ADAM G. JANOWSKI, JR.
Library Media Specialist

Naples High School
1100 Golden Eagle Circle
Naples, FL 34102
Work Phone: 239-377-2210
Work Fax: 239-377-2370
janowsad@collier.k12.fl.us

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

August, 1995 - Present
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Naples High School
Collier County Public Schools
Naples, FL

Provides library media services for a large (2,100+ student) high school, with a diverse, multi-cultural student population.  Served as system operator for the school computer network for three years.  Teaches information retrieval and analysis skills to students.  Instructs teachers in using technology, including using Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and the Internet, at both the school and district level.  Created and maintains both a school web site <http://collier.k12.fl.us/nhs> as well as a library media center web site <http://collier.k12.fl.us/nhs/lmc>, which incorporates curriculum-related links, a broad collection of links arranged by subject, links to research databases, a personally-created resume guide for high school students, and a guide to bibliographic citations.  Works with one professional and one aide.

October, 1993 - July, 1995
LIBRARY MEDIA COORDINATOR
Pacific Region
U.S. Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DODDS)
Okinawa, Japan

Coordinated library media services for thirty-four elementary, middle, and senior high schools, ranging in size from 150 to 2,000 students, located in mainland Japan, Okinawa, and Korea.  Provided local guidance and regional support for information services including school-wide local area computer networks.  Monitored library media program compliance with national and regional goals and objectives.  Provided professional library support.  Provided short- and long-term guidance on library media program resource and training needs.  Provided guidance in all types of technology-based applications.

August, 1987 - October, 1993
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Kinnick High School
U.S. Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DODDS)
Yokosuka, Japan

Provided library media services for a junior/senior high school located in Yokosuka, Japan.  Taught two video design and production courses.  Piloted implementation of library automation using the Columbia Library System.  Served as class sponsor, and member of many committees including the School Advisory and Curriculum committees. Presented public relations, audiovisual, and library-computer workshops at local and district levels.  Supervised one full-time and one part-time aide.

August, 1981 - November, 1985
COORDINATOR, PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT
Laboratories Department
Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO)
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Coordinated, administered, and implemented company-sponsored and in-house training programs for professional and technical level laboratory employees.  Developed entry-level on-job laboratory technician training program for Saudi Arab nationals.  Planned and implemented a technical reference library.  Supervised three professionals and one administrative aide.

August, 1980 - July, 1981
LEARNING CENTER TEACHER (LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST)
Udhailiyah Community School
Education Department, (ARAMCO)
Udhailiyah, Saudi Arabia

August, 1979 - July, 1980
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Incirlik American High School, DODDS
Adana, Turkey

August, 1977 - June, 1979
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Baumholder American High School, DODDS
Baumholder, Germany

July, 1974 - June, 1977
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Pine Ridge Middle School
Naples, Florida

January, 1974 - June, 1974
AUDIOVISUAL DIRECTOR
Orange Park Senior High School
Orange Park, Florida

EDUCATION

POSTGRADUATE

University of Wisconsin-Stout (On-line), 2005
University of Northern Iowa (On-line), 2000
University of Maryland (Extension), 1994, 1995
University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon, 1991, 1994
Michigan State University (Extension), 1990
California State University (Extension), 1989
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1989
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1986
University of Minnesota (Extension), 1978

GRADUATE

Master of Arts in Library Science
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1973
Participant - Knapp School Library Media Program

UNDERGRADUATE

Bachelor of Science
Major: History  Minor: Political Science

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Library Association
American Association of School Librarians
Collier County Education Association
Florida Education Association
National Education Association

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Janowski, Adam. "Web Site Reviews: Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones." School Library Journal,  December, 2005.

Janowski, Adam. "Web Site Reviews: Domestic Violence." School Library Journal, May, 2005.

Janowski, Adam. "Instant Web Sites! (Just Add Content)." School Library Journal, January, 2005.

Janowski, Adam G., Jr. “Plagiarism: Prevention, Not Prosecution.” The Book Report, September/October, 2002. (Article available on-line through the Gale Student Resource Center).

Al-Houtan, Mughram, and Adam G. Janowski, Jr., “The Transfer of Technology Through the Development of Human
Resources: The ARAMCO Specialist Development Program.”  Conference Proceedings: 2nd Annual Engineering
Conference, University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, November, 1985.

Janowski, Adam G., Jr. “Materials Losses and the Open Library/Media Center Concept.”  Florida Association of Media Educators Quarterly, Fall, 1974.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Received several different academic service awards during tenure with the Department of Dependents' Overseas Schools.

Nominated for the Collier County Education Foundation Golden Apple Award in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.

Invited participant at the "2005 Leadership Summit: Empowering Learners, Advancing the Profession" sponsored by School Library Journal, March 2005.

Whelan, Debra Lau. "SLJ's People to Watch: Ten Leaders Who Are Making a Difference in School and Public Libraries." School Library Journal. June 1, 2003.
<http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA300745?display=searchResults&stt=001&text=janowski>

"Naples (FL) High School Library Media Center: www.collierschools.com/nhs/Imc. (Site of the Month)." School Library Journal, June 2002. (Article available on-line through the Gale Student Resource Center--subscription required).

Minkel, Walter. "We're not just a building: according to Walter Minkel, public youth librarians and school librarians need to market themselves better, and the web can help." (The youth page: considering the needs of younger patrons). (Industry Overview). Library Journal, April 15, 2003. (Article available on-line through the Gale Student Resource Center--subscription required).

SERVICE

ADVISORY BOARDS

Gale-Thompson LitFinder (Online) Product Advisory Board (2004-    )
Gale-Thompson Contemporary Authors (Print Edition) Product Advisory Board (2001-2004)

WEBSITE CREATOR

During the 2003-2004 school year, I created websites for the following elementary schools in our district.

The following school libraries have had a web site created for them, a link was created to the site from the main page of the school, and the site was uploaded to the Internet:

Golden Terrace Elementary
http://collier.k12.fl.us/gte/Media/index.html
Lely Elementary
http://collier.k12.fl.us/les/media.html
Seagate Elementary
http://www.collier.k12.fl.us/sge/lmc/index.html
Manatee Elementary
http://collierschools.com/mes/media.html
Calusa Park Elementary
http://collierschools.com/cpe/library.htm
Laurel Oak Elementary
http://www.collier.k12.fl.us/loe/library/index.html
Naples Park Elementary
http://www.collier.k12.fl.us/npe/library/index.html
Osceola Elementary
http://www.collier.k12.fl.us/oes/media/index.html
Sabal Palm Elementary

Over the the last several years I have served as Webmaster for Naples High School. Last year our administration required that all teachers have a web "presence". They were given several options including have the school web design class create a page for them, create and maintain their own site, or have a simple "static" presence that changes only semi-annually. I created a template for teachers to use, provided inservice, and compiled and maintain web sites for over 80 faculty members. Some samples are available below:
 

Sharon Morrison
http://collier.k12.fl.us/nhs/Morrison/Morrison.html

Katie Ross
http://collier.k12.fl.us/nhs/Ross/Ross.html

Bart Thomas
http://collier.k12.fl.us/nhs/Thomas/Thomas.html
 
 

Updated 04/12/05