Meet Our Speakers
The Computers in Libraries conference attracts the best and the brightest. Meet and hear from the leaders in the information industry in all types of environments.
Christina Advento
— Embedded Librarian, Trinity Hall , MLIS, San Jose State University
Amy Affelt
— Director , Database Research, Worldwide, Compass Lexecon , Author, The Accidental Data Scientist: Big Data Applications & Opportunities for Librarians & Information Professionals
Jessica Barmon
— Web Services Librarian , Florida State University Libraries
Bruce Barnet
— Director , Mindcare Store LLC
Mary Ellen Bates
— Principal , Bates Information Services, Inc.
Katharina Beberweil
— Manager, Library and Information Centre IBFD , IBFD
Steven Bell
— Associate University Librarian , Temple University Libraries
Cindi Blyberg
— Head of Web Technologies & Development , University of Kentucky Libraries
Erik Boekesteijn
— Senior Advisor , National Library of the Netherlands
Kim Bolan
— Chief Operating Officer , Allen County Public Library
Fraser Bowie
— Founder , The Bowie Group LLC
Marshall Breeding
— Independent Consultant , Library Technology Guides, USA , Author
Natalie Buda Smith
— Director of Digital Strategy , Library of Congress
Favenzio Calvo
— Director, Software Development , Florida State University Libraries
Maggie Carson
— Strategist , Koios Information Corp.
Frank Cervone
— Program Coordinator, Information Science and Data Analytics , San Jose State University
Yu-Hui Chen
— Education Librarian , University at Albany, SUNY
Zhimin Chen
— Software Engineer , University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Travis Clark
— Web Developer , Worthington Libraries
Ellen Clegg
— Co-Founder, Brookline.News , formerly with The Boston Globe , Author, What Works in Community News
Tod Colegrove
— Dean of Albertsons Library , Boise State University , Emeritus Professor, University of Nevada, Reno & Author, Selecting & Implementing Technologies in Libraries
Maurice D. Coleman
— Principal , Coleman & Associates , Host, SJSU iSchool's Information Gone Wild & T Is for Training
Sarah Cowley
— Supervisor of Digital Accessibility Resources , Library Media Services, Jefferson County Public Schools
Carlos Crespo
— Executive Director , Consortium of Metropolitan Libraries
M.J. D'Elia
— Associate Chief Librarian, Engagement & Access , University of British Columbia - Okanagan
John DeLooper
— Web Services - Online Learning Librarian , Lehman College - CUNY
Ken Demlow
— Group Leader, Senior Project Manager , HR Green
Erkeda DeRouen
— Family, Diversity, & Lifestyle Medicine Physician and CEO , The Pace Makerz , Digital Risk Compliance Solutions
Jane Dysart
— Curator of Curiosity , Dysart & Jones Associates, Canada
Luke Ferdinand
— Technology Support Services Manager , University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
Chappy Floyd
— VP , SaaS Innovation, Corporations & Government, EBSCO
Marcella Fredriksson
— Web & Discovery Services Librarian , University of North Carolina - Wilmington (UNCW)
Evan Fruehauf
— Assistant Librarian , USF Libraries - Tampa, University of South Florida
Loida Garcia-Febo
— International Library Consultant , Former ALA President & Current IFLA Governing Board Member
Jeff Garver
— Digital Communications Specialist , Allen County Public Library
Anthony Gonzalez
— Library Services Manager & Webmaster , Libraries and Media Centers, Tennessee State University
William Gunn
— Communications Consultant , SciSpace
Stephen Hall
— Computer Science & Engineering Librarian , University of Pennsylvania
Paulette Hasier
— Chief , Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress
Amy Hathaway
— Head of Access Services , Schaffer Library, Union College
Peter Hauge
— Map Librarian , History & Genealogy Department, Los Angeles Public Library
Doris Small Helfer
— Librarian Emerita , University Library, California State University Northridge , Rand Corporation, Teradata
Cindy Hill
— SFPL Volunteer & former, Research Library Manager , Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Kevin Hohl
— Partner , AR Machine
Jan Holmquist
— Global Librarian - Library & Leadership Consultant , Holmquist Consult
Richard P. Hulser
— President , Richard P. Hulser Consulting
Tom Jacobson
— VP , Product Management, Clarivate
Wesley Johnson
— IT Technician/Library Associate , Daviess County Public Library
Rebecca Jones
— Director , LLEAD Institute , Partner Emeritus, Dysart & Jones Associates
Barbie E. Keiser
— President , Barbie E. Keiser, Inc.
