John L. Emerick

Background

Emerick, John L. was born on April 26, 1937 in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Library. Science, Kutztown University, 1959. Master of Library Science, Villanova University, 1965.

Media certified, Temple University, 1969.

Career

Librarian, English teacher Daniel Boone School District, Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, 1959-1962. English teacher Fleetwood Area School District, 1962-1965. Librarian, head department Muhlenberg School District, Laureldale, Pennsylvania, 1965-1972.

Director school libs. Boyertown (Pennsylvania) Area School District, 1972-1993. Director school library media services Pennsylvania Department Education, Harrisburg, since 1993.

Member advisory board department library science Kutztown University, since 1984. Consultant Philadelphia School District, 1994-1995, Central Bucks School District, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 1992-1994.

Achievements

• John L. Emerick has been listed as a noteworthy library director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Berks County (Pennsylvania) School Librarians, 1982-1984, Berks County Library. Association, 1990-1992. Member school board Oley (Pennsylvania) Valley School District, 1984-1990.

Supervisor Ruscomb Manor Township, Fleetwood, 1983-1987, Member American Library Association (member committee 1976-1980), American Association School Librarians (member committee 1982-1986), Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology (chairman committee 1989-1991, award 1997), Pennsylvania School Librarians (chairman committee 1990-1993, award 1999), Pennsylvania Educational technology (planning committee since 1993, Special Service award 1997).

Interests

• Travel, swimming, reading, biking, camping.

Connections

Son of Leo J. and Rachael E. Emerick. Divorced; 1 child, Michael J.

Father:

Leo J.

Mother:

Rachael E. Emerick

child:

Michael J. Emerick