There are 4 books by Nancy P. O'Brien on BookOrb. A strong starting point is The Greenwood dictionary of education (2003). The bibliography below is in publication order, with series grouped in reading order.
Biography
Professor Nancy Patricia O'Brien, born in Galesburg, Illinois, is Head of the Education and Social Science Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She received an A.B. degree in 1976, and an M.S. degree in 1977 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Professor O'Brien has held a succession of positions at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as serials bibliographer, 1977—78; social science bibliographer, 1979—81; education subject specialist at university libraries, 1981—; head of Education and Social Science Library, 1994—; coordinator of Social Sciences Division, 1996-2003; visiting instructor, 1977—78; assistant professor, 1978—84; associate professor, 1984—91; professor of library administration, 1991—; Center for Children's Books, member of advisory board, 1992—97; National Library of Education, chair of executive committee for National Education Network, 1998—2002.
She is a member of American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries (chair of education and behavioral sciences section, 1988—89, 1994—95), Library Administration and Management Association, Association for Library Collections and Technical Services, American Educational Research Association, History of Education Society, Textbook Colloquium. She received the Whitney-Carnegie grant, American Library Association, 1990—91; and was named distinguished education and behavioral sciences librarian, education and behavioral sciences section, Association of College and Research Libraries, 1997.
Source: [Encyclopedia.com](https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/educational-magazines/obrien-nancy-patricia-1955)
She is a member of American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries (chair of education and behavioral sciences section, 1988—89, 1994—95), Library Administration and Management Association, Association for Library Collections and Technical Services, American Educational Research Association, History of Education Society, Textbook Colloquium. She received the Whitney-Carnegie grant, American Library Association, 1990—91; and was named distinguished education and behavioral sciences librarian, education and behavioral sciences section, Association of College and Research Libraries, 1997.
Source: [Encyclopedia.com](https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/educational-magazines/obrien-nancy-patricia-1955)
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How many books has Nancy P. O'Brien written?
BookOrb lists 4 books by Nancy P. O'Brien.
Where should I start with Nancy P. O'Brien?
A good starting point is The Greenwood dictionary of education (2003).
What is the Nancy P. O'Brien books in order list?
In publication order: 1. Core list of books and journals in education (1991), 2. Directory of test collections in academic, professional, and research libraries (2001), 3. The Greenwood dictionary of education (2003).