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RON LARSON
Professional Experience:
UW-Madison School of Library and Information Studies, 2009. Adjunct Instructor
Taught graduate-level course, "Corporate and Specialized Information Services"
Topics included management, core competencies, reference, research, knowledge management, technology and marketing in corporate or
specialized information settings
Wisconsin State Journal/The Capital Times, 1978-2008. Library Director
Managed an archive consisting of nearly 500,000 images and two-million articles
Developed and provided training programs in the use of online services, Internet and database use to over 100 journalists
Negotiated license agreements with online vendors, creating solid, on-going relationships
Project and team leader in the selection and installation of a text archive and image archive resulting in a library resource offering efficient retrieval of information to both newsrooms
Supervised a staff of three and responsible for the library’s annual planning and budget
Created a newsroom-wide intranet available to 52 Lee newspapers around the country
Assisted journalists with various requests, ranging from quick-reference to technical
Developed guidelines, policies and procedures for the library’s operations
Developed an online Web resource (wiki) for use by all journalists at Lee newspapers
Negotiated rights and fees for copyright permission for commercial use of newspapers’ photographs
Additional Experience:
Chair, News Division of SLA
Planned 2008 SLA/News Division conference programs
Leader of the 500-member organization, providing plans and goals
Local Historian
Board member of the McFarland Historical Society for 15 years, nine as president
Set policies and procedures for collecting and preserving artifacts, documents and images
Managing Editor, News Library News
Edited quarterly bulletin for News Division of SLA, 2002 to 2004
International Library Program, Freedom Forum
One of four librarians in the country chosen in 2001 to participate in the program
Developed a training workshop for journalists in the Republic of Georgia and refugee journalists
Education Director, News Division of SLA
Developed continuing education courses for national conferences in 1996 and 1997
Member of the managing board of the News Division, setting policies and goals
Web Master, Wisconsin History Day by Day
Created Web site (www.wishistory.com) featuring daily Wisconsin historical facts
Used by schools and public libraries across the state
Chair, McFarland Sesquicentennial
Planned and directed year-long celebration for McFarland’s 150th anniversary in 2006
Raised funds from local businesses, organizations and residents covering all expenses
Education:
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Library and Information Studies
MLS, 1978
Luther College
BA, 1976
Publications:
”McFarland Then & Now,” 2006. A photo exhibit of McFarland through the years, comparing scenes from the past to the same location today
”Wisconsin History Day by Day.” A desk calendar containing historical facts for each day. It has been expanded into a Web site, www.wishistory.com
”Little Visits of a Journal Reporter” A compilation of State Journal columns from the 1930’s focusing on Dane County history and events
”McFarland Ice Age Interpretive Trail” A walking tour through woodland and marsh, highlighting natural and Native American history in the McFarland area
”McFarland’s Norwegian Heritage” A historical overview of the history of Norwegians in the McFarland area, focusing on immigration, early settlers and community leaders
”Historic McFarland: A Walking Tour” A walking tour of historic McFarland, highlighting the architectural style and history of sixty properties
Presentations:
Special Libraries Association, annual conference, “Web archiving,” 2008
Wisconsin Educators Association Council, “Newspapers: A Primary Resource for Social Studies/History” 2005
Wisconsin Association of Public Librarians conference, “Newspaper indexing methods,”
Wisconsin Libraries Association, annual conference, “Newspaper archives on the Web”
Special Libraries Association, annual conference, moderator for News Division presentation
Great Lakes Regional Library conference, “Budgeting process in a news library”
Special Libraries Association, annual conference, “Technology in newspaper libraries”
Awards and Honors:
McFarland Citizen of the Year, 2006
Agnes Henebry Roll of Honor Award, 2005, News Division of SLA
Lee President's Award for Excellence in News in 2004, member of Allied Drive project
James K. Batten award in 2002 for civic journalism team project
Milwaukee Press Club, 2003, Best single background, analytical or interpretive story, team project
Milwaukee Press Club, best story or series requiring investigative skills, team project
Local History Award of Merit, Wisconsin Historical Society
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Librarian at Large
