Richard Urban

Richard Urban is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Information Sciences, University of Illinois. He holds a PhD and MS in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois, along with an MA and Museum Studies Certificate from the University of Delaware.

• Education
  • PhD, MS, Library and Information Science, University of Illinois
  • MA/Museum Studies Certificate, University of Delaware

His research focuses on museum informatics, cultural heritage metadata, information architecture, and user experience/ usability. He also serves as Senior Program and Engagement Officer for Data Science and Next-generation Metadata at OCLC, contributing to metadata frameworks and digital preservation initiatives.