Dr. Arn's teaching areas include Public Librarianship, Information Systems Policy, Information Systems in Organizations and Foundations of Librarianship and Information Services.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Information & Comm.
Department
School of Information Sciences
Tenure Status
Tenured
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
None
Personal Focus Areas
Public Librarianship, Information Systems Policy, Information Systems in Organizations and Foundations of Librarianship and Information Services.
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2003
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
PhD
Library and Information Science
1991
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
MPA
Public Administration
1970
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, California
MLS
Library and Information Science
1968
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
BA
Latin American Studies/Economics
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2007 - 2009
Professional Activity
Vice President
Friends of South Carolina Libraries
2008 - 2009
Professional Activity
Grant Review Panelist
The Institute of Museum and Library Services
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
1970 - 1981
Adult Services Librarian, Reader's Advisor
Library Consultant
1982 - 1983
Library Director
Region I US Environmental Protection Agency
1983 - 1993
Information Specialist/Programmer Analyst
US General Accounting Office
1993 - 1997
Senior Evaluator
US General Accounting Office
2000 - 2003
Visiting Professor, Library and Information Science
North Carolina Central University
2002 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Information and Library Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2003 - 2009
Assistant Professor, Nontenured, Library and Information Science
University of South Carolina
2009 - Present
Associate Professor, Tenured, Library and Information Science
University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
1984
Award
Special Commendations, Meritorious Service and Outstanding Performance Awards
US General Accounting Office
1999
Award
Margaret Ellen Kalp Fellowship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Award
Lester Ascheim Fellowship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Award
Margaret Ellen Kalp Fellowship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Award
Outstanding Service to the School, Awarded at Graduation
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Award
Lester Ascheim Fellowship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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