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About Anthony Molaro, PhD, MLIS

Anthony Molaro, Ph.D. Tony (he/him) is a nationally recognized speaker, teacher, and consultant in libraries and higher education.  He is an Associate Professor in the MLIS Program at St Catherine University. He teaches and researches in the areas of public libraries, public services, technology, leadership, management, and marketing.  His most recent publication examined declines in women in leadership in public libraries.  He is also interested in services and teaching for those experiencing mental health challenges and recently received a grant to deliver Mental Health First Aid training around the state. 

Positions

2013 - Present Associate Professor, MLIS Program, St. Catherine University ‐ Information Management / Library and Information Science Department
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2011 - 2013 Associate Dean, Library and Instructional Services, Prairie State College
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2010 - 2011 Adjunct Instructor, Waubonsee Community College
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2010 - 2011 Head of Technical Services and Technology, Messenger Public Library
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2008 - 2010 Librarian, Liaison to Professional Programs, Grand Valley State University
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Disciplines

Research Interests

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Professional Service and Affiliations

2020 - Present Executive Committee, Fort Road Federation (district council of Saint Paul)
2019 - 2020 Volunteer ESL Instructor, CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio)
2013 - 2020 Member, Minnesota Library Association
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Honors and Awards

  • 2011 Mover & Shaker, Library Journal.
  • 2011 ILEAD U Mentor.
  • 2016 Excellence in Teaching and Advising Award

Courses

  • LIS 7040: Information Access Services
  • LIS 7700: Management of Library and Information Centers
  • LIS 7710: Public Libraries
  • LIS 7963: Making and Maker Spaces
  • LIS 7963: Advanced Reference
  • LIS 7963: Design Thinking, Innovation and Creativity in the Information Environment
  • LIS 7993: Practicum

Education

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2012 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Library and Information Science, Dominican University
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2008 Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Dominican University
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2006 Master of Business Administration (MBA), Elmhurst College
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2003 Bachelor of Arts (BA), Cum Laude, Elmhurst College
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Contact Information

Anthony Molaro
Associate Professor
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) Program
St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN 55105
651-690-6626

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Books & Chapters (2)

Publications (9)

Presentations (25)