Scholarship
Frank, D.G., & others (2004). The 70% solution: Assessing criteria for model fund allocations. Serials Librarian 46, 9-15. [Also published in Serials in the Park, Haworth Press, 2004.]
Frank, D.G. (2004). Effective leadership in postmodern
science/technology libraries. Science & Technology Libraries 24,
411-419. [Also published in Innovations in Science and Technology
Libraries, Haworth Press, 2004.]
Frank, D.G., & Sharon Elteto (2003). The politics of survival in the postmodern library. Portal: Libraries and the Academy 3, 495-501.
Frank, D.G., & Elizabeth Howell (2003). New relationships in academe: Opportunities for vitality and relevance. College & Research Libraries News 64, 24-27.
Frank, D.G., & Elizabeth Howell (2003). Information consulting in
academe: Vitality and relevancy redefined. In Encyclopedia of Library
and Information Science, 2nd edition, edited by Miriam A. Drake, Marcel
Dekker, 1294-1299.
Frank, D.G., & others (2003). The 70% solution: Assessing criteria for model fund allocations. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the North American Serials Interest Group, Portland, Oregon.
Frank, D.G. (2003). The key to vitality and relevance in academic libraries: Strategic information consulting in academe. Paper presented and workshop conducted at the Academic Libraries Futures Conference, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina.
Frank, D.G., & Jian Wang (2003). Adding value to effective information
services: A cross-cultural communication perspective. Paper presented
and discussion facilitated at the ACRL National Conference, Association
of College and Research Libraries, American Library Association,
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Frank, D.G., & Jian Wang (2002). Cross-cultural communication: Implications for effective information services in academic libraries. Portal: Libraries and the Academy 2, 207-216.
Frank, D.G. (2002). Mentoring as a key element of leadership: Mutual success defined by mentors and mentees. Paper presented at the Faculty Seminar Series, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.
Frank, D.G. (2002). Reference and information services in academic libraries: Classical, experimental, and eclectic models. Paper presented at the Quarterly Meeting of the PORTALS Consortium of Libraries, Portland, Oregon.
Frank, D.G., & others (2001). Learning communities: Opportunities for collaborative excellence. College & Research Libraries News 62, 1008-1011.
Frank, D.G., & others (2001). The use of statistics by academic
librarians: Comments on a significant problem and suggestions for
improvement. Georgia Library Quarterly 38, 5-10.
Frank, D.G., & others (2001). Information consulting: The key to success
in academic libraries. Journal of Academic Librarianship 27, 90-96.
Frank, D.G. (2001). Strategic collaborations with scholars at colleges and universities: A rationale and methodologies that work. Paper presented and discussion facilitated at the ACRL National Conference, Association of College and Research Libraries, American Library Association, Denver, Colorado.
Frank, D.G. (2001). Effective mentoring, effective leadership: Mentoring as a key element of leadership in academic libraries. Paper presented at the Heads of Science & Technology Libraries Discussion Group, Science and Technology Section, Association of College and Research Libraries, American Library Association, Washington, DC.
Frank, D.G. & others (2000). The use of statistics by academic librarians: Comments on a significant problem and suggestions for improvement. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Georgia Library Association, Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Frank, D.G. (2000). Leadership in major league baseball: A model of the commissioners' ability to lead (and the consequences of failed leadership). Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Society of American Baseball esearch, West Palm Beach, Florida.
Frank, D.G., & others (1999). The changing nature of reference and information services: Predictions and realities. Reference & User Services Quarterly 39, 151-157.
Frank, D.G., & Julie Yang (1999). Working effectively with scholars: A key to academic library success. Georgia Library Quarterly 36, 9-12.
Frank, D.G. (1999). Communicating effectively with international students: Or, getting from A to Z across cultures. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Georgia Chapter of the Chinese Graduate Students Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
Frank, D.G. (1999). Working effectively in academic environments characterized by ambiguity and chaos: Creativity and innovation redefined. Paper presented and discussion facilitated at the ACRL National Conference, Association of College and Research Libraries, American Library Association, Detroit, Michigan.
Frank, D.G., & Julie Yang (1999). Information consulting in academia:
Skills, approaches, experiences, and innovative ideas. Paper presented
and discussion facilitated at the ACRL National Conference, Association
of College and Research Libraries, American Library Association, Detroit,
Michigan.
Frank, D.G., & Julie Yang (1999). Realistic collaborations with scholars
in colleges and universities: Or, getting into the scholarly information
loop. Paper presented at the Heads of Science & Technology Libraries
Discussion Group, Science and Technology Section, Association of College
and Research Libraries, American Library Association, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
Frank, D.G. (2003, April). The key to vitality and relevance in academic libraries: strategic information consulting in academe. Paper presented and workshop conducted at the Academic Libraries' Futures Conference, Boone, NC.
Frank, D.G., & Elteto, S. (2003). The politics of survival in the postmodern library. Portal: Libraries and the Academy, 3, 495-501.
Frank, D.G., & Howell, E. (2003). Information consulting in academe: vitality and relevancy redefined. In M.A. Drake (Ed.). Encyclopedia of library and information science (2nd ed., pp. 1294-99). New York: Marcel Dekker.
