Dr. Ross J. Todd

PhD, MA, Graduate Diploma School Librarianship

BA, ATCL, Certificate Secondary Teaching, AALIA


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PUBLICATIONS

 

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Books

TODD, R.J. (2010). "Curriculum Integration: Learning in a Changing World." Victoria, AU: ACER Press. ISBN: 978-0-86431-909-8.

Loertscher, D., with ROSS J TODD. (2003) "We Boost Achievement! Evidence-Based Practice for School Library Media Specialists." Salt Lake City: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.

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Edited Books

TODD, R. (2003).  "Humanizing Information Technology: From Ideas to Bits and Back"  Proceedings of the 66th ASIST Annual Meeting.  Volume 40.  Medford, NJ: Information Today, 2003.

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Book Chapters

TODD, R.J. (2011). Foreward, in: LaDawna Harrington. Guided Research in Middle School: Mystery in the Media Center 2nd Edition. P. ix-xi. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2011.

Todd, R. J. (2010) "Guided Inquiry: A Framework for Opening Doors and Opening Minds Through The School Library" (in Swedish) in Framsidan 1: Oppna Dorrar For Oppna Sinnen: Skolbiblioteken Och Framtiden, edited byFredrik Swedemyr. Gotebord, Sweden: Kultur I Vast Regionbiblioteket, 2010.

TODD, R.J. (2008). Foreword, in Schmidt, R.K., Smythe, M.M., & Kowalski, V. (eds.). Lessons for a Scientific Literature Review: Guiding the Inquiry, Libraries Unlimited, xi-xiv.

TODD, R. (2008). "School libraries and the importance of the school principal" (in Swedish: "Rad till Rektorer") in Hell, M. (ed.). Utveckla Skolbiblioteket! Lund, Sweden: BTJ Forlag, P. 26-29.

TODD, R. (2007).  Chapter "Evidence Based Practice and School Libraries: From Advocacy to Action" in Harada, V. & Hughes, S. (eds.).  Principles & Practice Volume 3 "School Reform and the School Library Media Specialist", Libraries Unlimited.

TODD, R. (2006).  Chapter 5 “Negotiating the Web: Language, Critical Literacies and Learning” in Gibbs, D. & Krause, K. (eds.)  Cyberlines 2.0 Languages and Cultures of the Internet (2nd edition), James Nicholas Publishers.  ISBN: 1 875 40842 8.

TODD, R. (2006).  Forward for “Making the Writing & Research Connection with the I-Search Process: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Teachers & School Librarians (2nd edition) by J. I. Tallman & M. Z. Joyce.

TODD, R. (2005).  Chapter 32 “Information Intents” in K. E. fisher, S. Erdelez, & L. McKechnie (eds.)  Theories of Information Behavior: a Researcher’s Guide, Information Today, Medford, NJ.  Available at: http://www.asis.org/SIG/SIGUSE/

TODD, R.(2005). “Irrefutable evidence” in B Woolls and DV Loertscher (eds) The whole school library handbook, American Library Association, P.157-160.

TODD, R. (2004 Refereed). “Adolescents’ information seeking and utilization in relation to drugs” in MK Chelton and C Cool (eds) Youth information seeking: theories, models and approaches” Scarecross Press.

TODD, R. (2004). “Information seeking behaviour”. In Mary Manning and Susan La Marca, (Eds). Reality bytes: Information literacy for independent learning. Carlton, Vic.: School Library Association of Victoria.

TODD, R. (2002). "Introduction" to "We solve it: Approaches to information literacy" edited by M. Punshon. Carlton, Vic: School Library Association of Victoria.

TODD, R. (2001). "Knowledge management: The human dimension of collection management". In: K. Dillon, J. Henri & J. McGregor (Eds). Providing more with less: Collection management for school libraries. 2nd Edition. Wagga Wagga, NSW: Centre for Information Studies, Charles Sturt University, 2001, P. 75-92.

TODD, R. (2000). "Library Services in New Zealand: Confronting the future or confronting futures" In R. McCahon & G. Olliver (eds): Informing New Zealand: Libraries, Archives and Museums. Wellington: Open Mind Publishing. P.161-169. ISBN: 1 74020 242 2

TODD, R. (2000). "Becoming a savvy searcher". In: Information and research skills for assessment success: Your step by step guide to HSC success. Compiled and edited by Australian Library and Information Association, School Libraries Section (NSW Group). Sydney: Pascal Press, 2000. P. 1-9. ISBN: 1 74020 242 2

TODD, R. (2000). "Negotiating the Web: Language, critical literacies and learning" In: D. Gibbs & K-L. Krause (Eds) Cyberlines: Languages and cultures of the Internet. Melbourne: James Nicholas. P.103-122. ISBN: 1 875408 266

TODD, R. (2000). "A theory of information literacy: In-formation and outward looking" In P. Candy & C. Bruce (Eds) Information Literacy around the world: Advances in Programs and Research. Charles Sturt University Centre for Information Studies. P.163-175. ISBN: 0 949 060 887

HOUGHTON, J. & TODD, R. (2000). "Overcoming images: strategies for librarians in the new millennium." In. Pat Ensor (ed.) The Cybrarian's Manual. 2nd Edition. Chicago: American Library Association. P. 282-290. ISBN 0 8389 07776

TODD, R. (1999). Preface: In C. Markuson: Effective libraries in International Schools. Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, 1999. P.9-12. ISBN 0901577324

TODD, R. (1997). "It began under the mango tree". In R. Ballantyne and J. Bain (ed) Reflections in university teaching. CAUT Commissioned Project. Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service. P. 329-336. ISBN 0 644 47287 1 P. (Selected to be included in the Handbook of 40 top lecturers in Australian Universities)

TODD, R., LAMB, E., & McNICHOLAS, C. (1997 / 1993). "The power of information literacy: unity of education and resources for the 21st century." In: HAYCOCK, K. & WOOLLS, B. (eds) School librarianship: international issues and perspectives. Seattle: International Association of School Librarianship, P. 41-60. ISBN 1890861227

TODD, R. (1996 / refereed). "Integrated information skills instruction: does it make a difference?" in Laurel A. Clyde (ed.) Sustaining the vision: a collection of articles and papers on research in school librarianship in honor of Jean E. Lowrie. Castle Rock, Co.: Hi Willow Research and Publishing, 1996, P. 35-45. ISBN: 0 931510 65 1

TODD, R. (1996/ refereed). "Independent learning and information literacy: an essential partnership for learning". In Maureen Nimon (ed). Learning resourcefully: challenges for teacher librarians in the information age. (Library Challenges Series Number Nine) Adelaide: Auslib Press, 1996, P. 3 - 18. ISBN: 1 8751454 19

TODD, R. (1996). "Teaching: the information superhighway or building infobridges?" In Teaching excellence - the practitioner's voice: addresses by UTS staff who received Awards for Excellence in Teaching in 1993. Sydney: Centre for Learning and Teaching, UTS, 1996, P. 33-51. ISBN: 1 86365 310 4 .

