David Alexander

David Alexander serves as Associate Professor and Faculty Associate Dean for Collections and Access Services at the University of South Dakota's University Libraries, leading strategic initiatives in resource management and user access within academic library systems.

His educational foundation includes an EDD in Adult & Higher Education/Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota (2007), dual MAs in Library and Information Science and Japanese Studies/Asian Civilizations from the University of Iowa (1998, 1995), and a BS in Finance/Business Administration from Truman State University (1985).

Research centers on American Indian Education and Native Studies, with significant contributions to Academic Library Planning and Assessment. His work bridges Indigenous knowledge systems with library science, advocating for culturally responsive collections and services through frameworks like the Inclusive Library model. Critical publications address multicultural integration in academic libraries and tribal college experiences.

Recent scholarly output reveals consistent focus on library assessment methodologies, multicultural service design, and professional development within regional library networks. His publications in College & Research Libraries and conference proceedings demonstrate applied research in resource evaluation and Indigenous knowledge organization.

• Mombusho Scholar, Japan: Ministry of Education (1996)

Secured multiple competitive grants including two MCI Travel Grants (2015, 2010) from the Center for Teaching and Learning and the SDLA Professional Development Grant (2007), supporting conference participation and research dissemination across national library associations.

Active in professional communities through frequent presentations at Mountain Plains Library Association, American Library Association, and Brick & Click Symposium events, addressing emerging topics from virtual world library spaces to Wounded Knee oral history preservation in digital collections.