John David Magaro

Background

Magaro, John David was born on January 14, 1940 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Francis and Jean Louise (Boario) Magaro.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Clarion (Pennsylvania) University, 1962. Master of Library Science, University Pittsburgh, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1973.

Career

Librarian, Kiski Area School District, Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, 1962-1963; librarian, Prince George County Schools, Upper Marlboro, Maryland., 1963-1964; coordinator libraries, Highlands School District, Tarentum, Pennsylvania, 1964-1968; assistant professor, Shippensburg (Pennsylvania) State College, 1968-1981; coordinator libraries, Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Maryland., 1981-1983; professor Communications, Shippensburg U. (formerly Shippensburg State College), since 1983. Director library science Shippensburg State College, 1973-1981.

Achievements

• John David Magaro has been listed as a noteworthy communications educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Handbook for use of basic nonbook materials

Membership

Board of directors Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries, Harrisburg, since 1980, Shippensburg Public Library, since 1980. Area leader Public Broadcasting, Harrisburg, since 1983. Delegate Democratic National Convention, Atlanta, 1988.

Member International Radio and television Association ((Distinguished Professor award 1986, 87), Society Professional Journalists, Broadcast Education Association, Association Pennsylvania State College University Faculty.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, golfing, skiing, making videos.

Connections

Married Kathleen Eleanor Roach, June 17, 1967. Children: Amy Linn, David John.

Father:

John Francis Magaro

Mother:

Jean Louise (Boario) Magaro

Spouse:

Kathleen Eleanor Roach

child:

Amy Linn Magaro

child:

David John Magaro