Ruth Toor

Background

Toor, Ruth was born on November 24, 1933 in Vienna, Austria. Daughter of John and Frieda (Feldhorn) Arak. came to the United States, 1938.

Education

Bachelor, University Delaware, 1953. Master of Library Science, Rutgers University, 1972.

Career

Library, Southern Boulevard School, Chatham, New Jersey, since 1972. Adjunct Professor Rutgers University. Delegate National Forum for History Standards, 1992.

Member of advisory board Thomson Learning, since 1993. Speaker in field.

Achievements

• Ruth Toor has been listed as a noteworthy librarian, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Media Skills Puzzlers

Membership

Member American Library Association (joint children's book council 1987-1991, 1998-2002, committee on legislation 1994-1997, pay equity committee 1999-2001, council at large 1997-2000), American Association School Libraries (intellectual freedom committee 1988-1991, chair flexible scheduling task force 1989-1991, executive committee, board directors 1991-1994, president 1992-1993, member guidelines implementation committee 1994-1997, chair nominating committee 1998-1999, chair conference program planning committee 2000-2002, national school library media program of Year committee 2002), Association for Library. Service to Children (chair scholarships committee 1983-1987, priority consultant 1987-1991, board directors 1990-1991, member 1995 Caldecott award committee, legislation committee 2001-2003), Educational Media Association New Jersey (president 1984-1985, professional development research chair 1986-1991).

Interests

• Avocations: travel, theatre, jazz, reading.

Connections

Married Jay W. Toor, June 21, 1953. Children: Mark S., Cary N.

Father:

John Arak

Mother:

Frieda (Feldhorn) Arak

Spouse:

Jay W. Toor

child:

Cary N. Toor

child:

Mark S. Toor