Book
2024
Aho, Melissa. Playing the Game of Drones: Examining the Role of U.S. Drone Strikes in U.S. and English-Speaking Allies Newspapers. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Second Goldfish LLC.
2019
Aho, Melissa. A Short History of the Mosque in Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Second Goldfish LLC.
Co-Edited Book
2013
Aho, Melissa K. and Erika Bennett, Editors. The Machiavellian Librarian: Winning Allies, Combating Budget Cuts, and Influencing Stakeholders. Oxford, UK: Chandos Publishing.
Dissertation
2021
Aho, Melissa. 2021. “When You Play The Game of Drones, You Win or You Die: Examining the Role of U.S. Drone Strikes in U.S. and English Language Allies Newspapers from 2008-2019.” University of Southern Mississippi.
Book Chapters
2014
Aho, Melissa and Erika Bennett, “The Machiavellian Librarian – Introduction to the Machiavellian Librarian,” Marketing the Academic Library. Elsevier’s Learning Trend Series. ePub and PDF. Elsevier, 7-12.
“Mosques in Minnesota,” in Anne R. Richards and Iraj Omidvar, Editors, Muslims and American Popular Culture. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger/ABC-CLIO, Inc., 305-315.
2013
“Circulation Supervisor Superstar or Jill of All Trades, Mistress of None?” in Rebeca Peacock and Jill Wurm, Editors, The New Academic Librarian: Essays on Changing Roles and Responsibilities. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers, 9-17.
Aho, Melissa and Erika Bennett, “Introduction,” in Melissa Aho and Erika Bennett, Editors, The Machiavellian Librarian: Winning Allies, Combating Budget Cuts, and Influencing Stakeholders. Oxford, UK: Chandos Publishing, 1-6.
2011
Aho, Melissa and Erika Bennett, “Stuck in the Middle and Loving it! Why Middle Managers have the Ability to Lead from the Heart and the Power to Persuade” in Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen and Linda Cook, Editors, Mid-Career Library and Information Professionals: A Leadership Primer. Oxford, UK: Chandos Publishing, 29 – 39.
2009
“Leading Others to Publish,” in Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen and Suzanne Byke, Editors, A Leadership Primer for New Librarians: Tools for Helping Today’s Early-Career Librarians Become Tomorrow’s Library Leaders. Oxford, UK: Chandos Publishing, 158 – 159.
2008
Aho, Melissa, Erika Bennett, and Susan Wakefield, “Me Publish? I Don’t Have a Clue: How to Get Published Online,” in Carol Smallwood, Editor, Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers, 48 – 50.
Aho, Melissa and Erika Bennett, “Modern Mobilization: Creating a New Library Community,” in Carol Smallwood, Editor, Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers, 181 – 183.
Aho, Melissa and Sommer Berg-Nebel, “New Distance Education Librarian: Tips and Tools from the Trenches,” in Carol Smallwood, Editor, Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers, 228 – 231.
Peer Reviewed Article
2019
Bakker, Caitlin, McBurney, Jenny, Chew, Katherine, Aho, Melissa, and Reed, Del. 2019. “Implementing and assessing a service to demonstrate public impact of faculty research in news and policy sources” Journal of the Medical Library Association, Vol 107, No 4: (1 October). http://jmla.pitt.edu/ojs/jmla/article/view/709
Scholarly Articles
2020
Barry, Todd J. and Melissa K. Aho. 2020. “Up or Down! House Management and Public Finance Theory from America’s Era of Hastert.” International Journal of Public Policy and Administration Research. Vol 7, No 1: 44-57. http://www.conscientiabeam.com/journal/74/abstract/6026
2016
Barry, Todd J. and Melissa K. Aho. 2016. “Technological Unemployment and Socio-Economic Change: Historical Perspectives and the Future.” Communications in Applied Sciences Vol 4, No 2: 1-48. http://infinitypress.info/index.php/cas/issue/view/89
2010
Aho, Melissa K., Anne M. Beschnett, and Emily Y. Reimer. “Using an Untapped Resource: Expanding the Role of the Student Worker at the Bio-Medical Library.” Public Services Quarterly 6, no. 1 (January – March): 65-68.
2007
“Acquisitions in a Career College Library.” Against the Grain 19, no. 4 (September): 52-53.