TODD, R. (1995). "What research will be required to lead and support the future information professional?" (Chapter 17). School Library Media Annual. Edited by Betty J. Morris. Volume 13, 1995. Englewood, Colorado. Libraries Unlimited, P. 139-144. ISBN: 1 56308 3884

TODD, R. (1995). "Information literacy: a sensemaking approach to learning". in Di Booker (ed.) The learning link: Information literacy in practice. Adelaide: Auslib Press, 1995, P. 17-26. ISBN: 1 875145 38 9

TODD, R. (1992 / refereed). "A study to investigate the effects of varying information loads on the choice behaviour of high school students when selecting books in a school library". Changes and Exchanges: transition: information theory into practice. Compiled by Ann Jones & Lisa Allen. CRISP, UTS. P. 38-40. ISBN: 1 96365 074 1

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Research Reports

TODD, R.J., Gordon, C., & Lu, Y. (2011) Report on Findings and Recommendations of the New Jersey School Library Study Phase 2: Once Common Goal: Student Learning. Rutgers University. CISSL 2011 ISBN: 978-0-982-9590-1-5 (181 pages)

TODD, R.J., Gordon, C.A., & Lu, Y. (2010). “Phase 1: One Common Goal: Student Learning.” Report of findings and recommendations of the New Jersey School Library Survey. On behalf of the New Jersey Association of School Libraries. New Brunswick, NJ: CISSL. ISBN: 978-0-982-9590-0-8. (303 pages)

TODD, R.J., & Hay, L. (2010). “School Libraries 21C- A School Libraries Futures Project.” New South Wales, Australia: NSW Department of Education and Training. ISBN: 9780731386901..

TODD, R., Gordon, C., & Heinstrom, J. (2008). "School Principal's Support for School Libraries: The Impact on Student Academic Achievement." Draft report. On behalf of The B.F. Jones Memorial Library, working under a CISSL grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Office of Commonwealth Libraries. 234 pp.

TODD, R. (2005).  "Report of Phase Two of Delaware School Library Survey:  Student Learning through Delaware School Libraries", Part 1 Background, Theoretical Framework, Methodology and Findings".  Delaware: CISSL.

TODD, R. (2005).  "Report of the Delaware School Library Survey 2004 - On behalf of the Governor's Task Force on School Libraries", Delaware: CISSL.

TODD, R. & Kuhlthau, C. (2004). “Student learning through Ohio school libraries: Background, methodology and report of findings”.  Columbus, OH:  OELMA.  Additional online reports on this research study may be found at http://www.oelma.org/studentlearning.htm 

TODD, R. & Kuhlthau, C. (2003).  "Information Utilization for Learning Through the School Library." Gill St. Bernard School, Bernard Township, NJ: CISSL.

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Web Site

(CISSL) Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries Web Site Featuring Report “Guided Inquiry: A Framework for Learning Through School Libraries in 21st Century Schools.”  Available at: http://cissl.rutgers.edu/

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Scholarly Journal Articles (Refereed)

 

TODD, R.J. (2011) “One Common Goal: Student Learning. Evidence from New Jersey”. Synergy 9( 2).

Hay, L. & TODD, R.J. (2010). School libraries 21C: The conversation begins. Scan, 29(1), 30-42.

TODD, R.J. & Heinstrom, J. (2009). The dynamics of classroom teacher–school librarian instructional collaborations. School Library Media Research (submitted for review).

Gordon, C.A. & TODD, R.J. (2009). Weaving evidence, reflection, and action into the fabric of school librarianship. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 4 (2-3), 4-7.

TODD, R.J. (2009). School librarianship and evidence-based practice: Perspectives, progress, and problems. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 4 (2-3), 78-96.

TODD, R.J. (2009). School libraries and continuous improvement: A case study. Scan, 28 (2), 26-30 (in press).

TODD, R.J. (2009). There is knowledge to be gained. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 25 (10), 55-58.

TODD, R.J. (2009). Editorial column, "The changing information environment and student learning." Scan, 28 (1), 28-30.

TODD, R.J. (2009). Editorial column, "Machu Picchu, school libraries, and the National Declaration on the Goals of Schooling." Synergy, 7 (1).

TODD, R.J. (2008). Youth and their virtual networked words: Research findings and implications for school libraries. School Libraries Worldwide, 14 (2), 19-34.

TODD, R.J. (2008). The dynamics of classroom teacher and school librarian instructional collaborations. Scan, 27 (2), 19-28.

TODD, R.J. (2008). School libraries and evidence-based practice: A position statement. Synergy, 6 (1), 35-46.

Kuhlthau, C., Heinstrom, J., & TODD, R.J. (2008). The "information search process" revisited: Is the model still useful? IR Information Research, 13 (4). Available at http://InformationR.net/ir/13-4/paper355.html).

TODD, R.J. (2007). Hearing the voices of those we help: Finding the natural, multidimensional perspectives on the value of school libraries. School Library Media Research, 10, 1-18.

 

TODD, R. (2007). Comment, "A Response--Dr. Todd." info@aslansw, October, 7.

TODD, R. (2006).  School Libraries and Evidence-Based Practice: An Integrated Approach to Evidence.  School Libraries Worldwide , 12 (2), 31-37.

 

TODD, R. (2006).  From information to knowledge: Charting and Measuring Changes in Students' Knowledge of a Curriculum Topic.  Information Research, 11 (4).  Available at: http://www.informationr.net/ir/11-4/paper264.html

 

TODD, R. (2006).  Reflections & Actions: School libraries and the VELS: Great minds at work.  Synergy, 4 (2), 5-6.

 

TODD, R. & KUHLTHAU, C. (2005). Student learning through Ohio school libraries, Part 1: How effective school libraries help students. School Libraries Worldwide, 11(1), 89-110.

 

TODD, R. & KUHLTHAU, C. (2005). Student learning through Ohio school libraries, Part 2: Faculty perceptions of effective school libraries. School Libraries Worldwide, 11(1), 89-110.

 

TODD, R. (2004). Interventions that matter:  Student learning through effective school libraries.  Synergy,  2(1), 32- 41. 

  

TODD, R. (2003). “Adolescents of the Information Age: Patterns of Information Seeking and Use, and Implications for Information Professionals. School Libraries Worldwide. 9(2), 27-46.

 

TODD, R. (2003). “From technological determinism to the social construction of technology” Information Technology, Education and Society, 4(2), 3-7.

 

TODD, R. (2003). “School Libraries and Evidence: Seize the Day.  Begin the Future”.  LMC (Library Media Connection), 22 (1), Cover, P. 12-17.

 

SOUTHON, G. & TODD, R. (2002). Knowledge management in three organizations: An exploratory study. Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology.

 

TODD, R. (2001). "From evidence to action: Integrating information technology into learning" Computers in New Zealand schools. 13(2), August, P. 13-18.

 

SOUTHON, G. & TODD, R. (2001). "Library and information professionals and knowledge management: conceptions, challenges, conflicts". Australian Library Journal. 50(3).

 

TODD, R. & SOUTHON, G. (2001). "Educating for a KM future: Perceptions of library and information professionals". Australian Library Journal. 50(4).

 

TODD, R. & KALLENBERGER, N. (2001). "Challenging the boundaries of graduate education for information professionals in Australia: Real world learning for a virtual information world". Australian Library Journal. 49(4). P. 54-71.

 

TODD, R. (2000). "Accessing networked information: research, issues and implications". The New Review of Information Networking. Volume 6. P. 61-79.

 

SOUTHON, G, & TODD, R. (2000). "Knowledge management: Education for the knowledge age". Education for Library and Information Services: Australia. 17(3). P. 15-23.

 

TODD, R. (2000). "Negotiating the Web: Language, Critical Literacies and Learning". Information Technology, Education and Society. 1(1). P. 81-98. ISSN no. 1037-616X (James Nicholas Publishers).

 

TODD, R. (1999). "Utilization of heroin information by adolescent girls in Australia: A cognitive analysis" Journal of the American Society for Information Science. 50(1). P. 10-23.

