About
Rod Bustos serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Library Technology and Systems at Augusta University's Department of Libraries, leading critical infrastructure initiatives including the FOLIO open-source library services platform implementation and Alma library management system migration. His dual expertise bridges academic librarianship with enterprise technology systems across the university's educational ecosystem.
His educational foundation includes a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from the University of South Carolina (1993), Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Georgia State University (1990), and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business from the University of Georgia (1987), complemented by Ex Libris Alma Administrator Certification (2016).
Bustos' research examines technological transitions in academic libraries through three key lenses: data preservation during system migrations, cybersecurity education integration models, and organizational unification strategies. His work prioritizes practical solutions for cataloging environment transitions, liaison framework development, and collaborative library management in evolving digital landscapes.
His 2016-2017 publications reveal consistent focus on solving real-world technological challenges in academic libraries, with themes spanning data migration complexities, cybersecurity curriculum support mechanisms, and collaborative unification frameworks. These works demonstrate applied research directly addressing contemporary infrastructure challenges in library science.
His contributions have earned significant recognition:
- Outstanding Faculty Member award from University Libraries (2018)
- Presidential Citation from the Special Libraries Association (2016)
While no graduate student advisement is documented, Bustos actively engages business students as judge for MGMT course capstone presentations (2024). His service extends to evaluating management curriculum outcomes, demonstrating cross-disciplinary educational commitment without formal research grant involvement.
As Chair of the FOLIO Implementation Team (2023-present) and member of the Library Leadership Team (2022-present), Bustos drives Augusta University's adoption of next-generation library platforms. His statewide influence includes the GIL FOLIO Implementation team (2024-present), shaping consortium-wide technology strategies across Georgia's public academic libraries.