2006
“Career College Libraries- the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” LIScareer.com (November). Electronic Document http://www.liscareer.com/aho_career.htm
Aho, Melissa, Marcia Franklin, Susan Wakefield, and Sara Wakefield. “Internships are the Appetizers of the Library World so Nibble, Nibble, Nibble…” Library Journal (June 6). Electronic Document http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6341364.html
Popular Articles
2020
“Holmes and the Internet.” Explorations Newsletter 79 (Winter/Spring): 9-10.
2018
“Minnesota Chapter.” Ninety-Nines Magazine 44, No. 3, (May/June 2018): 28.
“Minnesota Chapter.” Ninety-Nines Magazine 44, No. 2, (March/April 2018): 28.
“Minnesota Chapter.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 8, Issue 3, (Winter 2017/2018): 19.
“Minnesota Chapter.” Ninety-Nines Magazine 44, No. 1, (January/February 2018): 34.
2017
“Minnesota Chapter.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 8, Issue 2, (Fall 2017): 15-16.
“Minnesota Chapter.” The Ninety-Nines Magazine 43, No. 6, (November/December 2017): 27.
“Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 43, No. 5, (September/October 2017): 27.
“Minnesota Chapter News.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 8, Issue 1, (Summer 2017): 11.
“Minnesota Chapter News.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 7, Issue 4, (Spring 2017): 14-15.
“Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 43, No. 2, (March/April 2017): 30.
“New Horizons: Patricia Emberg.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 7, Issue 3, (Winter 2016/2017): 32.
“Minnesota Chapter News.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 7, Issue 3, (Winter 2016/2017): 31-32.
“Pat Emberg.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 43, No. 1, (January/February 2017): 31.
“Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 43, No. 1, (January/February 2017): 29.
2016
“Minnesota Chapter News.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 7, Issue 2, (Fall 2016): 20.
“Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 42, No. 5, (September/October 2016): 31.
“New Horizons: Glen Morrow, 49½.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 7, Issue 1, (Summer 2016): 41.
“New Horizons: George Sugden, 49½.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 7, Issue 1, (Summer 2016): 40.
“New Horizons: Elizabeth Betty ‘Liz’ Wall Strohfus, WASP.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 7, Issue 1, (Summer 2016): 39.
“Minnesota Chapter News.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 7, Issue 1, (Summer 2016): 21-22.
“Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 42, No. 4, (July/August 2016): 28.
“Elizabeth Betty ‘Liz’ Strohfus, WASP.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 42, No. 3, (May/June 2016): 31.
“Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 42, No. 3, (May/June 2016): 24.
“Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 42, No. 2, (March/April 2016): 27.
“Minnesota Chapter News.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 6, Issue 3, (Winter 2015/2016): 26-27.
2015
“Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 41, No. 6, (November/December 2015): 29.
“Minnesota Chapter News.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 6, Issue 2, (Fall 2015): 20-22.
“Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 41, No. 5, (September/October 2015): 29.
“Minnesota Chapter News.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 6, Issue 1, (Summer 2015): 31-32.
“Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 41, No. 4, (July/August 2015): 28.
“Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 41, No. 3, (May/June 2015): 28.
“Minnesota Chapter.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 5, Issue 4, (Spring 2015): 11-12.
“Minnesota Chapter.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 5, Issue 3, (Winter 2014/2015): 8-9.
“Tweeting at NASA!” Minnesota Flyer 56, No. 2 (February): 16.
“Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 41, No. 1, (January/February): 29.
“Melissa Aho and the Social Media Events.” Northern Flights: Official Newsletter of the Minnesota Ninety Nines Women Pilots, (January): 3.
2014
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. “Minnesota Chapter.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 5, Issue 2, (Fall 2014): 26.
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. “Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 40, no. 5, (September/October): 28.
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. “Minnesota Chapter.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 5, Issue 1, (Summer 2014): 13.
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. “Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 40, no. 4, (July/August): 28.
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. 2014. “Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 40, no. 2, (March/April): 28.
“Minnesota Chapter.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 4, Issue 3, (Winter 2013-2014): 21.
2013
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. “Minnesota Chapter.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 4, Issue 2, (Fall 2013): 23.
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. “Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 39, no. 6, (November/December): 27
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. “Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 39, no. 5, (September/October): 29.
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. “Minnesota Chapter.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 4, Issue 1, (Summer 2013): 17.
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. “Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 39, no. 3, (May/June): 29.