 

TODD, R. (1999). "Back to our beginnings: Information utilization, Bertram Brookes and the Fundamental Equation of Information Science". Information Processing & Management. 35. P. 851-870.

 

TODD, R. (1999). "Information, technology and learning: collaboration critical" Computers in New Zealand Schools. 11(3). P. 5-10.

 

TODD, R. (1998). "WWW, Critical literacies and learning outcomes". Teacher Librarian, 26(2). P. 16-21. Also reprinted in: Query: The Journal of the Saskatchewan Reading Council. Spring 1999. 28(3). P. 5-12.

 

TODD, R (1998). "Information literacy in a technological age: from information surfers to information seekers". National Education Matauranga Whanui. Issue 2. Information Technology. Wellington: New Zealand Educational Institute. P. 28-31. ISSN: 11744227

 

YERBURY, H. & TODD, R. (1998). "Flexibility and autonomy in learning about information". Journal of Education for Library and Information Science: Australia. 15(1), May. P. 5-15.

 

DOW, J. & TODD, R. (1997). "Educating Teacher-Librarians for the 21st Century". Journal of Education for Library and Information Science: Australia. 14(1), May. P. 14-18.

 

TODD, R. (1997). "Teacher-Librarians and information literacy: Getting into the action" School Libraries Worldwide. 3(2), July. P. 33-44.

 

BRUCE, H. & TODD, R. (1995). "Indicators of assumptions and orientation that underpin in the reference process". Australian Academic and Research Libraries, 26(4), December 1995. P. 217-228.

 

TODD, R. (1995). "Information literacy: philosophy, principles and practice". School Libraries Worldwide, 1(1). P. 54-68.

 

TODD, R & KIRK, J. (1995). "Concept mapping in information science". Education for Information, 13(4). P. 333-347.

 

TODD, R. (1995, Winter). "Integrated information skills instruction: does it make a difference?" School Library Media Quarterly, 23(2). P. 133-139. (Selected by the American Library Association Continuing Education Committee of Library Instruction Round Table as one of 20 outstanding publications for 1995).

 

TODD, R. (1994). The collection of library statistics for supplier evaluation: A user-friendly guide" Library Acquisitions: Practice and Theory. 18(1). P. 61-66.

 

TODD, R. (1993, September). "Subject access - what's it all about? Some research findings". Cataloguing Australia. 19(3-4). P. 259-267.

 

TODD, R. (1992, October). "Information load and choice behaviour: an experimental study of high school students when selecting books in a school library." Library and Information Science Research, 14(4), 447-464.

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Other Journal Articles (Non-Refereed):

 

TODD, R. J. (2011). Charting Student Learning Through Inquiry. School Library Monthly. 28(3), p. 5- 8

TODD, R. J. & Gordon, C. A. (2011). How Does Your School Library Rate? School Leader 42(3), p.33-38, 44.

TODD, R.J. & Gordon, C. (2011) “Skolebiblioteker behoves – Nu Mere End Nogensinde” (Danish) “School Libraries Now, More than Ever” Skolebiblioteket. 39(8), p. 8-13

TODD, R.J. (2010). “To be or not to be:” School libraries and the future of learning. School Library Monthly, 26(10), 16- 19.

TODD, R.J. (2009). Editorial Column. Machu Picchu, School Libraries and the National Declaration on the Goals of Schooling. Synergy, 7(1).

TODD, R.J. (2009). Editorial Column. The Changing Information Environment and Student Learning. Scan, 28(1), p.28-30. .

TODD, R.J. (2008). Collaboration: From myth to reality: Let's get down to business. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 24 (7), 54-58

TODD, R.J. (2008). The evidence-based manifesto for school librarians. School Library Journal, 54 (4), 38-43. Available at: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6545434.html

TODD, R. (2008). A question of evidence. Knowledge Quest, 37 (2), 16-21.

 

TODD, R. (2007).  School Libraries for the Future.  Scan, 26 (1), 30-31.

 

 

 

TODD, R. (June 2006). Ross to the Rescue - Rutgers’ Ross Todd’s Quest to Renew School Libraries.  School Library Journal, Cover, p 44-47.  Available at: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6320013.html

 

 

TODD, R. (2006).  School Librarians Supporting Thinkers for the future.  Scan, 25 (4), p.23-29.

 

TODD, R. (2006).  School Librarians Supporting Student Achievement. Scan, 25(1), p.26-27.

TODD, R. (2006).  It’s All About Getting A’s.  Update Magazine, 5 (1-2), 34-36.  Available at:  http://www.cilip.org.uk/publications/updatemagazine/archive/archive2006/january/toddjan06.htm

TODD. R. (August 2006). "School Libraries & Best Practice". Scan. 25 (3). P.28.

TODD. R.  & Heinstrom, J. (August 2006). "Uncertainty & Guidance: School Students’ Feelings, Study Approaches, and Need for Help in Inquiring Projects". Scan. 25 (3). 

TODD. R. (May 2006). "Students as Information & ICT Users". Scan. 25 (2). P.18-19.

TODD, R. with Assistance from C. Kuhlthau (2006).  From Information to Knowledge: Charting & Measuring Changes in Students’ Knowledge of a Curriculum Topic, Information Research Journal. 

TODD, R.  (2005).  Ross Todd’s Letter from America.  Orana, 41 (1), 9-10.

TODD, R. & KUHLTHAU, C. (2005). Listen to the voices: Ohio students tell their story of school libraries, Knowledge Quest, 33(4), 8-13.

TODD, R. (2005). “School libraries play major role in helping students learn”. Connections. (SCIS: Schools Cataloguing Information Services).  Issue 53, p. 4.

TODD, R. (2005). “Knowing and showing how school library programs help students learn”.  IASL (International Association of School Librarianship), Vol. 13 (3), p. 11.

TODD, R. (2004). “Be still and listen to the voices”.  Insights from the SLAV Conference Proceedings.  Scan, 23 (2) May 2004, p.2, 45.

 

TODD, R. (2004). How effective are effective school libraries?  Students’ perspectives from Ohio.  Orana, 40(1), 9-21.

 

TODD, R.  (2004) Study confirms role of libraries in learning.  Access, 18 (1), 15-16.

TODD, R. (2004). The Leading of Learning & Evidence-based Practice – Part 2.  Scan, 24(4), 33. 

TODD, R. (2004). Teacher-Librarians & the Leading of Learning.  Scan, 24(3), 34. 

TODD, R. (2004). Study confirms role of libraries in learning.  Access, 18 (1), p. 15-16.

 

TODD, R.  (2004).  Ross Todd’s Letter from America.  Orana, 40 (3), 14-15.

 

TODD, R.  (2004).  Ross Todd’s Letter from America.  Orana, 40 (2), 9-10.

 

TODD, R.  (2004).  Ross Todd’s Letter from America.  Orana, 40 (1), 27-28.

TODD, R. (2004). Learning through information technology:  Insights from ‘Student Learning Through Ohio School Libraries’ research study.  Scan, 23(3), 29-35. 

TODD, R. (2003). “School Libraries and Evidence: Seize the Day, Begin the Future.” Library Media Connection, 22(1), 12 – 18.

TODD, R. (2003). “School Libraries Empowering Learning: The Australian Landscape.” Knowledge Quest (AASL), 31(5), 27-31.

TODD, R. (2003). “Evidence-Based Practice: Difference, Intervention and Transformation” Scan. 22(4), 30-37.

TODD, R.  (2003).  Ross Todd’s Letter from America.  Orana, 39 (3), 9-10.

