Beth Wrenn-Estes

Beth Wrenn-Estes is a Lecturer at the School of Information, San José State University, since 2006. She previously worked in school and public libraries, including as Manager of Technical Services at Denver Public Schools (2000-2004) and youth services librarian at Lone Tree Library (Douglas County, CO).

• Academic Certificate of Advanced Study, School Library Media, University of Denver (2001)
• MLS (Library Science), University of Denver (2000)
• BA (English Literature & Secondary Education), University of Colorado (1974)

Her research focuses on Early Childhood Literacy and Learning in library and non-library environments, alongside Information Seeking Behaviors of Youth and serving Disconnected Youth through literature and programming. She emphasizes Intellectual Freedom and Censorship in YA services and Storytelling in educational contexts.

Beth's publications include collaborative works on electronic portfolios as capstone projects (2013, 4 parts) and editions of Young Adult Literature and Multimedia: A Quick Guide (2014, 2011). These works highlight her contributions to LIS education, curriculum design, and digital assessment tools.

Scientific and professional recognition includes the iSchool Outstanding Teacher Award (2012), Most Distinguished Faculty Service Award (2014), and Faculty Outstanding Lecturer Award (2018). She actively serves in leadership roles in California Library Association (Treasurer, Finance Committee) and BAYA/BAYNET (Treasurer).