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. “Minnesota Chapter.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 3, Issue 4, (Spring 2013): 18.
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. “Minnesota Chapter.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Vol. 3, no. 3, (Winter 2012-2013): 22.
Bischof, Johanna and Melissa Aho. “Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 39, no. 1, (January/February): 27.
2012
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. “Minnesota Chapter.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 38, no. 5 (November/December): 27.
Aho, Melissa and Johanna Bischof. “Minnesota Chapter.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. 3, no. 2 (Fall): 20.
“Minnesota Chapter.” Waypoint: North Central Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. 3, no. 1 (Summer): 18.
2009
“Flying the Friendly Skies.” Library Journal 134, no. 19 (November 15): 86.
2007
“Mad Dogs and Englishmen: Intrepid Brits Abroad.” Library Journal 132, no. 15 (September 15): 101.
2006
“Minnesota: Land of 10,000 Different Stories.” Library Journal 131, no. 5 (March 15): 112.
Published Popular Fiction and Nonfiction
2023
“The Diamond Jubilee Puzzle” in The Norwegian Explorers 2023 Christmas Annual, No. 22: 75!, by Ray Riethmeier and Phillip Bergem, Editors. Minneapolis, MN: The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota, pages 23-24 and 73.
2022
“Where in the World is Sherlock Holmes? An International Anagram Puzzle” in The Norwegian Explorers 2022 Christmas Annual, No. 21: International Holmes, by Ray Riethmeier and Phillip Bergem, Editors. Minneapolis, MN: The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota, pages 14-16 and 85-86.
2021
“Diagnosing the Word Search” in The Norwegian Explorers 2021 Christmas Annual, No. 20: Science and Medicine. Ray Riethmeier and Phillip Bergem, Editors. Minneapolis, Minnesota: The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota, 35 and 79.
“Holmes and Me” in Holmes and Me: Reflections on the World’s Greatest Consulting Detective by the Crew and Passengers of The Barque Lone Star. Steve Mason, Editor and Formatted by Liese Sherwood-Fabre. Dallas, Texas: The Crew of the Barque Lone Star, 2-3.
Haiku: “100LL” and “Zulu Time” in Beyond Haiku: Women Pilots Write Poetry by Captain Linda Pauwels. Naperville, Illinois: Fig Factor Media, 68 and 103.
2020
“The Games Are Afoot: Word Search Puzzle” in The Norwegian Explorers 2020 Christmas Annual, No. 19: Games Are Afoot. Ray Riethmeier and Phillip Bergem, Editors. Minneapolis, Minnesota: The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota, 19-20 and 80.
2019
“A Dark, Wicked, and Strange Word Search” in The Norwegian Explorers 2019 Christmas Annual, No. 18: Mystery, Imagination, and Horror. Ray Riethmeier and Phillip Bergem, Editors. Minneapolis, Minnesota: The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota, 27 and 80.
Limericks: “General Sherlockian” and “A Scandal in Bohemia” in The Canon, Five Lines at a Time: A Collection of Poetic Meditations on the Original Sherlock Holmes Tales. Steve Mason, Editor and The Crew of the Barque Lone Star. Dallas, Texas: The Crew of the Barque Lone Star, 7 and 24.
2017
“The Case of the Sherlock Holmes Sudoku Puzzle” in The Norwegian Explorers 2017 Christmas Annual, No. 16: Fame and Fortune in the Canon. Ray Riethmeier and Phillip Bergem, Editors. Minneapolis, Minnesota: The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota, 38-39.
2016
“The Personal Diary of Mrs. Martha Hudson, Housekeeper to the Famed Detective Sherlock Holmes” in The Norwegian Explorers 2016 Christmas Annual, No. 15: The Miss Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Ray Riethmeier and Phillip Bergem, Editors. Minneapolis, Minnesota: The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota, 45-50.
Published Photos
2016
“Breaking the norm.” Minnesota Flyer 57, No. 1 (January): 6.
2015
“Minnesota 99s Shine on Minnesota at Sectional Meeting.” Minnesota Flyer 56, No. 11 (November): 23.
Book Reviews
2017
128. Review of Scott Tong, “A Village with My Name: A Family History of China’s Opening to the World.” Library Journal, 142, no. 19 (November 15): 86-87.
127. Review of Robert Twigger, “White Mountain: A Cultural Adventure Through the Himalayas.” Library Journal, 142, no. 13 (August): 108.