Frank, D.G., & Howell, E. (2003). New relationships in academe: opportunities for vitality and relevance. College & Research Libraries News, 64, 24-27.
Frank, D.G. (2002, April). Mentoring as a key element of leadership: mutual success defined by mentors and mentees. Paper presented at the Oregon State University Faculty Seminar Series, Corvallis.
Frank, D.G. (2002, March). Reference and information services in academic libraries: classical, experimental, and eclectic models. Paper presented at the PORTALS Consortium Quarterly Meeting, Portland, OR.
Frank, D.G. (2001, March). Strategic collaborations with scholars at colleges and universities: a rationale and methodologies that work. Paper presented and discussion facilitated at the Association of College and Research Libraries National Conference, Denver, CO.
Frank, D.G. (2001, January). Effective mentoring, effective leadership: mentoring as a key element of leadership in academic libraries. Paper presented at the Heads of Science & Technology Libraries Discussion Group at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference, Washington, DC.
Frank, D.G., et al. (2001). Information consulting: the key to success in academic libraries. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 27, 90-96.
Frank, D.G., et al. (2001). The use of statistics by academic librarians: comments on a significant problem and suggestions for improvement. Georgia Library Quarterly, 38, 5-10.
Frank, D.G., Beasley, S., & Kroll, S. (2001). Learning communities: opportunities for collaborative excellence. College & Research Libraries, 62, 1008-12.
Frank, D.G., et al. (2000, October). The use of statistics by academic librarians: comments on a significant problem and suggestions for improvement. Paper presented at the Georgia Library Association Annual Conference, Jekyll Island.
Frank, D.G., & Wang, J. (1999, April). Information consulting in academia: skills, approaches, experiences, and innovative ideas. Paper presented at the Association of College and Research Libraries National Conference, Detroit, MI.
Frank, D.G., & Wang, J. (1999, January). Realistic collaborations with scholars in colleges and universities: or, getting into the scholarly information loop. Paper presented at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Frank, D.G., & Wang, J. (1999). Working effectively with scholars: a key to academic library success. Georgia Library Quarterly, 36, 9-12.
Frank, D.G., et al. (1999). The changing nature of reference and information services: predictions and realities. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 39, 151-57.
Frank, D.G. (1999, September). Communicating effectively with international students: or, getting from a to z across cultures. Paper presented at the Chinese Graduate Students Association George Chapter Annual Meeting, Atlanta.
Frank, D.G. (1999, April). Working effectively in academic environments characterized by ambiguity and chaos: creativity and innovation redefined. Paper presented and discussion facilitated at the Association of College and Research Libraries National Conference, Detroit, MI.
Awards
American Library Association Reference and User Services Association Reference Service Press Award for Best Article of the Year 2001: Donald G. Frank.
Georgia Library Association Academic Library Division Best Paper Award 2000: Donald G. Frank.
Grants & Sponsored Research
Frank, D.G. Creating connections: collaborating for information literacy. Portland State University. $15,000. 2001-03.
Service to the Profession & the University
Profession:
Standards & Accreditation Committee, Association of College and Research Libraries, 2002-2005.
Chair, Assessment Committee, Science and Technology Section, Association of College and Research Libraries, 2002-2004.
Nominating Committee, University Libraries Section, Association of College and Research Libraries, 2002-2003.
Nominating Committee, Science and Technology Section, Association of College and Research Libraries, 2002-2003.
Co-Chair, President's Program Committee (Transformational Learning Communities: Claiming Our Future), Association of College and ResearchLibraries, 2000-2002.
Co-Chair, Heads of Science and Technology Libraries Discussion Group, Science and Technology Section, Association of College and Research Libraries, 2000-2002.
Co-Chair, Organization & Planning Committee, Science and Technology Section, Association of College and Research Libraries, 1999-2001.
Co-Chair, Policy & Planning Committee, University Libraries Section, Association of College and Research Libraries, 1999-2001.
Chair, Nominating Committee, University Libraries Section, Association of
College and Research Libraries, 1999-2000.
University:
2005 Accreditation Steering Committee (University), 2003 - Present.
Faculty Development Committee (University), 2003 - Present.
Undergraduate Awards Committee (University), 2002 - Present.
Student Recognition Committee (University), 2002-03.
Faculty Advisor, Golden Key International Honour Society (University), 2000-03.
ORBIS Collection Development Committee (State), 2001-02.
Chair, Intercollegiate Athletics Board (University), 2000-02.
Scholarship Committee (University), 2000-02.
Frank, D.G. University 2005 Accreditation Steering Committee. Member 2003 – Present.
Frank, D.G. Student Recognition Committee. Member 2002 – Present.
Frank, D.G. Undergraduate Awards Committee. Member 2002 – Present.
Frank, D.G. Golden Key International Honour Society. Faculty Advisor 2000-03.
Frank, D.G. ORBIS Statewide Collection Development Committee. Member 2001-02.
Frank, D.G. Intercollegiate Athletics Board. Chair 2000-2002.
Frank, D.G. Scholarship Committee. Member 2000-2002.