Jamie Naidoo

Dr. Jamie Naidoo is the Director and Foster-EBSCO Endowed Professor at the University of Alabama's School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS), part of the College of Communication and Information Sciences. He specializes in library services for diverse populations and cultural diversity in children’s and YA media. His roles include teaching courses on public librarianship, children’s literature, and programming for diverse communities.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Communication and Information Studies, University of Alabama (2006)
• MLIS in Library & Information Studies, University of Alabama (2000)
• B.S. in Elementary Education, University of Tennessee at Martin (1998)

Research focuses on culturally diverse children’s literature, LGBTQAI+ family services in libraries, and global children’s publishing trends. He consults on children’s media development to ensure authentic cultural representation. Professional service includes serving as 2018-2019 President of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and board memberships with ALSC and the United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY).

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