126. Review of Jonathan Faiers & Mary Westerman, editors, “Colors in Fashion.” Library Journal, 142, no. 10 (June 1): 110.
125. Review of Alec Ash, “Wish Lanterns: Young Lives in New China.” Library Journal, 142, no. 4 (March 1): 95.
124. Review of Jack O’Gorman, “Reference Sources for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries.” Public Services Quarterly 13, no. 1 (January-March): 24-25.
2016
123. Review of Somini Sengupta, “The End of Karma: Hope and Fury Among India’s Young.” Library Journal 141, no. 4 (March 1): 116.
2015
122. Review of Don George, Editor, “Better Than Fiction 2: More True Travel Tales From Great Fiction Writers.” Library Journal 140, no. 17 (October 15): 106.
121. Review of Ben Bizzle and Maria Flora, “Start a Revolution: Stop Acting like a Library.” Public Services Quarterly 11, no. 3 (July – September): 194-195.
119. Review of Michael L. Gruenberg, “Buying and Selling Information: A Guide for Information Professionals and Salespeople to Build Mutual Success.” Public Services Quarterly 11, no. 1 (January-March): 34-35.
2014
116. Review of Barb Rosenstock, illustrated by S. D. Schindler, “Ben Franklin’s Big Splash: The Mostly True Story of His First Invention.” Catholic Library World 85, no. 2 (December): 140.
115. Review of Adelaide Poniatowski Phelps and Carole J. McCollough, “Coretta Scott King Award Books Discussion Guide: Pathways to Democracy.” Catholic Library World 85, no. 2 (December): 132.
114. Review of Karen Bordonaro, “Internationalization and the North American University Library” Public Services Quarterly 10, no. 4 (October-December): 311-312.
110. Review of Barb Rosenstock, “Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library.” Catholic Library World 85, no. 1 (September): 66.
109. Review of Adrian Butash, “Bless This Food: Ancient and Contemporary Graces from Around the World.” Catholic Library World 85, no. 1 (September): 42.
107. Review of Christa Burns and Michael P. Sauers, “Google Search Secrets” Public Services Quarterly 10, no. 2 (April-June): 125-126.
105. Review of Andrew Walsh, “Using Mobile Technology to Deliver Library Services: A Handbook.” Public Services Quarterly 10, no. 1 (January-March): 29-30.
102. Review of James Cowan “Fleeing Herod: A Journey Though Coptic Egypt with the Holy Family.” Catholic Library World 84, no. 1 (September): 55.
101. Review of Peter Heinegg “Abraham’s Ashes: The Absurdity of Monotheism.” Catholic Library World 84, no. 1 (September): 30.
100. Review of Kyle M. Jones and Polly-Alida Farrington, “Learning From Libraries That Use WordPress: Content-Management System Best Practices and Case Studies.” Public Services Quarterly 9, no. 3 (July – September): 226-227.
98. Review of Rick Antonson, “To Timbuktu for a Haircut: A Journey Through West Africa,” Library Journal 138, no. 14 (September 1): 124.
97. Review of Terry Ballard, “Google This! Putting Google and Other Social Media Sites to Work for Your Library.” Public Services Quarterly 9, no. 2 (April – June): 136-137.
96. Review of Ruth Everhart, “Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land.” Catholic Library World 83, no. 4 (June): 294.
95. Review of Pamela Olson, “Fast Times in Palestine: A Love Affair with a Homeless Homeland” in Library Journal Xpress Reviews (May 2). Electronic Document. http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2013/05/books/nonfic/xpress-reviews-nonfiction-first-look-at-new-books-may-3-2013/
94. Review of Stephanie Dalley, “The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon: An Elusive World Wonder Traced.” Library Journal 138, no. 8 (May 1): 89.
93. Review of Linda Woodhead and Rebecca Catto, “Religion and Change in Modern Britain.” Catholic Library World 83, no. 3 (March): 226.
92. Review of Walter D. Ray, “Tasting Heaven on Earth: Worship in Sixth-Century Constantinople.” Catholic Library World 83, no. 3 (March): 215.
91. Review of Mohammad Ali Shomali and William Skudlarek, “Monks and Muslims: Monastic and Shi’a Spirituality in Dialogue.” Catholic Library World 83, no. 3 (March): 201.
