BJ Johnston

Associate Dean (Collections)
Washington University Libraries
Campus Box 1061
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130

Voice: 314-935-5468
Fax: 314-935-4045
E-Mail: bj.johnston@wustl.edu

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

BJ's educational background includes a BA in History and in Political Science from Southern Illinois University. He also has an MA in Political Science from SIU, as well as extensive course work as a doctoral student in Public Administration at St. Louis University. He holds an MS in Library and Information Science from the University Of Illinois.

Prior to becoming an academic librarian, BJ was involved in several "careers." His experience includes a tour as a naval officer on an aircraft carrier, a stint as a buyer for a large steel making firm, and several years as a claims adjudicator for the Veterans Administration.

BJ has been in the library profession since 1979 and at Washington University since 1982. During his tenure at Washington he has held several positions, including Reference Librarian/Bibliographer, Head of Government Publications, Head of Humanities Services, Head of Collection Development, Assistant Dean for Collections, and currently Associate Dean (Collections).

BJ's interests outside work include golf, travel, hiking, and automobiles from his youth.