 

TODD, R.  (2003).  Ross Todd’s Letter from America.  Orana, 39 (2), 26-27.

 

TODD, R.  (2003).  Ross Todd’s Letter from America.  Orana, 39 (1), 9-10.

 

TODD, R. (2003). “Irrefutable Evidence: How to Prove You Boost Student Achievement.” School Library Journal, 52-54.

 

TODD, R. (2002). "Evidence based practice II: Getting into the action". Scan, 21(2), 2002, P. 34-41.

 

TODD, R.  (2002).  Ross Todd’s Letter from America.  Orana, 38 (2), 16-17.

 

TODD, R. (2002). "Evidence-based practice I: The sustainable future for teacher-librarians". Scan, 21(1), P. 30-37.

 

TODD, R. (2001). "A sustainable future for teacher-librarians: Inquiry learning, actions and evidence". Orana. 37(3), P. 10-20.

TODD, R. (2001). "Sustainable leadership and dancing the knowledge dance". For Your Information. 5(4), Spring, P. 4-6.

TODD, R. (2001). "Pathways to the future: Knowledge construction and evidence-based practice" Connections. (SCIS: Schools Cataloguing Information Service). Issue 39, P. 1-2, 8.

TODD, R. (2001). "Building a knowledge-sharing culture" Connections. (SCIS: Schools Catalogue Information Service). Issue 37, P. 1-3.

TODD, R. (2001). "School library media specialists leading the knowledge dance". Connecticut Educational Media Association Update. December, P. 19-22.

TODD, R. (2000). "Teacher Librarians at the millennial crossroads: Gloom, doom or boom?" A special millennium edition of: Teacher & Librarian. December 2000. P 105-108.

TODD. R. (2000). "Students, the search process and electronic information environments". Scan. 19(1). P. 26-30.

TODD, R. (1999). “Information, Technology & Learning: Collaboration Critical”.    Computers in New Zealand Schools, November 1999, Vol. 11 (3), p. 5-10.

TODD, R. (1999). "Transformational leadership and transformational learning: Information literacy and the World Wide Web". Bulletin of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. 83 (605), March. P. 4-12. (Canadian Journal)

TODD, R. (1999). "Reading the future: Knowledge management: 1 Background and key concepts". Scan. 18(1). P. 42-46.

TODD, R. (1999). "Reading the future: Knowledge management: 2 Processes and practices". Scan. 18(2). P. 41-47.

TODD, R. (1999). "Reading the future: Knowledge Management: 3 Ideas, technologies and resources". Scan. 18(3). P. 34-37.

TODD, R. (1999). "Reading the future: Knowledge Management 4: Towards a community of learning". Scan. 18(4). P. 43-46.

TODD. R. (1999). "Knowledge management: Utilising the knowledge capital of a learning community". Access. 13(3). P. 11-14.

TODD, R. & O'CONNELL, J. (1999). "Teachers as learners: transformational leadership and autonomous learning in an electronic age". Scan. 18(3). P. 41-47.

 

TODD, R. (1999). "Adolescents and drugs: Responsive information services in schools and libraries". Orana. 35(3), November. P. 32-42.

TODD, R. (1999). "Commentary: On libraries, librarians and the service ethic: Old habits die hard". Access. 13(4). P. 9-10.

TODD, R. (1999). "Reconceptualising the search process in electronic information environments". Web site: http://dsehost.dse.nsw.edu.au:8003/staff/F1.0/F1.8/teaching/3.htm#Paper #2:

TODD, R. (1999). "Research: Priorities for the profession". inCite 20(4). P. 10.

TODD, R. (1998). "Who decides whether pornography is in the public interest?". inCite. 19 November 1998. P. 10.

TODD, R. (1998). "From surfing to searching: Learning activities with search engines". School Libraries in Canada, 18(1). P. 3-4.

TODD, R. (1998). "From net surfers to net seekers: Critical literacies and learning". AFMLTA Information Bulletin. (Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers' Associations). P. 2, 3-5.

TODD, R. (1998). "Moving forward: Teacher-librarians creating the new millennium". Scan. 17(2). P. 43-46. Also reproduced in: EdNA Project: Train-the-Trainer Manual. Canberra: Australian School Library Association, 1998.

TODD, R. (1998). "From surfing to searching: learning activities with search engines". School Libraries in Canada. 18(1). P. 3-4.

TODD, R (1997). "Search engines: making them work for you". Scan. 16(4), November. P. 28-31.

TODD, R. (1997). "Research Reports - the work of Ross Todd". Compiled by Carrie Lowe with comments by Ross Todd. Big6 Newsletter

TODD, R. (1997). "Commentary: I.T. and learning: a never-ending beginning". Access, 11(1). P. 11-14.

TODD, R. (1997)"From student to information professional". inCite. 8, September. P. 8-9.

McNICHOLAS, C. & TODD, R. (1996). "New kids on the box: is it worth the Investment". In refereed Research Column 4. Scan, 15(4), November 1996. P. 40-42.

 

TODD, R. (1996). "The case for a Director of Information Services" in "Forum: Opinions on the future of the teacher-librarian and school library services". Orana. 32(3). P. 196-198.

 

TODD, R. (1995). "Shape the vision: focus on learning" Orana, 31(1). P. 36-46.

TODD, R. (December 1995). "Use enterprise not FUDGE". Teacher & Librarian. 120. P. 1, 4.

MACKINNON, G., BARBER, A. & TODD, R. (1995). "Teacher-Librarians make a difference". Education. P. 13, 25.

TODD, R. & MCNICHOLAS, C. (1995). "Multimedia: just feature creep and interruptivity? The kids have their say". Scan. 14(4). P. 34-38.

TODD, R. (1995, February). "Multimedia and the three wise monkeys". Scan, 14(1). P. 26-32

TODD, R. (1994, February). "Dreams and Dynamics: ASLA XIII / IASL 22 Conference Roundup". Scan, 13(1). P. 6-7.

TODD, R. (1994).  "The 1990s: rearranging the jigsaw pieces or creating the picture? A holistic model of information provision for schools. Scan. 13(2), May. P. 27-35.

TODD, R. (1994, October). "Lost and found in Infospace". Ad Lib. 20(3). P. 11-13, 16-17.

TODD, R. (1994, April). "Information literacy and learning: Report of Australian research". IASL Newsletter, 23(2). P. 3-6.

TODD, R. (1994). "Information literacy and learning: report of Australian research". The Medium (Saskatchewan School Library Association), 34(1). P. 21-23. (Reprint from IASL Newsletter, 23(2))

TODD, R. (1994, June). "Information literacy and learning: IASL Report of Australian research". Manitoba School Library Association Journal, 21(4), P. 12-16. (Reprint from IASL Newsletter, 23(2))

TODD, R., LAMB, L., & MCNICHOLAS, C. (1993, March). "Information skills and learning: some research findings". Access, 7(1). P. 14-16.

TODD, R. (1993, July). "Lifelong learning and information skills: dreamtime or reality?" Scan, 12(3). P.17-23.

TODD, R. (1995). "Shape the vision: focus on learning" Orana, 31(1). P. 36-46.

SIVANESARAJAH, Y., MCNICHOLAS, C., & TODD, R. (1993).  "Making sense of science: An information skills approach. Science Education News. 42(4), Spring. P. 25-27.

TODD, R., & CRAM, L. (1992, December). "Schools of Library and Information Services". InformSA, 1(2). P. 5.

TODD, R. (1992, November). "Teacher librarians and the new millennium". Scan, 11(4). P. 27-29.

