About
Benjamin Blinten, M.A., is a Lecturer at the Free University of Berlin, affiliated with the Institute of Library and Information Science (IBI) and the Social Science Library. His role involves overseeing distance-learning programs and collaborating with the Library of the Institute for East European Studies. He can be reached at benjamin.blinten@fu-berlin.de, with contact details including phone (+49 30 838-52307) and fax (+49 30 838-52309).
His core research and teaching areas are User Training and Information Literacy, emphasizing practical skills for information management and the integration of digital tools in education. These interests align with broader disciplines like Library Science and Education Technology, reflecting his commitment to advancing accessible, technology-driven learning solutions.
Blinten is actively involved in academic events, such as the upcoming BBK session on music entity extraction with LLMs and the QUADRIGA Conference, demonstrating engagement with emerging topics in data and information science. While no formal grants or awards are listed, his contributions to the IBI’s educational and research initiatives highlight his role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.