90. Review of David Shumaker, “The Embedded Librarian: Innovative Strategies for Taking Knowledge Where it’s Needed.” Public Services Quarterly 9, no. 1 (January – March): 60-61.
2012
89. Review of Miriam B. Kahn, “Disaster Response and Planning for Libraries. 3rd edition.” Public Services Quarterly 8, no. 4 (October – December): 343 – 344.
88. Review of Jane Jerrard, Nancy Bolt, and Karen Strege, “Privatizing Libraries.” Public Services Quarterly 8, no. 4 (October – December): 342-343.
86. Review of Abdul Basit, Editor, “The Global Muslim Community at a Crossroads: Understanding Religious Beliefs, Practices, and Infighting to the End of the Conflict.” Catholic Library World 83, no. 1 (September): 65.
84. Review of Valerie Hansen, “The Silk Road: A New History.” Library Journal 137, no. 11 (June 15): 87.
83. Review of Jeffrey M. Stanton, Indira R. Guzman, and Kathryn R. Stam, “Information Nation: Education and Careers in the Emerging Information Professions.” Public Services Quarterly 8, no. 2 (April – June): 157 – 158.
82. Review of Karen C. Knox, “Implementing Technology Solutions in Libraries: Techniques, Tools, and Tips from the Trenches.” Public Services Quarterly 8, no. 2 (April – June): 155 – 156.
79. Review of Sarah Anne Murphy, “The Librarian as Information Consultant: Transforming Reference for the Information Age.” Public Services Quarterly 8, no. 1 (January – March): 67 – 69.
78. Review of George W Knight, “The Holy Land: An Illustrated Guide to Its History, Geography, Culture and Holy Sites.” Library Journal Xpress Reviews (January 20). Electronic Document. http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2012/01/books/nonfic/xpress-reviews–nonfiction-first-look-at-new-books-january-20-2012/
2011
77. Review of Mark Norell, Denise Patry Leidy, with Laura Ross, “Traveling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World.” Library Journal Xpress Reviews (December 23). Electronic Document. http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2011/12/books/nonfic/xpress-reviews-nonfiction-first-look-at-new-books-december-23-2011/
76. Review of Michael P. Sauers, “Blogging and RSS: A Librarian’s Guide, Second Edition.” Public Services Quarterly 7, no. 3 – 4 (July – December): 180-181.
75. Review of Leslie Noyes Mass, “Back to Pakistan: A Fifty-Year Journey” in Library Journal Xpress Reviews (September 16). Electronic Document. http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/reviews/xpress/892039-289/xpress_reviewsfirst_look_at_new.html.csp (original URL); http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2011/09/books/xpress-reviews-for-september-16-2011/ (new URL)
72. Review of Randolph Hock, “The Extreme Searcher’s Internet Handbook: A Guide for the Serious Searcher, 3rd Edition.” Public Services Quarterly 7, no. 1- 2 (January – June): 69-70.
2010
69. Review of Marie L. Radford and R. David Lankes, Editors, “Reference Renaissance: Current and Future Trends.” Public Services Quarterly 6, no. 4 (October – December): 378 – 379.
68. Review of Juan A. Martinez, “Maria Brito.” MultiCultural Review 19, no. 3 (Fall): 55.
67. Review of Mark B. Salter, Editor, “Politics at the Airport.” Anthropology Review Database (September 7). Electronic Document. http://wings.buffalo.edu/ARD/cgi/showme.cgi?keycode=3344
63. Review of Deborah Willis, “Posing Beauty: African American Images from the 1890s to the Present.” MultiCultural Review 19, no. 2 (Summer): 45.
62. Review of Susan Perry, Editor, “Holiness & the Feminine Spirit: the Art of Janet McKenzie.” MultiCultural Review 19, no. 2 (Summer): 44 – 45.
61. Review of Jennifer Steil, “The Woman Who Fell From the Sky: An American Journalist in Yemen.” Library Journal 135, no. 8, (May 1): 86.
60. Review of Leonard F. Chana, Susan Lobo, and Barbara Chana, “The Sweet Smell of Home: The Life and Art of Leonard F. Chana” and Ian M. Thom, “Challenging Traditions: Contemporary First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast.” MultiCultural Review 19, no. 1 (Spring): 51 – 52.
58. Review of Michael Nylan and Thomas Wilson, “Lives of Confucius: Civilization’s Greatest Sage Through the Ages.” Library Journal 135, no. 5 (March 15): 111 – 112.
