Marie Frances Melton

Background

Melton, Marie Frances was born in Bayshore, New York, United States. Daughter of Edward Kilgallon and Anne (Mohan) Melton.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1960; Master of Science in Education, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1975; Master of Library Science, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, 1961; EDD, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1981; Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1997.

Career

Director media center, Mater Christi High School, Astoria, New York, 1961-1972; library science library, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1972-1976; assistant director, St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1976-1983; director University Library., St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1983-1989; dean University Library., St. John's U., Jamaica, New York, 1989-1997. Elementary school library consultant Catholic schools.

Achievements

• Marie Frances Melton has been listed as a noteworthy University dean emeritus by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member, officer St. John's Prep Board of Trustees, Astoria, New York, since 1980, Holy Cross High School, Flushing, New York, 1979-1989. Chair Sunnyside History Committee, Sunnyside, New York, 1988-1991. Member American Library.

Association, Catholic Library. assosiation, New York Library. Association, Council National Library. & Information Assns.

Connections

Father:

Edward Kilgallon Melton

Mother:

Anne (Mohan) Melton