Jerrold Shiroma

Jerrold Shiroma is an academic professional affiliated with the University of California, Merced Library, where he focuses on archives, special collections, and scholarly publishing initiatives. His role includes supporting open access and managing faculty papers.

Education:

• Master of Library and Information Science (2010), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
• Master of Fine Arts (2003), Brown University (Literary Arts / Poetry)
• Bachelor of Arts (2000), San Francisco State University (English / Creative Writing)

Research Interests: Jerrold’s work centers on preservation of academic and literary archives, digital scholarship platforms, and open-access publishing frameworks. His expertise bridges library science with literary arts, emphasizing accessibility and curation of interdisciplinary resources.