57. Review of Edna R. Russmann, Nigel Strudwick, and T.G.H. James, “Temples and Tombs: Treasures of Egyptian Art from the British Museum.” Material Culture: The Journal of the Pioneer American Society: Association for the Preservation of Artifacts and Landscapes 42, no. 1 (Spring): 120 – 121.
2009
56. Review of Ruth Kneale, “You Don’t Look Like a Librarian: Shattering Stereotypes and Creating Positive New Images in the Internet Age.” Public Services Quarterly 5, no. 4 (October – December): 276 – 277.
55. Review of Lucian Niemeyer, “Darfur.” MultiCultural Review 18, no. 4 (Winter): 79.
54. Review of Jack Weatherford, “The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire.” Library Journal 134, no. 20 (December): 122.
53. Review of Robin Currie and Stephen G. Hyslop, “The Letter and the Scroll: What Archaeology Tells Us about the Bible.” Library Journal 134, no. 16 (October 1): 80-81.
52. Review of Mechal Sobel, “Painting A Hidden Life: The Art of Bill Taylor.” MultiCultural Review 18, no. 3 (Fall): 57.
51. Review of Rebecca M. Brown, “Art for a Modern India, 1947 – 1980.” ARLIS/NA Reviews (August/September). Electronic Document http://www.arlisna.org/pubs/reviews/2009/08/brown.pdf (original URL); http://www.arlisna.org/images/reviews/2009/08/brown.pdf (new URL)
50. Review of Richard Steven Street, “Everyone had Cameras: Photography and Farmworkers in California, 1850-2000.’ MultiCultural Review 18, no. 2 (Summer): 59.
49. Review of Erik Boekesteijin and Jaap van de Geer, photographs by Geert van den Boogaard, “Shanachie Tour: A Library Road Trip Across America.” Public Services Quarterly 5, no. 2 (April-June ): 126 – 127.
46. Review of Sophie Brookover and Elizabeth Burns, “Pop Goes the Library: Using Pop Culture to Connect With Your Whole Community.” Public Services Quarterly 5, no. 1 (January-March): 50 – 52.
45. Review of Nigel Pavitt, “Kenya: A Country in the Making, 1880-1940” and Abdi Roble and Doug Rutledge, “The Somali Diaspora: A Journey Away.” MultiCultural Review 18, no. 1 (Spring): 53 – 54.
2008
44. Review of Barbara Thompson, ed., “Black Womanhood: Images, Icons, and Ideologies of the African Body.” MultiCultural Review 17, no. 4 (Winter): 60.
43. Review of Joyce M. Sazbo, “Art from Fort Marion: The Silberman Collection.” MultiCultural Review 17, no. 4 (Winter): 60.
42. Review of William Cleveland, “Art and Upheaval: Artists on the World’s Frontlines.” MultiCultural Review 17, no. 4 (Winter): 59 – 60.
41. Review of Rachel Singer Gordon, “What’s the Alternative? Career Options for Librarians and Info Pros.” Public Services Quarterly 4, no. 4: 372 – 373.
40. Review of Julie M. Schablitsky, Editor, “Box Office Archaeology: Refining Hollywood’s Portrayals of the Past.” Anthropology Review Database (December 4). Electronic Document. http://wings.buffalo.edu/ARD/cgi/showme.cgi?keycode=3164
38. Review of Cheryl Peltier-Davis and Shamin Renwick, Editors, “Caribbean Libraries in the 21st Century: Changes, Challenges, and Choices.” Public Services Quarterly 4, no. 3: 253 – 255.
37. Review of Angela D. Mack and Stephen G. Hoffius, Editors, “Landscape of Slavery: The Plantation in American Art.” MultiCultural Review 17, no. 3 (Fall): 57.
36. Review of Robert D. Stueart, “International Librarianship: A Basic Guide to Global Knowledge Access.” Public Services Quarterly 4, no. 2: 160- 162.
34. Review of George Bobinski, “Libraries and Librarianship: Sixty Years of Challenge and Change, 1945-2005.” Public Services Quarterly 4, no. 1: 49 – 50.
32. Review of Wing Young Huie, “Looking for Asian America: An Ethnocentric Tour.” MultiCultural Review 17, no. 2 (Summer): 59.
