Kelsey Badger

Kelsey Badger is an Adjunct Lecturer in Library and Information Science at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indiana University Indianapolis. She also holds a concurrent role as Assistant Professor and Research Data Librarian at The Ohio State University Libraries.

• Education: M.S. in Information Sciences from the University of Tennessee Knoxville

Her research focuses on data management practices, advocating for public access to research data, and strengthening civic data ecosystems through collaboration with community partners. She specializes in supporting faculty and graduate researchers through data curation, archival practices, and administrative data management in government contexts.

Professional Experience: Previous experience includes data management roles in state and federal government agencies. Her work bridges academic and non-academic data practices, emphasizing the cultural dimensions of data stewardship.