Dr. Frank X. Roberts, an Educator/Librarian, holds an MEd from Boston State College, an MLS from Simmons College, Boston and a PhD from the University of Buffalo. He has taught English Language/Literature, and Library Science in Africa, Australia, England and the USA. A member of the International Friends of Bookmarks (IFOB), he has published articles on the history and development of bookmarks, and, online, a 370 item, annotated bibliography on bookmarks, from ancient to modern times. In addition to his poetry, he also published a book on the American novelist James A. Michener. Dr. Roberts retired , Professor Emeritus from the University of Northern Colorado. He now lives in Quincy, MA, and may be contacted at, fxroberts@comcast.net