31. Review of Adrienne L. Childs, “Evolution: Five Decades of Printmaking by David C. Driskell.” MultiCultural Review 17, no. 2 (Summer): 59.
30. Review of Tammy Horn, “Bees in America: How the Honey Bee Shaped a Nation.” Material Culture: The Journal of the Pioneer American Society: Association for the Preservation of Artifacts and Landscapes 40, no. 1 (Summer): 107 – 109.
28. Review of Phillip Earenfight, Editor, “A Kiowa’s Odyssey: A Sketchbook from Fort Marion.” MultiCultural Review 17, no. 1 (Spring): 54.
27. Review of Christoph Bangert, “Iraq: The Space Between.” MultiCultural Review 17, no. 1 (Spring): 54.
2007
23. Review of Judith A. Siess, “The New OPL Sourcebook: A Guide for Solo and Small Libraries.” Public Services Quarterly, 3, no. 3 – 4: 216-217.
22. Review of Alvia J. Wardlaw, “Charles Alston: The David C. Driskell Series of African American Art, Volume VI.” MultiCultural Review 16, no. 4 (Winter): 61.
21. Review of Michael Awkward, “Soul Covers: Rhythm and Blues Remakes and the Struggle for Artistic Identity.” MultiCultural Review 16, no. 4 (Winter): 59-60.
20. Review of Martin Lemelman, “Mendel’s Daughter: A Memoir.” Library Journal Xpress Reviews (November 20). Electronic Document. http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6504464.html?industryid=47118 (original URL); http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2007/11/books/xpress-reviews-for-november-20-2007/ (new URL)
18. Review of William Sonn, “Paradigms Lost: The Life and Deaths of the Printed Word.” Public Services Quarterly 3, no. 1 – 2: 240 – 241.
17. Review of Judith Overmier and Rhonda Harris Taylor, Editors, “Managing the Mystery Collection: From Creation to Consumption.” Public Services Quarterly 3, no. 1-2: 238 – 239.
16. Review of Toby Miller, “Cultural Citizenship: Cosmopolitanism, Consumerism, and Television in a Neoliberal Age.” MultiCultural Review 16, no. 3 (Fall): 81.
15. Review of Amalia K. Amaki and Andrea Barnwell Brownlee, “Hale Woodruff, Nancy Elizabeth Prophet and the Academy.” MultiCultural Review 16, no. 3 (Fall): 68.
14. Review of Virginia G. Drachman, “Enterprising Women: 250 Years of American Business.” PAST: Pioneer American Society Transactions 30: 77 – 79.
13. Review of James Vining, “First in Space.” Library Journal-Xpress Reviews (July 24). Electronic Document. http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6459992.html?industryid=47118 (original URL); http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2007/08/books/xpress-reviews-for-august-1-2007/ (new URL)
7. Review of Heinz Halm, “The Arabs: A Short History.” Library Journal 132, no. 4 (March 1): 94.
4. Review of Marguerite Abouet and Clement Oubrerie (illus.), “Aya.” Library Journal Xpress Reviews (December 19). Electronic Document. http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6401099.html (original URL); http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2007/01/books/xpress-reviews-for-january-1-2007/ (new URL)
3. Review of Michael Balter, “The Goddess and the Bull: Catalhoyuk: An Archaeological Journey to the Dawn of Civilization.” Anthropology Review Database (November 27). Electronic Document. http://wings.buffalo.edu/ARD/cgi/showme.cgi?keycode=2718
1. Review of Marjane Satrapi, “Chicken with Plums.” Library Journal Xpress Reviews (June 20). Electronic Document. http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6345344.html (original URL); http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2006/07/books/xpress-reviews-for-july-7-2007/
Conference and Other Presentations
2019
Aho, Melissa. “Welcome to Podcasting: Melissa & Stacy.” Walter Library Breakerspace, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 2, 2019.
Bakker, Caitlin, Katherine Chew, Jenny McBurney, Del Reed, and Melissa Aho. “Beyond Citation Counts: Policy & News Media Impact.” ARLD Day – Minnesota Library Association, Chaska, Minnesota, April 26, 2019. https://z.umn.edu/ARLD19impact
Sund, M. and Melissa Aho. “Analysis of Paper Use in Elections: Impact of an Election in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.” Certificate in Elections Administration Capstone Group Presentation. St. Louis Park City Hall, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, April 25, 2019.
