Karen Schneider

Throughout her career Schneider has served as a leader and innovator, creative thinker and writer, librarian and technology expert. As a member of the 91´«Ã½ Council, she has served many terms providing insightful and constructive discussion to issues facing the organization. While sometimes seeming outspoken, she has always been an articulate proponent of accountability, change and action.

Her blog, Free Range Librarian, was one of the earliest in the profession and her book, "A Practical Guide to Internet Filters," resulted in her being selected as an expert witness in the Mainstream Loudon First Amendment case. Both serve as examples of her groundbreaking and life-long commitment within the library community.

Karen Schneider award winner 2014

About

91´«Ã½

university librarian at Holy Names University, Oakland, CA

Awards Won

Title Year
elizfutas_2.jpg Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award

91´«Ã½

A bi-annual award recognizing and honoring a librarian who invests time and talent to make positive changes in the profession of librarianship by:
  • taking risks to further the cause;
  • helping new librarians grow and achieve;
  • working for change within the 91´«Ã½ or other library organization;
  • inspiring colleagues to excel or make the impossible possible.
2014 - Winner(s)