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Distinguished UMSI alumnus John Szabo named Librarian of the Year

01/09/2025

The Los Angeles Public Library serves the largest population of any public library in the United States, and in his tenure Szabo has prioritized hearing directly from Los Angelenos about their needs.

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Kathryn Brewster

Research Fellow, School of Information and Lecturer I in Digital Studies Institute, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Kristin Fontichiaro

Clinical Professor of Information, School of Information

Rebecca Frank

Assistant Professor of Information, School of Information

Patricia Garcia

Associate Professor of Information, School of Information and Associate Professor of Digital Studies Institute, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Jesse Johnston

Clinical Assistant Professor of Information, School of Information

Ricky Punzalan

Director, Museum Studies Program and Associate Professor of Information, School of Information

Megan Threats

Assistant Professor of Information, School of Information

David Wallace

Clinical Associate Professor of Information, School of Information

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