2018
Aho, Melissa. “The 3D Violin.” Bio-Medical Library All Staff Meeting, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 24, 2018.
2016
“Harvey the Husky: An Adventure Learning Game.” Learning Technologies Master of Education Student Showcase 6th Annual, Saint Paul, Minnesota, May 6, 2016.
Barry, Todd J. and Melissa K. Aho. “Technological Unemployment and Socio-Economic Change: Historical Perspectives and the Future.” Midwest Political Science Association 74th Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 7-10, 2016.
2015
“My Dictator Don’t Tweet: The Use of Social Media in Failed States.” International Studies Association (ISA) 56th Annual Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 18-21, 2015.
2014
“Publishing the Machiavellian Librarian.” Bio-Medical Library All Staff Meeting, University of Minnesota, July 16, 2014.
2013
Aho, Melissa and Madeline Gillette, “Killing Me Softly: Women, Suicide, and War.” International Studies Association (ISA) 54th Annual Convention, San Francisco, California, April 3-6, 2013.
2012
Aho, Melissa, Madeline Gillette, and J. Patton, “Killing Yourself Will Not Stop the War: Suicide, Women, and Stressful Times.” The 54th Annual Conference of the Western Social Science Association (WSSA), Houston, Texas, April 11-14, 2012.
2009
“Masjid An-Nur: Building Meaning in a Minnesota Mosque.” Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians, Fourth Annual Student Symposium. University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, Minnesota, September 26, 2009.
“Masjid An-Nur: Building Meaning in a Minnesota Mosque.” Master of Arts in Art History Graduate Student Forum May 2009. University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, Minnesota, May 21, 2009.
2008
“Hill Stations to Houseboats: House Hunting with the Victorians in India.” Symposium: The Victorian Home, University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, Minnesota, April 4, 2008.
2007
“A Trip to South Africa and IFLA.” Library Issues Seminar- Libraries Staff Share International Professional Experiences 2006-2007. University of Minnesota, October 1, 2007. Invited Presentation.
Goonewardena, Lillemar Nevanka and Melissa Aho, “Writing a New Chapter Glocalization: Creating Libraries across the Globe – A Case Study in Sri Lanka.” World Library and Information Congress: 73rd IFLA General Conference and Council. Libraries for the Future: Progress, Development and Partnerships, Durban, South Africa, August 19 – 23, 2007.
Poster Sessions
2018
Bakker, Caitlin, Katherine Chew, Jenny McBurney, Del Reed, and Melissa Aho. 2018. “Measuring Impact with Altmetrics: Is There One Tool to Rule Them All?” Poster Session. Medical Library Association Midwest Chapter Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio, October 5-8, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11299/200727
Letters to the Editor
2017
“Close Unethical Schools.” Saint Paul Pioneer Press (April 19): 10A. http://www.twincities.com/2017/04/19/letter-pedestrians-can-help-their-own-cause/
“In praise of the political podcast.” MinnPost.com (April 18). https://www.minnpost.com/letters/2017/04/praise-political-podcast
2005
Letter to the Editor. “Moving On.” Information Outlook 9, no. 7 (July): 6.
Interviews, Profiles, Thanks, & Miscellaneous
2017
Thanks. Barry, Todd. “Trade Gains via Business Market Share: U.S.-Global Posturing with Insight from Previous Manufacturing Battles” International Journal of Business and Information 12, no. 1 http://ijbi.org/ijbi/article/view/201
2016
Interviewed and surveyed. Lara Seven Phillips & Katherine G. Holvoet, Taking your MLIS Abroad: Getting and Succeeding in an International Library Job. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.
2012
“Training Milestones: Melissa Aho – Solo.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 38, no. 4 (September/October): 15.
2010
“New Members: Melissa Aho.” 99 News: The Official Magazine of the International Organization of Women Pilots 36, no. 1 (January/February/March): 17.
2007
“Against the Grain People Profile: Melissa K. Aho.” Against the Grain 19, no. 4 (September): 53.
Special Thanks. “Teachers and Students Make a Difference in Sri Lanka.” Education About Asia 12, no. 2 (Fall): 45.
2005
Letter to the Editor. “Moving On.” Information Outlook 9, no. 7 (July): 6.
1997
Interview. Jan Uebelherr. “Star Wars’ Fans Keep Going Back to the Future.” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (February 21): 8.