Maite Comalat Navarra

Maite Comalat Navarra is a Professor at the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media, where she serves as Secretary of the BiD-CAV Department. With extensive experience in library science, she specializes in public libraries, mobile libraries, professional training, and employment in the library sector. She is affiliated with the Information, Communication and Culture Research Center and has held leadership positions including Vice President of the Official College of Librarians-Documentalists of Catalonia.

Her research focuses on public library systems, particularly examining service provision in small municipalities, mobile library services, and professional development within the library sector. She has conducted studies on library staff composition, user experiences with public libraries, and the evolving role of libraries in communities. Her work often addresses challenges faced by libraries in rural and underserved areas, with particular attention to equitable service delivery and the impact of digital transformation on traditional library services.

Comalat Navarra's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary library challenges, including adapting to digital transformation, addressing service gaps in small municipalities, and examining workforce dynamics within the profession. Her research increasingly incorporates community engagement perspectives and examines how libraries can better serve diverse populations while maintaining their traditional roles as information hubs and cultural centers.

She actively contributes to professional development through her role in the Official College of Librarians-Documentalists of Catalonia and has supervised numerous student projects and theses related to library science and information management. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in library service delivery across Catalonia.