Rahat Khan
— Librarian , Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
Sung Kim
— Librarian , Digitization & Special Collections, Los Angeles Public Library
David Lee King
— Digital Services Director , Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library , Author, & Publisher, davidleeking.com
John King
— Director of Higher Education , HIgher Education Division, VictoryXR
Eric Kokke
— Director , GO - School for Information
Meghan Kowalski
— Outreach & Reference Librarian , Learning Resources Division, University of the District of Columbia
Thomas Kozak
— Webmaster & Head , Technology, Wilton Library
Michael LaMagna
— Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator; Professor of Library Services , Delaware County Community College
Lesley Langa
— Associate Research Scientist , OCLC
Stefan Langer
— Web Developer , Worthington Libraries
David Lankes
— Virginia & Charles Bowden Professor of Librarianship , University of Texas at Austin, School of Information
Riley Lankes
— AI and Public Policy Researcher , University of Texas at Austin
Yrjo Lappalainen
— Data Services Librarian , Zayed University Library & Learning Commons (United Arab Emirates)
Elaine Lasda
— Library Strategist , University at Albany Libraries, SUNY
Liz Lawley
— Professor , School of Interactive Games & Media, Rochester Institute of Technology
Jackson Lawrence
— Executive Director , Team STEAM
David Leffler
— Discovery & Access Librarian , Liberty University
Maria Lopez
— Training Coordinator , Consortium of Metropolitan Libraries
Sean Luster
— Department Head , Computer Services, Bloomingdale Public Library
Stefanie Maclin-Hurd
— ILS Support Librarian , WAGGIN Libraries
Chad Mairn
— Professor | Librarian , Innovation Lab, St. Petersburg College
Aislinn Marmion
— BDR and Head of Accessibility , Keenious
Norma Menabney
— Subject Librarian , Digital Information Services, McClay Library
Aja Michael-Keller
— Director, Communications , Allen County Public Library
Chris Moody
— Director IT/AV & Innovation , Fayetteville Public Library
Grace Morie
— Acquisitions & Cataloging Librarian , US/Anglo Division, Library of Congress
Cameron Myers
— Web Developer , Brooklyn Public Library
Nikesh Narayanan
— Assistant Professor and IT Librarian , Zayed University Library & Learning Commons (United Arab Emirates)
Greg Notess
— Professor Emeritus of Librarianship , Montana State University
Michael O'Connor
— Research Data Librarian , The McClay Library, Queen's University Belfast
Marydee Ojala
— Editor , Online Searcher, Computers in Libraries Magazine, & Editor-in-Chief, KMWorld Magazine
Randy Oldham
— Head , Digital Strategy & Technology, University of Guelph
Brian Pichman
— Director of Strategic Innovation , Evolve Project
Gary Price
— Co-Founder & Editor , infoDOCKET & FullTextReports
Michael (Mike) Pullin
— Systems Librarian , University of North Texas Health Science Center's Lewis Library
Paul Quelch
— Founder & CEO , Communico
Meg Ragan
— Webmaster , Napa County
Lee Rainie
— Director, Imagining the Digital Future Center , Elon University , former Director, Pew Research Center
Daniel W. Rasmus
— Founder & Principal Analyst , Serious Insights , Author
Juanita Richardson
— Manager , Learning Resource Collaboratory, Michener Institute
Andrea Rodgers
— Associate Professor , Library Services, Delaware County Community College
Louis Rosenberg
— CEO , Unanimous.AI , Author, Our Next Reality: How the AI-Powered Metaverse Will Reshape the World
Pamela Schembri
— School Library Media Specialist , Horace Greeley High School Library
Phillip Schneider
— Reference Librarian , Gail Borden Public Library District
Andrew Sherman
— Sr. Library Technology Support Specialist , Nebraska Library Commission, State of Nebraska
Dave Snowden
— Founder & Chief Scientist , The Cynefin Company
Jesper Solheim Johansen
— Head , User Research, Keenious
Beth Staats
— Outreach & Instruction Librarian , Minitex, University of Minnesota
Stephanie Stenberg
— Director , Community Anchor Program (CAP)
Abishek Surana
— VP of Organic Growth , SEO, Course Hero
Amy Swackhamer
— Web Services Librarian , Digital Services and Technologies, University of Maryland
Amanda Sweet
— Technology Innovation Librarian , Nebraska Library Commission
Melissa Taylor
— Manager, Center for Innovation , Fayetteville Public Library
Jim Tchobanoff
— President , Tchobanoff Research & Consulting
Ellen Thieme
— Digital Archives Assistant , American Dental Association
Jonathan Thill
— Vice President of Sales , Corporate and Government Markets, EBSCO Information Services
Candice Townsend
— Chief , Information Resources and Services Branch, National Institutes of Health Library
Peter Velikonja
— Researcher , Koios Information Corp.
Drew Vernon
— Director of Education , Tonies
Keerthi Vijay
— Co-Founder , Team STEAM
Preethi Vijay
— Executive Director , Team STEAM
Leah Weinryb Groshgal
— Senior Program Advisor to the Director , Digital Strategy, Library of Congress
Leslie Weir
— President , IFLA , National Librarian Canada
Audrey Welber
— Librarian, Teaching & Research , Princeton University
Tammy Westergard
— Project Coordinator , Project SANDI
Lindsey Wharton
— Extended Campus & Distance Services Librarian , Florida State University Libraries
Sean Williams
— Founder, Architect , Carbon Design & Architecture , AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Jeff Wisniewski
— Associate University Librarian for Communications & Technology , University of Pittsburgh