TODD, R. (1992, October). "Academic Indexing: what's it all about?" The Indexer, 18(2). P. 101-104.

TODD, R. (1992, May). "Awareness ... Reaction ... Response ... be in it". Scan, 11(2). P. 33-34.

TODD, R., McNICHOLAS, C., & SIVANESARAJAH, Y. (1992). "The CIA and US: changing information awareness, useful strategies". In Students as independent learners, (pp. 136-140). Toowong, Qld.: School Library Association of Queensland.

TODD, R., McNICHOLAS, C., & SIVANESARAJAH, Y. (March 1992). "Evolution, not revolution: working to full school participation with information with information skills". Access. 6(1). P. 16-20.

TODD, R., & MCNICHOLAS, C. (1992, November). "Global concerns: local strategies: establishing a whole school, cross-curricular information skills programme". The School Librarian, 40(4). P. 129-131. (UK Journal).

TODD, R., McNICHOLAS, C., & SIVANESARAJAH, Y. (1991). "The CIA and US: changing information awareness, useful strategies". Scan, 10(4). P. 22-26.

TODD, R. (1991). "The pursuit of excellence and effectiveness: a matter of vision". Scan, 10(2). P. 13-15.

TODD, R. (1990). "Guaranteeing our future: some strategies for implementing the 'Information skills through the library' telecourse". Teacher and Librarian, No. 99. P. 9-12.

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Cited Papers

(2006).  “Toward a Model of the Everyday Life Information Needs of Urban Teenagers, Part 1:  Theoretical Model” by Agosto, E. E. & Hughes-Hassell, S.  JASIST (Journal of the American Society for Information Science & Technology), Vol. 57, No. 10, p. 1396. (Cited from: TODD, R. (1999) Utilization of heroin information by adolescent girls in Australia: A cognitive analysis.  JASIST, 50, 10-23.)

(2006).  “Student Learning in the Information Landscape”.  Education Review Office, The National Library of New Zealand, Wellington, NZ, p.7.

(July 5, 2006).  “Bibliotecas nao sao so para encontrar informacao, mas par ensinar a pensar. Cultura Publico, Quatra-Feira. (Cited from: (2005). “Praise for Gill St. Bernard’s Library Research Program”.  GSB (The Magazine of the Gill St. Bernard’s School), Winter 2005, p. 10.)

(April 2006).  "Our Knight in Shining Armor: Professor Ross Todd’s Quest to Improve Libraries is Inspirational."  School Library Journal, p.44-47.  Available at: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6338689.html  (Cited from: TODD, R. (2006) Interview, (2005) Report of the Delaware School Library Survey, and (2004) OELMA Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries.)

 

(2006).  "Student learning through Australian School Libraries; Part 2: What Students Define and Value as School Librarian Support" by Lyn Hay.  Synergy, Vol. 4 (2), p.28.  (Cited from: TODD, R. (2004) Learning through Information Technology: Insights from Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries Research Study.  Scan, 23, p. 29-39 and Todd, R. and Kuhlthau, C. OELMA accessed February 17, 2000.)

 

(March 6, 2006).  "Enough Already: Blazing New Trails for School Library Research."  ALA (American Library Association) AASL (American Association of School Libraries) School Library Media Research(Cited from Interview with Todd).  Available at: http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/slmrb/editorschoiceb/lance/interviewlance.htm

(2006).  “Cyber Worship in Multifaith Perspectives” by  Dr. Mohamed Taher, Scarecrow Press.  (Cited from: TODD, R. (2006) Presentation "Educating for a Knowledge Management Future", Table 1.)

(2006).  “How do birds sing?  School Libraries in the Age of Information: an international view” by S. Markless & D. Streatfield. British Education Index.

(2006).  "Learning for Life."  FYI, Winter 2006. (Cited from: TODD, R. & GORDON, C. (August 2006).  "Authentic Learning: An Inquiry-Based Approach" Presentation at the Moorabbin Hemisphere Center, Australia).

(February 6, 2006).  “Recruiters Focus on Future Librarians” by Wilford S. Shamlin. Courier-Post, p.8A.

(2006).  “Information Literacy in the Classroom: Secondary School Teacher’s Conceptions: Final Report on Research funded by Society for Educational Studies” by Professor Dorothy A. Williams & Caroline Wavell.  Research Report 15, p. 6, 46-51. (Cited from: TODD, R. KUHLTHAU, C. (2004) OELMA Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries AND TODD, R. (1999)).

(2006).  Scholastic Research Foundation Paper, p.18-19. School Libraries Work.

(January 2006).  "Overwhelming Evidence" by Eric Oatman.  School Library Journal.  (Cited from: TODD, R. & KUHLTHAU, C. (2004) OELMA Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries AND TODD, R. (Winter 2005) Gils St. Bernard Study.)

(2005). “School Libraries Work” Review by Pam Remington-Lane.  Available at: http://www.scholasticlibrary.com/download/slw_04.pdf   (Cited from: TODD, R. & KUHLTHAU, C. (2004) OELMA Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries.)

(2005, November/December). "Building the Effective School Library Media Center Using the Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries Research Study" by Nancy Everhart and Debra Kay Logan in Knowledge Quest, 34(4), 51-54. (Cited from: TODD, R. & KUHLTHAU, C. (2004) OELMA Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries.). Available at: http://www.oelma.org/studentlearning/docuemtns/OELMAResearchStudy8page.pdf AND TODD, R. (October 21, 2005) "Learning in Ohio School Libraries: Get Real & Make It Real" Presentation at the Institute for Library & Information Literacy Events, Kent State University.  Available at: www.ilile.org/pages/events.html)

(2006, Summer).  "Knowledge Management Education for LIS Professionals: Some Recent Perspectives" by Maryann Sarrat Zaden, Afsaneh Hazeri & Bill Martin.  Journal of Education for Library & Information Science, Vol. 47 (3).  ISSN 0748-5786 (Cited from: (2000) "Library & Information Professionals and Knowledge Management" by Gary Southon & Ross Todd)

(2005). “Ohio Study – How One Child Learns” by Gail Dickinson, Teacher Librarian, October 2005, p. 16. (Cited from: TODD, R. & KUHLTHAU, C. (2004) OELMA Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries.)

(2005). "From the Editor's Desk" by Marianne Punshon.  FYI, p. 2.  (Cited from: TODD, R. (2005) "School Libraries: Productive Pedagogy & The Leading of Learning" Presentation at SLAV Conference).

(October 2005). “Keeping up with the research linking school library programs to achievement” and “Delaware & Ohio Research Studies”. Teacher Librarian, p. 30-31, 33.

(April 2005). “Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program of No Child Left Behind: Tips for Writing a Grant Proposal." Teacher Librarian, 38-40.  (Cited from: TODD, R. (2002) "Evidence-based practice:  The Sustainable Future for Teacher-Librarians"  Scan, 21 (1) p. 30-37 AND TODD, R. (2002) "Evidence-based practice: Getting into action" Scan, 21 (2), p. 34-41.)

 

(2005). “Student learning through Australian School Libraries.  Part 1: A statistical Analysis of students’ perceptions” by Lyn Hay, Synergy, Vol 3 (2) p 17-29. (Cited from: TODD, R. & KUHLTHAU, C. (2004) OELMA Study: Learning through Ohio School Libraries AND TODD, R. (October 10, 2003) Findings: Student Learning through Ohio Schools.)

 

(2005).  “Want More Influence?  Use Research” by Meg McCaffrey, School Library Journal, Leadership Summit Special Report, June 2005, p,7.

