• Ph.D.- University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Distinguished University Professor-University of South Florida (2001)

Specializations:

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• Human rights and libraries
• Social justice and librariannship
• Libraries building communities
• Poverty and library services
• Adult lifelong learning literacy
• Theories of reading
• Libraries as cultural heritage institutions
• Public librarianship

Blogs:

• A Librarian at the Kitchen Table

• Union Librarian

• Librarian

Mailing Lists:

• Florida Libraries and Museums: Discussion group about cultural heritage information with a focus on Florida's libraries and museums.
• Latino Library Service: Discussion list for library workers about library services to Latinos with a focus on Florida.
• Social Justice and Librarians: Discussion group on social justice and human rights issues that inspire and affect the work of librarians.