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Sarah L. Johnson is a Professor and Head of Collection Management at Booth Library, Eastern Illinois University, where she has worked full-time since at least 2000. Her professional roles include serving as Book Review Editor for the Historical Novels Review and contributing to journals like Booklist and CHOICE.
- Education:
- Masters in Information and Library Studies, University of Michigan
- Master of Arts in Linguistics, Ohio State University
Her research focuses on historical fiction, readers' advisory, and library employment. Her work explores genre trends, book reviewing practices, and academic library engagement strategies.
Her recent publications (2014-2024) examine historical fiction subgenres, readers' advisory methodologies, and library resource development. These works emphasize genre classification, historical accuracy, and library-patron interactions.
- Scientific Awards:
- American Library Association's Louis Shores Award (2012)
- Library Journal Mover & Shaker (2006)
- Multiple Achievement and Contribution Awards (2003-2009)
Sarah actively mentors through editorial work, having served as Professional Reading Column Editor for Public Services Quarterly (2004-2012). She maintains the historical fiction blog Reading the Past and contributes to professional networks like the Historical Novel Society.
