Background
Kniesner, John Thomas was born on December 19, 1949 in Berea, Ohio, United States. Son of Albert Henry and Elizabeth (Leonard) Kniesner.
Kniesner, John Thomas was born on December 19, 1949 in Berea, Ohio, United States. Son of Albert Henry and Elizabeth (Leonard) Kniesner.
Bachelor, Kent State University, 1971; Master of Library Science, University of Michigan, 1972.
Professional library I, Columbus (Ohio) Metropolitan Library., 1972-1976; professional library II, Columbus (Ohio) Metropolitan Library., 1977-1978; professional library III, Columbus (Ohio) Metropolitan Library., 1979-1985; director, Bellaire (Ohio) Public Library., since 1986. Computer consultant Toledo-Lucas County Public Library., Ohio, 1979, Richardson-Smith Industrial Design, Columbus, 1984. Library Control Ohio Transit Authority, Columbus, 1981-1984.
Member steering committee Always a River, 1991. Member of advisory committee Ohio Humanities Council, Columbus, 1993-1994. Water safety instructor American Red Cross, Columbus and Bellaire, since 1984.
Member Ohio Library. Council (facilitator 1981-1982, 92), S.E. Ohio Library. Association (president 1988-1989, chair compact disc committee since 1990), Northern Ohio Valley Astronomy Educators (public relations officer 1994-1997), Ednl. Film Library. Association(film judge 1980-1983).
Married Patti-Jo Samo, September 8, 1979. Children: Janet Deborah, Joseph David.