 

(2005, April).  “‘SLJ’ Summit: Building Bridges” by Debra Lau Whelan and Kathy Ishizuka.  School Library Journal, April 2005, p.16. (Cited from: Interview)

(2005). “Praise for Gill St. Bernard’s Library Research Program”.  GSB (The Magazine of the Gill St. Bernard’s School), Winter 2005, p. 10. (Cited from: TODD, R. (2003) Gill St. Bernard Research Project).

TODD, R. (2004). “13,000 Kids can’t be wrong: A new Ohio study shows how school libraries help students learn” by Debra Lau WhelanSchool Library Journal, February 2004, Cover, 46-50.  (Cited from: TODD, R. (2004) OELMA Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries.)

(2004).  "Making the familiar strange." by Carol Gordon.  Synergy, Vol 4 (2).  (Cited from: TODD, R. (2004).  Report of the Delaware School Library Survey, New Brunswick, CISSL.)

(2004).  “Cracks in the halls of learning” by Margaret Cook, The Age, April 26, 2004.  Available at: http://www.theage.com/au.articles/2004/04/26/1082831473145.html  (Cited from: TODD, R. & KUHLTHAU, C. (2004) OELMA Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries.)

Cited with C. Kuhlthau in: (2004).  “ CISSL in President’s Message”., Bookmark, The Newsletter of the Educational Media Association of New Jersey, Vol 33 (10), p.2.

(2004).  “Turning theory into practice in the classroom” by Shirley Melissas and Lesley Burgess.  Synergy,  2(2), 32- 41 (Cited from: TODD, R. & KUHLTHAU, C. (2004) OELMA Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries)

 

(2004). “Libraries called key” in Reading Today, Feb/March 2004. (Cited from: TODD, R. (August/September 2003) Library Media Connection)

 

(2004). “Ross Todd Reveals Major Study for School Libraries”.  Ontario Library Association, Super News, January 31, 2004. (Cited from: TODD, R. & KUHLTHAU, C. (2004) OELMA Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries.)

 

(2004).  Lightning in a Bottle by Editor Evan St. Lifer.  School Library Journal, February 2004, Cover, p.13. (Cited from: TODD, R.& KUHLTHAU, C. (2004) OELMA Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries)

(2004).  “An Introduction to CISSL” by Ruth Toor.  School Library Workshop, Fall, p.7-8.

(2004).  “Literacy and the Role of the School Library” by Mary k. Lewis, School Leader, Sept/Oct. 2004, p. 27, 30, 60, 63. (Cited from: TODD, R. & KUHLTHAU, C. (2004) OELMA Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries.)

(May 2004).  "From the Editor" by Sally Rasajah.  Scan, Vol. 23 (2).  (Cited from: TODD, R. (2004) "Be Still & Listen to the Voices: From Research to Practice" SLAV Conference Presentation)

(May 2004).   "Quality Teaching mentoring beginning teachers at Merriwa Central School by Robyn Dorney & Margaret Cary.  Scan, Vol. 23 (2).  (Cited from: TODD, R. (2002) "Evidence-based practice: The Sustainable Future for Teacher Librarians." Scan, Vol. 21 (1), p. 30-37 AND TODD, R. (2002) "Evidence-based practice:  Getting into Action."  Scan, Vol. 21 (2), p. 34-41.) 

(March 2004).  "Developing an Information Literacy Policy & Program" by Julie Cass.  Access, Vol. 7 (1), p. 14-16.  (Cited from: TODD, R. Lamb, E. & McNicholas, C. (2004) "Information Skills & Learning: Some Research Findings".)

(2003, April).  "The Evidence Everyone Wants" and "Irrefutable Evidence" by Evan St. Lifer.  School Library Journal, Cover, p. 52-54.

(2003, April 23).  “Rutgers Opens Center to Study School Libraries”.  Education Week on the Web.  Available at: www.edweek.org/  (Cited from: TODD, R. (2003) CISSL Interview).

(2003).  “Breaking Down Barriers”.  International Association of School Libraries Conference, Education Indaba the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and Culture, p. 9.

(2003, Fall).  Student Learning Through Ohio School Libraries by 2003 OELMA President Suellyn Stotts.  Ohio Media Spectrum, Vol. 55 (2), p. 2-3.

 

(May 2003).  A Show of Strength by Gary Hartzell.  School Library Journal, May 2003, p.45.

(2002). “The School Library & Learning in the Information Landscape”.  National Library of New Zealand: Guidelines for New Zealand Schools, p.8-9, 19.

(2002).  “The Pedagogically Working School Library: A Picture of the Danish School Library” by Tom Jorgensen.  Summer 2002.

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Reviews of Research

Hay, L. (2006).  "Student Learning through Australian School Libraries Part 2: What Students Define and Value as School Library Support."  Synergy Vol. 4 (2) p. 28 - 38.   Cited Todd, R. (2004).  "Learning Through Information Technology:  Insights from Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries." Research Study in Scan 23 (3) p. 29-35 and Todd, R. & Kuhlthau, C. (2004).  "Student Learning through Ohio School Library Research Project" OELMA available at:  http://www.oelma.org/studentlearning.htm

Boyce, S. (2006).  "Review of Todd's Presentation - New Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS)".  Synergy Vol. 4 (2) p. 3-4.

Gordon, C. A. (2006).  "Making the familiar strange."  Synergy Vol. 4 (2) p. 39.  Cited Todd, R. (2004) Report of the Delaware School Library Survey 2004, New Brunswick, NJ: CISSL.

Bogel, G. (2006).  "School Libraries Play an Active, Transformational Role in Student Learning & Achievement".  Evidence Based Library & Information Practice Vol. 1 (4) p. 49-53.  Cited Todd, R. "Student Learning through Ohio School Library:  A Summary of the Ohio Research Study"  OELMA December 15, 2003.

Impact of Todd's Research

Ontario's Teacher Librarians' Toolkit (2006).  Available at: http://www.accessola.com/osla/toolkit/home.html

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Conference Proceedings

TODD, R.J. (2011). “’Look for me in the Whirlwind’: Actions, Outcomes and Evidence” in Knowledge Building in the Learning Commons: Moving from Research to Practice to Close the Achievement Gap” Papers of the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #17, Osseo, Minnesota. Edited by David Loertscher and Blanche Wools. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing, 2011. P. 34-50.

TODD, R. J. (2011) “From Literacy to Inquiry: A Holistic Approach to Literacy Development in Selected Australian Schools” Paper presented at Session 114 “Beyond the United Nations Decade of Literacy: What Libraries Can Do” 15th August 2011. IFLA 2011 “Libraries Beyond Libraries: Integration, Innovation and Information for All. Paper available at: http://conference.ifla.org/past/ifla77/114-todd-en.pdf

TODD, R.J. (2010). “From Information to Knowledge: The Information Literacy Conundrum.” Paper presented at the International Conference Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science. Research learning and the library. Seoul, Korea. October 8, 2010. P.101-122.

TODD, R.J. (2010). “Guided Inquiry: A Framework for Opening Doors and Opening Minds Through the School Library.” Paper presented at Opening Doors for Open Minds. Framsidan-1 Special. Gothenburg, Sweden. January, 2010. P.32-41.

TODD, R.J. (2008). "From Information to Knowledge: Key Challenges for Learning, Libraries, and Teaching in a Googleized World." Paper published online for Simposio Redescubrir la biblioteca Escolar. Bogota, Colombia. Available at: http://www.nogales.edu.co/simposio/contendio/memorias/information-to-knowledge-intro-RTodd.pdf. In Spanish: http://www.nogales.edu.co/simposio/contendio/memorias/Discurso-Inaugural-Rtodd.pdf.

