. I also love music, especially punk rock
and classic country. I am more likely to be seen with a cup of
coffee and a crossword puzzle at a café than wearing shorts in the
gym. That said, I can be spotted from time to time on local
golf courses creating massive divots. I would like to welcome
you to the L&IS Program and looks forward to teaching you on the Art
of Cataloging.
Jonathan Betz-Zall
I celebrated thirty-one years of work as a professional librarian
this year. Starting in a technical library, I moved quickly to my
real love, public service work, in San Francisco, Philadelphia, and
Seattle. After twenty-five years working in public libraries
primarily with children, I obtained a second master's degree in
Environment and Community and became an academic librarian. I now
specialize in Information Literacy Instruction and Environmental
Education, assist students at
Highline Community College, teach online for the
University of Maryland University
College, and consult through
ecolibrarian.
Web Page: http://ecolibrarian.org
Hara Brook
I received my master's degree in Library and Information Science
from the University of Washington in 2000. I completed the
RCA/UCLES Certificate TEFLA Course in Barcelona, Spain in 1995.
I enjoy traveling and have visited countries in Europe and Southeast
Asia. Many years ago, I was an exchanges student in Uusikaupunki,
Finland. Before coming to Seattle, I lived abroad in Sendai,
Japan, and Barcelona, Spain. My husband, our two young
children and I live in Seattle. I've been working at Highline since
2000. Among my other responsibilities as a faculty librarian
at Highline, I am responsible for coordinating the library's
reference services.
Karen Fernandez
I received my master's degree in Library and Information
Science from the University of Washington in 1993. My
undergraduate degree (B.S. 1989) is from The Evergreen State
College with emphasis in biology. I've been working at
Highline Community College for more than ten years. I teach
Library 160: Computers in Libraries, and Library 132:
Serving Diverse Communities. As the Electronic Resources
Librarian, I coordinate the selection and evaluation of new
electronic databases and resources. I enjoy working with
Highline's diverse student population and find assisting ESL
students especially rewarding.
Dana Franks
I received my M.S.L.S. from Columbia University after graduating
from the University of Vermont with a B.A. in English Literature.
I’ve worked in just about every kind of library there is, most of
them in Vermont. These include an elementary school library, two
special libraries (a museum and a television news department), two
public libraries (one small and one large) and three academic
libraries (Middlebury College, Green River Community College, and
Highline Community College). I’ve worked as a circulation assistant,
a circulation supervisor, an indexer, a government documents
technician, an elementary school librarian, a cataloger, a reference
librarian, an instruction librarian and now as an off-campus
services librarian. I’ve been a full-time member of the Highline
Faculty since 1986. The one library position I most wanted in
library school is one I’ve never had: a young adult services
librarian. To satisfy that need, I formed two mother-daughter book
groups with my daughters nearly five years ago and have been
enjoying them ever since. Talking about books, especially with
young people, is one of my favorite things to do! I’m one of those
“hysterical librarians” who strongly supports intellectual freedom,
the right to privacy, equity of access, and the free exploration and
exchange of ideas. I do my best to keep these principles at the
front of my mind and try to act in accordance with them in all the
work I do.
Jack Harton
I am in my 14th year as a faculty reference librarian at Highline
Community College. I came to Highline from Old Dominion University
(Norfolk, VA), where I was the Social Sciences Reference Librarian
for five years. I have bachelor degrees in Criminal Justice and
Education, and a Master's degree in Library and Information Science
from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among my other
responsibilities as a faculty librarian at Highline, I am
responsible for coordinating the library's print and media
collection.
Lynne King
I have
lived in the Pacific Northwest on and off for many
years. Currently I live with my husband, dogs and cat,
east of Seattle in Renton.
I read almost anything, I sew for recreation, but my
favorite hobby is sea kayaking, and we have 4 long sea
kayaks. We try to get out on Puget Sound every week or
so. I love kayaking because it is a sport that almost
anyone can enjoy. Ask me about it!
We have one daughter who is a physician in Oregon.
I have worked at Highline Community College since 1991.
I work in the Technical Services department and manage
the serials. I am a cataloging specialist and catalog
all formats. I am active in WLA and WALE.
Gerie Ventura
I am a native Tacoman who works in Circulation
Services. I teach Library 122 and Library 110.
Last updated:
October 01, 2008
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