Maria Pacino, EdD, MLS

Professor Emerita, University Libraries

Video Introduction

In education for nearly 35 years, Maria Pacino, EdD, spent her first 15 years in the public school system, where she taught French and Spanish and was a library media teacher, and her last 20 years in higher education. Her doctoral degree includes a specialty in intercultural education. Pacino’s research interests include multicultural and cross-cultural education, comparative education, the role of literacy in pluralistic democracies, and the impact of technology in schooling, including instructional delivery. Pacino is also engaged in collaborative, interdisciplinary research studies and projects, including character and moral development, community involvement, and service learning. She has presented at national and international professional organizations and had several national and international publications, including a book, Reflections on Equity, Diversity and Schooling; she is also co-editor of Faith Integration and Schools of Education which includes two chapters be her. Pacino is director of the Teacher Librarian Program and the MA in ED: School Librarianship online in the Department of Advanced Studies.

Education

EdD, Secondary Education, Ball State University
MLS, Library and Information Science, Ball State University
BA, French, Ball State University
Endorsement in Spanish, Ball State University

Credentials/Certifications

K-12 Lifetime Teaching Credential, Indiana
K-12, Library Media Teacher
9-12, French with Endorsement in Spanish

Academic Area

University Libraries

Expertise

Technology and Education
Multicultural Communication

Courses Taught

EDUC 555 – Comparative Education: A Global Perspective
EDUC 574 – Current Issues in Education
EDUC 728 – Building and Sustaining Community
EDUC 758 – Diversity and Equity in Education
LIB 510 – Learning Resources for Elementary Schools
LIB 515 – Learning Resources for Secondary Schools
LIB 530 – School Library-classroom Partnerships
LIB 540 – Current Topics in School Media Centers
LIB 550 – Field Experiences for the Teacher Librarian/Capstone