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Should I be elected, I would bring to the American Library Association (ALA), its members, and its stakeholders my deep passion for the library field and my experiences in education and library administration.

Thirty-five years of experience as a leader has not only allowed me  insight into ALA's challenges, but also allowed me time to develop close associations with the incredibly talented members of ALA. Both the insight and the associations provide me with the necessary preparation to respond effectively to ALA's opportunities in the 21st century.

-- Herman Totten

 

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September 11, 2002

Dear SLIS Students:  On September 1, 2002, Dr. Herman Totten began a two-year term as the Faculty Executive Assistant to UNT’s  President, Dr. Norval Pohl.  Dr. Pohl has already proven that he has an excellent eye for talent when he tapped Paula King, longtime Assistant to the Dean at SLIS, to be his assistant several years ago.

Dr. Totten will continue to teach for SLIS for which we are very grateful.  His duties with the President’s Office preclude his continuing to serve as the Associate Dean for SLIS, a position that he has held for six years.  I am proud that Dr. Totten has been selected for this important position but am sad that I will lose his advice and assistance that have proven so valuable for me.

I am sure that you will join with me in wishing Dr. Totten luck in his new and exciting position.

 Phil Turner, Dean

 
 

Totten is shown greeting members at the 2002 Texas Library Association Convention in Dallas.Herman Totten, an experienced leader in the information field for 35+ years,  is Immediate Past President of the Texas Library Association, the largest state library association in the U.S.


Totten is pictured presiding over the Texas Library Association Council.A highly skilled parliamentarian,  Totten approaches the complex, oftentimes controversial agenda with confidence.

Totten holds and admires his Melvil Dewey Medal awarded by the American Library Association in 2001.Totten admires his Melvil Dewey Medal, awarded by ALA in 2001 for creative professional leadership.

Totten encourages University of Washington Information School graduates during the 2001 Summer Commencement.Totten  motivates graduates to "Go Forth Inspired With a New Attitude" at the University of Washington Information School 2001 Spring Commencement.
 
Totten explains library management concepts to a student, Angelica Blum.Totten, a magnetic teacher, received a grant this year to create the first ALA accredited Online Library Management Certificate Program for library workers anywhere in the world to earn the certificate while they continue working.

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