Mona Kerby Ph.D.
- Professor of Education
Education
I started my professional career as a kindergarten teacher in Texas, never dreaming that I would one day become a writer and graduate school professor in Maryland.
As a little girl, I loved reading and learning. This early love became my life's mission – to teach the joys of reading and to also help school librarians improve their library collections so that they can help their own learners develop into knowledgeable, caring, and wise global citizens.
Education
- Ph.D. and M.L.S. in Library Science, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas
- M.Ed. Counseling Education, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas
- B.A. in Elementary Education and Spanish, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas
Research Interests
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Recent Courses
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Selected Publications
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Kerby, Mona. An Introduction to Collection Development for School Librarians. Chicago: American Library Association, 2019. "Owney, the Mail Pouch Pooch." Illustrated by Lynne Barasch. New York: Frances Foster/FSG, 2008.
"Reading Fun, Quick and Easy Activities for the School Library Media Center." Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 1998. "Frederick Douglass." New York: Watts, 1994. "38 Weeks till Summer Vacation." New York: Viking, 1989.
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Clubs and community involvement
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Awards and Honors
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"Mona is wonderful, very prepared."
"Ms. Kerby was always prepared and available to answer questions."
"My professor was very knowledgeable."
"Challenging, communicative, and supportive."
"Kerby is the gold standard of the SLM department."