Bio

Black and white headshot of Alicia, a white female with short hair

¡Hola!

I am Alicia (she/her – ella)

I am a Library & Information Science (LIS) educator pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri. I am currently teaching at the University of South Florida School of Information. Previously I have been a librarian in the U.S. and a teacher in Argentina. I am fully bilingual English-Spanish, bicultural, and I live in Florida.

I research the impact of socio-cultural perspectives on higher education pedagogy, information practices, and library services. I am also interested in other topics related to academic, public, and school librarianship with an emphasis on services to diverse populations and diverse literature for youth. 

Through my research and work, I seek to help break down barriers to higher education for diverse populations, help diversify the library and information studies fields, and expose educational methods that contribute to social justice. 

Education

Ph.D. Information Science & Learning Technologies (in progress). University of Missouri.

M.L.I.S. Masters in Library and Information Science (2011). University of South Florida.

B.A. Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (2009). University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee.

Elementary Education Teacher / School Librarian (1997). Institute of Higher Education #35. Monte Grande, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Selected Recognitions

  • 2022-24 Cambio Center Fellow – University of Missouri
  • 2022 Arnulfo Trejo Librarian of the Year – REFORMA
  • 2012 Emerging Leader – American Library Association
  • 2009 Spectrum Scholar – American Library Association