TODD, R.J. (2008) "From Learning to Read to Reading to Learn: Developing Communities of Readers." Paper published online for Fundalectura, Congreso de Lectura (National Reading Congress) Symposium. Bogota, Columbia. Available at: http://www.fundalectura.org/servlet/com.ebmax.view.portal.home.ServletHomeIndex

Kim, S.U. & TODD, R.J. (2008). "The Information Search Process of English Language Learner (ELL) Students in a Guided Inquiry Project: An In-Depth Case Study of Two Korean High School Students in the United States." Paper presented at the Annual Conference and Research Forum of the International Association of School Librarianship. Berkeley, California. August 2008. CD publication. 18 pp.

TODD, R.J. (2008). "Building Capacity and Continuous Improvement of School Libraries: The Delaware Experience." Paper presented at the Annual Conference and Research Forum of the International Association of School Librarianship. Berkeley, California. August 2008. 20 pp.

Hastie, M., Chen, N.S., & TODD, R.J. (2008). "Multiple Participants, Multiple Locations, Multiple Time Zones and Multi-Tasking in the Synchronous Cyber Classroom." Paper presented at the 8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT) 2008. Learning technologies in the information society. Santander, Cantabria, Spain. July 1-5th, 2008.

TODD, R. (2005).  "Information Leadership in a Culture of Change."  Selected Papers from the 34th Annual Conference of the International Association of School Librarians (IASL) & the 9th International Forum on research in School Librarianship.  Hong Kong, China.  ISBN 1-896861-30-8

TODD, R.  (2004). From information to knowledge: The key to constructing communities of learning and literacy”.  In J. Bales and K. Bonnano (eds.) Constructing communities of learning.  ASLA Online Conference Proceedings.  ASLA, Zilmere, Qld, 7-21. 

TODD, R., KUHLTHAU, C., & TEPE, A. (2004).  13,000 students tell their story:  “Yeah,  the Aesop to e-book:  The story goes on….  Selected papers from the 33rd Annual conference of the International Association of School Librarianship and the 8th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship.  Erie, PA:  IASL, 94-108.

TODD, R. (2003). “Student learning through Ohio school libraries: A summary of the Ohio research study”. Paper presented at the OELMA Conference: http://www.oelma.org/studentlearning.htm

TODD, R. (2003).  "Humanizing Information Technology from Ideas to BITS and Back."  Paper presented at ASIS&T 66th Proceedings.  Proceedings Editor, Vol. 40.  October 19-22, 2003.  ISBN 1-57387-197-4

TODD, R. (2003).“Learning in the Information Age School: Opportunities, Outcomes and Options” International Association of School Librarianship Annual Conference, Durban, South Africa. July 9, 2003. Available at: http://www.iasl-slo.org/conference2003-virtualpap.html

TODD, R. (2003). “Information seeking and subject access for knowledge construction” IN “www AND information Retrieval, & WWW and Libraries” Proceedings of the “Libraries in the Digital Age” Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia, May 25-30, 2003.

TODD, R. (2002). "School librarians as teachers: Learning outcomes and evidence-based practice". Paper presented at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions Annual Conference, Glasgow, Scotland. 20th August, 2002. Part of Panel Presentation "Developing Librarians as Teachers"  Available at: http://ifla.org/IV/ifla68/prog02.htm#5.

TODD, R. (2001). "Transitions for preferred futures of school libraries: knowledge space not information place; connections, not collections; actions, not positions; evidence, not advocacy". International Association of School Librarianship Annual Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 8th-12th July, 2001. Available at: http://www.iasl-slo.org/virtualpaper2001.html

TODD, R. (2001). "Libraries in a learning community: crossroads, convergence and challenge". Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Conference of the International Association of Technological University Libraries. Delft University of Technology Library, Delft, Netherlands, 28th May - 1st June, 2001. Delft: University of Technology Library, December 2001. [CD-Rom]

TODD, R. (2001). "Building a knowledge sharing culture in schools: Knowledge management in action". In: L. Hay, K. Hanson, & J. Henri (Eds.) New millennium, new horizons: Information services in schools 2000 Online Conference Proceedings. Wagga Wagga, NSW: Centre for Studies in Teacher Librarianship, Charles Sturt University, P. 40-45.

TODD, R. & SOUTHON, G. (2000). Knowledge management: Education for information professionals in the Age of the Mind. In Knowledge Innovations: Celebrating our heritage, designing our future" Edited by D. Kraft. Proceedings of the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Information Science. Annual Conference, Chicago, 12-16th November, 2000. Volume 37, Medford, NJ: Information Today. P. 502-518. ISBN 1 57387 108 7

TODD, R. (2000). "Information Literacy: concept, conundrum and challenge". In. Di Booker (ed.) Concept, Challenge, Conundrum: From Library Skills to Information Literacy. Proceedings of the Fourth National Information Literacy Conference 3-5 December 1999. University of South Australia. Adelaide: University of South Australia Library 2000. P. 25-34.

TODD, R. (2000). "Information literacy in electronic environments: fantasies, facts, futures". In: IATUL Proceedings: Virtual Libraries, Virtual Communities, Volume 10, 2000. Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference of the International Association of Technological University Libraries, held at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland 3rd-7th July, 2000. (CD ROM)

TODD, R. & SOUTHON, G. (2000). "Knowledge management: key to partnerships, learning outcomes and resourcing a learning community" In: E Howe (Ed). Developing information literacy: Key to the future: Reading - Partnership - Information. Papers presented at the Fourth International Forum on Research in School Librarianship and Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference, August 2000. 29th Annual IASL Conference, Malmo, Sweden. Seattle: IASL, P. 143-154.

TODD, R. (2000). "Knowledge management and its future for schools: hype, hope or humbug". In: L. Hay & J. Henri (Eds). Enter the millennium: Information Services in schools. For Information Services In Schools (ISIS) 99 Online Conference. Wagga Wagga, NSW. Centre for Studies in Teacher-Librarianship, Charles Sturt University, P. 230-237.

HOUGHTON, J., POSTON-ANDERSON, B, & TODD, R. (1999). "From obsession to power: changing the face of librarians". In: Adelaide 98 Pathways to knowledge. Australian Library and Information Association 5th Biennial Conference and Exhibition, 25-28th October 1998. Conference Proceedings. Canberra: ALIA, 1999. P. 313-318.

TODD, R. (1999). "Knowledge management: resourcing a learning community". In: Bytes, Books and Bollards by the Bay: Information Management for the Third Millennium. 16th Biennial Conference of the Australian School Library Association, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria. Richmond, Vic.: School Library Association of Victoria. P. 336-347.

SOUTHON, G. & TODD, R (1999). "Knowledge Management: A social perspective". In: KNOW '99: Deciphering Knowledge Management. Vol 2. Proceedings of KNOW '99 Conference, Sydney, November 1999. Sydney: Faculty of Business, University of Technology. P. 290-301. ISBN: 1-86365-688-X

TODD, R. (1998). "From net surfers to net seekers: the www, critical literacies and learning outcomes". In: Education for All: Culture, Reading and Information. Selected Papers. Edited by S. Shoham & M. Yitzhaki. 27th International Conference of the International association of School Librarianship, Ramat-Gan, Israel, July 5-10, 1998. Tel Aviv: Bar-Ilan University, 231-241.

TODD, R. (1997). "Meeting drug information needs of adolescents". In: L. Lighthall & K. Haycock. (eds). Information rich but knowledge poor? Emerging issues for schools and libraries worldwide. Research and professional papers presented at the 26th annual conference of the International Association of School Librarianship held in conjunction with the Association for Teacher-Librarianship in Canada. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada July 6 -11, 1997. Seattle, Wn: International Association of School Librarianship, 1997, P. 97-117. ISBN 1-89086-21-9 (Refereed conference paper)

TODD, R. (1997). "Providing effective information services". Paper presented ay the ACEA Virtual Conference.

TODD, R. & MCNICHOLAS, C. (1997). "Electronic information and learning organisations" In: Information online & on disc 97: Proceedings of the Eighth Australasian Information Online & On Disc Conference and Exhibition. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney Australia. 21-23 January 1997. Sydney: Information Science Section, Australian Library and Information Association. P. 363-373.

TODD, R. (1996). "Information literacy research: charting the landscape and moving beyond the littoral zone". In Di Booker (ed) Learning for life: Information literacy and the autonomous learner. Proceedings of the second national information literacy conference conducted by the University of South Australia Library 30 November - 1 December 1995. Adelaide: University of South Australia Library, 1996. P. 49-60.

TODD, R. (1997). "Information utilisation: a cognitive analysis of how girls utilise drug information based on Brookes' Fundamental Equation K[S] + DI = K[S + DS]". In P. Vakkari, et. al (eds) Information Seeking in Context. London: Taylor Graham. P. 351-370. Proceedings of the 2nd Information Seeking in Context Conference, University of Tampere, Finland, July 1996.

TODD, R. (1996). "How students evaluate Internet information services". In Lyn Hay & James Henri (eds). A meeting of the minds: Information Technology in Education Conference. Belconnen, ACT: ASLA Press, 1996. P. 157-159.

YERBURY, H. & TODD, R. (1996). "Learning beyond the familiar zone". In Clare McBeath & Roger Atkinson (eds) The Learning superhighway: new world? new worries? Proceedings of the 3rd International Interactive Multimedia Symposium. Perth, WA, January 21-25, 1996. Canning Ridge, WA: Promaco Conventions, 1996. P. 431-438.

TODD, R. (1995). "Beyond 2000: Multimedia, information literacy & learning". Plenary Address. In: Libraries - Lighthouses for Literacy and Learning. Conference Papers. Hunter Region Teacher Librarians' Annual Conference. 4-5 August, 1995. Newcastle: Hunter Region Library Management Committee.

TODD, R. (1995). "See no evil, hear no evil, interact no evil?" in Sustaining the vision: a selection of conference papers. 24th International Association of School Librarianship Conference, 17th - 21st July, 1995. Worcester, Worcester College of Higher Education, UK. P. 8 - 16.

TODD, R., PARKER, J., & YERBURY, H. (1994). "Knowledge representation and multimedia knowledge base design: methodology for alignment". In C. McBeath, & R. Atkinson, Proceedings of the 2nd International Interactive Multimedia Symposium, Perth, W.A., 1994, January. P. 543-548. Perth: Promaco Conventions Pty. Ltd.

TODD, R. (1994). "What research will be required to lead and support the future information professional?" In. Treasure Mountain Research Retreat 5: Future scenarios for school library media programs. Edited by D. Barron, B. Grover, D. Loertscher. Castle Rock, Co.: Hi Willow Press, 1994. 136-144.

TODD, R., & BRUCE, H. (1993). "Cultural dimensions in reference services: is there unity in diversity?" In: M. Maynard, Infobridges: Linking Australia to Asia. Proceedings of the Second National Reference and Information Service Section Conference, University of the Northern Territory, Darwin, 1993, July. P. 85 - 95. Darwin: Australian Library and Information Association.

TODD, R., ELLIS, M., & KALLENBERGER, N. (1993). "When inward is outward: laying a foundation for responsive information services in schools". ASLA X111 IASL 22 Dreams and Dynamics: Selected Papers Conference Proceedings, St Peter's College, Adelaide, 1993. P. 257-271. Australian School Library Association.

TODD, R., & KIRK, J. (1993). "Information literacy: changing roles for information professionals". In D. Booker, Proceedings of the Information Literacy - The Australian Agenda Conference, Adelaide, 1992, December 2. P. 126-135. University of South Australia Library.

TODD, R., LAMB, E., & McNICHOLAS, C. (1993). "The power of information literacy: unity of education and resources for the 21st century". In Towards the 21st century: books and media for the millennium: Selected papers: International Association of School Librarianship 21st Annual Conference, Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1992, July. P. 19-34. Kalamazoo, Mi.: International Association of School Librarianship.

TODD, R., & McNICHOLAS, C. (1993). "Information literacy: dynamics and directions". Australian School Library Association X111 Biennial Conference / 22nd Conference of the International Association of School Librarianship: "Dreams and Dynamics": Selected Papers Conference Proceedings, St Peter's College, Adelaide, 1993. P. 87-97.

TODD, R. & PARKER, J. (1993). "Tapping into author / end-user knowledge structures: a user-based classification warrant for database development". Paper presented at the American Society for Information Science mid year conference. Knoxville, Tennessee.

TODD, R., McNICHOLAS, C., & SIVANESARAJAH, Y. (1991). "Evolution, not revolution: working to full school participation with information skills". Proceedings of the Twelfth Biennial Conference of the Australian School Library Association, Leura, NSW, 1991, October. P. 116-125.

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Other Forms of Publication

TODD, R.J. (n.d.). "From Information to Knowledge: Key Challenges for Learning, Libraries, and Teaching in a Googleized World." Paper published online for Simposio Redescubrir la biblioteca Escolar. Bogota, Colombia. Available at: http://www.nogales.edu.co/simposio/contendio/memorias/information-to-knowledge-intro-RTodd.pdf. In Spanish: http://www.nogales.edu.co/simposio/contendio/memorias/Discurso-Inaugural-Rtodd.pdf.

TODD, R.J. (n.d.) "From Learning to Read to Reading to Learn: Developing Communities of Readers." Paper published online for Fundalectura, Congreso de Lectura (National Reading Congress) Symposium. Bogota, Columbia. Available at: http://www.fundalectura.org/servlet/com.ebmax.view.portal.home.ServletHomeIndex

Guest Editor July 2004 Issue School Libraries Worldwide (Refereed Journal)

Guest Editor August 2003 Issue Information Technology, Education and Society (Refereed Journal)

Guest Editor September 2002 Issue Information Technology, Education and Society (Refereed Journal)

Guest Editor November 1999 Issue: Orana (Refereed Journal of School and Children's Librarianship, published by the Australian Library and Information Association).

1996+: Editor of refereed "Research Column" in Scan, published by the Department of School Education, NSW, (Division of Libraries and Information Literacy) and distributed nationally. Each featured research report is preceded by editorial commentary, and followed by abstracts of research reports written by Editor. Commentaries date from: Research Column 1, Scan, 15(1), 1996. Editorial, from this edition to Research Column Scan, 21(2), 2002, Editorial, currently in publication

Content Consultant to development team for the book: H. Vickers: "Making the Net returns worthwhile: Information Skills and the Internet". Sydney: New South Wales Department of School Education Training and Development Directorate, 1996. ISBN 0 7310 8269 9

Content Consultant to Advisory Committee for "School-based training program for teacher-librarians K-12" 4 modules: Library Planning, Educational Program, Management, Professional Development. Sydney: New South Wales Department of School Education Training and Development Directorate, 1996. ISBN 0 7305 6064 3

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